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HP Compaq NX9420 Software Update
HP Compaq NX9420 Software Update

HP Compaq NX9420 Software Update

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  • Page 1 Software Updates User Guide...
  • Page 2 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 accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty.
  • Page 3: Product Notice

    Product notice This user guide describes features that are common to most models. Some features may not be available on your computer.
  • Page 4 Product notice...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 7: Updating Software

    You can manually check for updates at any time by selecting Start > Help and Support > Software Drivers, and BIOS updates and following the on-screen instructions. Most software on the HP Web site is packaged in compressed files called SoftPaqs. Some BIOS updates may be packaged in compressed files called ROMPaqs.
  • Page 8: Updating The Bios

    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 To determine whether 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.
  • Page 9: Downloading A Bios Update

    BIOS updates are posted as needed. A newer BIOS update may not be available for your computer. It is recommended that you check the HP Web site periodically for BIOS updates. Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: ●...
  • Page 10 NOTE: After a message on the screen reports a successful installation, you may delete the downloaded file from your hard drive. Updating software...
  • Page 11: Updating Programs And Drivers

    Updating programs and drivers To download and install software other than a BIOS update, follow these steps: Access the page on the HP Web site that provides software for your computer: ● Click a software update link in Help and Support.
  • Page 12: Index

    Index BIOS update downloading 3 installing 3 computer information 2 SoftPaq 1 software BIOS update 3 HP Web site 1 SoftPaq 1 updates 1 updating programs and drivers 5 updates, software 1 Index...