WinFlash for HP Notebook System BIOS (for Notebooks with AMD Processors) Compaq Presario CQ40-320LA Notebook PC - HP Customer Care (United States

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sp42604.exe, (1/1 , 2.25M)

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Released:

2009-02-26

Version:

F.42

Compatibility:

Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Business (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Business (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate (32-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Starter, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (64-bit), Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic (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 Operating System environment.

Enhancements:

Updates AMD CPU AGESA code to improve compatibility and system stability.

Fixes an issue where the system wakes up from Standby (S3) mode when the battery power is less than three percent.

Fixes an issue where the system enters Hibernation mode earlier than specified in the Power Scheme setting for a critically low battery condition.

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