TITLE: HP Workstation xw6000 System BIOS (686O4 BIOS) - Installation Package

VERSION: 1.17 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on the hp workstation xw6000 models with a 686O4 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.

More information on the specific update tools is available in the "How to Use" 
text file as well as in the README files in each folder.

This Softpaq can be used with the following methods of updating the system BIOS:
 - DOS Flash
 - HPQFlash
 - ROMPaq CD
 - ROMPAq Diskette
 - SSM 
 - HP Client Manager Software

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.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP25199
SUPERSEDES: SP24967
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 27, 2003
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
hp workstation xw6000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
US English

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Supports Package For The Web

FIXES:
 - New microcode update.
 - Fixes the bogus scan-code bug in 'Set Time and Date'.
 - Modifies CPU-fan detection code.
 - Adds supports in fan control for different combinations, 7-8 phases and 1-2 ways.
 - Changes the way BIOS delays before getting into SMI.
 
PREREQUISITES: N/A
 
HOW TO USE: 

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

2.  Refer to the remote utility documentation for instructions on creating a 
Remote ROM Flash job to flash the System ROM on target PCs on the network. 

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.