TITLE: HPQFlash Utility for HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8000/nw8000 (68BAR ROM)

VERSION: F.0A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image
of the System ROM for the notebook models listed below with a 68BAR Family ROM. The
HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs through a
Windows environment. The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running
the Setup Utility by pressing F10 on the target computer during system power
on of the computer, and viewing File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27087
SUPERSEDES:  SP25819
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 12, 2003
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8000
HP Compaq Business Notebook nw8000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - New hard drive self-test combines the long and short tests and includes the 
   hard drive SMART check capability.

 FIXES: 
 - Updates microcode for Intel processor.

PREREQUISITES: N/A
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
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.