TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTD) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.0B 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 68DTD Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. 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: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31376 SUPERSEDES: sp31042 EFFECTIVE DATE: 15 September 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENT(S): - Improves thermal tables to minimize fan activity. Changes the F10 Setup utility "Fan Always On on AC" option to run the fan at 20 percent power instead of 40 percent power. (Recommended setting for this option is "Enable"). This slows down the fan Power-On and Power-Off to reduce fan noise during a rapid temperature increase. - Adds support for Computrace from Absolute Software. - Adds the ability for the administrator to remove the Power-On password. FIXES: - Fixes issue where local hard drive is not detected when the External USB hard drive is used to "Ghost" image. 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) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.