TITLE:   WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with Intel
Processors) - Microsoft Windows/Vista-Based

VERSION:  F.23
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 or Microsoft Vista environment.

PURPOSE:  Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP34618
SUPERSEDES:  SP34327
EFFECTIVE DATE:  January 23, 2007
CATEGORY:  BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:  YES

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):  
Compaq Presario V3000 Notebook PCSeries
HP Pavilion dv2000 Notebook PC Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):  
Microsoft Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Vista Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Vista Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Vista Home Premium 64 Edition
Microsoft Vista Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Vista Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:  
- Adds hard drive header protection when the notebook enters Standby or
  Hibernation power management modes or when the notebook restarts.

FIXES: 
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the Intel Processor SpeedStep function may
  not work correctly with the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System and the
  previous version of the BIOS.

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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.