TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAR) Remote ROM Flash - SSM
Compliant
VERSION:
F.17
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with 68BAR Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks on a network, and it requiresSystem 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:
sp31774
SUPERSEDES:
sp30816
EFFECTIVE DATE:
09 November 2005
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc8000 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8000 Mobile Workstation
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where a specific application cannot run with the previous BIOS.
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.