Compaq Armada e500s Armada E500 Series Quick Reference Guide - Page 117
Obtaining a System ROM, Installing a System ROM from a Diskette, Save Changes and Exit or File
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3. To view the version number of the installed system ROM, select FileÅSystem Information. 4. To close Computer Setup and restart the computer, select FileÅSave Changes and Exit or FileÅIgnore Changes and Exit. Obtaining a System ROM You can obtain the latest system ROM for the computer at no charge by mail or from the Internet. s To order a system ROM, refer to "Worldwide Telephone Numbers" in Appendix A to contact a Compaq authorized dealer, reseller, or service provider. s To download a system ROM from the Compaq Internet site: 1. Obtain a formatted 1.44-megabyte diskette. 2. Go to the Downloadables area at http://www.compaq.com. 3. Find the system ROMPaq for your computer model. 4. Follow the instructions on (or linked to) the ROMPaq download page to download the ROMPaq and copy it onto the diskette. 5. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. Installing a System ROM from a Diskette 1. Shut down the computer. 2. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC adapter. CAUTION: The system ROM will not install properly if the computer is docked or running on battery power. During the installation, do not shut down or unplug the computer. 3. Insert the diskette containing the system ROM into the diskette drive. 4. Turn on the computer, then follow the on-screen instructions. 5. When the installation is complete, remove the diskette, then shut down the computer. Maintenance and Travel Guidelines 12-3