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

VERSION:  F.24 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 XP or Microsoft Windows Vista environment.

PURPOSE:  Routine
SoftPaq NUMBER:  sp37159
SUPERSEDES:  sp35887
EFFECTIVE DATE:  October 16, 2007
CATEGORY:  BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:  YES

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Notebooks

HARDWARE 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 Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S):
Global

FIXES: 
- Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook cannot boot.

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.