TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YGU) – FreeDOS Bootable Media

VERSION: F.05
DESCRIPTION:
This package enables the creation of a bootable diskette, CD, or USB Key that 
can be used to locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed 
notebook models with a 68YGU Family ROM. 

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press 10 on the target 
notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System 
Information.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp33029
SUPERSEDES: sp32711
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.

   NOTE: This SoftPaq enables the creation of a bootable diskette, CD, or 
   USB Key. Be sure to have the selected media available before beginning
   Step 2.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When
   prompted, insert the appropriate media into the notebook (or attach to
   the notebook) and follow the on-screen instructions to create the 
   bootable media.

   NOTE: After the selected bootable media has been created, the SoftPaq 
   .EXE file downloaded in Step 2 can be deleted, if desired.

3. Power Off the notebook.

   IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THE 
   PROCEDURE IN STEP 4!

4. Make sure the newly created bootable media is still attached or in the
   appropriate drive, and Power On the notebook. Follow the on-screen 
   instructions to upgrade the System BIOS.
 
 
Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.