TITLE: HP 300n/NEC ND-1100A 4X DVD+R/RW Firmware Update

VERSION: 3.15 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This contains a utility to update the firmware for the HP 300n/NEC ND-1100A 4X 
DVD+R/RW drive in the desktop models listed. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28142
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 30, 2004
CATEGORY: Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Evo Workstation W6000: All Models
HP Compaq d240 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d330 desktop: All Models
HP Compaq d330 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d330 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 small form factor: All Models
HP Workstation xw3100: All Models
HP Workstation xw4000: All Models
HP Workstation xw4100: All Models
HP Workstation xw5000: All Models
HP Workstation xw8000: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

FIXES: 
- Adds support for 8X DVD+R media

PREREQUISITES: 
- HP 300n/NEC ND-1100A 4x DVD+R/RW drive
- A blank floppy diskette.

HOW TO USE: 
IMPORTANT: While installing this update, do not turn off, suspend, or hibernate 
the PC. Close all applications before starting the update.

This update program requires a blank floppy diskette. 

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.
2. Close all applications and remove any discs from the PC optical drives (CD 
or DVD).
3. Double-click the icon for the file downloaded in step 1, and then click 
NEXT.
4. Accept the terms in the HP license agreement, and then click NEXT.
5. Save the files in a c:\ folder, and then click NEXT.
6. Insert the blank floppy diskette and PRESS ANY KEY.
7. Wait a few minutes for the program to make the Firmware Update diskette.
8. Leave the floppy diskette in the floppy drive and restart the PC.
9. The PC should boot from the floppy and begin the DVD writer firmware 
update.
10. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the firmware.
11. After the firmware update is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the 
floppy drive and restart the PC.
12. Your DVD writer is now updated.



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