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

VERSION: F.28
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 68BAS 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: SP27789
SUPERSEDES:  SP27584
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 15, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
hp compaq business notebook nc4000 
hp compaq business notebook nc4010

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: 
 - Updates microcode for new processors.
 - Adds stringent security in F10 Setup for Security/Password options.
 - Add Battery Status function from Tool option in F10 Setup menu.
 
FIXES: 
N/A

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.