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

VERSION: F.09
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS 
(ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTU 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: SP30665
SUPERSEDES: SP30276
EFFECTIVE DATE: 08 June 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

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

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Updates Intel Memory Reference Code to version 1.9.
- Enables "Ambient Light Sensor" as default.
 
FIXES:
- Fixes intermittent issue where the integrated NIC is not listed in the 
  Device Manager after resuming from Hibernation mode.
- Changes name of “SD slot” field in F10 Setup Utility to “Flash media reader.”
- Fixes issue with external monitor where the only certain video resolutions
  are allowed.
- Fixes issue with European keyboard.
- Fixes restart (boot) issue that occurred with specific CD media.
- Fixes issue with serial port.

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, 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.