Obtaining The Support Software Disc; Accessing Notebook Information - HP Compaq NC4000 Hardware And Software Manual

Software Update and Recovery
2. Access the updates through your local HP Web site or the
Support Software disc (purchased separately).
3. Download and install the updates.
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The notebook system ROM stores the BIOS software. The
BIOS initializes the operating system, determines how the
computer will interact with the hardware devices, and provides
for data transfer among hardware devices, including the time
and date.

Obtaining the Support Software Disc

The Support Software disc provides HP software updates and
installation instructions. The disc includes device drivers, ROM
updates, and utilities.
To purchase the current Support Software disc or a subscription
that provides both the current version and future versions of the
disc, visit the HP Web site at

Accessing Notebook Information

To access the updates for your notebook, gather the following
information:
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The product category is Notebook.
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The product family name and series number are printed on
the display bezel.
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Model information is provided on the serial number label on
the bottom of the notebook.
To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM
versions than those currently installed on the notebook, you need
to know the version of the system ROM currently installed.
To display ROM information, press
Computer Setup. For information about using Computer Setup,
refer to
14–2
Chapter 13, "Computer Setup."
http://www.hp.com.
or go to
fn+esc
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