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

VERSION:  F.15 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 (ROM) on notebooks operating in a Microsoft
Windows environment.


PURPOSE:  Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP33223
SUPERSEDES:  SP32897
EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 03, 2006
CATEGORY:  BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:  NO

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):  
Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PCSeries
HP Pavilion dv5000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):  
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S):
US English

ENHANCEMENTS:  
1. Add CMO panel support.
2. Update processor Micro Code to support D0 stepping processor.
3. Disable toggle display in extended mode (direct 3D full screen) on intel VGA
unit.
4. Implement the BIOS workaround for Intel's ICH7M and ICH7M-DH UHCI Dynamic
Clocking Gating Erratum to enhance system unstability.

FIXES: 
1. Fix the garbage appearance before HP Logo on the system using NVidia
Graphics.
2. Fix the string is mis-displayed the primary Hard Disk when running hard disk
self test on the secondary hard drive.
3.  Fix system shutdown after two minutes if the bad battery pack is installed.

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.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.