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

VERSION: F.0D
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette or CD-ROM that can be used to 
locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models with
a 68DTT Family ROM. 

NOTE: After updating the BIOS to version F.0D, the Quick Launch Buttons software
must be updated by downloading the most current version of the Quick Launch
Buttons SoftPaq from the HP website. 

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: sp31848
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: 22 November 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nx6115 Notebook PC 
HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Linux
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Adds the ability for the administrator to remove the Power-On password.

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. Change the directory to the directory where the package was extracted in 
   step 2.

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

5. 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 that was 
   downloaded in Step 1 may be deleted, if desired.

6. Power Off the notebook.

7. 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!
 
 
After updating the BIOS to version F.0D, complete the following steps:

1. Remove the current version of the Quick Launch Buttons application from the
   notebook.

2. From the HP website, download the latest version of the Quick Launch Buttons
   SoftPaq.

3. Install the Quick Launch Buttons SoftPaq.


Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.