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.