TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) - Windows-Based

VERSION: F.12
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary 
image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68YAF
Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on
PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. 

IMPORTANT: For HP Compaq nw9440 Notebooks, after updating the BIOS to version 
F.12, the graphics driver should be updated. Download and install SP33214 (or 
later), "NVIDIA Workstation Graphics Driver," version 84.88 from the HP website. 

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: sp33281
SUPERSEDES: sp32866
EFFECTIVE DATE: 21 June 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw9440 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):
- Adds support for new LCD panels.
- Updates microcode to support new factory-installed processors.
- Adds docking persistence for multi-display configurations, which means that
  the notebook now retains the Extended Desktop when the notebook is docked.

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:
- For HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstations, updating to the NVIDIA Workstation
  Graphics Driver version 84.88 (HP SoftPaq Number SP33214 or later) is required
  to achieve full docking persistence functionality. HP recommends updating 
  the BIOS and graphics driver at the same time.
 
HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


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