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

VERSION: F.17
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain a binary image for the System BIOS 
(ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68YAF Family ROM. This package 
is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs 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: sp33892
SUPERSEDES: sp33627
EFFECTIVE DATE: 14 September 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw9440 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):
- Provides updated video BIOS.

PREREQUISITES: 
- System Software Manager (SSM).

- For HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstations, the NVIDIA graphics driver
  must be updated BEFORE installing the F.17 BIOS upgrade to ensure
  appropriate functionality. Download and install HP SoftPaq SP33837
  (or later) titled, "NVIDIA Workstation Graphics Driver" from the HP 
  website BEFORE installing the F.17 BIOS SoftPaq.

HOW TO USE:

NOTE: To flash the System BIOS on a target notebook in a network, the 
System BIOS image must be used with SSM.
 
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

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