readme.txt Driver File Contents (alca_303.exe)

This update loads BIOS version: 3.03 9/3/01

Description:
------------
This update creates a BIOS Flash Utility Floppy for the following
Pavilion Models:

8720(D7206S-ABA), 8720(D7206T-ABA), 8720(D7206U-ABA), 8720(D7206V-ABA),
9760(P3035A-ARS), 9795C(P1501A-ABA), 9800(D7207H-ABA), 9800(D7207J-ABA),
9800(D7207W-ABA), 9800(D7207Y-ABA), 9800(D7208A-ABA), 9800(D7208B-ABA),
9800(D7208L-ABA), 9800(D7208M-ABA), 9810(P2431A-ABS), 9810(P4029A-ABF),
9810(P4031A-ABU), 9850(P3132A-ARS), 9850(P3132A-UUB), 9851(P3133A-ARS),
9851(P3133A-UUB), 9853(P2387A-AB2), 9870(P3952A-ABA), 9871(P2998A-ABM),
9880(P2943A-ABA), 9888(P6264A-ARS), 9895(P3933A-ABA), 9900(D7209B-ABA),
9900(D7209C-ABA), 9900(D7209D-ABA), 9900(D7209E-ABA), 9900(D7209F-ABA),
9900(D7209G-ABA), 9971(P5196A-ABM), 9977(P5200A-AKV), XV799(P2990A-ABA),
XV880(P3016A-ABA), XV886(P3948A-ABA), XV976(P5172A-ABA)


Installation Method:
--------------------
1. You must restart the computer in DOS mode. 
   For Win-ME systems, this requires the use of a boot floppy.
2. At the DOS prompt, position to C:\HP\BIOSupdt
3. Begin the BIOS update process by entering the command: BIOSupdt

4. When rebooting after the update, the following message may be displayed:

     0251: System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used
     Press <F1> to Setup, <F2> to Resume

5. Press F1 to enter SETUP
6. Press F5 to reset BIOS defaults.
7. Press F10 to exit SETUP saving your changes.
8. Press ENTER to confirm the save.


Technical Release Notes:
------------------------
See the release notes file in the directory with the update.
Download Driver Pack

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.

Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.

For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.

server: web4, load: 0.73