TITLE: HP Workstation xw4200 System BIOS

VERSION: 01.00 Rev. a
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq contains the System BIOS image (BIOS Family 786C3) and local and 
remote BIOS flash utilities for the HP Workstation xw4200. 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: SP28389
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Workstation xw4200: hp workstation xw4200

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Windows 2000
Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Initial BIOS release to support the HP Workstation xw4200.

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. 

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



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