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

VERSION: 2.43 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
NOTE: For all supported HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 and d538 models, this 
SoftPaq, BIOS Version 2.43, is a web release only and will not replace BIOS 
Version 1.11 in the factory. For all supported HP Compaq Business Desktop d330 
and d338 models, BIOS Version 2.43 is a new factory release that will be 
shipped on new HP Compaq Business Desktop d330 and d338 models, replacing BIOS 
version 2.40 in the factory.

This Softpaq contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on HP Compaq Business Desktop d330, d338, d530 and d538 models 
(786B2 BIOS).

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 diskette, 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 can 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 Powered On.  

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28567
SUPERSEDES: SP27860
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 16, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq d330 desktop: All Models
HP Compaq d330 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d330 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq d338 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq d538 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq d538 small form factor: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows NT 4.0
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds large-scale deployment capabilities for systems with an embedded 
security device (TPM) installed.
- Installs the latest microcode updates for the F29, F33, and F34 processor 
steppings of the Intel Pentium 4 processor.

NOTE: To determine processor stepping, access the System Information selection 
from the File menu of F10 BIOS Setup utility.

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.