TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YGU) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.05 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 68YGU Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM revision 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: sp33028 SUPERSEDES: sp32710 EFFECTIVE DATE: 23 May 2006 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nx7400 Notebook PC OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) LANGUAGE(S): Global FIXES: - Fixes issue that normally occurs only when the notebook is docked. When this issue occurs, the notebook lid is closed when starting (booting) the notebook and the display of all the boot screens is cut off (the entire screen is not visible) on external display. The entire screen is not visible on the external display until the Microsoft Windows Desktop is displayed. 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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.