TITLE: 786E BIOS Family Intel Processor Microcode Update

VERSION: 1.03 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains a utility that can be used to install or upgrade the 
Intel processor microcode for the supported desktop models with a 786E family 
BIOS. 

IMPORTANT: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical fix.  HP strongly 
recommends immediate application of required critical fixes.

This System ROM upgrade integrates a new version of Intel support code for 
Intel Core 2 Duo E4000 and E6000 series processors. 

This Intel support code was provided to HP as a critical software update.  This 
System ROM update has no known performance impact. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP35570
SUPERSEDES: SP34282
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 17, 2007
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq dc5700 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc5700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models
HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7300 Microtower PC: All Models
HP Compaq dx7300 Slim Tower PC: All Models
HP rp5700 Business Desktop: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Updates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor microcode for 6F6 and 6F2 steppings.
- Adds new Intel Pentium 4 Processor microcode for 10661 stepping.

PREREQUISITES: 
None

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.