TITLE: |
HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68POU) - Microsoft Windows-Based |
VERSION: |
F.0E |
DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain the HPQFlash Utility and a binary image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models with a 68POU Family ROM. The HPQFlash Utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on PCs operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. NOTE: To determine the ROM revision 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: |
sp50059 |
SUPERSEDES: |
sp46788 |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
August 04, 2010 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
NO |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition 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 Vista Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
ENHANCEMENTS: |
- Updates the preboot execution environment (PXE) code to version 1.3.40.1. - Adds an option to the F10 Setup Utility that lets users enable or disable the use of USB devices, such as a USB CD/DVD drive or USB hard drive, for booting the notebook. - Shortens the time required for the Disk Sanitizer process. |
FIXES: |
- Fixes an issue where the system stops responding (hangs) during startup if there is an AnyData Express Card in the Express card slot. |
PREREQUISITES: |
None |
HOW TO USE: |
1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where the downloaded file is saved). 2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Copyright (c) 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |