TITLE:
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) - Microsoft Windows/Vista-Based

VERSION:
F.0E

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 68DTH Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System environment. IMPORTANT: Before installing this F.0E BIOS upgrade, the following drivers must be downloaded and installed on the notebook (look for them on the HP Software and Drivers website): - "HP Wireless Assistant" version 2.00 or later - "Quick Launch Buttons" version 6.20 or later 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:

sp35221

SUPERSEDES:

sp34182

EFFECTIVE DATE:

28 February 2007

CATEGORY:

BIOS

SSM SUPPORTED:

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
Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit

LANGUAGE(S):

Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds support for Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Systems.

PREREQUISITES:

- The "HP Wireless Assistant" version 2.00 SoftPaq or later must be installed
on the notebook before installing this SoftPaq.
- The "HP Quick Launch Buttons" version 6.20 SoftPaq or later must be installed
on the notebook before installing this SoftPaq.

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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.