TITLE: ROM Image for Evo D310/D320/D510 and W4000 SFF DDR (686O2 ROM)

VERSION: 3.16 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for 
the Evo Models with a 686O2 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.

For Evo D310, D320, and W4000 SFF DDR models, this release is being implemented 
in the 
factory and will be shipped on new computers. For D510 models, this update will 
not be 
implemented in the factory and is made available on the web only, as a 
maintenance release for Evo D510 customers that may be interested in the fixes 
or enhancements made available in this version.

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.

See important installation note below in HOW TO USE section. 

This is an initial release.
 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23341
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 10, 2003
CATEGORY: BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Evo D310 Desktop: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Microtower: All Models
Compaq Evo D310 Slim Tower: All Models
Compaq Evo D320 Desktop: All Models

SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S):
None

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

LANGUAGE(S): 
Global

ENHANCEMENTS: 
Adds microcode update for Intel Pentium 4, D1 processors.
Restructures Hyper-Threading code to allow for more option ROM space.
Updates Intel Video BIOS to version 2882.

FIXES: 
Corrects possible system reboot and possible BIOS integrity problem on 
systems with 3.06-GHz processors when using Windows-based flash tools, CPQFlash 
or SSM, when Hyper-Threading is enabled. By default, Hyper-Threading is 
disabled in F10 Setup.  Systems with Hyper-Threading disabled, or processors 
slower the 3.06-GHz, will not see this issue.

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: 
HOW TO USE:

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

If the target system is configured with a 3.06-GHz processor, Hyper-Threading 
must be disabled before updating the BIOS using Windows-based flash tools, 
HPQFlash or SSM. Otherwise,BIOS data integrity problems can occur.  By default, 
Hyper-Threading is disabled in F10 setup.  To disable Hyper-Threading follow 
these steps:

	a) At the COMPAQ BIOS startup screen, press F10 when prompted.  The prompt 
will appear in the lower right hand corner of the COMPAQ splash screen.
	b) Choose your preferred language.
	c) From the Advanced menu, select Device Options.
	d) In the Device Options sub-menu, set the Hyper-Threading option to 
Disable.

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) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.