13-2 Maintenance, Shipping, and Travel
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
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Obtaining Software Updates and Enhancements
by Subscription
You can subscribe to the Compaq Support Software CD that
contains the latest available device drivers, system ROMs, and
utilities, as well as detailed software support information and
instructions. For ordering, cost, and language information,
refer to “Worldwide Telephone Numbers” in Appendix A to
contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service
provider. Ordering information is also available at the Compaq
Internet site at http://www.compaq.com.
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 available at the Compaq Internet site is
packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. A compressed
file containing a system read only memory (ROM) is called
a ROMPaq.
Updating the System ROM
n Compaq recommends that you
n Install each system read only memory (ROM) update for
your computer model as it becomes available.
n Confer with your Information Services department
before updating your system ROM if your system is
connected to a network.
n Updating your system ROM will not affect your system
software settings.