TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68BDD ROM) – Linux-Based

VERSION: F.11
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally
restore or upgrade the System BIOS (ROM) in the listed notebook models with
a 68BDD Family ROM. 

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target 
notebook during system startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view
File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP29402
SUPERSEDES: SP28855
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 22, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq Business Notebook nc6000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Linux
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Adds support for HP ProtectTools.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue with unnecessary blank spaces trailing after serial number.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A

HOW TO USE: 

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.  

2. Open shell and run the following command to open the package: 
   tar xf spxxxx.tar

3. Use the following command to execute the package: 
   sh spxxxx.sh

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create either a bootable diskette or 
   CD. 

5. After creating a bootable diskette or CD, the downloaded SoftPaq .EXE file 
   from Step 1 can be deleted, if desired.

6. Power Off the notebook.

7. Place the newly created bootable diskette in Drive A, or place the bootable
   CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart the notebook to update the system BIOS.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!


Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.