TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786C1 BIOS)

VERSION: 1.05 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on the listed desktop models with a 786C1 BIOS.

Several methods for changing the BIOS version may be chosen. Included in this 
SoftPaq are the following methods:
- Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore diskette
- Use HPQFlash to upgrade the BIOS directly in the Windows environment
- Create a ROMpaq bootable BIOS upgrade/restore CD 

This SoftPaq has the ability to be used with SSM, HPCMS, or PXE management 
software for remote updating of the BIOS.

The BIOS Family and BIOS date can be determined by pressing F10 on the target 
computer during system Power On to run the Setup Utility, and then selecting 
File/System Information. This information can be saved into a text file on a 
diskette or on a USB flash media device by selecting File/Save to Diskette. In 
order for a USB flash media device to be recognized by the system, the device 
must be attached before the computer is Powered On. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28269
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 12, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc7100 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq dc7100 small form factor: All Models
HP Compaq dx6100 slim tower: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
This is the initial shipping BIOS for the supported models and is being made 
available for customers who may need to restore the system BIOS.

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.



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