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TITLE: |
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YOP) – FreeDOS Bootable Media |
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VERSION: |
F.04 |
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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 listed notebook models with a 68YOP Family ROM. NOTE: Insert only the USB drive that will be used to format and create a bootable BIOS upgrade USB drive. Remove all other USB drives and flash drives from the notebook. 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. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
sp33351 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp32677 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
09 June 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 nc2400 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): - Updates microcode to support new factory-installed processors. |
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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. |
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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. If using a USB key, ensure that no USB keys or flash drives are attached to the notebook until prompted, and then only insert the USB key to be used for the BIOS update. 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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |