TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YGU) Remote ROM Flash - 
SSM Compliant

VERSION: F.06
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS 
(ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68YGU Family ROM. This package 
is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network. It requires 
System Software Manager (SSM). 

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: sp33170
SUPERSEDES: sp33027
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06 June 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

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

ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Updates microcode to support new factory-installed processors.

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where a notebook Powers On automatically when
  the following conditions are met:
  
   * The notebook is connected to AC power and has the main battery 
     removed.
   * The notebook is Powered On and the AC power is removed during the 
     startup (boot) process.
   * AC power is reapplied to the notebook, at which point the notebook
     automatically Powers On.

PREREQUISITES: 
- System Software Manager (SSM)
 
HOW TO USE:

NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the 
System BIOS image must be used with SSM.
 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

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