TITLE: HP business desktop d325 System BIOS (786A5 BIOS)

VERSION: 1.03 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on hp business desktop d325 models (786A5 BIOS).

Several methods for changing the BIOS version on your computer may be chosen.
Included are the various ways to perform the update. Each folder provided has 
self-contained files to perform the BIOS update and any unwanted folders may 
be deleted.

Tools and appropriate BIOS images are contained in each of the directories as 
follows:

  DOS Flash - DOS utility that can be used locally or with a Preboot eXecution 
  Environment (PXE) management application to update or restore the system BIOS.  

  HPQFlash - Windows-based utility to locally update or restore the system BIOS on 
  individual PCs through the Windows environment.

  ROMPaq Diskette - Creates a bootable 1.44 diskette that can be used to locally 
  restore or update the system BIOS.  A backup of the current System BIOS image is 
  copied onto the ROMPaq diskette during the update process.  If desired, this 
  backup BIOS image on the ROMPaq diskette can be used to restore the system BIOS 
  to its original version.

  SSM - Use this SoftPaq with System Software Manager (SSM) to update the system
  BIOS on target PCs on a network.  Place this SoftPaq in your SSM Filestore folder 
  then update the database. SSM is a free utility provided by Hewlett-Packard 
  Company.  For information on SSM, see http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html

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 hp business desktop d325, 
       and is provided as a convenience to customers who may need to restore the 
       system BIOS.

PURPOSE: Routine release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23412
SUPERSEDES: None
PART NUMBER: 323576-004
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 1, 2003
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
   hp business desktop d325:  All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
   Microsoft Windows XP 
   Microsoft Windows 2000
   Microsoft Windows 98
   ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware

LANGUAGE(S): US (Global)

PREREQUISITES: N/A

HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file that is 
downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq 
Number above.

2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the 
on-screen instructions.

WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE 
UPGRADE PROCESS!!!


Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.