TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YVD) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant VERSION: F.0A DESCRIPTION: This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68YVD Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs in 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: sp33275 SUPERSEDES: sp32589 EFFECTIVE DATE: 14 June 2006 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8440 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.