TITLE: HPQFlash Utility for Notebooks System BIOS Update (60BAL ROM)

VERSION: F.42 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary
image of the System ROM for the listed notebook models with a 68BAL 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 and pressing F10 on the target
computer during system Power On, and then viewing File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28060
SUPERSEDES: SP27857
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 8, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes


PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7000
HP Compaq Business Notebook nx7010

Pavilion zt3000 Series
Pavilion zt3100 Series
Pavilion zt3200 Series
Pavilion zt3300 Series

Presario X1000 Series
Presario X1100 Series
Presario X1200 Series
Presario X1300 Series
Presario X1400 Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
US English

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Supports new notebook models.

FIXES:
 - Fixes issue where a modem dialup connection would hang up when copying
   data to or from a Secure Digital (SD) memory card.
 - Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook would shut down during very
   fast typing on the keyboard.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
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.