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TITLE: |
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DDU) – FreeDOS Bootable Media |
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VERSION: |
F.06 |
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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 68DDU Family ROM. 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: |
sp35635 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
None |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
14 April 2007 |
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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 6710s Notebook PC HP Compaq 6710b Notebook PC HP Compaq 6510b Notebook PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (64-bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit) Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit) Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
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PREREQUISITES: |
None |
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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. |