TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68TT2) – FreeDOS Bootable Media

VERSION: F.04
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 68TT2 Family ROM.

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.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp34112
SUPERSEDES: sp33456
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06 November 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nx6315 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6325 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 Hard Drive Translation Mode option in the Setup utility (F10), 
  which enables users to select either Bit-shift mode or LBA-assisted 
  mode.

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where the notebook stops responding (locks up) during 
  restart when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) hard drive is connected.

PREREQUISITES: 
None

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 2 can be deleted, if desired.

3. Power Off the notebook.

   IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE COMPLETING 
   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.