TITLE: |
ROM Image for Presario 2800/Evo N800c/v (68P4M) Remote ROM Flash |
VERSION: |
F.1C Rev A |
DESCRIPTION: |
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM forthe Presario/Evo models listed below with a 68P4M Family ROM. This SoftPaq isused to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it requiresSystem Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup. The ROM Family andROM date can be determined by running the Setup Utility by pressing F10 on thetarget computer during system power on of the computer, and viewingFile/System Information. |
PURPOSE: |
Routine Release |
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP24308 |
SUPERSEDES: |
SP23727, SP23291 |
EFFECTIVE DATE: |
April 25, 2003 |
CATEGORY: |
ROMPaq |
SSM SUPPORTED: |
Yes |
PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
Compaq Evo N800c Compaq Evo N800v Compaq Presario 2800 Series |
OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional |
LANGUAGE(S): |
Global |
FIXES: |
- Fixes issue where system serial number was lost after upgrade to the new BIOS. - Fixes variation in the noise of the fan when in motion. - Fixes error where L1 cache shows only 16KB instead of 20KB in F10 Setup. - Fixes error where FDISK could only see 8GB of 40GB and 60GB in the Multibay Hard Drive. |
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. The BIOS/ROM image file must be used with Remote Management Software in order to actually flash (upgrade) the ROM image on one of the affected Presario/Evo notebooks. 3. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store. 4. When used with WINFLASH, run the SoftPaq to get the .cab file. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE! Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |