Compaq 285558-001 manual Installing a KBC ROM Update

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Software Updates and Restorations

6.On the next page that is displayed, select your notebook from the lists. Then follow the instructions on the screen to select the Category “RomPaqs and system software.”

7.At the download area:

a.Write down the number or name of any update that is later than the KBC ROM currently installed on the notebook.

b.Follow the instructions on the Web page to download the software package to the diskette.

Installing a KBC ROM Update

To install a KBC ROM update from a diskette:

1.Shut down the notebook.

2.Ensure the notebook is connected to reliable external power through the AC Adapter.

3.Insert the diskette containing the KBC ROM update into the diskette drive or SuperDisk drive.

4.Turn on the notebook, then follow the instructions on the screen.

5.When a message on the screen reports that the installation is complete, remove the diskette.

6.Shut down the notebook. (Do not restart the notebook.)

✎When you start up the notebook after installing a KBC ROM update, you can delete the download package from the Compaq folder.

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Password Removing DriveLock Protection Disabling a Device Protecting System Information Selecting an Information Management ProcedureEntering and Displaying System Information Connecting an Optional Cable Lock Understanding Intelligent Manageability Intelligent ManageabilityIdentifying a Fault Management Alert Installing Intelligent ManageabilitySetting Up Insight Management Agents Using Fault Management AlertsSetting Fault Management Alert Preferences Changing the Startup Sequence with MultiBoot MultiBoot Advanced Users OnlyNIC Enabling Media and Devices for MultiBootUsing the Default Search Sequence Planning Changes to the Startup Sequence Setting a Continuing Startup Sequence Specifying MultiBoot PreferencesResponding to the MultiBoot Express Prompt Setting the MultiBoot Express PromptUpdating Software Software Updates RestorationsDisplaying ROM Information in Compaq Diagnostics Preparing for a Software UpdateAccessing Notebook Model Information Accessing ROM Version InformationDisplaying ROM Information in Computer Setup Accessing Software Updates Updating Software from the Internet Downloading and Installing a System ROM UpdateSoftware Updates and Restorations Downloading a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a KBC ROM UpdateInstalling a KBC ROM Update Downloading and Installing a Non-ROM SoftPaq Restoring Software Installing a Retail Version of an Operating System Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics Setup and Diagnostic UtilitiesComputer Setup Procedures Using Computer SetupRestoring Computer Setup Defaults Select To Do This Selecting from the File MenuSelecting from the Security Menu Selecting from the Advanced Menu Selecting from the Tools MenuSelecting from the Advanced Menu Detecting Compaq Diagnostics Using Compaq DiagnosticsInstalling Compaq Diagnostics Using the Diagnostics Scan Using the Compaq Configuration Record ScanObtaining Diagnostic Test Information Obtaining Configuration InformationSetup and Diagnostic Utilities 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