Compaq E500 Updating the System ROM, Displayingn the Version of the Installed System ROM

Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site

You can obtain all Compaq system software and firmware, with download and installation instructions, from the Compaq Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.

NOTE: Most software is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. A compressed file containing a system read only memory (ROM) is called a ROMPaq.

Ordering Preinstalled Software

It is recommended that you use a backup program to create a backup of the preinstalled software. However, for an additional cost, you can order the preinstalled software on a CD-ROM or on diskettes.

If an order form is included with your computer, complete the form and return it, or call one of the numbers listed on the order form. If an order form was not included with the computer, refer to the Compaq worldwide telephone numbers.

IMPORTANT: Before calling Compaq to place your order, be sure to have the serial number of your computer available. This number is necessary for all software backup purchases.

Updating the System ROM

■Compaq recommends that you

❏Install each system read only memory (ROM) update for your computer model as it becomes available.

❏Confer with your Information Services department before updating your system ROM if your system is connected to a network.

■Updating your system ROM will not affect your system software settings.

Displayingn the Version of the Installed System ROM

Press Fn+Esc. The number beside System BIOS is the version number of your system ROM.

■If you are unable to display the ROM version number with Fn+Esc, you may be able to display it in Computer Setup:

1.Turn on or restart the computer, then press F10 when the blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.

2.To change the language, press F2.

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