TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) – FreeDOS Bootable Media

VERSION: F.19
DESCRIPTION:
This package enables the creation of a bootable diskette, CD, or USB Key 
that can be used to locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the 
listed notebook models with a 68YAF Family ROM.

NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press 10 on the target 
notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view 
File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp34576
SUPERSEDES: sp33894
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.

   NOTE: This SoftPaq enables the creation of a bootable diskette, CD, or 
   USB Key. Be sure to have the selected media available before beginning
   Step 2.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When
   prompted, insert the appropriate media into the notebook (or attach to
   the notebook) and follow the on-screen instructions to create the 
   bootable media.

   NOTE: After the selected bootable media has been created, the SoftPaq 
   .EXE file downloaded in Step 1 can be deleted, if desired.

3. Power Off the notebook.

   IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE COMPLETING 
   STEP 4!

4. Make sure the newly created bootable media is still attached or in the
   appropriate drive, and Power On the notebook. Follow the on-screen 
   instructions to upgrade the System BIOS.
 
 
Copyright (c) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.