TITLE:
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YDU) – FreeDOS Bootable Media

VERSION:
F.09

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 68YDU 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.

PURPOSE:

Routine

SOFTPAQ NUMBER:

sp33822

SUPERSEDES:

sp33582

EFFECTIVE DATE:

14 September 2006

CATEGORY:

BIOS

SSM SUPPORTED:

PRODUCT TYPE(S):

Notebooks

HARDWARE

PRODUCT MODEL(S):

HP Compaq nc6320 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6310 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6320 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):

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

LANGUAGE(S):

Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds Hard Drive Translation Mode option in the Setup utility (F10), which
enables users to select either Bit-shift mode or LBA-assisted mode.

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 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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.