TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BCU ROM) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.0C DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System ROM for the listed notebook models with a 68BCU Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM Family and ROM date, run the Setup Utility by pressing F10 on the target computer during system Power On and view File/System Information. PURPOSE: Recommended SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28649 SUPERSEDES: SP28079 EFFECTIVE DATE: July 28, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Presario V1000 Series HP Compaq Business Notebook nx5000 OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds new Intel on-screen logo (OSB). - Adds support for Intel 1.4- and 2.1-GHz processors. FIXES: - Corrects French and Portuguese language misspellings in the F10 Setup menu. - Fixes issue where HP printers would eject a blank page after seven minutes. 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.