TITLE:
HP Notebook System BIOS Update (ROM Family 68COU)
VERSION:
F.03
DESCRIPTION:

This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
supported notebook models with a 68COU 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 targeted 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.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp51213
SUPERSEDES:
sp50258
EFFECTIVE DATE:
December 01, 2010
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
YES
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 2740p Tablet PC
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
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 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 Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
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.
PREREQUISITES:
- HP System Software Manager (SSM) is required if using SSM to update the BIOS.

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.


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