TITLE:
WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with AMD
Processors) - Microsoft Windows Vista-Based
VERSION:
F.16
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 Vista environment.


PURPOSE:
Critical
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp38631
SUPERSEDES:
sp38535
EFFECTIVE DATE:
March 11, 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:
- Optimizes the fan speed control to reduce the
noise when the fan is running.
FIXES:
- Resolves an issue where a notebook stops (hangs)
at the "Windows startup repair" screen when the
operating system is being updated to Microsoft
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). Pressing Enter
when this error occurs continues the boot process.
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.