TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTA) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant

VERSION: F.05
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS 
(ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTA Family ROM. This package is 
used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network. It requires 
System Software Manager (SSM). 

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

NOTE: After installing this SoftPaq, you must reset the system defaults to the
original settings. Instructions are provided in the HOW TO USE section.

PURPOSE: Routine 
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30279
SUPERSEDES: SP29815
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 15, 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
FIXES:
- Provides solution for intermittent issue where the integrated NIC is not
  listed in the Device Manager.

PREREQUISITES: 
- System Software Manager
 
HOW TO USE:

NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the System
BIOS image must be used with remote management software, such as SSM.
 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq .EXE file to the file store.


Resetting System Defaults

After upgrading the BIOS, you must restore system settings to the original
default settings. To do this, complete the following steps:

1. Access system setup by pressing F10 when the HP logo is displayed during 
   system startup (boot).
      
2. Use the keyboard arrow keys to move left or right to highlight "File" in
   the main menu bar.
 
3. When the File menu is displayed, scroll down to highlight “Restore defaults”
   and press Enter. Then press F10 to confirm the change.

4. Press F10 again, and then press Enter to "Save changes and exit."

5. When prompted to "Save Changes," press F10 again to restart the system.
 
 
Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.