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

VERSION: F.0C
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 68DTU
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, you must reset the system defaults to 
the original settings. Instructions are provided in the HOW TO USE section.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30951
SUPERSEDES: SP30666
EFFECTIVE DATE: 22 July 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

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): 
- Adds option in the F10 Setup utility to set hard drive access mode to
  either DMA or PIO mode. The default setting is DMA mode. 
 
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where the integrated NIC intermittently loses the connection
  when the notebook is operating on DC power.

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.