TITLE: HPQFlash Utility for Notebooks System BIOS Update (68BAL ROM) VERSION: F.34 DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System ROM for the notebook models listed below with a 68BAL Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM 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: SP27857 SUPERSEDES: SP27455 EFFECTIVE DATE: May 8, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7000 HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7010 Pavilion zt3000 Series Pavilion zt3200 Series Presario X1000 Series Presario X1200 Series Presario X1300 Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global FIXES: - Fixes issue where a modem dialup connection would hang up when copying data to or from a Secure Digital (SD) memory card. - Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook would shut down during very fast typing on the keyboard. PREREQUISITES: If the computer has ATI Mobility Radeon 9200 Video, it is recommended that you update to the latest video BIOS, which can be downloaded from the Software and Drivers support page for your notebook model. 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.