TITLE: AMD Processor Update for Microsoft Windows XP

VERSION: 1.2.2.2 Rev B1
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains an AMD Processor Update for the listed notebook models
running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. The AMD Processor Update
for Microsoft Windows XP enables the system to dynamically and automatically 
select the processor speed, voltage, and power combination to instantaneously
match the user performance need.

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp30655
SUPERSEDES: sp29706
EFFECTIVE DATE: 28 October 2005
CATEGORY: Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Compaq Presario M2000 Notebook PC Series
Compaq Presario R3000 Notebook PC Series
Compaq Presario R4000 Notebook PC Series
Compaq Presario V2000 Notebook PC Series

HP Compaq nx6115 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC
HP Compaq nx9105 Notebook PC

HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion ze2000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion zv5000 Notebook PC Series
HP Pavilion zv6000 Notebook PC Series

HP Special Edition L2000 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Provides support for performance state transitions on AMD dual-core 
  processor systems.
 
FIXES: 
- Fixes installation issue where boot.ini was not correctly updated on AMD 
  dual-core processor systems.

NOTE: The following items are known limitations of this SoftPaq:
   - "System Properties" report the processor speed incorrectly. For more
     information about this limitation, visit the following website:
     http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303602

   - Processor speed may be reported incorrectly in Microsoft Windows XP.
     For more information about this limitation, visit the following website:
     http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316965

   - If not running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), the 
     processor performance state may not be restored to the maximum state if
     the CPU runs at 100 percent. This issue occurs if the notebook is 
     100 percent busy when the power policy changes. For more information 
     about this limitation and to view support options, visit the following 
     website:
     http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330512
 
HOW TO USE: 

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Restart the notebook when the installation is complete.
 
 
Copyright (c) 2005 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.