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TITLE: |
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68TT2) – 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 68TT2 Family ROM. 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: |
sp34112 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp33456 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
06 November 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 nx6315 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6325 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): - Adds Hard Drive Translation Mode option in the Setup utility (F10), which enables users to select either Bit-shift mode or LBA-assisted mode. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes issue where the notebook stops responding (locks up) during restart when an IEEE 1394 (FireWire) hard drive is connected. |
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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 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. |