TITLE: |
WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based |
VERSION: |
F.33 REV: A |
DESCRIPTION: |
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a 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 Microsoft Windows environment. |
PURPOSE: |
Critical |
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP32383 |
SUPERSEDES: |
SP31915 |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
March 03, 2006 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
NO |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PCSeries HP Pavilion dv5000 Notebook PC Series HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC Series |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Improves Video Firmware settings to enhance system performance. - Adds support for Microsoft Media Center Edition (MCE) Remote Controller. - Adds support for SoftThinks Recovery function in BIOS. - Adds support for new HP QuickPlay 2.0. |
FIXES: |
- Fixes issue where the notebook stops responding (hangs) while the "Windows is shutting down..." message is displayed after a user clicks Start and then clicks Shut Down. - Resolves issues with "Driver Lock" error message, which is occasionally displayed after resuming from Hibernation mode. |
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) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |