Compaq N610c Series manual Displaying ROM Information in Computer Setup

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How to Get Information, Help and Updates

Displaying ROM Information in Computer Setup

Computer Setup is a non-Windows utility. For general information about using Computer Setup, refer to the “Setup and Diagnostics Utilities” chapter in the Software Guide on the Documentation Library CD included with the notebook.

To display ROM information in Computer Setup:

1.To open Computer Setup, turn on or restart the notebook. Press F10 while the F10 = ROM Based Setup message is displayed in the lower left of the screen.

❏To change the language, press F2.

❏For navigation instructions, press F1.

2.Select the File menu > System Information. The system ROM information is displayed.

3.To exit Computer Setup without changing any settings, use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore Changes and Exit, then follow the instructions on the screen. After Computer Setup closes, the notebook restarts in Windows.

Downloading Software from Compaq

Most software at the Compaq Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq™. Some ROM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a RomPaq™. Other ROM updates may be provided as a CPQFlash SoftPaq.

Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. A Readme.txt file contains information regarding installing and troubleshooting the file. The Readme.txt files included with ROMPaqs are English only.

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Contents Getting Started Getting Started First Edition July Document Part Number Contents Index Hardware and Software Setup Setting Up the HardwareConnecting the notebook to external power Opening the notebookTurning on the notebook Setting Up the Software Installing Optional Applications Hardware and Software Setup Confirming Hibernation Setting Display Components Identifying display componentsPointing Stick Model Pointing Device ComponentsIdentifying pointing stick components TouchPad Model Identifying TouchPad componentsDual Pointing Device Model Identifying dual pointing device componentsSpeakers and Memory Compartment Top ComponentsIdentifying the speakers and memory compartment Lights Identifying lights on top of the notebookLights Buttons, Keys and Switches Left Side Components Identifying left side componentsRight Side Components Identifying right side componentsFront Panel Components Identifying front panel componentsRear Panel Components Identifying rear panel componentsBottom Components Identifying bottom componentsBottom Components Additional Standard Components Identifying additional standard componentsAdditional Standard Components Additional Standard Components How to Get Information, Help and Updates Viewing Guides on the CD Contacting Technical Support Updating Compaq Software Obtain the Compaq Support Software CDPreparing to Update Software Obtaining the Compaq Support Software CDDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Downloading Software from CompaqDownloading System ROM Downloading Other SoftPaqs Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Index Index-2 Getting Started Maintenance, Shipping and Travel guide Regulatory and Safety Notices Compaq Support Software CD Index-6 Getting Started