TITLE: |
HP Notebook System BIOS Update |
VERSION: |
F.06 |
DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models in the 68IAV ROM family. This package is used to flash the System ROM on supported notebooks. This package includes several methods for updating the BIOS version as follows: - Use the HPQFlash Utility to update the BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. - Use System Software Manager (SSM) to update the system BIOS on PCs in a network. NOTE: To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information. |
PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp58304 |
SUPERSEDES: |
sp57968 |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
August 15, 2012 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP EliteBook 8570w Mobile Workstation HP EliteBook 8770w Mobile Workstation |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Edition Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
ENHANCEMENTS: |
- Provides support for the Intel 6205 Wireless LAN card. - Provides the updated AMD Video BIOS (version 43408.001). |
FIXES: |
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the Wireless LAN is not displayed in the F10 BIOS setup after using the Mini Setup to install the operating system. - Fixes issue where the HP Power Assistant does not display the correct pop up message after the system is connected to an AC power supply. - Fixes issue where correct display brightness level is not used by the system after the AC power connection is removed. |
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) 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |