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

VERSION: F.0C
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a BIOS (System ROM) image
for the listed notebook models. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash
the System ROM on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows environment.

PURPOSE: Recommended 
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP29453
SUPERSEDES: SP28471
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 03, 2004
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Supports second-level hard drive password.
 - Adds an option on the F10 Setup/Security page that enables/disables the display
   of the Change Password checkbox on the Password screen during system startup. If
   this option is disabled on the F10 Setup/Security page, the Change Password
   checkbox does not display on the Password screen during system startup.
 - Adds AC power status check before flashing the BIOS. System MUST be using AC
   power before BIOS flashing can begin. Otherwise, an error message is displayed. 
 - Adds new Intel microcode to support new processors from Intel.

FIXES:
 - Fixes issue where the notebook was still able to boot from a device for which the
   boot option was disabled in the F10 setup.

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.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!


Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.