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TITLE: |
WinFlash Utility for HP Notebook System BIOS - Windows-Based |
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VERSION: |
F.09 REV: A |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a System BIOS image for thelisted notebook models and operating systems. The WinFlash utility is used tolocally flash the System BIOS (ROM) on notebooks operating in a MicrosoftWindows environment. |
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PURPOSE: |
Recommended |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP32491 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
SP32326 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
March 31, 2006 |
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CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
NO |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PCSeries HP Pavilion dv5000 Notebook PC Series HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC Series |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Provides battery information for HP Battery Diagnotics Program. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes intermittent issue with keyboard controller that prevents the notebook from starting. When this issue occurs, the battery and AC power must both be removed and then AC power must be reconnected before the notebook will start. - Fixes issue where the system stops responding (hangs) during system startup. - Fixes issue where Microsoft Windows Vista cannot be installed. |
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PREREQUISITES: |
None |
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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. |