What Files And Directories Are In A Bios Dc7700 Softpaq - Compaq dc7700 - Convertible Minitower PC Firmware Update

What files and directories are in a BIOS dc7700 softpaq?

BIOS and ME updates are delivered to customers through downloadable softpaqs. Softpaqs are self-exe-
cutable programs which contain the BIOS image files and utilities to allow the BIOS to be updated in var-
ious manners. In cases like AMT 2.1 where ME and BIOS upgrades must be synchronized, the softpaq
will contain the files necessary for updating both entities. Regardless of the upgrade manner chosen by
the user or administrator, HP business PC BIOS provides flash recovery in the event of a BIOS flash failure.
The softpaq is executed by selecting the file SPXXXXX.exe where XXXXX is a unique identification number
assigned to each softpaq. The softpaq will present the user with information about the softpaq contents,
how to use the softpaq, and a brief explanation as to the PC enhancements offered.
After acknowledging the license agreement, the softpaq allows the user or administrator to extract the
contents to any directory. The following files and directories are an example of those extracted from a typ-
ical BIOS and ME softpaq; however, individual softpaqs may differ. Please see the softpaq documentation
files for exact contents.
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786xx.cab - Compressed BIOS image that System Software Manager (SSM) can use to remotely
update a system.
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SPxxxxx.cva - Identification file used in SSM remote BIOS upgrade.
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BIOS Flash.htm - Web document describing the softpaq contents, ME, and BIOS upgrade methods.
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How to Use.txt - Text document describing the softpaq contents, ME, and BIOS upgrade methods.
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DOS Flash (directory):
• XXX_MMmm.bin - Binary BIOS image file required by Flashbin.exe.
• Assignpw.exe - DOS utility to assign administrative/setup password to flsh.cpu.
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