TITLE:
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (ATI Video Controller) - FreeDOS
Bootable Media
VERSION:
F.01
DESCRIPTION:
This package enables the creation of a bootable diskette, CD, or USB key to locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS on notebook models with an ATI Video Controller. NOTE: To determine the ROM revision and ROM date, press F10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information. To determine the video controller type, see the second screen of the System Information.


PURPOSE:
Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp35843
SUPERSEDES:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
May 04, 2007
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
NO
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq 6910p Notebook PC
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
PREREQUISITES:
None

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 2 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.