TITLE:
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTD) - Windows-Based
VERSION:
F.0A
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTDFamily ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then viewFile/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
sp31042
SUPERSEDES:
sp30622
EFFECTIVE DATE:
25 July 2005
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc6110 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nc6120 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6110 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6120 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 an Administrator password that is used to remove the Power-On
password in the F10 Setup utility.
- Adds a setting in the F10 Setup utility to enable or disable DMA transfer
mode for the hard drive. Once DMA mode is disabled, the system boots
using PIO mode.
PREREQUISITES:
N/A

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) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.