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

VERSION: F.05
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally
restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models with
a 68DTU Family ROM. 

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 package, the system defaults must be reset to the
original settings. Instructions are provided in the HOW TO USE section.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30429
SUPERSEDES: SP30231
EFFECTIVE DATE: 15 April 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc6220 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Linux
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

FIXES:
- Provides solution for intermittent issue where the integrated NIC is not
  listed in the Device Manager.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
HOW TO USE:

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

2. Open the shell and run the following command to extract 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
   a bootable CD. 

5. After creating a bootable diskette or CD, the SoftPaq file that was 
   downloaded in 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!

  
Resetting System Defaults

After upgrading BIOS, the system settings must be restored 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 then 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.