TITLE:
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAR ROM) - Windows-Based
VERSION:
F.13
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 68BAR Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29322
SUPERSEDES:
SP28469, SP27728
EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 03, 2004
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8000
HP Compaq Mobile Workstation nw8000
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds support for HP ProtectTools.
- Updates new VBIOS to version 8.11.2.3.
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.