Compaq N610c Series manual Displaying ROM Information in Computer Setup

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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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