TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTV) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.0A DESCRIPTION: This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTV Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. 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: SP30498 SUPERSEDES: SP30283 EFFECTIVE DATE: 28 April 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Updates Intel Memory Reference Code to v1.9. - Sets default for Ambient Light sensor to ON. - Updates video BIOS to version 9.10.1.2. FIXES: - Fixes issue with European keyboard. - Fixes intermittent issue where notebook cannot enter critical Hibernation mode after waking from Standby mode. - Fixes specific software installation issue that occurs when using DOS. PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.