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.