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

VERSION: F.0F
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 68DTA
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.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31883
SUPERSEDES: sp31585
EFFECTIVE DATE: 21 November 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE 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 support for 90-watt combination adapter.
- Improves thermal tables to minimize fan activity by changing the F10 Setup 
  Utility "Fan Always On on AC" option to run the fan at 20 percent power
  instead of 40 percent power. (This recommended setting for this option is
  "Enable.") This change slows down the fan Power-On and Power-Off to reduce 
  fan noise during a rapid temperature increase.

PREREQUISITES: 
None
 
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.
 
 
Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.