TITLE: WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with AMD Processors) - Microsoft Windows/Vista-Based VERSION: F.34 DESCRIPTION: This package contains the WinFlash utility and a System BIOS image for the supported notebook models and operating systems. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS (ROM) on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Vista environment. PURPOSE: Recommended SoftPaq NUMBER: sp36119 SUPERSEDES: sp35440 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 18, 2007 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: YES PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PCSeries HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Improves system reliability by setting the HT-Link Bus speed to 800/400MHz. - Adds F11 hotkey message to the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST) screen. - Adds an option to the BIOS F10 menu to enable or disable the AMD CPU Virtualization Technology. - Improves the thermal-protect mechanism for the battery pack. FIXES: - Resolves issue where an incorrect CPU frequency and name string (AMD TK-53) may be shown in the BIOS F10 menu. - Fixes issue where the notebook my stop responding (lock up) when some PCI-E TV tuner cards are "hot plugged" into the notebook. 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.