TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAS ROM) Remote ROM Flash - SSM compliant
VERSION:
F.2E
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with 68BAS Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network, and it requires System Software Manager (SSM). NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then viewFile/System Information.IMPORTANT: Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System users must use SSM verion 1.62A for remote flashing. Do NOT use the new SSM version 1.70A.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29324
SUPERSEDES:
SP29123
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 22, 2004
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes


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 4.00
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds support for HP ProtectTools.
PREREQUISITES:
System Software Manager (SSM)

HOW TO USE:
NOTE: The System BIOS image must be used with SSM in order to actually
flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network.

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a temporary, empty directory on your
hard drive.

2. Copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

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


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