TITLE:
WinFlash Utility for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based
VERSION:
F.11
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a System BIOS image for the listed notebook models and operating systems. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS (ROM) on notebooks operating in a MicrosoftWindows environment.


PURPOSE:
Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
sp31213
SUPERSEDES:
sp30797
EFFECTIVE DATE:
01 September 2005
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Presario M2000 Notebook PC Series (AMD Processor)
Compaq Presario V2000 Notebook PC Series (AMD Processor)

HP Pavilion ze2000 Notebook PC Series (AMD Processor)

HP Special Edition L2000 Notebook PC Series
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (32-bit)
LANGUAGE(S):
US English

ENHANCEMENT(S):
- Adds new BIOS setup item named Battery Setting Optimization.
FIXES:
- Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook stops responding (hangs)
if the power button is pressed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST)
when the HP logo is displayed on the screen.
- Fixes issue where the F4, F7, and F8 function keys did not work
correctly when operating in DOS mode.
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.

NOTE: The BIOS version can be determined during the last step of running
the WinFlash utility. Click "OK" to confirm the BIOS update and continue,
or click "Cancel" to skip it.


Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.