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Type:
BIOS
Version:
F.15 (25 Oct 2010)
Operating System(s):
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (32-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit), Microsoft Windows XP Professional
ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68GTT) - FreeDOS Bootable Media
VERSION:
F.15
DESCRIPTION:
This package enables the creation of a bootable CD or USB key that can be used
to locally restore or upgrade the System BIOS for supported notebook models with
a 68GTT Family ROM.
NOTE: Insert ONLY the USB drive that will be used to format and create the
bootable BIOS upgrade USB media. Remove all unused USB drives and flash drives
from the notebook.
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:
Critical
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp50796
SUPERSEDES:
sp49267
EFFECTIVE DATE:
October 25, 2010
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
NO
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq 6535b Notebook PC
HP Compaq 6735b Notebook 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 Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Updates the BIOS to include the latest AMD Microcode.
FIXES:
- Fixes an intermittent issue where a "blue screen" 0xFE error occurs when some
USB keyboards and mice are attached to the docking station or are attached to a
hub on the notebook.
PREREQUISITES:
None
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).
NOTE: This SoftPaq enables the creation of a bootable CD or USB key. Be sure to
have the selected media available before beginning Step 2.
2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. When
prompted, insert the appropriate media into the notebook (or attach to the
notebook) and follow the on-screen instructions to create the bootable media.
NOTE: After the selected bootable media has been created, the file downloaded
in Step 1 can be deleted, if desired.
3. Power Off the notebook.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE COMPLETING STEP 4!
4. Make sure the newly created bootable media is still attached or in the
appropriate drive, and Power On the notebook. Follow the on-screen instructions
to upgrade the System BIOS.
Copyright (c) 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.