TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.08 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 68DTH 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: sp31380 SUPERSEDES: sp30662 EFFECTIVE DATE: 15 September 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4200 OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENT(S): - Adds support for Computrace from Absolute Software. - Adds "Wake on LAN (WOL) from OFF State" option in the F10 Setup utility. - Adds the ability for the administrator to remove the Power-On password. FIXES: - Fixes issue where the 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.