TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTA) – Linux-Based VERSION: F.11 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 68DTA 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: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp33267 SUPERSEDES: sp32355 EFFECTIVE DATE: 23 June 2006 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Linux LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENT(S): - Adds support for new LCD panels. FIXES: - Fixes issue where unexpected prompts for drivelock passwords are displayed. - Fixes installation issue that occurs with SUSE Linux. PREREQUISITES: None HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq 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. Change directory to the directory where the SoftPaq files were extracted in Step 2. 4. Use the following command to execute the package: sh spxxxx.sh 5. 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 file that was downloaded in Step 1 may be deleted, if desired. 6. Power Off the notebook. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE COMPLETING STEP 7! 7. 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.