RelNotes.TXT Driver File Contents (SMBA_306.exe)

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	Revision No.    : 3.06
	Release Date    : 05/03/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Relese BIOS 3.05G as Rev. 3.06.


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	Revision No.    : 3.05G
	Release Date    : 04/26/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Rewrite code for reset PHY of on-chip LAN at BIOS POST time.
	    It will reset the PHY during cold boot, warm boot and resume
	    from S3.


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	Revision No.    : 3.05F
	Release Date    : 04/26/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  nVidia suggested that add some code to reset PHY of on-chip
	    LAN at BIOS POST time. It can fix onboard LAN controller issue.

	2.  nVidia suggested that add some code to fix IEEE 1394 and USB 2.0
	    controller(PCI Card) instable issue.


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	Old Version	: 3.05D
	Revision No.    : 3.05E
	Release Date    : 04/25/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Leave 'NTSC-M' and 'PAL-BDGHI' options for TV-Out item.
	    Ande change them to 'NTSC' and 'PAL'.

	2.  Remove 'Disabled' option for Onboard Video Memory item.


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	Old Version	: 3.05C
	Revision No.    : 3.05D
	Release Date    : 04/18/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Modify code to fix agere 1394 subsystem ID will be
	    changed while system restart sometimes.

	2.  Set the default value of the TV-Out format item according to
	    SMBIOS structure Type01(System Information) - Version string
	    (offset 06h, Bit 2).



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	Old Version	: 3.05B
	Revision No.    : 3.05C
	Release Date    : 04/12/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Don't initial TV-Out device if Onchip VGA disabled.

	2.  Set Onchip VGA frame buffer to 8MB if 128MB memory installed

	3.  Change the option of 'Default Primary Video Adapter' to 
	    'PCI and AGP/Onboard'.



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	Old Version	: 3.04
	Revision No.    : 3.54
	Release Date    : 04/11/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  HPD requested to set the default value of TV-OUT to NTSC
	    Released BIOS  as W6367NH5.354.


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	Old Version	: 3.05A
	Revision No.    : 3.05B
	Release Date    : 04/10/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  No report CMOS checksum error in POST stage.

	2.  Change the DATE formate to DD:MM:YYYY in BIOS SETUP utility.

	3.  Fixed load SETUP default but the text font can't be changed.

	4.  Update new Spread Spectrum table for FSB 133MHz by nVidia 
	    suggestion to fix system unstable.



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	Old Version	: 3.05
	Revision No.    : 3.05A
	Release Date    : 04/09/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1. Support full buffer strength mode for all Hynix DDR with 'HYMD'
	   string in SPD.

	2. Fixed CPU Vcore information is incorrect in DMI data.

	3. Fixed SFF Duron cpu (CPUID=670) name string show error
	   Fixed SFF Duron cpu (DHLxxx) name string show error
	   Fixed CPU name string show error (Should be show 
	   Athlon XP if CPUID=662h & SFF CPU)


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	Old Version	: 3.04C
	Revision No.    : 3.05
	Release Date    : 04/03/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	Released BIOS.

	Note : This BIOS dosen't cover all Hynix DDR to support full buffer
	       strength mode.




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	Old Version	: 3.04B
	Revision No.    : 3.04C
	Release Date    : 03/27/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Modify the AMD CPU Model string for SFF CPU.  Then we can see
	    'AMD Athlon(tm) 1600+' for 1.4G SFF CPU under 'System Properties'
	    program.

	2.  Update nVidia new memory sizing code to support full buffer
	    strength mode for Hynix DDR.


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	Old Version	: 3.04A
	Revision No.    : 3.04B
	Release Date    : 03/22/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed spread spectrum for FSB 133Mhz function can't be 
	    enabled after FSB 100MHz SST supported.


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	Old Version	: 3.04
	Revision No.    : 3.04A
	Release Date    : 03/21/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Enable spread spectrum for AMD 100MHz FSB processor.



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	Old Version	: 3.02B
	Revision No.    : 3.04
	Release Date    : 03/18/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Release BIOS Ver. 3.02B as 3.04


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	Old Version	: 3.02  
	Revision No.    : 3.03
	Release Date    : 03/08/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	Released BIOS

	Per HP request, Skip BIOS V3.02A and V3.02B.  Add DMI information
	update code with BIOS V3.02 only to release BIOS V3.03

	1.  Modify DMI Information for Memory Module.


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	Revision No.    : 3.02B
	Release Date    : 03/07/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed agrere 1394 subsystem ID will be changed while system
	    restart sometimes.
	

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	Revision No.    : 3.02A
	Release Date    : 03/06/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Change the CPU string for AMD SFF CPU(CPUID=662)
	
	2.  Fixed ACPI S4 Resume takes long time while PCI audio card
	    installed.

	3.  Modify DMI Information for Memory Module.



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	Revision No.    : 3.02
	Release Date    : 03/05/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Released BIOS as V3.02


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	Revision No.    : 3.01B
	Release Date    : 03/05/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed the DOS testing happen again after enter S4, and then
	    change the HDD with DOS prompt only.


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	Revision No.    : 3.01A
	Release Date    : 03/05/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed sytstem can't boot to DOS partition for factory production.

	    Symptom:
	         System can't boot DOS partition after power on.
		 But, warm boot is no problem.
		 Windows XP dosen't have this issue.


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	Revision No.    : 3.01
	Release Date    : 03/01/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Support low speed system FAN.

	2.  Added Athlon model 8 cpu support (CPUID=680)

	3.  Fixed screens had garbages and hang up that if password error then
	    required password again.
	    
	4.  Reduce ACPI S3 resume time.


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	Revision No.    : 3.00
	Release Date    : 02/27/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	Release BIOS as Version 3.00.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0P
	Release Date    : 02/23/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed system hang while Windows XP is restarting, after resume
	    from S3.

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	Revision No.    : 0.0O
	Release Date    : 02/22/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1. Fixed system hang while NANYA 512MB DDR*3 installed.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0N
	Release Date    : 02/21/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed system hang while Windows XP is restarting sometimes.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0M
	Release Date    : 02/20/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed system hang at boot time after restart from Windows XP
	    sometimes.

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	Revision No.    : 0.0L
	Release Date    : 02/18/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Change the default setting of TV-Out Format item from NTSC to PAL.

 

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	Revision No.    : 0.0I
	Release Date    : 02/08/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Modify code for AC97 CODEC detection by nVIDIA suggestion
	    to fix blue screen while Windows XP boot sometimes.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0H
	Release Date    : 02/07/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed Windows XP Media Player play CD has noise while single DIMM
	    installed by nVIDIA suggestion.

	2.  Fixed HDD 48 Bit support can't boot from HDD built by Phoenix PBS
	    format.

	3.  Don't force IDE Mode to LBA Mode if HDD support LBA 48-bit function.

	4.  AMD Althlon(tm) XP 2100+ processor support added.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0G
	Release Date    : 02/05/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed system hang at boot to OS and no screen while Reboot test
	    is running.

	2.  Add nVIDIA solution to fix blue screen while boot.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0F
	Release Date    : 01/31/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Modify some SETUP help string.

	2.  Fixed INT 15 E820 not matched with E801.

	3.  Fixed System can't boot from external LAN card (PCI LAN)

	4.  Change default value of IDE Mode from Large to Auto.
	    And, set IDE as Large mode by default if IDE Mode item is
	    set to AUTO.

	5.  Fixed Audio device can't be tested under MS-DOS prompt

	6.  Force IDE Mode to LBA Mode if HDD support LBA 48-bit function.
	    Because IDE Large Mode (PBS) can't support greater HDD drive.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0E
	Release Date    : 01/18/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Show IDE device name at IDE detectation sub-menu

	2.  Fixed onboard Game port can't be disabled in BIOS setup utility.

	3.  Change the SPANISH&FRENCH Advanced SETUP warning message.

	4.  Fixed HPD wireless mouse can't wakup system from ACPI S3 mode.

	5.  Fixed 'Onboard Boot	ROM' can't be a show only item if Onboard
	    LAN be disabled.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0D
	Release Date    : 01/16/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed system will auto resume from ACPI S3 mode if HP PS/2 mouse
	    model 'M-S69' or 'P813I' installed

	2.  Fixed system can't wake up from ACPI S1 mode by click PS/2 mouse
	    button.

	3.  Fixed onboard LAN chip can't be disabled in CMOS SETUP utility.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0C
	Release Date    : 01/14/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Remove the IDE changed message during POST.

	2.  Fixed HP PS/2 mouse model 'M-S69' and 'P813I' can't wake up
	    system from ACPI S3 mode.


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	Revision No.    : 0.0B
	Release Date    : 01/11/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Restore code for IDE detection back to AWARD Like.
	    And set the default IDE mode from LBA to Large.

	2.  Display warning message while 'System Fan checked' item
	    enabled and no System Fan connected.

	3.  Fixed MAC address of onboard LAN dosen't be programeed properly.



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	Revision No.    : 0.0A
	Release Date    : 01/10/02

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  BIOS controle the default language by the contents of SMBIOS
	    Sturcture type 01(System Information) - Product name string(
	    offset 05h).

	2.  Fixed no display if wake from ACPI S1 by USB K/B or PME#.
	    But, the monitor will be truned on after press the USB K/B again.

	3.  Fixed WIN XP shows wrong AMD CPU name string.

	4.  Fixed wrong HDD type be set in BIOS setup.


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	Revision No.    : 0.09
	Release Date    : 01/10/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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Description for FAE:

	1.  BIOS controle the default language by the contents of SMBIOS
	    Sturcture type 01(System Information) - Product name string(
	    offset 05h).

	2.  Fixed no display if wake from ACPI S1 by USB K/B or PME#.
	    But, the monitor will be truned on after press the USB K/B again.

	3.  Fixed WIN XP shows wrong AMD CPU name string.

	4.  Fixed wrong HDD type be set in BIOS setup.



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	Revision No.    : 0.08
	Release Date    : 01/10/02

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Save Game Port and MIDI Port item value while AC97 item be
	    disabled.

	2.  Modify some BIOS setup message.

	3.  Fixed get wrong offset of DMI data to show the LOGO.

	4.  Turn onboard LAN LED off if it is disabled.

	5.  Fixed BIOS Flash utility can't be used if USB legacy support
	    enabled.

	6.  Fixed wrong system FSB be detected.

	7.  Fixed IDE cable detection error.

	8.  Change the default year from 2001 to 2002

	9.  Fixed system hang at POST 26h if PCI audio card installed.


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	Revision No.    : 0.07
	Release Date    : 01/07/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Speed up ACPI S3 resume time

	2.  Fixed no display if wake from ACPI S1 by USB K/B or PME#.
	    But, the monitor will be truned on after press the USB K/B again.

	3.  Remove 'F1: To Enter Setup' string.

	4.  Support IDE DMA transfer in BIOS. It can speed up the resume
	    time of ACPI S4

	5.  Add French and Spanish support.

	6.  Rewrite IDE Detection sub-menu.
	    Not finished.

	7.  Modify Setup Menu description.
	    Not finished.

	8.  Change "AMD Athlon(tm) XP processor" string to
	    "Athlon(tm) XP processor".

	9.  Follow HPD spec. to show HP Logo.  Check DMI Type 1, offset 4
	    to show Logo on none.


  
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	Revision No.    : 0.06
	Release Date    : 01/04/01                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Fixed SST 49LF040 flash part can't be used.

	2.  Added HPD Recorvey HDD HotKey Support.

	3.  Fixed onboard boot ROM item value can't be restore after disable
	    onboard LAN and re-enable it.
	    And fixed onboard game and MIDI items can't be restore after
	    disable onboard AC97 item and re-enable it.

	4.  Fixed Keyboard can't be turned off under MS-DOS and POST stage.


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	Revision No.    : 0.05
	Release Date    : 01/02/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  USB Keyboard/Mouse Legacy support for 4 USB ports.

	2.  Change the position of CPU Speed and Cache RAM size in setup
	    screen.

	3.  Disaplay 'Setup Warning' string at top of Advance setup menu

	4.  Move password items after Onboard LAN item

	5.  Add HP Logo

	6.  Support DMI Type10

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	Revision No.    : 0.03
	Release Date    : 12/30/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Turn off Keyboard LED before entering S3, S4 and S5

	2.  Show CPU speed as xxxxMHz/xxxMHz instead of xxxx/xxxMHz in
	    Setup Menu.

	3.  Fixed PS/2 Mouse still working in WinXP when it had been 
	    disabled in Setup Menu.
	    
	4.  Fixed system can't enter hibernate mode if set enter standby(S1)
	    mode after 1 minute and enter hibernate mode after 2 minutes.

	5.  Fixed 'Onboard LAN Boot ROM', 'Game Port' and 'MIDI Port' items
	    can't be changed if use [Enter] Key.

	6.  Fixed Onboard AC97 can't be detected sometimes.

	7.  Change the string from 'Clear' to 'Cleared' for no Password
	    setting.

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	Revision No.    : 0.02
	Release Date    : 12/27/02                                                    

	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Save Game and MIDI port setup value after Audio item disable.
	    And restore them after Audio item re-enabled.

	2.  S1 & S3 support simultanously in system.

	3.  Don't assigne IRQ for LAN Device if boot ROM is disabled.

	4.  Follow HPD spec. to show CPU type and CPU speed in SETUP menu.

	5.  Enable CLOCK spred spectrum.

	6.  Fixed system fan can't be detected.

	7.  Hide Negative 5V item in hardware monitor setup menu

	8.  Set default value of Onboard LAN boot rom item to Disable

	9.  Fixed PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse can't wake up system from S3

	10. Follow HPD spec to support hardware monitor setup menu

	11. Don't support USB wake up from ACPI S4

	12. Don't support MAC LAN wake up from ACPI S4

	13. Use new method suggested from NVIDIA to program spectrum.

	14. BIOS shows the correct DRAM Speed in Setup screen.

	15. Use suspend LED as power LED.

	16. Fixed system can't enter hibernate mode if set enter standby mode
	    after 1 minute and enter hibernate mode after 2 minutes.

	17. Fixed PS/2 mouse will always shows detected in POST screenif USB
	    Legacy Mode be be enabled.

	18. Support [Auto], [Enabled] and [Disabled] option of PS/2 Mouse
	    item.

	19. Change Item string for Onboard Serial port A.

	20. Change setup item string for following items:
		a. CPU Type item
		b. DRAM Speed item
		c. Onboard Video Memory item
		d. Default Primary Video Adapter item
		e. Onboard Serial port item
		f. Onboard Parallel Port item
		g. Game Port item
		h. MIDI Port item

	21. PBS(Phoenix Bit Shift) support verified.


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	Revision No.    : 0.02
	Release Date    : 12/24/01                                                    
	Initial Revision for HPD
	Hunter Kuo
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	1.  Build HP-Like BIOS

	2.  HP Logo : Currently, the ROM size of BIOS is 2Mb.  It's not
		      enough
		      to combine nVidia DRAM sizing ROM, VGA BIOS, Oboard
		      LAN Boot ROM and HP Logo.  So, the full screen logo
		      will be build in next Version.

	3.  System will power down automatically if fan fault be detected.

	4.  Show following message on POST dignostic screen
		a. L2 Cache Size.
		b. System BIOS shadow status.
		c. Video BIOS shadow status.
		d. UMB upper limit segment address.
		e. PS/2 mouse initialization statatus.
	    P.S. There is a problem about item e by now.  PS/2 will be
	    detected always if 'USB Legacy mode support' is enabled.

	5.  Use F1 and F11 to enter BIOS SETUP Utility. "Entering Setup"
	    message is displayed on Left bottom of screen when F1 or F11 is
	    pressed.  All Setup options will be visible when F11 is pressed.

	6.  Show "F12:Boot from LAN" message on screen during POST if Onchip
	    LAN and its Boot ROM be enabled.  Press F12 key will boot from
	    LAN.

	7.  Pressing ESC key within POST will pop-up 'Boot Menu', and wait
	    for user input.

	8.  System can boot without a keyboard or mouse installed.

	9.  48-bit LBA support added.

	10. APIC support added.

	11. USB Keyboard/Mouse Legacy support added.

	12. Parallel Port defaul mode is setted to ECP.

	13. One Serial Port supported only.

	14. Onboard Video Memory Default :
		 8MB for 64 MB system memory.
		16MB For 128 MB system memory.
		32MB For others.

	15. Change TV-OUT fomate support added.

	16. Boot ROM for onboard LAN support added.

	17. Game & MIDI ports will be disabled if onboard AC97 audio codec
	    is disabled.

	18. BBS support added.

	19. SMBIOS 2.3 supported.

	20. HPD Password support added.

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How To Update Drivers Manually

After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.

  • Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).

  • If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.

  • Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.

  • Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.

  • Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.

  • From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.

  • Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.

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