TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786B2 BIOS)

VERSION: 1.11 Rev. 
DESCRIPTION:
NOTE: For all supported HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 and d538 models, this 
SoftPaq, BIOS Version 2.43, is a web release only and will not replace BIOS 
Version 1.11 in the factory. For all supported HP Compaq Business Desktop d330 
and d338 models, BIOS Version 2.43 is a new factory release that will be 
shipped on new HP Compaq Business Desktop d330 and d338 models, replacing BIOS 
version 2.40 in the factory.

This Softpaq contains utilities that can be used to restore or update the 
system BIOS on HP Compaq Business Desktop d330, d338, d530 and d538 models 
(786B2 BIOS).

Several methods for changing the BIOS version on your computer may be chosen. 
Included in this SoftPaq are the following methods: ability to create a ROMpaq 
bootable BIOS upgrade\restore diskette, ability to upgrade the BIOS directly in 
the Windows environment using HPQFlash, and the ability to create a ROMpaq 
bootable BIOS upgrade\restore CD. This SoftPaq can 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: SP23358
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 14, 2003
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq d330 microtower: All Models
HP Compaq d330 slim tower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 convertible minitower: All Models
HP Compaq d530 small form factor: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
N/A

FIXES: 
Corrects a timing issue in the memory subsystem which in some systems 
could exhibit distorted video, lockups, reboots, or potential data loss. This 
change improves the memory timing margins for PC2100/DDR266 and PC2700/DDR333 
configurations and corrects the symptoms listed above. These symptoms have been 
observed on systems configured with 512MB PC2700 memory. Other memory 
configurations could be affected; however, this issue does not affect systems 
with PC3200/DDR400 memory configurations.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
HOW TO USE:

Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file that 
is downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the 
SoftPaq Number above.

From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the 
on-screen instructions.

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.