TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BDD ROM) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant

VERSION: F.11
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image of the System BIOS 
(ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68BDD Family ROM. This package 
is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network. It requires 
use of the System Software Manager (SSM). 

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

PURPOSE: Recommended 
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP29399
SUPERSEDES: SP28463
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 22, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
US English
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Adds support for HP ProtectTools.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue with unnecessary blank spaces trailing after serial number.

PREREQUISITES: 
 - System Software Manager (SSM) is required to flash the BIOS on target 
   notebooks in a network.
 
HOW TO USE: 

NOTE: The System BIOS image must be used with SSM in order to actually
flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network.
 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a temporary, empty directory on your
   hard drive.

2. Copy the SoftPaq .EXE file to the file store.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!
 
 
Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.