HP Dc7700 BIOS Flash Q&A - Page 1
HP Dc7700 - Compaq Business Desktop Manual
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BIOS Flash Q&A Introduction 2 What are the files and directories in a BIOS softpaq 2 In what operating systems can I update the PC BIOS 4 Will I lose my setup configurations when updating the BIOS 4 How do I update my PC BIOS in Vista, Windows XP, or 2000 5 How do I update the BIOS in a DOS environment 5 How do I update the BIOS when not running Vista, Windows XP, 2000, or DOS 6 What are the steps necessary to execute the HPQFlash utility 10 What are the steps necessary to execute the HPQPswd utility 13 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable floppy for BIOS update 14 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable CD for BIOS update 14 What steps are necessary to create the BIOS image CD for F10 ROM flash and recovery? . 15 What are the steps necessary to create a bootable USB flash media for BIOS update? . . . . 15 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for BIOS update 16 What if the PC does not complete the BIOS flash process 18 What is a processor microcode update softpaq and how is it used 19 How can a processor microcode update be executed in Windows 20 What does the BIOS binary image naming convention indicate 20 Can the BIOS POST splash screen be modified 20 How do I update the ME firmware in Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 21 How do I update the ME firmware in a DOS environment 21 What are the steps necessary to use Altiris for ME firmware update 22 What if the ME firmware does not complete the update process 23 Can the ME firmware be restored to a previous version after updating 23 Summary 24 Appendix A - Modifying a DOS boot diskette for Flashbin.exe 24 For More Information 26 1