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

VERSION: F.0B 
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the notebook models listed with a 68BCU Family ROM. This SoftPaq is used to flash
the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it requires System Software
Manager (SSM). 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: SP28078
SUPERSEDES: SP27946
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 25, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes


PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Compaq Presario V1000
HP Compaq Business Notebook nx5000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Adds support for Linux SuSe.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue where the wireless option is always enabled if the unit is
   powered off while in F10 Setup mode.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
System Software Manager
 
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 © 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.