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: No

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.