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Introduction
HP notebook DMIFIT/DMI utility (tattoo) files allow an HP authorized Service provider to flash a new
notebook system board. DMI flashing is the process of burning unique system DMI (desktop
management interface, or the layer between system components and the software that manages them)
information such as the serial number and model number, onto the EEPROM of the system board.
DMI Files
File Name Zip File
HPBQ142_REV1_US.exe HP Notebook DMI Utilities-2004.zip
1
HPBQ189.exe HP Notebook DMI Utilities-2004.zip
1
MANVS3A.exe HP Notebook DMI Utilities-2004.zip
1
HPBC228.exe HP Notebook DMI Utilities-2004.zip
1
HPBI103.exe HP Notebook DMI Utilities-2004.zip
1
HP DMIFIT 2C10 Utility Update NbDmiFit-1.0D.zip
2
1
Instructions for installation of these utilities is on page 2 of this document.
2
Contains multiple DMI utility exe files, executed via the BAT file. Instructions for installation of this
utility is contained in the HP Consumer Notebook EEPROM Process Instructions document. Updated
to include 3C10 model series.
Creation of Bootable Dri ve (USB Thumbdrive or CD)
- Bootable USB/Thumbdrive Drive Key.zip (sp45383.exe), SP45383 Instructions.pdf.
- Boot Thumbdrive Patch.zip (sp37209.exe), Bootable Patch SP37209 readme.txt.
Distribution
These DMI utility tools and bootable patch are HP Confidential. Under no circumstances should these
tools/patch be give to a customer directly. The tools are made available only to HP Authorized Service
Providers and self-maintainers.
Operating System Affected
Non-OS specific
Platform Series Matrix
Provided on page 3 (HP 2004 utilities) and 4 (HP DMIFIT 2C10 utility) of this document.
HP Notebook DMI-DMIFIT Utility
Process Overview
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HP Notebook DMI Support Utility Instructions
2004 or Earlier Models
INTRODUCTION
The HP DMI Utility Object Codes are an archive of software to create a bootable diskette
image containing HP Object Code, providing the means to create Serial Numbers and modify
certain identifying branding information on Hewlett-Packard or HP branded notebook
computers. License allows licensee to use HP DMI Utility Object Codes but gives no right to
any Source Code.
DMI Utility Files
Contained on the HP Notebook DMI Utilities.zip file
- HPBQ142_REV1_US.exe
- HPBQ189.exe
- HPBC228.exe
- HPI103.exe
- MANVS3A.exe
INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Create a bootable disk or thumb drive
2) Copy the appropriate DMI utility exe file to the disk/thumb drive
3) Boot the unit from this disk
4) At the A: prompt, type the file name (i.e. HPBQ180)
5) From this point the utility should be self explanatory
HARDWARE PLATFORMS AFFECTED:
Refer to the Platform Series Matrix contained in the HP Notebook DMI Utility Process
Overview document.
OPERATING SYSTEMS AFFECTED:
Non-OS Specific
NOTICE: The information in this document, including products and software versions,
is current as of the Release Date. This document is subject to change without notice.