TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAR) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.17 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 68BAR 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: Recommended SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31775 SUPERSEDES: sp30817 EFFECTIVE DATE: 09 November 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc8000 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8000 Mobile Workstation 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 a specific application cannot run with the previous BIOS. 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.