TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YVD) - Windows-Based VERSION: F.0E 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 68YVD 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 revision 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: sp33996 SUPERSEDES: sp33771 EFFECTIVE DATE: 27 September 2006 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq nc8430 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx8420 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw8440 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 new factory-installed LCD panels. PREREQUISITES: None 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.