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Startup and Reference Guide—Part 2
Software Updates, Restorations and Utilities
Updating Software
For optimal notebook performance and to make sure your
notebook remains compatible with changing technologies, install
the latest versions of the software provided with your notebook as
they become available.
To update notebook software:
Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook type, series
or family, and model. Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory)
update by identifying the ROM version currently installed on the
notebook.
1. Access the updates at the HP Web site.
2. Download and install the updates.
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The notebook ROM 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.
Preparing for a Software Update
If your notebook connects to a network, consult with your
network administrator before installing any software updates,
particularly a ROM update.
Accessing Notebook Product Information
To access the updates for your notebook, you will need the
following information:
■
The product
category
is Notebook.
■
The product
family name
and
series number
are printed on
the display bezel.
■
More complete
model
information is provided on the serial
number label on the bottom of the notebook.
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