Appendix B: Softpaqs; Unpacking A Softpaq File - HP Compaq NC4000 Software Manual

Appendix B: SoftPaqs

Unpacking a SoftPaq file

Several switches can be used when unpacking a SoftPaq file.
Sp#####.exe –pdf –f<path> -s
SP####.exe is the Softpaq to unpack.
-pdf is a run time switch that overrides the build parameters.
-f<Path> is a run time switch that overrides the default path set at build time.
-s instructs the package to unpack in silent mode skipping the welcome, license and directory screens.
Descriptions of the software used on HP Compaq notebook PCs are listed in Table 3.
Table 3 SoftPaq descriptions
Name
Hot Key Support
ADI SoundMax Audio Driver
Ethernet Drivers
Modem Drivers
ATI Video Drivers
Synaptics TouchPad Driver
System Enhancements
System ROMPaq
Quick Launch Button Software
HP WLAN W400-W500 Driver
HP WLAN W400-W500 Atheros
Client Utility
Description
Allows users to access BIOS and Operating System features.
Enables the integrated Audio hardware.
Enables integrated NIC devices select models.
Enables integrated modem devices select models.
Enables the integrated video software.
Provides added functionality for the touchpad device.
Provides users with a compilation of hardware-enabling
operating system enhancements and fixes.
System Firmware
Enables the Quick Launch Buttons on the internal keyboard.
Enables integrated WLAN in select models.
Utility for configuring WLAN settings.
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