TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68DTH) - Windows-Based

VERSION: F.03
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary 
image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the listed notebook models with a 68DTH
Family ROM. The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on
notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. 

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.

NOTE: After installing this SoftPaq, you must reset the system defaults to the
original settings. Instructions are provided in the HOW TO USE section.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP30274
SUPERSEDES: SP30149
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 13, 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq nc4200 Notebook PC
HP Compaq Tablet PC tc4200

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

FIXES: 
- Provides solution for intermittent issue where the integrated NIC is not 
  listed in the Device Manager.

PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
HOW TO USE:

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

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Resetting System Defaults

After upgrading the F.03 BIOS, you must restore system settings to the original
default settings. To do this, complete the following steps:

1. Access system setup by pressing F10 when the HP logo is displayed during system
   startup (boot).
      
2. Use the keyboard arrow keys to move left or right to highlight "File" in
   the main menu bar.
 
3. When the File menu is displayed, scroll down to highlight “Restore defaults” and 
   press Enter. Then press F10 to confirm the change.

4. Press F10 again, and then press Enter to "Save changes and exit."

5. When prompted to "Save Changes," press F10 again to restart the system.


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