Table 5-1
Computer Setup—Main (continued)
Option
Description
System Diagnostics
If the hard drive has HP PC Hardware Diagnostics installed, the application will launch. If HP PC Hardware
Diagnostics is not installed, then a basic version built into the BIOS will provide the capability to perform
the following functions:
●
Provide detailed system information
●
Hardware subsystem tests
●
Component tests
●
Show test logs
●
Language selection
BIOS Event Log
View BIOS Event Log
Lists events with date and time.
Export to USB key
Make sure a USB key is installed before making this selection.
Clear BIOS Event Log on Next Boot
Select to clear the event log.
Update System BIOS
Lets you update the system BIOS from www.hp.com or another network server, from a removable USB
drive, or from a file located on the hard drive.
Displays current BIOS version information.
●
Check HP.com for BIOS Updates
The string that appears here depends on the setting in BIOS Update Preferences. This selection
checks for the latest BIOS release revision on the network and lets you choose whether to download
the BIOS image and update the computer.
NOTE:
If MS Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) is enabled, you must suspend BDE
temporarily before flashed. Be sure to obtain the BDE recovery password or recovery PIN before
suspending BDE. You can enable BDE after updating the BIOS.
●
Lock BIOS Version
Prevents updates to BIOS.
●
Native OS Firmware Update Service
●
BIOS Rollback Policy
Lets you select whether a minimum BIOS version can be allocated. If Restricted rollback to older
BIOS is selected, Minimum BIOS version becomes active. Select to enter the minimum BIOS version
that can be rolled back to.
■
Unrestricted rollback to older BIOS
■
Restricted rollback to older BIOS
●
Allow BIOS updates using a network
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BIOS Update Preferences
Allows the administrator to select the source of network updates (www.hp.com or another network
server) and allows configuration of a periodic check for updates, including policies for:
■
Check for updates and prompt the user to accept or reject the update at that time
■
Check for updates and install all new versions
■
Check for updates and install only new versions marked important
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