TITLE:
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTV) – Linux-Based
VERSION:
F.10
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware bootable diskette or CD that can be used to locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models with a 68DTV 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:
sp32119
SUPERSEDES:
sp31386
EFFECTIVE DATE:
16 January 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Linux
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds support for 90-watt combination adapter.
PREREQUISITES:
None

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

2. Open shell and run the following command to extract the package:
tar xf spxxxx.tar

3. Change directory to the directory where the SoftPaq files were extracted
in Step 2.

4. Use the following command to execute the package:
sh spxxxx.sh

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to create either a bootable diskette or
a bootable CD.

NOTE: After creating a bootable diskette or CD, the Softpaq file that was
downloaded in Step 1 may be deleted, if desired.

6. Power Off the computer.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING
STEP 7!

7. Place the newly created bootable diskette in Drive A, or place the bootable
CD in the CD-ROM drive and restart the computer to update the system BIOS.


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