The BIOS Compaq Deskpro EC Desktop PC C500/810e is a common computer motherboard manufactured by HP. Update now to fix problems such as frequent crashing, computer shuts off unexpectedly, no audio or no video, or a blank screen on start up. This driver - "sp13979.exe" - has been downloaded 39 times and is rated 5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews. The total disk space used for this update is 595.3 KB.
BIOS Compaq Deskpro EC Desktop PC C500/810e
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BIOS Compaq Deskpro EC Desktop PC C667/815e
Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows 98, Windows 95, Other
sp13979.exe (595.3 KB)
3.08 (13-Apr-2000)
Compaq Deskpro EC Desktop PC series
OS: WIN 3.1
ROMPaq for Deskpro EC and EP Series (686J1 ROM)
This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to restore the System ROM in Deskpro Series models with a 686J1 Family ROM. Those models are listed below.
The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running F10 Setup.
A unique feature of the ROM is one that allows the user to select the language used in F10 Setup. The user may choose between Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swedish. Please note however, that the user sees the chosen language only in F10 Setup, not in the operating system.
Jegadesh (DG Staff Member) on 13-Aug-2007
To get the BIOS Compaq Deskpro EC Desktop PC C500/810e driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter HP BIOS Compaq Deskpro EC Desktop PC C500/810e into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the HP Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the HP website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.