TITLE: 786E BIOS Family Intel Processor Microcode Update VERSION: 1.03 Rev. A DESCRIPTION: This package contains a utility that can be used to install or upgrade the Intel processor microcode for the supported desktop models with a 786E family BIOS. IMPORTANT: This System ROM upgrade is considered a critical fix. HP strongly recommends immediate application of required critical fixes. This System ROM upgrade integrates a new version of Intel support code for Intel Core 2 Duo E4000 and E6000 series processors. This Intel support code was provided to HP as a critical software update. This System ROM update has no known performance impact. PURPOSE: Routine SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP35570 SUPERSEDES: SP34282 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 17, 2007 CATEGORY: BIOS SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S): HP Compaq dc5700 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc5700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7700 Convertible Minitower PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7700 Small Form Factor PC: All Models HP Compaq dc7700 Ultra-Slim Desktop PC: All Models HP Compaq dx7300 Microtower PC: All Models HP Compaq dx7300 Slim Tower PC: All Models HP rp5700 Business Desktop: All Models SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S): None OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 32 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise 64 Edition Microsoft Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Updates the Intel Pentium 4 Processor microcode for 6F6 and 6F2 steppings. - Adds new Intel Pentium 4 Processor microcode for 10661 stepping. PREREQUISITES: None INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. Copyright (c) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.