TITLE:
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) – FreeDOS Bootable Media
VERSION:
F.12
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 listed notebook models with a 68YAF Family ROM. IMPORTANT: For HP Compaq nw9440 Notebooks, after updating the BIOS to version F.12, the graphics driver should be updated. Download and install SP33214 (or later), "NVIDIA Workstation Graphics Driver," version 84.88 from the HP website. NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press 10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
sp33282
SUPERSEDES:
sp32867
EFFECTIVE DATE:
21 June 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw9440 Notebook PC
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds support for new LCD panels.
- Updates microcode to support new factory-installed processors.
- Adds docking persistence for multi-display configurations, which means that
the notebook now retains the Extended Desktop when the notebook is docked.
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where a notebook Powers On automatically when
the following conditions are met:

* The notebook is connected to AC power and has the main battery
removed.
* The notebook is Powered On and the AC power is removed during the
startup (boot) process.
* AC power is reapplied to the notebook, at which point the notebook
automatically Powers On.
PREREQUISITES:
- For HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstations, updating to the NVIDIA Workstation
Graphics Driver version 84.88 (HP SoftPaq Number SP33214 or later) is required
to achieve full docking persistence functionality. HP recommends updating
the BIOS and graphics driver at the same time.

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 PERFORMING THE
PROCEDURE IN 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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.