TITLE:
WinFlash Utility for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based
VERSION:
KG.M1.19
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a System BIOS (ROM) image for the listed notebook models and operating systems. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows environment.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
sp31607
SUPERSEDES:
sp30457
EFFECTIVE DATE:
10 October 2005
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Business Notebook nx9000
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where some hard drives may cause an intermittent system error.
PREREQUISITES:
System Software Manager (SSM) (required for network installations only)

HOW TO USE:
To flash the System BIOS using SSM:

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!


To flash the System BIOS using the WinFlash utility:

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!


Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.