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    F.29 BIOS Experiences

    Discussion in 'HP' started by flipfire, Jan 11, 2008.

  1. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Anyone that upgraded/flashed to the F.39 BIOS please post your experiences and comments.

    Im thinking of updating to it from F.25 but ive read a few threads giving users serious problems


    Release Date: 2007-09-10 Version: F.39

    Description

    This package contains the WinFlash utility and a System BIOS image for the supported notebook models (both 30B2 and 30B3 Family ROM) and operating systems. The WinFlash utility is used to locally flash the System BIOS (ROM) on notebooksoperating in a Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Windows Vista environment.

    PURPOSE: Routine

    Fixes

    # Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook speakers do not emit sound if the notebook is restarted to DOS mode.
    # Fixes intermittent issue where the notebook powers on automatically.
     
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  2. dinapoli

    dinapoli Notebook Consultant

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    My brother updated his bios yesterday to F.29 and all seems well so far
     
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    Mr. Wonderful Notebook Evangelist

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    The F.28 and F.29 series has been the best version of the BIOS for me yet. I was on the F.16 forever but upgraded to the F.28's and have been even happier since. The only complaint I have is that after I upgraded to the F.29, the CPU whine returned.
     
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    NeedALaptop07 Notebook Consultant

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    I've been on F.16; I've been wondering whether I should update my BIOS to F.29. What are the improvements with it?
     
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    I upgraded last week from F.16. For me, it has been a godsend in regards to reducing the HD or fan noise - not sure which was the culprit. It is now a soothing, almost ocean sound that you find in a sound machine.....way, way better. So far, I have had zero issues and it does seem to run a touch cooler
     
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    Sorry guys i made a typo of F.29 on this whole thread when its really F.39

    Okay i decided to reflash my bios to (F.39, 27/08/2007) from F.25 (28/3/2007).

    I actually like it. No major changes,its stable and i dont notice the fans. I noticed its running about 2-4 degrees cooler but i could be wrong since its well within the margin of my perception
     
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