TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68p4W ROM) - Windows-based

VERSION: F.14
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image
of the System BIOS for the notebook models listed below with a 68P4w 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: SP27662
SUPERSEDES: SP25576
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 8, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
 
Compaq Evo N800w

Compaq Presario 2810, 2810T, 2881AP, 2887AP, 2888AP, 2889AP, 2890AP, 2891AP, 
                2892AP, 2893AP, 2894AP, 2895AP, 2896AP, 2897AP, 2898AP, 2899AP

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - New format for the F10 Setup screen displays the BIOS version and date.
 - Combines short and long hard drive self-tests in F10 Setup into a single test option 
   and adds verification of the SMART attributes.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue where computer would not boot with Novell start-up diskette.

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.