TITLE: ROMpaq for Evo N400c (686AW ROM)
VERSION: 2002.09.23 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally
restore or upgrade the System ROM in the Evo models listed below with a 686AW
Family ROM. 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.
PURPOSE: Recommended Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP22782
SUPERSEDES: SP21253
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 21, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaq
SSM SUPPORTED: No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Evo N400c Series
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
OS Independent
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
FIXES:
- Corrects issue of regenerating a different UUID (Universally Unique Identification)
number every time the computer is restarted.
- Fixes issue where F10 Setup shows USB LS-120 where it should show USB SuperDisk drive.
PREREQUISITES:
N/A
HOW TO USE:
1. Obtain a formatted 1.44-MB diskette.
2. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and change to
that directory. The file that is downloaded is an executable with a filename
based on the SoftPaq Number above.
3. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file
and follow the on-screen instructions. You will be prompted to
insert the formatted diskette in a drive to create the diskette.
4. After the diskette has been created, you may delete the
SoftPaq file downloaded in step 2.
5. Turn off the computer.
6. Place the newly created Compaq Evo N400c ROMPaq Diskette in Drive A:
and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to upgrade the
System BIOS.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!
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