TITLE: HPQFlash Utility for Notebooks With 68BAS Family ROM

VERSION: F.25
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image
of the System ROM for the notebook models listed below with a 68BAS Family ROM. The
HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs through a
Windows environment. The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running
the Setup Utility by pressing F10 on the target computer during system power
on of the computer, and viewing File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP27151
SUPERSEDES: SP25506
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 6, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4000
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4010

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - New hard drive self-test combines the long and short tests and includes the hard drive 
   SMART check capability.
 - Adds new Intel processor microcode.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue where the Wireless button would open the language menu in F10 Setup.
 - Fixes issue where USB devices would not resume the computer from Standby mode when 
   Bluetooth was enabled.
 - Fixes critical Windows NT hibernation issue.

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.

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

 
Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.