TITLE: |
HP Notebook System BIOS Update |
VERSION: |
F.24 REV: F |
DESCRIPTION: |
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the supported notebook models in the 68CPC ROM 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 notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information. |
PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp59030 |
SUPERSEDES: |
sp57940 |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
September 26, 2012 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
HP ProBook 4435s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4436s Notebook PC HP ProBook 4535s 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 Vista Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
FIXES: |
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the BIOS Power On feature does not wake the system from the off state. - Fixes an issue where Audio-Modem disable option in F10 BIOS Setup does not function properly. - Fixes an intermittent issue where the system audio does not function properly. - 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. |