TITLE: |
WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with AMD Processors) - Microsoft Windows Vista-Based |
VERSION: |
F.16 |
DESCRIPTION: |
This package contains the WinFlash utility and a System BIOS image for the supported notebook models and operating systems. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS (ROM) on notebooks operating in a Microsoft Windows Vista environment. |
PURPOSE: |
Critical |
SoftPaq NUMBER: |
sp38631 |
SUPERSEDES: |
sp38535 |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
March 11, 2008 |
CATEGORY: |
BIOS |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
Compaq Presario V3500 Notebook PCSeries HP Pavilion dv2500 Notebook PC Series |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
ENHANCEMENTS: |
- Optimizes the fan speed control to reduce the noise when the fan is running. |
FIXES: |
- Resolves an issue where a notebook stops (hangs) at the "Windows startup repair" screen when the operating system is being updated to Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1). Pressing Enter when this error occurs continues the boot process. |
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) 2008 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |