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

VERSION: F.0C
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 68DTD 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: sp31881
SUPERSEDES: sp31378
EFFECTIVE DATE: 21 November 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC 
HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6120 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Linux
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Improves keyboard repeat rate.
- Adds support for 90-watt combination adapter.

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