TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786C1 BIOS)

VERSION: 01.57 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on the listed desktop models with a 786C1 BIOS.

Several methods for changing the BIOS version may be chosen. Included in this 
package are the following methods:
- Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore diskette.
- Use HPQFlash to upgrade the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows 
environment.
- Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore CD.

This package can be used with SSM, HPCMS, or PXE management software for remote 
updating of the BIOS.

NOTE: To determine the BIOS family and BIOS date, press F10 on the target 
computer during system Power On to run the Setup Utility, and then select 
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.

NOTE: For HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 Convertible Minitower and HP Compaq 
Business Desktop dc7100 Small Form Factor models, this SoftPaq, BIOS Version 
1.57, is a web and factory release. It will replace BIOS Version 1.05 in the 
factory only for PCI Express NVIDIA Quatro 280NVS 64 MFH models. 

For HP Compaq Business Desktop dx6100 Microtower and HP Compaq Business Desktop 
dx6100 Slimtower models, BIOS Version 1.57 is a new factory release that will 
be shipped on new models, replacing BIOS version 1.06 in the factory.

DO NOT REPLACE the BIOS for HP Compaq Business Desktop dc7100 Ultra-Slim 
Desktop models, because this SoftPaq contains an earlier version of the BIOS 
(version 1.57) than the initial BIOS (version 1.59) shipping on this model.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP29377
SUPERSEDES: SP28657
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 6, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc7100 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq dc7100 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq dx6100 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dx6100 slim tower: All Models

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds microcode update for Intel E0 and D0 stepping processors (F34 and F41).
- Updates Intel Memory Reference Code to version 1.40.
- Adds thermal support for Small Form Factor platform.

FIXES: 
- Applies Intel fix for an issue with Samsung DDR1 DIMM.

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.