TITLE:
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YVD) - Microsoft
Windows/Vista-Based
VERSION:
F.10
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models with a 68YVD Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System environment. 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.


PURPOSE:
Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER:
SP35617
SUPERSEDES:
SP34579
EFFECTIVE DATE:
April 17, 2007
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
NO
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8440 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8420 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 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Integrates a new version of Intel support code for mobile processors: Intel
Core2 Duo Mobile Processor T7000 and T5000 series processors.

NOTE: This Intel support code was provided to HP as a critical software update.
This System ROM update has no known performance impact.
PREREQUISITES:
None

HOW TO USE:
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.