1. Cog_109.exe Driver
2. Readme.txt File Contents

Readme.txt Driver File Contents (Cog_109.exe)

This update loads BIOS version: 1.09 1-27-00

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:

6501(D9307A-ARS), 6530(D9219A-ABA), 6535(D7458A-ABA),
6601(P1274A-ARS), 6630(D9294A-ABA), 6636(D9968A-ABA),
6638(D9986A-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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1.09 1/27/2000
1. CPU: Support Coppermine-128K

1.08 1/5/2000
1. Option ROM: Fix the problem that any PCI card with option ROM doesn’t work.

1.07 12/20/1999
1. This version loads the video BIOS depending on the SWBOM (or RIN). That is,
   if SWBOM >= 30 or unknown value then the video BIOS 2.14 is loaded. 
   Otherwise, the video BIOS 2.01 is loaded.
2. New HP Logo
3. When CMOS is bad, fix the problem about the default settings of AC'97 audio
   options. if CMOS is bad, set AC97 audio to enabled. It is compatible with 
   6530 (No audio) because if cmosWithCodec is cleared after detecting the 
   presence of audio codec, AC97 audio is disabled.

1.06 99/11/16
1. Boot menu setup screen: Fix the problem that the system hangs when exit 
   from setup (by the only boot menu setup screen by pushing ESC Key ) and 
   go on the POST. 
2. Keyboard LED blinking: Fix the problem that the LED (CONNECT) of the 
   Cockpit PS/2 keyboard is blinking when the power is on.


1.05 99/10/26
1. Video BIOS: The latest 810 video BIOS (ver2.14)
2. Legacy USB: Add Auto option in the USB Legacy Mode and default to Auto.
   The operation of Auto option is as followings.
1) If a USB keyboard OR mouse is present, the USB legacy support is enabled.
2) If a PS2 keyboard and mouse is installed and a USB keyboard and mouse are 
   not installed then the USB legacy support is disabled.
3. MFG mode: In MFG mode, Operating system is Other for DOS modem testing 
   and Reset Configuration Information to be Yes.

1.04 99/09/06
1. DRAM timing: Set the memory timing as 3 clocks for both SRCD and SRP 
2. AC failure: Change the method to set the 'On AC/Power Loss' option in 
   BIOS setup 

1.03 99/08/31
1. AC'97 Audio: Auto detection of Crystal codec so that the same BIOS can be 
   used for 6530 and 6530 without depending on J1 jumper
 *  without AC'97 Audio
    Default value : AC'97 Audio, Midi port, Game port-> Disabled
    Hide them in SETUP
 * with AC'97 Audio
    Default value : AC'97 Audio -> Enabled, Midi port, Game port-> Auto          
    Show them in SETUP
  Midi port and Game port nodes are hidden when AC'97 audio node is disabled.
2. RTC error: When RTC error (check date and time settings) occurs, if it is 
   in MFG mode then set year to default year + 1 and ignore the error. 

3. DRAM timing: Program the DRAM timing parameter according to SPD 
   (Info. from SDRAM) information to improve the performance. Intel test lab 
   proposed this change and the same code will be used for BDD BIOS.

1.02 99/08/19
1. AC'97 Audio: With AC'97 Audio 
    Default value : AC'97 Audio -> Enabled, Midi port, Game port-> Auto          
    Show them in SETUP

1.01 99/08/13
1. microcode write function: Support microcode update write function
2. D_LCK: Set SMM space locked bit for protect SMM Space safety.
3. Reset: Remove disable_refresh before hard reset : temporary solution 
   for system hang with <CTRL><ALT><DEL>
4. RTC: Set default year from 1998 to 1990.
5. RTC clear: Fix the RTC clear problem
6. Legacy USB: Fan and LED control when wake-up by legacy USB in real DOS 
7. HP diagnostic problem: Clear 55 AA in USB data area for HP diagnostic 
   problem.
8. <F1>: Fix the problem that when checksum is bad and <F1> is pressed at the 
   HP Blue Screen, <F1> needs to be pressed again to get into BIOS SETUP. 
9. PCI: Support IRQ and UMB exclusion
10.FDD: Fix the problem that the system can not boot from HDD or CD-ROM 
   when FDD is disabled in BIOS Setup,

1.00 99/08/06
1. Legacy USB: Clear USB data area when legacy USB is disabled