TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) – Linux-Based

VERSION: F.08
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette or CD that can be used to 
locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models with
a 68DTH Family ROM. 

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.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31382
SUPERSEDES: sp30664
EFFECTIVE DATE: 16 September 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

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

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Linux
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Adds support for Computrace from Absolute Software.
- Adds "Wake on LAN (WOL) from OFF State" option in the F10 Setup utility.
- Adds the ability for the administrator to remove the Power-On password.
 
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where the local hard drive is not detected when the 
  External USB hard drive is used to "Ghost" image.

HOW TO USE: 

1. Download the SoftPaq file to a directory on your hard drive.  

2. Open the shell and run the following command to extract the package:
   tar xf spxxxx.tar

3. Use the following command to execute the package:
   sh spxxxx.sh

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create either a bootable diskette
   or a bootable CD. 

   NOTE: After creating a bootable diskette or CD, the SoftPaq file 
   downloaded in Step 1 can be deleted, if desired.

5. Power Off the notebook.

6. Place the newly created bootable diskette in Drive A, or place the 
   bootable CD in the CD-ROM drive, and restart the notebook to update the 
   system BIOS.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!
 
 
Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.