TITLE: System Software Manager

VERSION: 2.00 Rev. D
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the System Software Manager (SSM) for the listed desktop 
and workstation models and operating systems. 

System Software Manager is a utility that supports unattended 
upgrade/installation of drivers, system agents, and system ROM on multiple 
computers, simultaneously, from a centralized file store without implemeting a 
software distribution infrastructure.

NOTE: This is a maintenance release.

The following Notebook models are also supported by this SoftPaq:
Compaq Evo n400c Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n410c Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n600c Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n610c Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n620c Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n800v Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n800c Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n800w Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n1000c Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n1000v Notebook PC
Compaq Evo n1020v Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc4000 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc4010 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx5000 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6000 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc8000 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8000 Mobile Workstation
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation
HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6115 Notebook PC 
HP Compaq nx6105 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC
HP Omnibook 510 Notebook PC
HP Omnibook vt6200 Notebook PC
HP Omnibook xt6200 Notebook PC
Compaq tc1000 Tablet PC
Compaq tc1100 Tablet PC
HP Compaq nc6220 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8240 Mobile Workstation
HP Compaq nc6140 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstation
HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8440 Mobile Workstation
HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6320 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6310 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6330 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc4400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC
HP Compaq nc2400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6315 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6325 Notebook PC 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP32605
SUPERSEDES: SP32313
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 11, 2006
CATEGORY: Software - System Management
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops
Workstations

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Deskpro ap250 Workstation 1.0GHz: All Models
Compaq Deskpro Workstation 300 1.4GHz: All Models
Compaq Evo D300 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D300 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D300 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D300s Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D300s Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D300s Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D300v Microtower: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Microtower: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Slim Tower: All Models
Compaq Evo D320 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 e-pc: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 USDT: All Models
Compaq Evo Workstation w6000: All Models
Compaq Evo Workstation w8000: All Models
Compaq Professional Workstation ap550 1.0GHz: All Models
Compaq Professional Workstation sp750 1.0GHz: All Models
HP bc1000: All Models
HP bc1500 Blade PC: All Models
HP Compaq Blade Workstation Client: All Models
HP Compaq d330 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d330 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq d530 ultra-slim desktop: All Models
HP Compaq dc5000 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dc5000 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq dc5100 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dc5100 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq dc5700 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5750 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5750 Small Form FactorPC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7100 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq dc7100 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq dc7100 ultra-slim desktop: All Models
HP Compaq dc7600 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7600 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7600 Ultra-slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7608 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq dc7608 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx2000 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq dx2100 Slim Tower  PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx6100 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dx6100 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq dx6120 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dx6120 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq dx6128 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dx7200 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq dx7200 Slim Tower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7208 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7300 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7300 Slim Tower PC: All Models
HP d325 microtower: All Models
HP dx5150 Microtower PC: All Models
HP dx5150 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP dx6050 microtower: All Models
HP rp5000: All Models
HP Workstation xw4100: All Models
HP xw4200 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4300 Workstation: All Models
HP xw4400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw6200 Workstation: All Models
HP xw6400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw8200 Workstation: All Models
HP xw8400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw9300 Workstation: All Models
HP xw9400 Workstation: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds support for multiple versions of the Microsoft Vista Operating Systems. 

- Updates to SSMMAIN to add support for all Microsoft Windows detected device 
hardware (via the registry). This change helps eliminate undetected hardware 
either through WMI or PCI.
- Updates BiosConfigUtil to add improved error information to the stand-alone 
version of the utility.
- Updates SSM to copy the .ssmtrace file to the centralized log location when 
this parameter is used.
- Allows SSM.CAB to reside next to SSM.EXE outside of the filestore.
- Updates the SSM plug-n-play device detection logic to support mixed case 
device identifiers.

FIXES: 
SSM 2.00 Rev D - SoftPaq Number SP32605:
- Adds "dx5150" BIOS setting options for Wake-on-LAN (WOL) Boot Order, Onboard 
USB Controller, and USB Legacy Device Support.
- Fixes an issue that causes contention with BIOS software provider operation.
- Fixes a flash issue that occurs on notebooks with the ROM family 
identification at the end of the BIN image.
- Fixes issue with the retrieval of Serial Number and Asset Tag information for 
notebooks using 16-bit Int15 call. (This applies to the HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet 
PC and the HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC).
- Fixes issue where the computer may potentially stop responding (hang) when 
SSM completes software updates using the /CANCEL command-line parameter.
- Fixes issue that occurs when flashing the BIOS on notebooks with dual-core 
processors that are running the Microsoft Windows 2000 Operating System.

SSM 2.00 Rev C - SoftPaq Number SP32313:
- Fixes command line parameter option /CANCEL.
- Adds limited BIOS configuration support for HP dx5150 PCs with BIOS version 
1.13 (or later).

PREREQUISITES: 
- WININET.DLL from Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 (or later) is required.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
There is no installation for this deliverable. For usage information, read the 
user guide.


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