TITLE:
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTU) - Microsoft Windows/Vista-Based
VERSION:
F.13
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 68DTU Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System environment. 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:
sp35283
SUPERSEDES:
sp33797
EFFECTIVE DATE:
27 February 2007
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc6220 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.

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.