Software Updates and Restorations

Preparing for a Software Update

If your notebook connects to a network, Compaq recommends that you consult with your network administrator before installing any software updates, particularly a ROM update.

Accessing Notebook Product Information

To access the updates for your notebook, you will need the following information:

The product category is Notebook.

The product family name and series number are printed in the bottom of the display bezel.

More complete model information is provided on the serial number label on the underside of the notebook.

The product name, notebook model, and notebook serial number are also displayed in the same section of the Setup utility that displays ROM information.

Accessing Notebook ROM Information

To determine whether an available ROM update is a later ROM version than the ROM version currently installed on the notebook, you need to know the version of the currently installed ROM.

ROM information is displayed in the Setup utility. The Setup utility is a non-Windows utility that does not support the TouchPad. For complete information about using the Setup utility, see the “Setup and Support Utilities” chapter.

1.To open the Setup utility, turn on or restart the notebook.

2.Before Windows opens and while the F10 = ROM Based Setup prompt is displayed in the lower left section of the screen, press F10.

3.Use the arrow keys to select the Exit menu, then press enter.

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HP 3016US Preparing for a Software Update, Accessing Notebook Product Information, Accessing Notebook ROM Information

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