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TITLE: |
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) – FreeDOS Bootable Media |
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VERSION: |
F.12 |
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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 68YAF Family ROM. 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 10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
sp33282 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp32867 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
21 June 2006 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks HARDWARE |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw9440 Notebook PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |