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baggins
06-06-2003, 12:57 AM
HP has just released ROM update ver 1.11 (http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/handheldiPAQ/us/locate/71_5553.html) for 5450/5455

Fixes

Improves Virtual Memory utilization for both WLAN and Bluetooth Software
Updates Expansion Pack manager driver to support GSM/GPRS Wireless Pack
WLAN Software and driver improvements:
Improves WLAN performance
Adds LEAP authentication client support (requires firmware update)
Reduces memory footprint
Improves IP address connection
Fixes lockup caused by multiple instances of UI
Adds support for NDIS OIDS to simplify connection manager
Allows co-existence between the WLAN utility and a Wireless connection
Fixes profile bug in WLAN for first time setup
Updates Fingerprint SW to prevent potential security problem
Adds support for Multicast
Enables connect with a WLAN Access Point that supports both 802.11b and 802.11g (requires firmware update)
Updates Battery driver to improve battery performance
Updates ROM lock code to prevent ROM image from being written over improperly during debug (Developer issue)
Updates SD driver to support additional cards
Updates the bootloader to enable automatic flash mode entry during a ROM update
Enhancements
Adds SDIO support
Updates IPSM driver to latest version
Updates iPAQ Image Viewer to latest version (display large picture files)
Updates iPAQ Backup to latest version
Updates iTASK to latest version
Updates Bluetooth Software (UI and Bluetooth ActiveSync improvements)
Updates Nevo Software components to enable web download.
This ROM version also contains the following previously released updates:

iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Series ROM Update v1.10
iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 headset volume improvement
iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Nevo Update
iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 Battery Driver
iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 WLAN Driver Update
Prerequisites

Microsoft Pocket PC 2002.
Synchronization software such as Microsoft ActiveSync 3.5 or later
A WLAN firmware update is required for some of the enhancements and fixes. This firmware update will be available in a separate SoftPaq on www.hp.com on the support and drivers page. The WLAN firmware update must be installedAFTER installing this ROM update. DO NOT attempt to install the WLAN firmware update before installing this ROM update.

Best regards

Baggins

pauliu
06-06-2003, 03:19 AM
Is this update can be only apply to English Version 5450? What's happen if apply to Chinese or Japanese Version? Will it changed to English 5450?

Paul

William Yeung
06-07-2003, 09:59 AM
Its language specific, its a entire image refresh on your ROM, dont try it on your chinese machine (well but I guess HP wont allow you to flash that either)