TITLE: BIOS Update for HP Rugged Notebook PC nr3610

VERSION: 1.21
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains a BIOS update for the listed notebook models and
operating systems. This update enables the features and functions of the
notebook PC.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28798
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: 20 June 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Rugged Notebook nr3610

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): 
US English

PREREQUISITES:
N/A

HOW TO USE:

To Create a Bootable BIOS Update Diskette
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1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file to expand the BIOS package in the target 
   directory location. 

3. Insert a formatted 3.5-inch diskette in the notebook's diskette drive.

4. Execute MakeBoot.bat, which is located in the MakeBoot subdirectory, to 
   create a bootable BIOS update diskette.


To Update the BIOS Using the Bootable Diskette
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1. Make sure that the HP Rugged Notebook nr3610 is Powered Off.

2. Make sure that the HP Rugged Notebook nr3610 is attached to external power.

3. Insert a media bay diskette drive into the HP Rugged Notebook nr3610.

4. Insert the bootable BIOS update diskette that you created into the media 
   bay diskette drive.

5. Restart (boot) the HP Rugged Notebook nr3610.

6. If the notebook does not boot from the diskette drive, then configure the
   HP Rugged Notebook nr3610, as follows:

   a) While the notebook is booting, press the DEL key when you see the
      message: "Press DEL to enter SETUP."

   b) In the BIOS Setup screen, select "CMOS Setup Menu" and then
      select "Boot."

   c) Change the Bootup sequence to read as follows:

        1st Boot Device  [1st Floppy Drive]
        2nd Boot Device  [HDD (Model name)]
        3rd Boot Device  [CD/DVD]
   
   d) Save settings and exit. 

7. After the HP Rugged Notebook nr3610 boots to the BIOS update diskette, 
   follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.