TITLE:
CPQFlash Utility for Presario 2810 and Evo N800w (68P4w ROM)
VERSION:
F.10 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary imageof the System ROM for the Presario/Evo models listed below with a 68P4w FamilyROM. The CPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCsthrough a Windows environment. The ROM Family and ROM date can be determinedby running the Setup Utility by pressing F10 on the target computer duringsystem power on of the computer, and viewing File/System Information.


PURPOSE:
Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP24312
SUPERSEDES:
SP23731
EFFECTIVE DATE:
April 25, 2003
CATEGORY:
ROMPaq
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Compaq Evo N800w
Compaq Presario 2810
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
Global
FIXES:
- Fixes problem where system serial number was lost after upgrading to new System ROM.
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. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file
and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. After the system has been shutdown, you may delete all temporary files
and the SoftPaq file downloaded in step 1.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!


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