TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BDD ROM) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant
VERSION:
F.11
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68BDD Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network. It requires use of the System Software Manager (SSM). NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then viewFile/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29399
SUPERSEDES:
SP28463
EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 22, 2004
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
US English

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds support for HP ProtectTools.
FIXES:
- Fixes issue with unnecessary blank spaces trailing after serial number.
PREREQUISITES:
- System Software Manager (SSM) is required to flash the BIOS on target
notebooks in a network.

HOW TO USE:
NOTE: The System BIOS image must be used with SSM in order to actually
flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network.

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a temporary, empty directory on your
hard drive.

2. Copy the SoftPaq .EXE file to the file store.

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


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