TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) - Windows-Based

VERSION: F.17
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 68YAF
Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on
PCs 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 view 
File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp33893
SUPERSEDES: sp33628
EFFECTIVE DATE: 14 September 2006
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

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:

- 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:

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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.