TITLE: ATI FireGL 8800 Video BIOS and Flash Utility Update 

VERSION: 1.15 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This contains a BIOS update and updated BIOS flash utility for ATI FireGL 8800 video 
graphics in the workstation models listed below.

PURPOSE: Recommended Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23669
SUPERSEDES: SP22922, SP22375
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 18, 2002
CATEGORY: Graphics
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo Workstation W4000 CMT
Evo Workstation W6000
Evo Workstation W8000
hp workstation x1100
hp workstation x2100
hp workstation x4000
hp workstation xw4000
hp workstation xw5000
hp workstation xw6000
hp workstation xw8000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
OS Independent
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

FIXES: 
 - Resolves an AGP Fast Write problem on the Intel E7205/E7505 chipsets that can 
   result in the computer locking up during intense video activity.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
HOW TO USE:
 
1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.
The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with
a filename based on the SoftPaq Number listed at the top
of this document.

2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette in drive A:.  This
diskette will be erased by the SoftPaq.  Before proceeding,
make certain the diskette is not write protected, does not
contain viruses, and does not contain data or critical files.

3. Execute the downloaded SoftPaq file and follow the
on-screen instructions to create the video BIOS update
diskette.

4. After the diskette has been created, you may delete the
self-extracting file downloaded in step 1.

5. To install the video BIOS update: Insert the floppy
diskette in drive A: and reboot the workstation to be
updated.  The system will boot from the diskette.

6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

7. Once the video BIOS update is complete, remove the diskette
and cycle power to the system.
 
 
Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.