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3–2 Maintenance and Service Guide
Software Update and Recovery
Accessing Computer Information
Before you access the updates for your computer, collect the
following information:
■ The product category is Notebook.
■ The product family name and series number are printed on
the display bezel.
■ Model information is provided on the serial number label on
the bottom of the computer.
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.
BIOS version information (also known as ROM date and System
BIOS) can be displayed by pressing
fn+esc (if you are already in
Microsoft Windows) or by opening Computer Setup.
To use Computer Setup for displaying BIOS information:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
computer, and then pressing
f10 while the “F10 = ROM Based
Setup” message is displayed in the lower-left corner of the
screen.
2. Use the arrow keys to select File > System Information, and
then press
enter.
BIOS date information is displayed.
3. To exit Computer Setup, use the arrow keys to select File >
Ignore changes and exit. Then follow the instructions on the
screen.
Obtaining the Support Software Disc
The Support Software disc provides HP software updates and
installation instructions. The disc includes device drivers, BIOS
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
http://www.hp.com.