TITLE: HP Workstation xw4200 System BIOS VERSION: 01.08 Rev. a DESCRIPTION: This package contains the System BIOS image (BIOS Family 786C3) and local and remote BIOS flash utilities for the HP Workstation xw4200. These utilities can be used to restore or update the System BIOS. System BIOS is operating system independent. NOTE: To determine the BIOS family and BIOS date, press F10 on the target workstation during Power On to run the Computer 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 workstation, the device must be attached before the workstation is Powered On. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30503 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: May 20, 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Workstations PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Workstation xw4200: hp workstation xw4200 OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Windows 2000 Windows XP Professional Windows XP Professional x64 Edition LANGUAGE(S): Chinese(PRC Simplified) Dutch French German Italian Japanese Korean Russian Spanish Taiwanese Chinese Ukranian US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds new processor microcode. - Modifies SATA initialization in accordance with latest chipset specification update. - Incorporates a new SATA RAID Option ROM (v4.0.2.6810). - Changes Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI) structures to improve compatibility with the Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Operating System. - Enhances PCI-Express error handling. - Improves coordination between Smart Card and BIOS passwords. FIXES: - Fixes a PCI bus enumeration issue that occurs when multiple bridges are installed. - Fixes a rare condition in which erroneous memory errors are reported if ECC memory is installed, AC power is removed, and CMOS is cleared. - Updates the MPS table to report the x16 PCI-E bridge, rather than the slot behind the bridge. - Fixes issue with ownership tag by enabling it to be set using Replicated Setup. - Disables support for Master Boot Record Security. PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: This SoftPaq includes the following methods for changing the BIOS version: - Use HPQFlash to upgrade the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows environment. - Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore diskette. - Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore CD. - Create a ROMPaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore diskette from Linux. - Create a ROMPaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore CD from Linux. - Create a ROMPaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore USB Flash device. This package can be used with SSM, HPCMS, or PXE management software for remote updating of the BIOS. If remote flashing is needed, refer to the remote utility documentation for instructions about creating a Remote ROM Flash job to flash the System ROM on target workstations on the network. 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to update the System BIOS. WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS! Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.