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TITLE: |
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68YAF) – FreeDOS Bootable Media |
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VERSION: |
F.19 |
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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. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
sp34576 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp33894 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
14 December 2006 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
No |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks HARDWARE |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP Compaq nx9420 Notebook PC HP Compaq nw9440 Notebook PC |
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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) |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |