TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BDD ROM) - Windows-based

VERSION: F.0F
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 68BDD 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: SP28465
SUPERSEDES: SP27725
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 22, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Updates new Intel OSB (On-screen branding) logo. 
 
FIXES: 
 - Corrects French and Portuguese language misspellings in the F10 Setup menu. 
 - Fixes 60-GB hard drive partition issue under DOS environment.
 - Fixes problem where HP printers would eject a blank page after 7 minutes.
 - Fixes issue where the wireless option changed from DISABLE to ENABLE if the 
   system was powered off while in the F10 Setup menu.

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.