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.