TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTV) – Linux-Based

VERSION: F.0A
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette or CD that can be used to 
locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models with
a 68DTV 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: SP30500
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: 28 April 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc8230 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nw8240 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx8220 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Linux
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
-  Updates Intel Memory Reference Code to v1.9.
-  Sets default for Ambient Light sensor to ON.
-  Updates video BIOS to version 9.10.1.2.
 
FIXES: 
- Fixes issue with European keyboard.
- Fixes intermittent issue where notebook cannot enter critical Hibernation
  mode after waking from Standby mode.
- Fixes specific software installation issue that occurs when using DOS.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
HOW TO USE: 

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.  

2. Open shell and run the following command to extract the package: 
   tar xf spxxxx.tar

3. Use the following command to execute the package: 
   sh spxxxx.sh

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to create either a bootable diskette or 
   CD. 

5. After creating a bootable diskette or CD, the SoftPaq .EXE file downloaded
   in Step 1 can be deleted, if desired.

6. Power Off the notebook.

7. Place the newly created bootable diskette in Drive A, or place the bootable
   CD in the CD-ROM drive, and restart the notebook to update the system BIOS.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!

  
Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.