TITLE: WinFlash Utility for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based VERSION: F.05 Rev. A DESCRIPTION: This package contains the Winflash utility and a System BIOS image for the listed notebook models and operating systems. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Operating System environment. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP28696 SUPERSEDES: SP28123 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 30, 2004 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S) Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Presario B2000 Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds microcode support for new Intel Pentium M Processor. PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: 1.Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2.Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. NOTE: The BIOS version can be determined during the last step of running the WinFlash utility. Click OK to confirm the BIOS update and continue, or click Cancel to cancel the BIOS update. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE! Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.