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Computer Setup—Main (continued)
Option
Description
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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.
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Change date and time
Lets you update system date and time.
Set machine unique data
Allows you to set/view data that is unique to each machine such as feature byte, build ID, serial number,
SKU number, product family, system board CT number, and product name.
System IDs
Lets you set the following values:
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Language
Check [current selection] for BIOS Updates
The string that appears here depends on the setting in BIOS Update Preferences.
Lock BIOS Version
If this option is checked, the system is locked to the current BIOS version and updates are not
allowed.
BIOS Rollback Policy
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Unrestricted Rollback to older BIOS – Lets you roll back to any previous version of BIOS.
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Restricted Rollback to older BIOS – If selected, Minimum BIOS Version becomes active, which
lets you manually enter the minimum BIOS version that can be rolled back to.
Allow BIOS Updates Using a Network
BIOS Update Preferences
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Check for Update on Next Reboot – default is disabled.
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BIOS Source – lets you select either HP.com or a custom URL. If Custom URL is selected, Edit
Custom URL becomes active. Using a custom URL is recommended only for a managed IT
environment.
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Automatic BIOS Update Setting
Allows configuration of a periodic check for updates:
NOTE:
If Microsoft Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) is enabled, it must be
temporarily suspended before the BIOS is flashed.
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Do not update
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Check for updates and prompt the user to accept or reject the update at that time
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Check for updates and install all new versions
Check for updates and install only new versions marked important
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BIOS Update Frequency
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Daily
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Weekly
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Monthly (default)
Network Configuration Settings
Update BIOS Using Local Media
Lets you access files on either USB storage or the hard drive. The HP BIOS Update and Recovery
application included in BIOS Softpaqs at www.hp.com will copy the BIOS file to the correct location
on the hard drive or USB device.
Asset Tracking Number
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
59
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