TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTA) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant VERSION: F.0C DESCRIPTION: This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTA 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 package, the system defaults must be reset to the original settings. Instructions are provided in the HOW TO USE section. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30954 SUPERSEDES: SP30716 EFFECTIVE DATE: 22 July 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: Yes 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): - 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: - 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 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.