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    New bios HP dv7 F.2A (SP2)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by Chris Redfield, Jun 6, 2009.

  1. Chris Redfield

    Chris Redfield Notebook Consultant

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    There is a new bios on the hp support page, at least for my hp shows up this update..

    eleased: 2009-06-01
    Version: F.2A
    Compatibility:

    Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Starter, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit)


    System requirements: No additional prerequisites

    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.

    # Enhancements:

    Adds support for Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Systems with Service Pack 2(SP2).
    # Adds support for future Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.
    # Adds support for Boston Power Battery Cells.
    # Fixes an issue where the Power-On Password cannot be typed on an external USB keyboard if the system is in idle mode for more than two minutes.
    # Fixes an issue where BIOS flash progress is paused if the "Caps lock," "Num Lock," or "Scroll" keys are pressed while the BIOS is updating.
    # Fixes an issue where the Brightness scroll bar in Microsoft Windows Vista Operating Systems does not move by pressing the FnF7/FnF8 Brightness Hot Key after the system resumes from Hibernation mode.
    # Fixes an issue where the keyboard is locked after the notebook lid is closed and then reopened while the system is in the Setup menu.
    # Fixes an issue where the DV-out function for some camcoders does not work through the 1394 port.
     
    Chris Redfield, Jun 6, 2009
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  2. justinkw1

    justinkw1 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Please note that this new BIOS update is only for the dv7-1xxx Intel series and not for the refreshed dv7-20xx Intel notebooks.

    RELEASE NOTES
    DOWNLOAD - ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp43501-44000/sp43867.exe
     
    justinkw1, Jun 7, 2009
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  3. mujjuman

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    Nice, adds support for future OSes

    and Vista SP2 is coming out??
     
    mujjuman, Jun 7, 2009
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    lol! wow... shows how much i'm in tune with the computer world. lol
     
    mujjuman, Jun 7, 2009
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