TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (686A2 ROM) - Windows-based

VERSION:  F.14
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image
of the System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 686A2 Family ROM. The
CPQFlash 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: SP27224
SUPERSEDES: SP25282
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 15, 2003
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo N410c

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - New BIOS revision format for the F10 Setup screen displays the BIOS revision and the 
   date of the revision.
 - New hard drive self-test combined the long and short tests and includes the hard drive 
   SMART check capability.
 - Adds capability to boot from USB DiskOnKey device. 

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.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!


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