TITLE:
ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) Remote ROM Flash -
SSM Compliant
VERSION:
F.17
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68YAF Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs in a network. It requires System Software Manager (SSM). 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:
sp33892
SUPERSEDES:
sp33627
EFFECTIVE DATE:
14 September 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw9440 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):
- Provides updated video BIOS.
PREREQUISITES:
- System Software Manager (SSM).

- For HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstations, the NVIDIA graphics driver
must be updated BEFORE installing the F.17 BIOS upgrade to ensure
appropriate functionality. Download and install HP SoftPaq SP33837
(or later) titled, "NVIDIA Workstation Graphics Driver" from the HP
website BEFORE installing the F.17 BIOS SoftPaq.

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. Copy the SoftPaq to the file store.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.