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

VERSION: F.06
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: sp33172
SUPERSEDES: sp33029
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06 June 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

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: 
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 1 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.