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TITLE: |
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (ROM Family 68CSU) |
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VERSION: |
F.08 |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models with a 68CSU Family ROM. This package is used to flash the System ROM on supported notebooks that are running a supported operating system. This package includes the following methods for updating the BIOS version: - Use the HPQFlash Utility to update the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. - Create a bootable USB key to update the system BIOS. - Use HP System Software Manager (SSM) to update the system BIOS on target PCs in a network. 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. |
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PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
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SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp51212 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp50218 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
November 24, 2010 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
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HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP EliteBook 2540p Notebook PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
FreeDOS Mandriva Linux Microsoft Windows 2000 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 Embedded Standard 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 Home Basic 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Starter 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Embedded Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition RedFlag Linux SuSE Linux Symphony Linux |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
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FIXES: |
- Removes the Warning message that is displayed during system startup (after the HP Logo is displayed) when the notebook does not have a wireless LAN (WLAN) card installed. - Fixes an issue where an external mouse or external keyboard does not work in the PointSec Preboot Environment. - Fixes an issue where the system stops responding (hangs) at the HP Logo screen during startup if there is a USB HID card reader attached to the notebook. NOTE: This issue has only been reported for notebooks with a USB HID RF IDeas pcProx Reader attached. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
- HP System Software Manager (SSM) is required if using SSM to update the BIOS. |
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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. Depending on the desired update method, complete either of the following actions: a. To update the BIOS using HPQFlash or to create a bootable disk-on-key, double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. OR b. To use HP System Software Manager (SSM) to update the BIOS on notebooks in a network, copy the downloaded file to the file store, and then run the SSM software. Copyright (c) 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |