TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786B2 BIOS)

VERSION: 2.40
DESCRIPTION:
This Softpaq contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on the HP Compaq Business Desktop models listed with a 786B2 Family
BIOS.

NOTE: For all d530 and d538 models, this Softpaq, BIOS Version 2.40, is a web release 
only and will not replace BIOS Version 1.11 or 2.18 in the factory. For all d330 and d338 
models, BIOS Version 2.40 is a new factory release that will be shipped on these models.

Several methods for changing the BIOS version on your computer may be chosen. 
Included in this Softpaq are the following methods: ability to create a ROMpaq 
bootable BIOS upgrade/restore floppy, ability to upgrade the BIOS directly in 
the Windows environment using HPQFlash, and the ability to create a ROMpaq 
bootable BIOS upgrade/restore CD. This Softpaq has the ability to be used with 
SSM, HPCMS, or PXE management software for remote updating of the BIOS.

The BIOS Family and BIOS date can be determined by pressing F10 on the target 
computer during system power on to run the Setup Utility, and then selecting 
File/System Information. This information can be saved into a text file on a 
diskette or on a USB flash media device by selecting File/Save to Diskette. In 
order for a USB flash media device to be recognized by the system, the device 
must be attached before the computer is turned on.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27860
SUPERSEDES: SP23365
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 18, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S)
HP Compaq Business Desktop d330 Desktop: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop d330 Microtower: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop d330 Slim Tower: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop d338 MicroTower: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 Convertible Minitower: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 Small Form Factor: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop d538 Convertible Minitower: All Models
HP Compaq Business Desktop d538 Small Form Factor: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
  - Adds "Limit CPUID Maximum Value to 3" option in F10 Setup. This feature allows
    users to load Windows NT on systems with newer processors. This option will
    not be displayed if the processor does not support this feature.

FIXES:
  - Adds new VBIOS Version 3241 to resolve a DVI issue that can occur during startup
    with dual monitors when using a DVI add-in card and the internal graphics controller.

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.