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.