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TITLE: |
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTT) – FreeDOS Bootable Diskette |
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VERSION: |
F.0D |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locallyrestore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models witha 68DTT Family ROM.NOTE: After updating the BIOS to version F.0D, the Quick Launch Buttons softwaremust be updated by downloading the most current version of the Quick LaunchButtons 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. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
sp32076 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp31843 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
22 November 2005 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks HARDWARE |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP Compaq nx6115 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global ENHANCEMENT(S): - Adds the ability for the administrator to remove the Power-On password. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
N/A |
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HOW TO USE: |
1. Obtain a formatted 1.44-MB diskette. 2. Attach external USB diskette drive. 3. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 3. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When prompted, insert the formatted diskette into the diskette drive to create the bootable diskette. NOTE: After the diskette has been created, the SoftPaq .EXE file downloaded in Step 3 can be deleted, if desired. 4. Power Off the notebook. 5. Make sure the newly created ROMPaq diskette is still in Drive A: and Power On the notebook. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade 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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |