TITLE:
WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS - Microsoft Windows Vista Based

VERSION:
F.2A

DESCRIPTION:

This package contains the WinFlash utility and a System BIOS image for the
supported notebook models (both 30CD and 30CE Family ROM) and operating systems.
The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS (ROM) on notebooks
operating in a Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System environment.

PURPOSE:

Routine

SoftPaq NUMBER:

sp38886

SUPERSEDES:

sp38252

EFFECTIVE DATE:

April 08, 2008

CATEGORY:

BIOS

SSM SUPPORTED:

YES

PRODUCT TYPE(S):

Notebooks

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):

Compaq Presario v3500 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario V3500 Notebook PCSeries
Compaq Presario V3700 Notebook PCSeries
HP Pavilion dv2500 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook PC Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):

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 Vista Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition

LANGUAGE(S):

US English

ENHANCEMENTS:

- Turns the system FAN on at the lowest speed,
when the notebook is powered on.

FIXES:

- Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook
hard drive (HDD) may not be detected
correctly when booting into the operating
system.
- Fixes issue where the LiveTV and Play/TV button
of the PP remote controller does not work
properly when the external CIR receiver is not
plugged in.
- Fixes issue where the power button of the HP
Remote Controller does not work when the notebook
is running a Microsoft Windows Vista Operating
System.

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.