TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) - Windows-Based

VERSION: F.06
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 68DTH
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.

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: SP30662
SUPERSEDES: SP30274
EFFECTIVE DATE: 08 June 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4200

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Provides a new video BIOS. 
- Updates Intel Memory Reference Code to version 1.9.
- Enables "Ambient Light Sensor" as default.

FIXES:
- Changes name of “SD slot” field in F10 Setup Utility to “Flash media reader.” 
- Fixes issue with European keyboard.
- Fixes restart (boot) issue that occurred with specific CD media.
- Fixes intermittent issue where the integrated NIC is not listed in the 
  Device Manager after resuming from Hibernation mode. 
- Fixes issue with external monitor where the only allowed video resolution
  was 800 x 600.

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.

Resetting System Defaults

After upgrading the 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 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.