TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTD) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.0A DESCRIPTION: This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTD Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31042 SUPERSEDES: sp30622 EFFECTIVE DATE: 25 July 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENT(S): - Adds an Administrator password that is used to remove the Power-On password in the F10 Setup utility. - Adds a setting in the F10 Setup utility to enable or disable DMA transfer mode for the hard drive. Once DMA mode is disabled, the system boots using PIO mode. 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) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.