TITLE: HP Compaq Business Desktop System BIOS (786B2 BIOS) VERSION: 2.18 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. For the d530 and d538 models with existing Pentium 4 processors, this Softpaq, BIOS Version 2.18, is a web release only and will not replace BIOS Version 1.11 in the factory. For all d330 and d338 models, and for d530 and d538 models with new Pentium 4 90nm technology, BIOS Version 2.18 is a new factory release that will be shipped on these models. 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 floppy, 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 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 turned on. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23365 SUPERSEDES: SP25562 EFFECTIVE DATE: February 2, 2004 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 NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS:FIXES:
- Adds support for new Pentium 4 processor models with 90nm technology.
- Adds support for some Japanese specific keys on USB keyboards.
- Hyperthreading Enable/Disable in F10 BIOS Setup will remain in its current state when a "Set Defaults & Exit" is executed from the F10 Setup Main menu. This setting is preserved because it is best not to disable HT once the multiprocessor version of the OS is installed.
- Updates memory support to allow for the proper operation of 1GB PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules.
- Updates the F1 help for "BIOS Wake Up" option in F10 Setup to better reflect the constraints of this feature. The system must be powered down from an ACPI compliant OS in order for this option to work. Also, this option only works when the system is powered off. If the system is in standby or hibernation it will not wake.
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- Resolves potential system lockup when the F10 Setup option "Processor Cache" is set to Disable.
- Resolves issue with F10 Setup Language Menu forgetting the last used language selection after performing a "Save Changes & Exit" command.
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- 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.