Compaq 285558-001 - Manual (Page 73)

6–6 Software Guide
Software Updates and Restorations
To download and install a system ROM:
1. Access the page at the Compaq Web site that provides
software for your notebook.
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For home and small office products, visit:
http://www.compaq.com/athome/support/
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For corporate products, visit:
http://www.compaq.com/support/files
2. In the Notebooks list, select your notebook series.
3. 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.”
4. At the download area:
a. Write down the number or name of any update that is
later than the system ROM currently installed on the
notebook.
b. Follow the instructions on the Web page to download the
software package.
5. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer.
6. In the left pane of the Windows Explorer window, select My
Computer > your hard drive (usually, drive C) > Compaq.
7. In the Compaq folder, select the name or number of the
software package containing the system ROM update. The
system ROM installation begins.
8. To complete the installation, follow the instructions on the
screen.
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After a message on the screen reports a successful installation,
you can delete the download package from the Compaq folder.