TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BCU ROM) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant
VERSION:
F.0D
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with 68BCU Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks on a network, and it requires System Software Manager (SSM). NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the targetnotebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then viewFile/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29995
SUPERSEDES:
SP28648
EFFECTIVE DATE:
February 16, 2005
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Presario V1000 Series
HP Compaq Business Notebook nx5000
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds Password enable/disable option during warm startup (boot) in the
F10 Setup Utility.
PREREQUISITES:
- System Software Manager (SSM)

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 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) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.