TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAR ROM) - Windows-based VERSION: F.0F 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 68BAR 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: SP27728 SUPERSEDES: SP27576 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 23, 2004 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: - 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: 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. Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.