1. HP_Vectra_VE5_Series2_BiosGU0705.exe Driver
2. WHATSNEW.TXT File Contents

WHATSNEW.TXT Driver File Contents (HP_Vectra_VE5_Series2_BiosGU0705.exe)

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      HP VECTRA VE 5/xx Series 2 BIOS EVOLUTION >>>> GU.07.05 <<<<<
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Systems Supported: HP vectra VE 5/xx series 2

Revision No.:  GU.07.05                Previous Revision: GU.07.04 
Status	    :  Qualified release
Release Date:  09 September 1996                     
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This BIOS is available in the following languages:

[X] English       [ ] Swedish       [ ] Norwegian      [ ] Portuguese 
[ ] German        [ ] Finnish       [ ] French         [ ] Dutch
[ ] Spanish       [ ] Danish        [ ] Italian 
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BIOS Flashing Instructions
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Read the flash.txt file

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Upgrade Recommendation
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Upgrade when the following problems occur (see Problems Fixed..) 

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Problems Fixed In This BIOS Version
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* L2 cache flush (Adaptec 2940 bug fix).
* Memory hole fix when over 64MBytes of RAM, actual memory size is now     
  recognized by Win95 and NT.
 
             
Problems not yet Fixed 
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* Keyclick problem (in status 0)             


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                            Disclaimer
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Hewlett-Packard makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this 
material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of 
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Hewlett-Packard 
shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or 
consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or 
use of this material.

This document contains proprietary information that is protected by 
copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be 
reproduced, photocopied, or translated to another language without the 
prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. 
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This document details the contents of the BIOS revisions since the first 
shipments of the product. The future revisions planned at this time are 
also listed. Hewlett-Packard does not commit to the contents of the 
future revisions or their availability. 
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Why Does Hewlett-Packard Roll The BIOS? 
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Minimizing the number of the revisions of the BIOS is an objective of 
Hewlett-Packard. However Hewlett-Packard may have to release new 
revisions for any one of the following reasons :

Enhancements
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This is the case when a major new feature is available on the market. 
Good examples are Microsoft Windows 95, a new level of the Plug and Play 
standard, a new level of the PCI standard.

Procurement assurance
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Hewlett-Packard qualifies an additional supplier for a component in order 
to secure the procurement.

Component roll
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A semiconductor supplier introduces a new version of a component, and 
stops the production of the previous version for technological 
improvement reasons.

Quality
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To improve the quality, Hewlett-Packard has to make use of a more 
reliable component, or to implement a design change.

Cost
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Hewlett-Packard uses a different supplier which can supply the equivalent 
component at a much lower price.
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