TITLE: ROM Image for D315 Business PC (686Y4 ROM) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: 3.06 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for 
the Compaq models with a 686Y4 Family ROM.

This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it 
requires Compaq 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. 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP22628
SUPERSEDES: SP22193
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 18, 2002
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
None

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
Improves control of fan speed in systems with higher speed Athlon 
processors.

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 System 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.