TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YHV) – FreeDOS Bootable Media

VERSION: F.05
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 68YHV 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: sp33578
SUPERSEDES: sp33178
EFFECTIVE DATE: 28 July 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc4400 Notebook PC
HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4400

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Updates microcode to support new factory-installed processors.

FIXES:
- Fixes issue where a system error is generated when shutting down or 
  restarting (rebooting) the notebook. 

PREREQUISITES: 
None

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.