TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) Remote ROM Flash - SSM
Compliant
VERSION:
F.0C
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTH Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network. It requires System Software Manager (SSM). 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:
sp33388
SUPERSEDES:
sp33121
EFFECTIVE DATE:
19 July 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4200
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where unexpected prompts for drivelock passwords are
displayed.
- Fixes installation issue that occurs with SUSE Linux.
PREREQUISITES:
- System Software Manager

HOW TO USE:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THE
PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS!

NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the System
BIOS image must be used with remote managment software, such as SSM.

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

2. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store.


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