TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786C1 BIOS)

VERSION: 01.59 Rev. a
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on the listed desktop models with a 786C1 BIOS.

Several methods for changing the BIOS version may be chosen. Included in this 
package are the following methods:
- Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore diskette.
- Use HPQFlash to upgrade the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows 
environment.
- Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore CD.

This package can be used with SSM, HPCMS, or PXE management software for remote 
updating of the BIOS.

NOTE: The BIOS Family and BIOS date can be determined by pressing F10 on the 
target computer during system Power On to run the Setup Utility, and then 
selecting File/System Information. This information can be saved into a text 
file on a diskette or on a USB flash media device by selecting File/Save to 
Diskette. In order for a USB flash media device to be recognized by the system, 
the device must be attached before the computer is Powered On.

For HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 Ultra-Slim Desktop models, BIOS version 
1.59 is the initial shipping BIOS. 


PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28845
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 23, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc7100 ultra-slim desktop: All Models

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

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.