What Are The Steps Necessary To Create A Bootable Usb Flash Media (Dok) For Bios Update - Compaq 8000 - Elite Convertible Minitower PC Manual

The following steps describe how the file can be used:
1. Obtain a blank CD and place it in the CD-R/RW drive.
2. Execute XXX_MMmm.iso. This will launch the CD burning software.
3. To make the BIOS binary image CD, follow instructions provided by the
application.
4. Place the newly created BIOS binary image CD in the CD drive of the
computer to be updated or restored and cycle system power.
5. Follow the procedures detailed in the "How do I update the BIOS when not
running Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP, or DOS?" section.
What are the steps necessary to create a bootable USB
flash media (DOK) for BIOS update?
A USB Flash Media Device can be made "bootable" in order to execute the
Flashbin.exe utility. Please read the following requirements and procedure
completely before attempting to make the USB flash media device bootable. If you
are not comfortable with the steps, please do not attempt this procedure. Data loss
can result from improper execution.
Requirement:
 Microsoft Windows (Win 95 OSR2 or later) Startup diskette or DOS Bootable
diskette with fdisk.exe and sys.com files on the diskette.
 HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool (SP27608.exe) This softpaq can be
downloaded from
Procedure steps:
1. Download and execute the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool softpaq.
2. Insert the USB flash media device into any of the computer's USB ports.
3. Execute the Format Tool and select the USB device to format.
4. Enter Volume Label if desired.
http://h50178.www5.hp.com/local_drivers/17550/SP27608.exe