TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for Evo N600c (686DF ROM)
VERSION: 2002.04.13 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image
of the System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 686DF Family ROM. The
CPQFlash utilityis used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs through a Windows environment.
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.
IMPORTANT: Users with BIOS version 10/13/01 or earlier ROM must update their
ROM/BIOS to version 10/17/01 before upgrading to this version.
PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21613
SUPERSEDES: SP21258
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 21, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaq
SSM SUPPORTED: No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Evo N600c
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
OS Independent
LANGUAGE(S):
US English
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Improves embedded keypad support.
- Improves battery calibration under F10 Setup.
- Adds "Fan Always on while on AC Power" in F10 Setup.
- Adds support for booting to USB hard drive, Disk on Key, and multibay cradle
devices including LS-120.
- Adds support for Quick Restore CD booting from the USB multibay cradle.
FIXES:
- Fixes issues with USB.
- Fixes issues with embedded keypad when USB keyboard/keypad is attached.
- Fixes issue with trackpoint cursor in Windows 2000 operating system.
- Fixes issues with multiple display detection.
- Fixes issues with Drive Self in the F10 setup.
- Fixes issue with F12-Override key.
- Fixes issue with multi-boot.
- Fixes issues with BIOS Speedstep defaults
- Fixes issues with Microsoft Optical pointing device.
- Fixes issues with warm swapping.
PREREQUISITES:
N/A
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your hard drive.
The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on
the
SoftPaq Number above.
2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file
and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. After the system has been shutdown, you may delete all temporary files
and the SoftPaq file downloaded in step 1.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!
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