TITLE:
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) - Microsoft Windows/Vista-Based
VERSION:
F.19
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:
sp34575
SUPERSEDES:
sp33893
EFFECTIVE DATE:
14 December 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 Vista Business (32-bit)
Microsoft Vista Business (64-bit)
Microsoft Vista Enterprise (32-bit)
Microsoft Vista Enterprise (64-bit)
Microsoft Vista Home Basic (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds support for Microsoft Vista Operating Systems.
- Updates new video BIOS to support 512 MB of video memory.
- Adds option to enable/disable Virtualization Technology in the F10
Setup utility.
PREREQUISITES:
- For HP Compaq nw9440 Mobile Workstations, the NVIDIA graphics driver
must be updated BEFORE installing the F.17 or newer 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 or newer 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.