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

VERSION: 2004.03.08 
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image of the 
System BIOS for the notebook models listed below with a 686AW Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility 
is used to locally flash the System BIOS 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: SP27536
SUPERSEDES: SP24969
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 8, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo N400c Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
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.
 - Adds USB DiskOnKey boot capability.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue where pressing "Shift-D" during POST caused system to go into F10 Setup.

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!
 
 
Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.