TITLE:  ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) – Linux-Based



VERSION:  F.0C

DESCRIPTION:  
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette or CD that can be used to
locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models
with a 68DTH Family ROM.

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:  
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  sp33124
SUPERSEDES:  sp32626
EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 19, 2006
CATEGORY:  BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:  NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

HARDWARE

PRODUCT MODEL(S):  
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq tc4200 Tablet PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):  


LANGUAGE(S):
Global

FIXES: 
- Fixes issue where unexpected prompts for drivelock passwords are
displayed.
- Fixes installation issue that occurs with SUSE Linux.

HOW TO USE:  
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Open the shell and run the following command to extract the package:
tar xf spxxxx.tar

3. Use the following command to execute the package:
sh spxxxx.sh

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create either a bootable diskette
or a bootable CD.

NOTE: After creating a bootable diskette or CD, the SoftPaq .EXE file
downloaded in Step 1 can be deleted, if desired.

5. Power Off the notebook.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING STEP 6!

6. Place the newly created bootable diskette in Drive A, or place the bootable
CD in the CD-ROM drive, and restart the notebook to update the system BIOS.


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