TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTA) Remote ROM Flash - SSM Compliant VERSION: F.13 DESCRIPTION: This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTA Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs in a network. It requires System Software Manager (SSM). IMPORTANT: Before installing this F.13 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: sp35279 SUPERSEDES: sp33800 EFFECTIVE DATE: 27 February 2007 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) 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. - System Software Manager (SSM) HOW TO USE: NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the System BIOS image must be used with 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.