TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) Remote ROM Flash - SSM
Compliant
VERSION:
F.0E
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTH Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network. It requires System Software Manager (SSM). 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:
sp35220
SUPERSEDES:
sp34181
EFFECTIVE DATE:
28 February 2007
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes
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.
- System Software Manager (SSM)

HOW TO USE:
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THE
PROCEDURE THAT FOLLOWS!

NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the System
BIOS image must be used with remote managment software, such as 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.