TITLE: NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 Video BIOS (ROM) and Flash Utilities

VERSION: 5.71.22.57.06 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the Flash Utilities that are necessary to update the 
video BIOS (ROM) of an NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500 Video Card on the supported 
workstation models and operating systems. 

PURPOSE: Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP36323
SUPERSEDES: SP36322
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2007
CATEGORY: Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP xw4400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw6400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw8400 Workstation: All Models
HP xw9400 Workstation: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

DEVICES SUPPORTED:
NVIDIA Quadro FX 3500

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 32 Edition
Microsoft Windows Vista Business 64 Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Red Hat Ent Linux 4 (AMD64/EM64T)
Red Hat Ent Linux 4 (x86)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (AMD64/EM64T)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 (x86)

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Changes the fan speed algorithm to start at a lower speed, and to more 
quickly return to a lower speed when idle.

- Adds support for additional video memory parts.

PREREQUISITES: 
None

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
This package includes the following methods for updating the video BIOS:

- Use WinFlash32.exe and WinFlash64.exe to update the video BIOS directly in a 
Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista environment.
- Create a bootable CD.
- Create a bootable USB drive.
- Use System Software Manager (SSM) or HP Client Manager Software (HPCMS) to 
remotely update the video BIOS.

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

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to update 
the video BIOS.

3. Once the video BIOS update is complete, restart the workstation to enable 
the new BIOS.


Copyright (c) 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.