TITLE:   WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with AMD
Processors) - Microsoft Windows/Vista-Based

VERSION:  F.15
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 Windows Vista environment.

PURPOSE:  Critical
SoftPaq NUMBER:  sp38535
SUPERSEDES:  sp38255
EFFECTIVE DATE:  February 25, 2008
CATEGORY:  BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:  YES

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):  
Compaq Presario V3500 Notebook PCSeries
HP Pavilion dv2500 Notebook PC Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):  
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:  
- Improves Standby (S3) mode compatibility for notebooks
  running a Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System with
  Service Pack 1 (SP1).
- Updates the fan control algorithm of the system to 
  reduce the likelihood of future system issues.

FIXES: 
- Resolves an intermittent issue where the internal 
  keyboard malfunction after resuming from Standby (S3)
  or Hibernate (S4) modes, or after performing a warm
  boot.

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) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.