Compaq Armada e500 - Notebook PC Quick Reference Manual page 117

3. To view the version number of the installed system ROM,
select FileÅSystem Information.
4. To close Computer Setup and restart the computer, select
FileÅSave Changes and Exit or FileÅIgnore Changes and
Exit.
Obtaining a System ROM
You can obtain the latest system ROM for the computer at no
charge by mail or from the Internet.
To order a system ROM, refer to "Worldwide Telephone
Numbers" in Appendix A to contact a Compaq authorized
dealer, reseller, or service provider.
To download a system ROM from the Compaq Internet site:
1. Obtain a formatted 1.44-megabyte diskette.
2. Go to the Downloadables area at http://www.compaq.com.
3. Find the system ROMPaq for your computer model.
4. Follow the instructions on (or linked to) the ROMPaq
download page to download the ROMPaq and copy it onto
the diskette.
5. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive.
Installing a System ROM from a Diskette
1. Shut down the computer.
2. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC
adapter.
CAUTION:
computer is docked or running on battery power. During the
installation, do not shut down or unplug the computer.
3. Insert the diskette containing the system ROM into the diskette
drive.
4. Turn on the computer, then follow the on-screen instructions.
5. When the installation is complete, remove the diskette, then
shut down the computer.
The system ROM will not install properly if the
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