1. merc_116.exe Driver
2. Readme.txt File Contents

Readme.txt Driver File Contents (merc_116.exe)

This update loads BIOS version: 1.16 07/13/00

Before proceeding with the BIOS Update, use the following steps
to create a system bootable disk:

(1). Open My Computer
(2). Locate the 3 1/2 Floppy (A:) drive.
(3). Using the "Right" mouse button, click once.
(4). Using the "Left" mouse button, select FORMAT.
(5). Select "Copy System Files Only" and press START.
(6). Run this patch program to unzip the update onto this floppy.

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

6609(D9973A-ARS), 6613(P1316A-AB2), 6615(P1032A-ABF), 6616(P1318A-ARS),
6616(P1318A-UUB), 6618(P1381A-AB2), 6618(P1381A-ARS), 6619(P1382A-ARS),
6619(P1382A-UUB), 6625(P1034A-ABF), 6633C(D9961A-ABA), 6643(D9944A-ABA),
6650(P1026A-ABU), 6651(P1294A-ABM), 6653C(D9943A-ABA), 6657(P1344A-AKV),
6671(P1366A-ABM), 6710UK(P1418A-ABU), 6715FR(P1431A-ABF),
6720UK(P1420A-ABU), 6721(P1373A-ABM), 6727(P1377A-AKV),
8601(P1275A-ARS), 8602(D9974A-ARS), 8602(D9974A-UUB), 8603(D9976A-ARS),
8603(D9976A-UUB), 8605(D9978A-AB2), 8605(D9978A-ARS),
8606(P1277A-ARS), 8611(P1301A-UUB), 8612(P1304A-AB2),
8612(P1304A-ARS), 8613(P1302A-ARS), 8613(P1302A-UUB),
8622(P1320A-ARS), 8624(P1363A-ARS), 8624(P1363A-UUB),
8625(P1322A-ARS), 8625(P1322A-UUB), 8626(P1323A-AB2),
8626(P1323A-UUB), 8630(P1086A-ABU), 8630(P1235A-ABS),
8630(P1244A-ABN), 8633(P1364A-AB2), 8633(P1364A-ARS),
8633(P1364A-UUB), 8635(P1087A-ABU), 8635(P1365A-ARS),
8639(P1460A-ARS), 8640(P1104A-ABF), 8640(P1236A-ABS),
8640(P1245A-ABN), 8642(P1518A-UUB), 8643(P1469A-ARS),
8643(P1469A-UUB), 8645(P1105A-ABF), 8645(P1517A-AB2),
8650(P1090A-ABU), 8650C(D9288A-ABA), 8651C(D9957A-ABM),
8652C(P1309A-ABA), 8655C(D9949A-ABA), 8656C(D9298A-ABA),
8657C(P1281A-AKV), 8660C(D9289A-ABA), 8661C(D9958A-ABM),
8665C(D9951A-ABA), 8668C(P1308A-ABA), 8671C(P1295A-ABM),
8677C(P1345A-AKV), 8680(P1096A-ABU), 8691C(P1296A-ABM),
8693C(P1463A-ABA), 8710FR(P1434A-ABF),
8710NL(P1411A-ABH), 8710NW(P1403A-ABN),
8710SW(P1397A-ABS), 8710UK(P1422A-ABU),
8731C(P1374A-ABM), 8737C(P1378A-AKV),
8750C(P1334A-ABA), 8762C(P1467A-ABA),
9741C(P1375A-ABM), 9751C(P1376A-ABM),
XE734(P1371A-ABA), XE743(P1342A-ABA),
XL756(P1358A-ABA)


Installation Method:
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1. Restart the computer with this floppy disk in the A: drive.
2. Press Y at the prompt to proceed with the installation.
3. When a message box appears indicating the Flash Memory has
   been successfully programmed, remove the disk from the A: drive
   and restart the computer.
4. During the boot process, the following message will 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:
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1.08: Initial Release
1.09: 02/14/00

Added Features:
1. Added Intel CPU microcode updates for Coppermine BGA1B0 ( MU168307), 
   PPGAB0 ( MU168310), and  Slot1B0 ( MU16830C) CPUs.
2. Added support for Celeron - 128k CPU.
3. Added Setup display for CPU FSB (66MHz or 100MHz or 133MHz).
4. Added Riptide exclusion IRQ5 special case for Riptide Device ID 4300, 4310, 
   and 4350.
5. Fixed a problem where a UDMA66 capable drive would be configured as UDMA 
   mode 4, even though only a 40-pin cable is used, when a slave drive is 
   attached to the same channel.
6. Fixed a problem where a UDMA mode 4 drive would be configured for UDMA 
   mode 2 if a non-UDMA capable slave drive were attached to the same 
   IDE channel.
7. Removed PCI Audio feature that assigns IRQ5 to any audio device because 
   it caused audio problem for Riptide cards.
8. Fixed AC97 Codec Game port and Joystick detection problem in APM mode 
   when the AC97 Codec device is not present.
Notes:
1. Removed Floppy B option in Setup.
2. Updated Copy Right display to year 2000.
3. If an old  Quantum Mode 2 drive is attached as a slave drive with 
   UDMA66 capable drive as master with 80-pin cable is used, the UDMA66 
   drive configures as Mode 2 instead of Mode 4.

1.10: 4/12/00
1. Added Enable/Disable Setup support for AC97 Audio Codec under I/O 
   Device Configuration menu. If Audio Codec is enabled, Game port and 
   MIDI port Setup options will be displayed and if Audio Codec is 
   disabled, Game port and MIDI port Setup options will be hided. BIOS 
   will not display the Audio Codec Setup option if the system does 
   not have the Audio Codec down.
2. Added to program Crystal Audio Codec Subsystem Vendor ID as 8086h 
   and Device ID as 5643h per request.
3. Fix to make COM port availability consistent in Windows and Setup.
4. Fixed a problem where the Seagate ST317242A 17.2GB HDD was programmed 
   with incorrect UDMA mode setting. 

1.11:  05/16/00
1. Added automatic detection of Audio device. When Auto option is selected
   for Audio Codec Setup option, BIOS automatically disable on-board audio
   when external PCI audio card is installed.
2. Added support for  Tortuga product. If the board is detected as Tortuga, 
   PCI slot 4 Setup option is hided and TV-Out Setup option will be displayed
   dynamically depends on the LCD_TV_ON module detection. If the board is 
   detected as Mercury, always PCI Slot 4 option and TV-Out option will be displayed in Setup.


1.12:  05/23/00
1.  Added 'hidden' method for setting CPU multiplier.  If  <F11> key is selected 
    to enter Setup, advanced Setup that contains CPU multiplier option will be displayed. 
2.  Changed Product String in DMI Type2 table to "CUW-AM/MEW-AM" from "HAWK". It reflects
    currently supported boards.  
3.  Fixed to make Parallel port, FDC, and Midi/Game port availability to be consistent
    in Windows and Setup.
4.  Fixed HCT 9.5 Audio Disabler failure.

1.13:  06/2/00
1. Fixed WHQL HCT 9.5 Audio MIDI driver test failure.
2. Fixed a problem where PIII  650MHZ/100FSB CPU is identified as 667MHz/100FSB.
3. Fixed a problem where POST error 027 occurs if system date is between
   1/1/1981 -  1/1/1989. Now the default date is 1/1/1981.
Notes:
1. Fixed automatic detection of Audio device (added feature #1 of release 1.11) problem. It
   was a regression problem in release 1.12.

1.14: 06/5/00
1. Fixed WHQL HCT 9.5 Audio MIDI driver test failure. Fix #1 for release
   1.13 was not included in the release 1.13 due to a build problem.

1.15: 06/22/00
1. Fixed new hardware detection problem on the first boot to Windows on
   Mercury system without audio Codec down.
2. Fixed a problem where game and midi devices are not visible under 
   device manager when external Aureal 810 card is installed.

1.16: 07/13/00
1. Added Intel CPU microcode update for Coppermine PPGAC0 ( MU168608) CPU.