TITLE:
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAS ROM) - Windows-Based
VERSION:
F.2B
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68BAS Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS onPCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target computer during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then viewFile/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29124
SUPERSEDES:
SP28783
EFFECTIVE DATE:
September 16, 2004
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4000
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4010
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds new Intel On-Screen Branding (OSB) logo.
FIXES:
- Fixes issue with the wireless option changing from DISABLE to ENABLE if the
system was Powered Off while in the F10 Setup menu.
- Corrects misspelled words in French and Portuguese language in the F10 Setup
menu.
- Fixes issue with unnecessary blank spaces trailing after serial number.
PREREQUISITES:
N/A

HOW TO USE:
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.