TITLE: WinFlash Utility for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based VERSION: F.19 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 Microsoft Windows environment. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp31104 SUPERSEDES: sp30944 EFFECTIVE DATE: 17 August 2005 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Presario R4000 Notebook PC Series HP Pavilion zv6000 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): - Improves system stability during Power On. FIXES: - Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook stops responding (hangs) if the ESC key is pressed during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) when the HP logo is displayed on the screen. - Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook incorrectly lists USB Bluetooth devices when resuming from Standby mode (may list fewer or more devices). 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.