UEFI on HP DM1z

[abphunsuk]

I'm an absolute noob in this regard so pardon my lack of understanding on this topic

I read on one of the sites recently that UEFI is set to replace BIOS.

Is there a way install it on my HP DM1z?

If yes how do I do it?

How will it help me if I install it?

Cheers

AbhishekC

[kamat_hp]

HP notebooks only have a partial implementation of UEFI based BIOS along with traditional BIOS available on the notebook. The HP_TOOLS partition available on your system already provides this option which is useful in running F2 (System Diagnostics) in case of any emergencies when required. 

Also HP_TOOLS partition is helpful during BIOS update process in case if you would like to do a rollback etc. If HP_TOOLS partition is not available you can install it from here

[abphunsuk]

Thanks a lot kamat_hp I'll give it a try and let you know how this works.

Also just to add, I had to format the harddisk since I wanted to create multiple partitions to install Windows 7 and ubuntu Studio hence I deleted the HP_TOOLS partition and used the Windows Ultimate Licence I already had. I have the AMD fusion powered HP DM1. However, the link you've given is for dv6. Will this work if I download it.

Cheers
AbhishekC

[kamat_hp]

The link provided above would work on your Notebook as well.The latest version of HP System Diagnostics (UEFI) installer gives an option to either install on hard drive or on a USB flash drive depending on your needs.

[Mumbodog]

The DM1Z came with UEFI from the factory.