Software Updates and Recovery and System Software
If you prefer to work from more detailed instructions, the
supplementary information in the following sections may help
you to
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Prepare for any update by identifying your notebook
category, product name, product number, and serial number.
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Prepare for a ROM (read-only memory) update by identifying
the ROM version currently installed on the notebook.
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Access updates at the
Web site.
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Download and install updates.
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 may need the
following information:
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The product category is Notebook.
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The product name, product number (P/N), and serial number
(S/N) are provided on the Service Tag. The information on
the Service Tag is provided at Start > Help and Support,
and on the Service Tag label affixed to the bottom of the
notebook.
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