TITLE:  Essential Firmware Updates for the HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station

VERSION:  1.01
DESCRIPTION:  
This package contains the Essential Firmware Updates for the HP 3-in-1 NAS
Docking Station. The Essential Firmware Updates add enhanced functionality and
features to the existing core set of features available in the HP 3-in-1 Network
Attached Storage (NAS) Docking Station.

PURPOSE:  Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP34083
SUPERSEDES:  None
EFFECTIVE DATE:  November 02, 2006
CATEGORY:  Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED:  NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):  
HP Compaq nc2400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc4400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6220 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8440 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw9440 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6115 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6310 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6315 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6320 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6325 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx7300 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx7400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC
HP Compaq tc4400 Tablet PC
HP Storage EM537AA Docking Station

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

LANGUAGE(S):

Chinese (Prc. Simplified)
Danish
Dutch
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Taiwan Chinese (Traditional)
US English

ENHANCEMENTS:  
- Provides improved client connectivity and docking performance.
- Provides expanded instructions for updating the NAS Configuration Utility.

PREREQUISITES:  
None

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.

3. To update the HP 3-in-1 NAS Docking Station firmware, complete Procedures 1
   and 2 in the UPDATING THE HP 3-in-1 DOCKING STATION FIRMWARE section.


UPDATING THE HP 3-in-1 DOCKING STATION FIRMWARE:
To update the docking station firmware, complete Procedures 1 and 2, which
follow. 

Procedure 1:

1. Open the NAS Configuration Utility by completing the following actions:
   a. Open your web browser.
   b. In the Address bar, type HTTP://"your_machine_name", 
      where "your_machine_name" is the name you created during initial setup.
   c. Click the "Please click here to begin your HPNAS configuration" button.
   d. When prompted, supply your Administration User Name and Password.

2. Select Administration and then select Firmware.
3. Click Browse.
4. Locate and select the .nas file that was extracted from this SoftPaq, and
   then click Open.

WARNING: To prevent damage to the docking station, do not remove power from
the docking station while the upgrade is in progress.

5. Click Upgrade. This process may take several minutes. When the update is
   complete, a success message is displayed. 
6. Continue to Procedure 2.


Procedure 2:

1. If your web browser is still open, skip this step and proceed directly to
   Step 2. Otherwise, re-open the NAS Configuration Utility by completing the
   following actions:
   a. Open your web browser.
   b. In the Address bar, type HTTP://"your_machine_name", 
      where "your_machine_name" is the name you created during initial setup.
   c. Click the "Please click here to begin your HPNAS configuration" button.
   d. When prompted, supply your Administration User Name and Password.

2. Select Administration and then select Firmware.
3. Click Browse.
4. Locate and select the .trx file that was extracted from this SoftPaq, and
   then click Open.

WARNING: To prevent damage to the docking station, do not remove power from
the docking station while the upgrade is in progress.

5. Click Upgrade. This process may take several minutes. When the update is
   complete, a success message is displayed.
6. Close your web browser and any open applications.
7. Power off the docking station by unplugging the power cord. Wait 10 seconds
   and re-apply power (plug the power cord back into the outlet). Allow 2-3
   minutes before resuming normal use.

NOTE:  If you have previously enabled Pool Encryption (advanced feature), you
must enter your pool encryption password on the Disk-Management - Basic web
configuration page before you will be able to access any data on the drive. 
Refer to Chapter 4 of your User's Guide for more details.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.