TITLE:
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YVD) - FreeDOS Bootable Media
VERSION:
F.10
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 supported notebook models with a 68YVD Family ROM. 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:
SP35618
SUPERSEDES:
SP34580
EFFECTIVE DATE:
April 17, 2007
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
NO
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8440 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Integrates a new version of Intel support code for mobile processors: Intel
Core2 Duo Mobile Processor T7000 and T5000 series processors.

NOTE: This Intel support code was provided to HP as a critical software update.
This System ROM update has no known performance impact.
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 1 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.