TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5000 and dx2000 System BIOS (786B0 BIOS)

VERSION: 1.00
DESCRIPTION:
This Softpaq contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on the HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5000 and dx2000 models listed 
with a 786B0 BIOS.

Several methods for changing the BIOS version on your computer may be chosen. 
Included in this Softpaq are the following methods: ability to create a ROMpaq 
bootable BIOS upgrade/restore floppy, ability to upgrade the BIOS directly in 
the Windows environment using HPQFlash, and the ability to create a ROMpaq 
bootable BIOS upgrade/restore CD. This Softpaq has the ability to be used with 
SSM, HPCMS, or PXE management software for remote updating of the BIOS.

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 turned on.

NOTE: This is the initial BIOS release shipped with the listed models, and is 
provided as a convenience to customers who may need to restore the system BIOS.

PURPOSE: Routine                                              
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23367
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 18, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS                                                            
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5000 Microtower: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop dc5000 Small Form Factor: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop dx2000 Slim Tower: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

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.