TITLE:
WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with AMD
Processors) - Microsoft Windows Based
VERSION:
F.38
DESCRIPTION:

This package contains the WinFlash Utility and a system BIOS image for the
supported notebook/laptop models and operating systems. The WinFlash Utility is
used to locally flash the system BIOS (ROM) on notebooks/laptops operating in a
Microsoft Windows Operating System environment.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SoftPaq NUMBER:
sp46501
SUPERSEDES:
sp45055
EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 20, 2009
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
YES
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP Pavilion dv5 Notebook PC Series
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Starter 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate 64 Edition
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Activates the hard drive security freeze lock feature during the Power-On Self
Test (POST), which helps to prevent malware or third-party software from locking
the hard drive without authorization after POST.
PREREQUISITES:
None

HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the "Download" or "Obtain Software" button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.


Copyright (c) 2009 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.