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

VERSION:  F.08 REV:  A
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 Operating System environment.

PURPOSE:  Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER:  sp36002
SUPERSEDES:  sp35571
EFFECTIVE DATE:  June 01, 2007
CATEGORY:  BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:  YES

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

PRODUCT MODEL(S):  
Compaq Presario V6500 Notebook PCSeries
HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebook PC Series

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

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

ENHANCEMENTS:  
- Adds support for new notebook models with NVIDIA discrete
  graphics capabilities.
- Adds support for a Computrace function.

FIXES: 
- Fixes issue where QuickPlay may launch unexpectly after 
  resuming from Standby or Hibernation mode.
- Removes the USB wakeup from Standby mode to work around
  an issue where the notebook may display a "blue screen" 
  error when resuming from Standby 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) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.