TITLE:
HP Notebook System BIOS Update
VERSION:
F.29 REV: F
DESCRIPTION:

This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for
the supported notebook models in the ROM 68SRR family. This package is used to
flash the System ROM on a supported notebook.

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.
- Create a bootable USB Key to update the system BIOS.
- 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 target notebook
during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp59003
SUPERSEDES:
sp57930
EFFECTIVE DATE:
September 25, 2012
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
YES
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ProBook 4230s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4330s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4331s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4430s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4431s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4530s Notebook PC
HP ProBook 4730s Notebook PC
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 32 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 Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Provides the Max SATA Speed option in the F10 BIOS Setup. This feature allows
the end user to set the max SATA speed to 6.0 Gbps or 3.0 Gbps.


FIXES:
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the BIOS Power On feature does not wake the
system from the off state.
- Fixes intermittent issue where the optical driver tray does not open when the
eject button was pressed.
- Fixes intermittent issue where the system battery does not charge properly
after it has been fully discharged.

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
steps:

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) 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.