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

VERSION: F.2B
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary 
image of the System BIOS (ROM) 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 Operating System environment. 

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target 
computer during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view
File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP29124
SUPERSEDES:  SP28783
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 16, 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 new Intel On-Screen Branding (OSB) logo. 
 
FIXES: 
- Fixes issue with the wireless option changing from DISABLE to ENABLE if the 
  system was Powered Off while in the F10 Setup menu.  
- Corrects misspelled words in French and Portuguese language in the F10 Setup
  menu. 
- Fixes issue with unnecessary blank spaces trailing after serial number.

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.