HP 8510p Software Updates - Windows XP
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- HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 1
Software Updates User Guide - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 2
© Copyright 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 3
Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer. iii - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 4
iv Product notice - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 5
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...2 Determining the BIOS version 2 Downloading a BIOS update 3 Updating programs and drivers ...5 Index ...6 v - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 6
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and optional software and driver updates. You can manually check for updates at any time by selecting Start > Help and Support > Update Software & Drivers and following the on-screen instructions. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some BIOS updates may - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 8
available BIOS updates contain later BIOS versions than those currently installed on the computer, you need to know the version of the system BIOS currently installed. BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 9
especially system BIOS updates. BIOS installation procedures vary. Follow any instructions that are displayed on the screen after the download is complete. If no instructions are displayed, follow these steps: 1. Open Windows Explorer by selecting Start > My Computer. 2. Double-click your hard drive - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 10
NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. 4 Updating software - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 11
and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Make a note of the path to the location on your hard drive where the software will be downloaded. You will need to access this path when you are ready to install the software. 4. When the download is complete, open Windows Explorer by selecting - HP 8510p | Software Updates - Windows XP - Page 12
Index B BIOS update downloading 3 installing 3 C computer information 2 S SoftPaq 1 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 U updates, software 1 6 Index
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