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TITLE: |
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) - Windows-Based |
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VERSION: |
F.17 |
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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 68YAF Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. 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. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
sp33893 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp33628 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
14 September 2006 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks HARDWARE |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw9440 Notebook PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global ENHANCEMENT(S): - Provides updated video BIOS. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
- For HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstations, the NVIDIA graphics driver must be updated BEFORE installing the F.17 BIOS upgrade to ensure appropriate functionality. Download and install HP SoftPaq SP33837 (or later) titled, "NVIDIA Workstation Graphics Driver" from the HP website BEFORE installing the F.17 BIOS SoftPaq. |
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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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |