TITLE:
WinFlash Utility for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based
VERSION:
F.13
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 (ROM) on notebooks operating in a MicrosoftWindows environment.


PURPOSE:
Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29527
SUPERSEDES:
SP29301
EFFECTIVE DATE:
December 28, 2004
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No

PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Presario M2000 Series
Compaq Presario V2000 Series

HP Compaq nx4800 Business Notebook

HP Pavilion dv1000 Series
HP Pavilion ze2000 Series
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
US English

ENHANCEMENT:
- Supports newer version of the Quick Launch Button utility.
FIXES:
- Fixes intermittent issue where the system generates noise when the CPU
is running at a lower speed in DC mode.
- Fixes issue where the system does not recognize an external USB hard
drive that is connected through a port on a USB cardbus.
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 skip it.


Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.