HP xw series Setup And Troubleshooting Manual

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Verifying your system after first bootHP continually strives to implement new enhancements that will increase functionality, performance,and reliability of your HP Workstation. To ensure that your workstation takes advantage of the latestenhancements, HP recommends that you install the latest BIOS, driver, and software updates on aregular basis.After successfully booting your system for the first time:● Verify you have the latest system BIOS loaded; see Upgrading the BIOS on page 21 forinstructions.● Verify you have the latest drivers for your system; see Upgrading device drivers on page 21 forinstructions.● Become familiar with your available HP resources; see Locating HP resources on page 1.● Consider a subscription to Driver Alerts at http://www.hp.com/go/subscriberschoice.Upgrading the BIOSTo check the current BIOS of your workstation during system power up:1. Wait for the F10=setup prompt to appear on the lower right corner of the screen.2. Press the F10 key to enter F10 setup. The F10 Setup utility displays your workstation BIOS versionunder File > System Information.3. Note the workstation BIOS version so that you can compare it with the BIOS versions displayedon the HP Web site.To locate and download the latest available BIOS:1. Visit http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport.2. Select Download Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks, and follow theinstructions to locate the latest BIOS available for your workstation.3. If the BIOS on the Web site is the same as the version on your system, no further action is required.4. If the BIOS on the Web site is a version later than the one on your system, download the appropriateversion for your workstation. Follow the instructions in the release notes to complete the installation.Upgrading device driversTo install hardware devices (such as a printer, display adapter, or network adapter) after the operatingsystem is installed, the operating system must have access to the appropriate software drivers for thedevices. Device drivers are usually provided on a CD supplied with the peripheral device.To locate the most current device drivers, visit http://www.hp.com/go/workstationsupport. SelectDownload Drivers and Software from the left menu column under Tasks, and follow the instructionsto locate the latest drivers available for your workstation.If a needed driver is not found, visit the Web site of the manufacturer of the peripheral device.ENWW Verifying your system after first boot 21