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

VERSION: F.09
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally
restore or upgrade the System BIOS in the listed notebook models with
a 68DTU 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: SP30668
SUPERSEDES: SP30429
EFFECTIVE DATE: 08 June 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc6220 Notebook PC

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

ENHANCEMENT(S): 
- Updates Intel Memory Reference Code to version 1.9.
- Enables "Ambient Light Sensor" as default.

FIXES:
- Fixes intermittent issue where the integrated NIC is not listed in the 
  Device Manager after resuming from Hibernation mode. 
- Changes name of “SD slot” field in F10 Setup Utility to “Flash media reader.”
- Fixes issue with external monitor where the only certain video resolutions
  are allowed.
- Fixes issue with European keyboard.
- Fixes restart (boot) issue that occurred with specific CD media.
- Fixes issue with serial port.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
HOW TO USE:

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

2. Open the 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 
   a bootable CD. 

5. After creating a bootable diskette or CD, the SoftPaq file that was 
   downloaded in Step 1 may 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.