TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTV) Remote ROM Flash -
SSM Compliant
VERSION:
F.11
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTV Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network. It requires System Software Manager (SSM). 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:
sp32893
SUPERSEDES:
sp32116
EFFECTIVE DATE:
28 April 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8220 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):
- Changes the Parallel port setting in the F10 Setup Utility to enable it
as the default.
PREREQUISITES:
System Software Manager

HOW TO USE:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!

NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the System
BIOS image must be used with remote management software, such as SSM.

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

2. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.