3–2 Software Guide
Software Updates and Restorations
Preparing for a Software Update
If your tablet PC connects to a network, HP recommends that you
consult with your network administrator before installing any
software updates, particularly system ROM or KBC (keyboard
controller) ROM updates.
Accessing Tablet PC Model Information
To access the updates for your tablet PC, you may need to know
the following information about your tablet PC:
■ The product category is tablet PC.
■ The product family name and series number are printed on
the side of the tablet PC.
■ Complete model information is provided on the product
identification label on the back of the tablet PC.
The tablet PC product name, model, serial number, and other
identification information are also available on the Main tab of
the Setup utility. For access instructions, see “Displaying ROM
Information in the Setup Utility,” later in this section.
Accessing ROM Version Information
To determine whether available ROM updates contain later ROM
versions than those currently installed on the tablet PC, you need
to know the version of the system ROM or KBC ROM currently
installed.
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System ROM stores the BIOS (basic input output system). The
BIOS determines how the tablet PC hardware interacts with
the operating system and external devices, and also supports such
tablet PC services as time and date. KBC ROM stores the parts
of the BIOS that support input features such as the pen, some
buttons, and an external keyboard.
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