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TITLE: |
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BAS ROM) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant |
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VERSION: |
F.2B |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain a binary image of 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 requiresSystem 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: Users running the Microsoft Windows 98 Operating System, must use SSM verion 1.62A for remote flashing. Please do NOT use the new SSM version 1.70A if you are running Windows 98. |
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PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP29368 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
SP29123, SP27970 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
September 16, 2004 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S) Notebooks |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4000 HP Compaq Business Notebook nc4010 |
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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 |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Updates BIOS to use the new Intel On-Screen Branding (OSB) logo. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes issue where the wireless option changes from DISABLE to ENABLE if the notebook is Powered Off while in the F10 Setup menu. - Corrects misspelled words in the F10 Setup menu for the French and Portuguese languages. - Fixes issue where unnecessary blank spaces trail after the serial number. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
System Software Manager (SSM) |
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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. |