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TITLE: |
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68MAD) - FreeDOS Bootable Media |
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VERSION: |
F.03 |
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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 supported notebook models with a 68MAD Family ROM. NOTE: Insert ONLY the USB drive that will be used to format and create the bootable BIOS upgrade USB media. Remove all unused USB drives and flash drives from the notebook. 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. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp36841 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp36451 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
September 03, 2007 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
NO |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq 8710p Notebook PC HP Compaq 8710w Mobile Workstation |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
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ENHANCEMENTS: |
- Adds a feature that disables the keyboard, touchpad, and pointing stick when the notebook lid is closed. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the notebook hangs (stops responding) when installing from the Operating System CD in Serial ATA (SATA) mode. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
None |
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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. |