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

VERSION: F.03
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette or CD that can be used to locally
restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models with
a 68DTD 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.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30430
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: 25 February 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC 
HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Linux
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Provides support that enables the notebook to boot when no optical drive is present.

FIXES:
- Fixes issue with European keyboard.
 
HOW TO USE: 

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE 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 .EXE file 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!


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