TITLE:
WinFlash Utility for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based
VERSION:
F.0C
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a BIOS (System ROM) imagefor the listed notebook models. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flashthe System ROM on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows environment.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP29453
SUPERSEDES:
SP28471
EFFECTIVE DATE:
December 03, 2004
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Compaq Tablet PC TC1100
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Supports second-level hard drive password.
- Adds an option on the F10 Setup/Security page that enables/disables the display
of the Change Password checkbox on the Password screen during system startup. If
this option is disabled on the F10 Setup/Security page, the Change Password
checkbox does not display on the Password screen during system startup.
- Adds AC power status check before flashing the BIOS. System MUST be using AC
power before BIOS flashing can begin. Otherwise, an error message is displayed.
- Adds new Intel microcode to support new processors from Intel.
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where the notebook was still able to boot from a device for which the
boot option was disabled in the F10 setup.
PREREQUISITES:
N/A

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.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!


Copyright (c) 2004 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.