TITLE: ROM Image for Remote ROM Flash for Compaq Models with a 686P2 Family 
ROM

VERSION: 3.13 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for 
the Compaq models with a 686P2 Family ROM.  

This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it 
requires System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup.

The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running the Setup Utility by 
pressing F10 on the target computer during system power on of the computer, and 
viewing File/System Information.  This information can be saved into a text 
file by selecting File/Save to Diskette. 

Run F10 Setup Utility to determine the ROM Family and ROM date. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21584
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 2002
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Evo D300 Small Form Factor: All Models
Compaq Evo D500 Small Form Factor: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 95
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
Adds a new version of PXE boot image.

FIXES: 
Corrects an issue with COM ports being re-assigned resources when 
exiting MS-DOS back into Windows 98.

PREREQUISITES: 
System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
HOW TO USE:

Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file 
downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq 
Number above.

Refer to the remote utility documentation for instructions on creating a 
Remote ROM Flash job to flash the ROM on target PCs on the network.

WARNING:  DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE 
UPGRADE PROCESS!!!


Copyright (c) 2002 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.