12-2 Maintenance and Travel Guidelines
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 05/21/99 1:55 PM
Part Number: 131511-001 File name: Ch12.doc
Obtaining Software Updates from the Compaq Internet Site
You can obtain all Compaq system software and firmware, with
download and installation instructions, from the Compaq Internet
site at http://www.compaq.com.
NOTE: Most software is packaged in a compressed file called a
SoftPaq. A compressed file containing a system read only
memory (ROM) is called a ROMPaq.
Ordering Preinstalled Software
It is recommended that you use a backup program to create a
backup of the preinstalled software. However, for an additional
cost, you can order the preinstalled software on a CD-ROM or on
diskettes.
If an order form is included with your computer, complete the
form and return it, or call one of the numbers listed on the order
form. If an order form was not included with the computer, refer
to the Compaq worldwide telephone numbers.
IMPORTANT: Before calling Compaq to place your order, be sure to
have the serial number of your computer available. This number
is necessary for all software backup purchases.
Updating the System ROM
■ Compaq recommends that you
❏ Install each system read only memory (ROM) update for
your computer model as it becomes available.
❏ Confer with your Information Services department before
updating your system ROM if your system is connected to
a network.
■ Updating your system ROM will not affect your system
software settings.
Displaying the Version of the Installed System ROM
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Press Fn+Esc. The number beside System BIOS is the version
number of your system ROM.
■ If you are unable to display the ROM version number with
Fn+Esc, you may be able to display it in Computer Setup:
1. Turn on or restart the computer, then press
F10 when the
blinking cursor appears upper-right on the screen.
2. To change the language, press
F2.
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