New BIOS of 2530p/2730p/6930p/6535b/6735b/8530p/8530w/dv8 (Jan 14th, 2010)

TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68PSU) - Microsoft Windows-Based

VERSION: F.10
PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46785
SUPERSEDES: sp45539
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 08, 2009
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP EliteBook 2530p Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): FreeDOS
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an issue where the computer is unable to boot from some attached USB
devices.

- Fixes an issue where fn+f4 does not work if the Num Lock function is enabled.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46785.exe

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TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68POU) - Microsoft Windows-Based

VERSION: F.0D

PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46788
SUPERSEDES: sp45536
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 08, 2009
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP EliteBook 2730p Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an issue where the computer is unable to boot from some attached USB
devices.

- Fixes an issue where fn+f4 does not work if the Num Lock function is enabled.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46788.exe

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TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS ?Microsoft Windows-Based

VERSION: F.16
PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46792
SUPERSEDES: sp45530
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 08, 2009
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP EliteBook 6930p Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): FreeDOS
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
RedFlag Linux
SuSE Linux

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an issue where an unexpected 602 warning error is displayed when using a
travel battery.
- Fixes an issue where the computer is unable to boot from some attached USB
devices.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46792.exe

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TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68PDD) - Microsoft Windows-Based

VERSION: F.13
PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46932
SUPERSEDES: sp45533
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 08, 2009
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq 6530b Notebook PC
HP Compaq 6730b Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an issue where an unexpected 602 warning error is displayed when using a
travel battery.

- Fixes an issue where the computer is unable to boot from some attached USB
devices.

- Fixes an issue where fn+f4 does not work if the Num Lock function is enabled.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46932.exe

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TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68GTT) - Microsoft Windows-Based

VERSION: F.13

PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46935
SUPERSEDES: sp45542
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 08, 2009
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
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an issue where an unexpected 602 warning error is displayed when using a
travel battery.

- Fixes an issue where the computer is unable to boot from some attached USB
devices.

- Fixes an issue where fn+f4 does not work if the Num Lock function is enabled.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46935.exe

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TITLE: HPQFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (68PDV) - Microsoft Windows-Based

VERSION: F.11
PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46938
SUPERSEDES: sp45545
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 08, 2009
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP EliteBook 8530p Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an issue where an unexpected 602 warning error is displayed when using a
travel battery.

- Fixes an issue where the computer is unable to boot from some attached USB
devices.

- Fixes an issue where fn+f4 does not work if the Num Lock function is enabled.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46938.exe

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TITLE: WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS - Microsoft Windows-Based

VERSION: F.15 REV: E
PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46954
SUPERSEDES: sp46632
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 04, 2010
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: YES

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Pavilion dv8 Notebook PC Series ( SysId 7001)

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 7

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an intermittent issue where the speakers emit noises if the notebook is
used to play an audio file while docked.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46954.exe

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TITLE: ROMPaq for HP Notebook System BIOS (68PAD) - FreeDOS Bootable Media

VERSION: F.10
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 in the supported notebook models
with a 68PAD Family ROM.

NOTE: Insert ONLY the USB drive that will be used to format and create 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.




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PURPOSE: Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER: sp46930
SUPERSEDES: sp45527
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 07, 2009
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP EliteBook 8730w Mobile Workstation

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP

LANGUAGE(S): Global

FIXES: - Fixes an issue where an unexpected 602 warning error is displayed when using a
travel battery.
- Fixes an issue where the computer is unable to boot from some attached USB
devices.

PREREQUISITES: None

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp46501-47000/sp46930.exe

 

So, I went to hp's website and downloaded the new driver. The installation went to the point where it erased the old bios and closed. So, I ran it adian and it said that I still ha the old bios. I tried to run it agian and it claws at the same point. I continued to use the computer. After about a hour I decided to restart the computer. Now the lights on the computer comes on and I can hear the HD start up but the screen stays black and it seems to not post or start windows. All I see is a black screen and cannot get it to respond. Just a warning for other dv8t owners thinking about updating. Posting this from my iPhone

 

SP46954(F.15 E) is bios of dv8 with SysId 7001.

To determine the system id of your dv8, press F10 on the target
notebook during startup to run the Setup Utility, and then view File/System
Information.

 

well, I have a dv8t-1000 CTO. I didnt follow the link from here. I went to hp's driver website and F.15.E was the new bios listed in there for the dv8t-1000 CTO. SO, according to hp it should have been the right driver. I have no way to check now as my notebook has no startup. however, I do believe that I have a sysid of 7001

 

I have the same problem after updating the BIOS from F.10 to F.15 with DV8 1050eg. Only a black screen.
I sent an email to hp.
Sorry for my bad english.

Bernhard

 

Excellent post update.
Thank you.

Question, will this bios be installed with the Win7 shipped by HP? (6735B)
Thanks.

 

So F15 E bios for DV8 results in a bricked laptop.

 

Dv8t Bios F15 Definitely Bad For My Laptop.

 

I wished I had not listened to HP SUPPORT on this bios f.15 on my DV8T
it did the same thing. Now I have to ship it back to HP and wait a few
weeks. I wonder how many of us were bit on this recommended update.
Luckily it is under warranty but shame on HP for checking out sooner. I sure
would like a work around on this one. The last time I LOST the bios I recall
having to pull the chip and have it reburnt. One would think these days
there would be a fix for laptops like it is on desktops. Just pull a jumper
and restore to previous saved bios would be nice but no such feature >
Hopefully someone knows the trick on this l