Compaq 510 Software Update - Windows XP - Page 7
Updating the BIOS, Determining the BIOS version - screen
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Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, first determine what BIOS version you currently have, and then download and install the new BIOS. Determining the BIOS version BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System BIOS) can be displayed by pressing fn+esc (if you are already in Windows®) or by using Computer Setup. To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information, follow these steps: 1. Turn on or restart the computer, and then press esc while the "Press the ESC key for Startup Menu" message is displayed at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press f10 to enter BIOS setup. 3. Use a pointing device or the arrow keys to select File > System Information. 4. Press esc to return to the File menu. 5. Click Exit in the lower-left corner of the screen, and follow the on-screen instructions. - or - Use the arrow keys to select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then press enter. Updating the BIOS 3