TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for Evo N600c (686DF ROM)
VERSION: 2002.04.13 Rev B
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image
of the System ROM. This creates two self-extracting executables (SP21460.EXE for
Version 10/17/01 and SP21613.EXE for version 04/13/02) for the Evo models listed
below with a 686DF Family ROM. The CPQFlash utility is 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 viewingFile/System Information.
IMPORTANT: Users with BIOS version 10/13/01 or earlier ROM must upgrade their System ROM
to version 10/17/01 before upgrading to version 04/13/02.
PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21622
SUPERSEDES: SP21258
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 26, 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 SP21460.EXE
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.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for SP21613.EXE to upgrade the BIOS to version 04/13/02.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!
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