TITLE:  ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68MAD) - FreeDOS Bootable Media

VERSION:  F.03
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 68MAD Family ROM.

NOTE:  Insert ONLY the USB drive that will be used to format and create the
bootable BIOS upgrade USB media. Remove all unused USB drives and flash drives
from the notebook.

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:  sp36841
SUPERSEDES:  sp36451
EFFECTIVE DATE:  September 03, 2007
CATEGORY:  BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:  NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):  
HP Compaq 8710p Notebook PC
HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation

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:  
- Adds a feature that disables the keyboard, touchpad, and 
  pointing stick when the notebook lid is closed.

FIXES: 
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the notebook hangs
  (stops responding) when installing from the Operating
  System CD in Serial ATA (SATA) mode.

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.