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

VERSION: F.11
DESCRIPTION: 
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a 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 Microsoft Windows environment.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31174
SUPERSEDES: sp30569
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01 September 2005
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

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

HP Compaq nx4820 Notebook PC

HP Pavilion dv1000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion ze2000 Notebook PC Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
US English

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- The notebook now generates a beep when a non-compliant memory module is used.
- Adds support for Intel Pentium M Processor 780.
 
FIXES: 
- Fixes issue where Fujitsu hard drives generate an ECC error when notebook is
  restarted (rebooted).
- Fixes issue where the notebook may stop responding (hang) when running 
  3DMark2001SE.
- Fixes issue where the default warning and critical battery power level do not 
  work correctly.
 
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.