HP Pavilion zd7000 Startup and Reference Guide - Page 138

Downloading and Installing an Update, Downloading a ROM Update

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Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities Downloading and Installing an Update Most software at the HP Web site is packaged in a compressed file called a SoftPaq. Some ROM updates may be packaged in a compressed file called a RomPaq. Other ROM updates may be provided as a CPQFlash SoftPaq. Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt. Readme.txt contains detailed descriptive, installation, and troubleshooting information about the download. Readme.txt included with RomPaqs are English only. The following sections provide instructions for downloading and installing ■ A ROM update. ■ A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update. Downloading and Installing a ROM Update Ä CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a ROM update while the notebook is docked or running on battery power.) During the download and installation: ■ Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet. ■ Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation. ■ Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable, or cord. Downloading a ROM Update: 1. Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for your notebook: Select Start > Help and Support, and then select a software update link. Or, visit the HP Web site at http://www.hp.com/support. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your notebook and access the ROM update you want to download. 9-4 Startup and Reference Guide-Part 2

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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2
Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities
Downloading and Installing an Update
Most software at the HP Web site is packaged in a compressed
file called a SoftPaq. Some ROM updates may be packaged in a
compressed file called a RomPaq. Other ROM updates may be
provided as a CPQFlash SoftPaq.
Most download packages contain a file named Readme.txt.
Readme.txt contains detailed descriptive, installation, and
troubleshooting information about the download. Readme.txt
included with RomPaqs are English only.
The following sections provide instructions for downloading and
installing
A ROM update.
A SoftPaq containing an update other than a ROM update.
Downloading and Installing a ROM Update
Ä
CAUTION:
To prevent serious damage to the notebook or an unsuccessful
installation, download and install a ROM update only while the notebook
is connected to reliable external power. (Do not download or install a ROM
update while the notebook is docked or running on battery power.) During
the download and installation:
Do not unplug the notebook from the electrical outlet.
Do not shut down the notebook or initiate Standby or Hibernation.
Do not insert, remove, connect, or disconnect any device, cable,
or cord.
Downloading a ROM Update:
1.
Access the page at the HP Web site that provides software for
your notebook: Select Start > Help and Support, and then
select a software update link. Or, visit the HP Web site at
2. Follow the instructions on the screen to identify your
notebook and access the ROM update you want to download.