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.