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.
Download Driver Pack
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.