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

VERSION:  F.42
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:  Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP33284
SUPERSEDES:  SP32847
EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 05, 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):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:  
- Modifies the Wake Up function for the Ringmaster Remote Control to support
  wake up from Sleep (S3), Hibernate (S4), and Power Off (S5) modes by pressing
  the Power button and one of the following three buttons: DVD Menu, Music, or
  Videos.

FIXES: 
- Fixes issue where the notebook could not be Powered On, even with the AC
  adapter attached, if the battery was defective.

PREREQUISITES:  
None

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.