TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAR ROM) Remote ROM Flash - SSM compliant

VERSION: F.0F
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS for
the notebook models listed below with a 68BAR Family ROM. This SoftPaq is used to
flash the System BIOS on target PCs on a network, and it requires System
Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup. 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: SP27727
SUPERSEDES: SP27575
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 23, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc8000
HP Compaq Business Notebook nw8000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds BIOS password enable/disable options under the security category in F10 Setup.
- Updates microcode for supporting Intel Pentium M 1.5/1.6-GHz CPU.

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where system should remain in Standby but incorrectly resumes as soon as it
is undocked from the Port Replicator with a USB device attached.
- Adds thermal notifications to restore proper cooling protocol under high CPU utilization
when resuming from suspend or hibernate mode.

PREREQUISITES:
Compaq System Software Manager

HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your hard drive. The
file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the
SoftPaq Number above.

2. The BIOS/ROM image file must be used with Remote Management Software in
order to actually flash (upgrade) the ROM image on one of the affected notebooks.

3. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

4. When used with WINFLASH, run the SoftPaq to get the .cab file.

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