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

VERSION: F.09
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 68DTA
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 package, the system defaults must be reset to the
original settings. Instructions are provided in the HOW TO USE section.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30717
SUPERSEDES: SP30356
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06 June 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc6230 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: 
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 the system Setup Utility 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.