TITLE:
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS – DOS Bootable Diskette
VERSION:
KB.M1.94
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS for the listed notebook models and operating systems.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29155
SUPERSEDES:
SP27516
EFFECTIVE DATE:
February 27, 2004
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP OmniBook xe4500
HP OmniBook xe4500s
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):

NOTE: This package includes the same BIOS version as the superseded SoftPaq,
SP27516. Only the WinFlash utility has been updated.

- Supports new battery.
- Provides updated WinFlash utility.
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.

3. After the diskette has been created, the SoftPaq .EXE file downloaded in
Step 2 can be deleted, if desired.

4. Power the notebook off.

5. Place the newly created ROMPaq Diskette in Drive A: and Power On the
notebook to update the system BIOS.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!


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