TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTA) Remote ROM Flash -
SSM Compliant

VERSION:
F.13

DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTA Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs in a network. It requires System Software Manager (SSM). IMPORTANT: Before installing this F.13 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:

sp35279

SUPERSEDES:

sp33800

EFFECTIVE DATE:

27 February 2007

CATEGORY:

BIOS

SSM SUPPORTED:

Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):

Notebooks

HARDWARE

PRODUCT MODEL(S):

HP Compaq nc6230 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):

Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
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:

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