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

VERSION: 3.18 Rev. 
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. 

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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you use System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your 
organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 Rev. B or greater, which 
supports all new and existing SoftPaq formats.  For information on SSM, check 
this web page --  http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html
 

PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23347
SUPERSEDES: SP23341
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 12, 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
Compaq Evo D510 Convertible Minitower: All Models
Compaq Evo D510 Small Form Factor: 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.

FIXES: 
Fixes issue where IDE devices could be inadvertently set to slower 
transfer modes in Windows systems with certain drive configurations.
Fixes an extremely rare condition that could prevent the time and date from 
being set in F10 setup when certain languages are selected.

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 and a 3.xx ROM 
earlier than version 3.16, 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.