TITLE: NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 PCI Video BIOS (ROM) and Flash Utility VERSION: 4.34.20.57.A4 Rev. A DESCRIPTION: This package contains the firmware (BIOS ROM image) and the local and remote BIOS flash utilities for the NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 PCI Video Cards in the listed workstation models and operating systems. PURPOSE: Recommended SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP31057 SUPERSEDES: SP31009 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2005 CATEGORY: Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Workstations HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Workstation xw4100: All Models HP Workstation xw6000: All Models HP Workstation xw8000: All Models HP xw4200 Workstation: All Models HP xw4300 Workstation: All Models HP xw6200 Workstation: All Models HP xw8200 Workstation: All Models SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S): None DEVICES SUPPORTED: NVIDIA Quadro NVS 280 PCI OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Red Hat Ent Linux 4 (AMD64/EM64T) Red Hat Ent Linux 4 (x86) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (AMD64/EM64T) Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (x86) Red Hat Linux 7.2 Red Hat Linux 7.3 LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds support for new graphics processing unit (GPU) stepping. - Adds support for new video memory. - Improves DVI signal compatibility for digital flat-panel monitors. PREREQUISITES: N/A INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This package includes the following methods for updating the video BIOS: - Use WinFlash32.exe and WinFlash64.exe to update the video BIOS directly in a Microsoft Windows environment. - Create a bootable video BIOS CD. - Create a bootable video BIOS diskette. - Create a bootable USB Flash device. - Use System Software Manager (SSM) or HP Client Manager Software (HPCMS) to remotely update the video BIOS. 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to update the video BIOS. 3. Once the video BIOS update is complete, restart the workstation. Copyright (c) 2005-2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.