TITLE: HP Notebook System BIOS Update

VERSION: F.60
DESCRIPTION:
This package creates files that contain an image of the System BIOS (ROM) for the
supported notebook models with a 68SCE and 68SCF Family ROM. This package is used
to flash the System ROM on support 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
target PCs in a network.

NOTE: Due to security changes, after this BIOS update is installed, previous BIOS
versions cannot be reinstalled.

To determine the ROM family and ROM date, press F10 on the target notebook/laptop
during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System Information.

PURPOSE: Critical
SoftPaq NUMBER: SP70943
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 11, 2015
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: YES

DEVICES SUPPORTED N/A:

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).
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/laptops in a network, copy the downloaded file to the file store and then
run the SSM software.