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

VERSION: F.2A
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image
of the System BIOS for the listed notebook models with a 68BAS Family ROM. 
The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in
a Microsoft Windows environment. 

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date run the Setup Utility by pressing
F10 on the target notebook during Power On and viewing File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28783
SUPERSEDES:  SP27971, SP27789
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 7, 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 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Adds BIOS password enable/disable options under the security category in 
   F10 Setup.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue where wireless button was always enabled if computer was Powered
   Off while in F10 Setup.

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.