Downloading Software From The Internet - Compaq Evo N410c Getting Started Manual

How to Get Information, Updates and Help
2. Access the updates on your local Compaq Web site or the
Compaq Support Software CD.
3. Download and install the updates.
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The notebook system ROM (Read Only Memory) stores the
BIOS (Basic Input Output System). The BIOS determines how
the notebook hardware interacts with the operating system and
external devices and also supports such notebook services as time
and date. KBC (Keyboard Controller) ROM stores the parts of the
BIOS that affect the keyboard.
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If your notebook connects to a network, Compaq recommends
that you consult with your Network Administrator before
installing any software updates, especially system ROM or KBC
ROM updates.

Downloading Software from the Internet

Most Compaq support software on the Compaq Web site is
packaged in a compressed, ready-to-run or self-extracting .EXE
file called a SoftPaq™.
A flashable ROM image is a special type of support software
packaged as a ROMPaq™, and requires slightly different
procedural steps than a SoftPaq.
Follow the instructions on the web page. Procedures vary among
software products.
Most download packages contain a Readme.txt file which
contains detailed descriptions, installation, and troubleshooting
information about the download. The Readme.txt file included
with ROMPaqs are English only.
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