TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BDD ROM) Remote ROM Flash - SSM compliant VERSION: F.0E DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS for the models listed below with a 68BDD Family ROM. This SoftPaq is used to flash the System BIOS on target PCs on a network, and it requires System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup. 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: SP27724 SUPERSEDES: SP27572 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 22, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000 OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds BIOS password enable/disable options under the Security category in F10 Setup. - Updates microcode for supporting Intel Pentium M 1.5/1.6-GHz CPU. FIXES: - Fixes issue where system should remain in Standby but incorrectly resumes as soon as it is undocked from the Port Replicator with a USB device attached. - Adds thermal notifications to restore proper cooling protocol under high CPU utilization when resuming from suspend or hibernate mode. PREREQUISITES: Compaq System Software Manager HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 2. The BIOS/ROM image file must be used with Remote Management Software in order to actually flash (upgrade) the ROM image on one of the affected Evo notebooks. 3. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store. 4. When used with WINFLASH, run the SoftPaq to get the .cab file. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE! Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.