HP Pavilion BIOS changelogs and download links
April 18th, 2008 at 11:17pm |
Here you can find HP Pavilion BIOS changelogs and download links for BIOS upgrade.
These packages contain the Phoenix BIOS WinFlash utility and a System BIOS image for the
below HP Pavilion notebook models having a 30CB or 30CC Family ROM and operating systems.
The WinFlash utility is only tested in a Microsoft Windows environment (between Xp 5.1 and Vista 6.0 both 32bit and 64bit versions).
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIMENTED WITH THOSE BIOS OR HAVE MORE INFO PLEASE DROP A NOTE!
Laptop models addressed by the following BIOS updates are the following series:
Compaq Presario v3500 Notebook PC
Compaq Presario V3500 Notebook PC
Compaq Presario V3700 Notebook PC
HP Pavilion dv2500 Notebook PC
HP Pavilion dv2700 Notebook PC
WinFlash for HP Pavilion Notebooks with INTEL Processor
- VERSION: F.2A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP38886
SUPERSEDES: SP38252
EFFECTIVE DATE: 08 April 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
1. Turnning on system FAN in the lowest speed, when system is powered on.
FIXES:
1. Fixing CPU frequency scaling on GNU/Linux systems
2. Fixing rarely intermittent issue what the system HDD might not be detected
correctly when booting into OS.
3. Fixing issue what LiveTV and Play/TV button of PP remote controller cannot
work properly when external CIR receiver is not plugged in.
4. Fixing issue what the power button of HP remote controller cannot work when
system is in Vista OS. - VERSION: F.2D
SoftPaq NUMBER: SP40750
SUPERSEDES: SP39373
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12 September 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
FIXES:
1. Fixing intermittent issue what the video controller might no response sometimes. - VERSION: F.2E
SoftPaq NUMBER: SP41959
SUPERSEDES: SP40750
EFFECTIVE DATE: 15 December 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
1. Improves SD card read performance.
Laptop models addressed by the following BIOS updates are the following series:
Compaq Presario V6500 Notebook PC Series
Compaq Presario V6700 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv6500 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv6700 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv9500 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dv9700 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dx6500 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion dx6700 Notebook PC Series
WinFlash for HP Pavilion Notebooks with INTEL Processor
- version F.08 REV: A
SOFTPAQ number: SP36002
SUPERSEDES: SP35571
EFFECTIVE DATE: 01 June 2007
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
1. Support Discrete Graphics SKU.
2. Support Computrace function.
FIXES:
1. Fix quickplay may unexpectedly launched after resume from resume from standby/hibernation.
2. Remove USB wakeup from Standby to work around the system may have blue screen after resume from Standby.
DRAWBACKS:
- Support Computrace function
- BIOS ACPI manages in a “smart” way the C4 state (toggleable in BIOS settings). It seems C3 state is actually pointing at C4. (Why the heck is this hack needed?). As a result C4 state is not visible to the OS. - version F.09
SOFTPAQ number:: SP36379
SUPERSEDES: SP36002
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06 July 2007
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
1. Adds an audible beep when the keys at the top of the keyboard (DVD, Q, Volume control, and so forth) are pressed, or when sweeping over the Volume control.
FIXES:
1. Fixes issue where notebooks with 4-GB of memory that are running a Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit Operating System cannot access Memory Stick (MS) or xD-Picture.
2. Fixes issue where the notebook would incorrectly enter the Boot menu after exiting from F1 System Information.
DRAWBACKS: none known - version F.22 REV. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP36710
SUPERSEDES: SP36379
EFFECTIVE DATE: 28 August 2007
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
1. Support Intel processor T2310 and T2330.
FIXES:
1. Fix WLAN can not search Access Point after S4 resume if SUNIX 1394 Express Card is plugged in the system.
2. Fix hot plugging the Giga LAN express card, the device will have yellow mark in device manager.
DRAWBACKS:
1. This update makes BIOS ACPI “smart”. It will hide C3 and C4 CPU power save states when AC cable is plugged in. However if you unplug the cable while powered on or in standby CPU still cannot enter C3 and C4 power states and thus consumes more power. - version F.23 REV. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP37634
SUPERSEDES: SP36710
EFFECTIVE DATE: 18 October 2007
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
Resolve battery charge LED may be no coming on when plug in AC if the battery is
in deep discharge state.
DRAWBACKS: only inherits existing drawbacks - version F.33 REV: A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP38015
EFFECTIVE DATE: 30 November 2007
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS: none
FIXES:
1. Fix system may hang during idle if Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG/AGN is installed on the system.
2.Fix system may can not shutdown during BIOS update if moving USB mouse.
DRAWBACKS: only inherits existing drawbacks - version F.45
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp38510
SUPERSEDES: sp38015
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 22, 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds support for Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile Processors
T8100, T8300, T9300, and T9500.
FIXES:
- Fixes issue where the 1394 port may not work after
resuming from Standby mode.
DRAWBACKS: only inherits existing drawbacks - version F.51
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp38793
SUPERSEDES: sp38510
EFFECTIVE DATE: March 25, 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Updates the fan-control algorithm for the system to reduce the likelihood of future system issues. The bottom line is that the fan always spins, whereas previously it stopped below 47°C. This manages to considerably cool down the processor.
- The actual reason, however, is not to cool down the CPU but the GPU due to bricked nVidia GM84 and GM86 chipsets: see here for the explanations by HP and those by The Inquirer
FIXES:
- The BIOS “smartness” introduced with BIOS update F.22 Rev. A is reverted. Now C3 state is back available also when AC is plugged in. This enables the laptop to save more energy at an unnoticeable performance slowdown when switching between C states.
DRAWBACKS:
- system is more noisy and consumes a little more power (have an idea of how much?), on the other hand it is 10°C cooler.
- C4 state is still hidden from the OS and linked to C3 state - version F.53
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp39158
SUPERSEDES: sp38793
EFFECTIVE DATE: 25 April 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Modifies the thermal policy to lower the local alert temperature.
FIXES:
- Fixes an intermittent issue where the notebook does not detect the hard drive when booting. - version F.57
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp39541
SUPERSEDES: sp39158
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 13, 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds “Factory installed OS” information to the Setup menu. - version F.58 REV: A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp39862
SUPERSEDES: sp39541
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 08, 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Adds support for the AR5007 802.11b/g WiFi Adapter. - version: F.59 Rev. A
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp42153
SUPERSEDES: sp39862
EFFECTIVE DATE: 24 December 2008
DOWNLOAD LINK
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Improves the performance of the SD card reader.
IF YOU HAVE EXPERIMENTED WITH THOSE BIOS OR HAVE MORE INFO PLEASE DROP A NOTE!
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I face a thermal policy issue on a dv9770 laptop using the F.59 bios.
The thermal switch shuts down the laptop when temperature is not really high.
HWmonitor reads low temps on CPU, HDD, GPU but THR1 close to 90 Celsious.
Reading on your post i saw a previous version of bios that lowers the alert limits (F.53)
I am wondering if i could downgrade the existing bios
Sir,
the CPU temperature reaching 90 Celsius degrees is indeed too much. I bet your BIOS shuts the computer down to prevent it from burning!
You can certainly downgrade your BIOS, however the changes introduced with version F.53 have been kept also in subsequent versions, this means also F.59 should have them.
I would suggest you to try cleaning your fan and radiator with a compressed air spray, if you get little or no benefits you should then consider opening your chassis and manually removing the dust in the radiator.
Despite seeming a tricky task it’s actually routine maintenance. If you don’t feel comfortable in doing that you could ask any local pc store for assistance.
I really appreciate your immediate answer.
I have managed to download the service manual that defines the procedure of maintenance.
Thnx a lot really great response
I have a HP Dx6700 . The laptop keeps shuting down on me when the fan gets loud. I’m assuming its because the temputure. I have cleaned the whole chassis and have also applied heat compound. I have not however updated the BIOS. Could this be my answer?
That sounds a temperature issue indeed!
You should take care of cleaning the fan and radiator too. This could be properly done only by unscrewing the bottom case and using a air pressured spray can and a brush.
Updating the BIOS helps to keep a lower mean temperature, however would not prevent what you are experiencing.
I have Hp DV-6700 bios f.45
I am curious if it is possible to boot from usb drive?
In bios i cannot see any such option.
After reading changelog, seems to me that it is not possible with any other updates for this bios.
What should I do if I have this wierd wish? Buy a new laptop ?
@Taras
I’ve booted from a USB drive running Ubuntu, you just need to set up the boot order of your laptop.
I have an HP DV2725TX and just press F9 when the BIOS screen opens. By default, the BIOS screen “timeout” is 0 seconds so you might not be able to see the instructions. You can just keep on hitting F9 as soon as you turn on your PC.
thx for reply.
to be clear.
In my BIOS there is no such option as ‘boot from usb’
I see, sorry for the confusion. Even in the boot options under system configuration? That’s weird, most newer models have them already. In that case you might be in a stump hehe. Any luck talking to an HP rep about it?
once (year ago) I talked to HP support but they answered me that USB drive is not recognized by HP as ‘bootable drive’ (?)
Probably it meant that it is not implemented in my bios.
so I resigned from idea. Now I’ve found this forum and list of updates for my bios. Seems that nothing has changed.
Taras, as Paul kindly pointed out I’m 100% sure you actually can boot from a USB pen drive or even USB external hard drive.
There actually is an option in the BIOS but it does not say “boot from USB”. You can find it under the Boot Sequence menu. By default you should have DVD -> Hard Disk -> other external devices -> network. You could set it to first look at external devices.
I actually would suggest you to rather follow Paul’s advice: keep pressed F9 key during bootup (I mean since the computer leds get switched on!) with the USB disk inserted. It then should prompt you with a menu in which external USB disk is an option.
For the USB disk to be bootable you have to first make it bootable, of course. This can be accomplished with several tools: the most popular being Ubuntu’s usb-creator and unetbootin (available for both linux and windows).
As a reference check this thread: http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=811397
Paul & Aldeby
Thanks !!
You were right.
The thing is I have never tried to get into bios setup with USB drive inserted. If it is not you cannot see any options related to USB (in my BIOS).
My only justification is that firsty I wanted to know if sth is possible…now I can see how wrong I was
Thanks for the great page!
I am using a HP dv6799ea, with F.58 A BIOS already. Have been trying to find a way to control my fan speed via different programs such as speedfan lately but wasn’t able to do so. I want to know if it is possible to do that any way with changing BIOS to even older versions; or trying to it manually via direct access to ACPI which is a little risky as I
Will updating to latest F.59 BIOS release help or not?
BTW, here is the links for F.59:
ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp42001-42500/sp42153.exe
Thanks for your consideration in advance.
Thank you Naser for reporting the new BIOS!
As far as I know there is no easy way to manually control the fan speed whatsoever.
Between versions F.45 and F.51 there has been a change in the internal fan policy as I described above, however not even upgrading to latest F.59 would enable you to tweak its speed.
To be honest there actually is a way to tweak the fan speed, but involves editing the BIOS image and is tremendously unsafe…
Thanks a lot!
I am not going to edit BIOS then, but will update to F.59 cause “Improves the performance of the SD card reader” as said in HP site.
I have read in another forum that reducing the “max power state” in “processor power management” to 70% may help. so i will stick to that and try.
Yours
Very Helpful.Thanks.