Compaq 610 Software Update - Windows XP
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Software Updates User Guide - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 2
© Copyright 2009 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 - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 3
Table of contents Updating software Updating the BIOS ...3 Determining the BIOS version 3 Downloading a BIOS update 4 Updating programs and drivers ...6 Using SoftPaq Download Manager ...7 Index ...8 iii - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 4
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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 - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 6
date. 2. Open your Internet browser, and go to http://www.hp.com/support. 3. Select your country or region. 4. Click the option for software and driver downloads, and then type your computer model number in the product box. 5. Press enter. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Updating software - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 7
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®) - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 8
before installing any software updates, 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 - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 9
The BIOS installation begins. 5. Complete the installation by following the instructions on the screen. NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Updating the BIOS 5 - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 10
-right corner of the screen. Then press enter, and follow the instructions provided. Proceed to step 6. 3. Click your specific product from the models listed. 4. Click your operating system. 5. When the list of updates is displayed, click an update to open a window containing additional information - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 11
system filter, the only operating system that is displayed in the Product Catalog is Windows XP Professional. b. To add other operating systems, change the filter settings in the Configuration Options window. Refer to the HP SoftPaq Download Manager software Help for more information. 3. In the left - Compaq 610 | Software Update - Windows XP - Page 12
Index B BIOS update downloading 4 installing 4 C computer information 3 S SoftPaq 1 SoftPaqs, downloading 6, 7 software BIOS update 4 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 6 U updates, software 1 8 Index
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