TITLE: ROM Image for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTV) Remote ROM Flash - 
SSM Compliant

VERSION: F.14
DDESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS 
(ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTV Family ROM. This package 
is used to flash the System ROM on target notebooks in a network. It 
requires System Software Manager (SSM). 

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: sp33657
SUPERSEDES: sp32893
EFFECTIVE DATE: 18 August 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

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): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds support for the Java Smart Card.

FIXES: 
- Fixes issue where unexpected prompts for drivelock passwords are
  displayed.
- Fixes installation issue that occurs with SUSE Linux.
	 
PREREQUISITES: 
- System Software Manager
 
HOW TO USE:

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!

NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the System
BIOS image must be used with remote management software, such as SSM.

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

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