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

VERSION: F.02
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 supported
notebook models with a 68YTT Family ROM. 

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: sp34893
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: 09 March 2007
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq 6715s Notebook PC
HP Compaq 6715b 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 Vista Home Premium (32-bit) 
Microsoft Windows 2000 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit) 
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

PREREQUISITES: 
None

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.