TITLE:
ROM Image for Compaq Evo N610c/v (68P4F) Remote ROM Flash
VERSION:
F.14 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM forthe Evo models listed below with a 68P4F Family ROM. This SoftPaq is used toflash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it requires SystemSoftware Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup. The ROM Family and ROM datecan be determined by running the Setup Utility by pressing F10 on the targetcomputer during system power on of the computer, and viewing File/SystemInformation.


PURPOSE:
Recommended Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
SP24557
SUPERSEDES:
SP24389
EFFECTIVE DATE:
June 11, 2003
CATEGORY:
ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED:
Yes
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
Evo N610c Series
Evo N610v Series
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
LANGUAGE(S):
US English
ENHANCEMENTS:
- Implements Int 1Ch-E845h sub-function 1Ch.
FIXES:
- Fixes serial port issue.
- Fixes issue where Drive Lock password could be bypassed.
- Fixes issue where system intermittently failed to dectect external keyboard/mice.
PREREQUISITES:
Compaq System Software Manager

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 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.