TITLE: HP Workstation xw8200 System BIOS

VERSION: 1.04 Rev. a
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq contains the System BIOS image (BIOS Family 786B8) and local and 
remote BIOS flash utilities for the HP Workstation xw8200. System BIOS is 
operating system independent.

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 turned on. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28387
SUPERSEDES: SP28062
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Workstation xw8200: HP Workstation xw8200

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Windows 2000
Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Enables Windows Device Manager to correctly report processor speeds. 
- Enables Wake-on-LAN from a NIC in a PCI-X slot. 
- Enables all types of memory calibration errors to now report five 
beeps/blinks. 
- Adds new microcode for B1 and E0 stepping processors.
- Increases chassis fan speed if NVIDIA FX3400 PCI-Express card is installed 
with another card in the adjacent slot. 

FIXES: 
- Fixes an issue that could cause "blue screen" errors with certain MultiBay 
adaptor configurations with both IDE channels disabled. 
- Fixes an issue that could prevent video output after graphics cards are 
changed. 
- Removes Frequency Setting field in Setup, Advanced, Processor screen.

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 to update 
the System BIOS.

3. If remote flashing is needed, refer to the remote utility documentation for 
instructions on creating a Remote ROM Flash job to flash the System ROM on 
target PCs on the network. 

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE 
UPGRADE PROCESS!



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