
7 Updating the workstation
HP is constantly working on improving your total workstation experience. To ensure that the workstation
leverages the latest enhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software
updates on a regular basis.
Updating the workstation after first boot
After successfully booting the workstation for the first time, you should follow these guidelines to ensure
that the workstation is up-to-date:
●
Ensure that you have the latest system BIOS loaded. See
Upgrading the BIOS on page 49
.
●
Ensure that you have the latest drivers for your system. See
Upgrading device drivers
on page 50
.
●
Become familiar with your available HP resources.
●
Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at
http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice
.
Upgrading the BIOS
For optimum performance, determine the BIOS revision on the workstation, and upgrade it if necessary.
Determining the current BIOS version
To determine the current BIOS version:
1.
Press
Esc
during power-up.
2.
Press
F10
to enter the F10 Setup utility.
3.
Select
File > System Information
. Note the workstation BIOS version and compare it with the
BIOS versions that appear on the HP website.
NOTE:
For procedures for upgrading the BIOS as well as the F10 Setup utility BIOS Menu
settings are located in the
Maintenance and Service Guide
at
http://www.hp.com/support/
workstation_manuals
.
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