SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP10857
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Deskpro EP/SB Series (686T2 ROM)
VERSION:  686T2_070299 
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  ROMPaqs

DIVISIONS:  Desktops

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Deskpro EP and SB Series models 6350, 6400, 6400C,
                    6450, 6450+, 6500, and P550 with a 686T2 Family ROM
             NOTE:  Run F10 Setup to determine the ROM Family and ROM date.

OPERATING SYSTEM:  N/A

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

PREREQUISITES:  A remote configuration and program loading tool for networks
                (Example: Intel LANDesk Configuration Manager)

EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 27, 1999

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  4.X

SUPERSEDES:  SP9428

DESCRIPTION:  Creates a set of utilities to be used with remote 
installation tools to upgrade to the 07/02/99 version 
System ROM and/or change the Language Module option in F10 Setup
in the Deskpro EP Series and SB Series models with a 686T2 Family ROM.  

The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running F10 Setup.
LANDesk Configuration Manager is a remote configuration and program loading 
tool for network PCs.  

The standard ROMPaq will not run under LCM.

This ROM includes a ROM-based F10 Setup.  A Language Module option allows the user to 
select the language used in F10 Setup:  Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, 
Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swedish.  

This ROM version is recommended for use with Windows 98.

Enhancements/Fixes:

- Features new patches for the Pentium II and Pentium III processors.
- Corrects a timing problem when printing on certain high speed printers that have 
  small buffers.
- Corrects a potential extended memory conflict with option cards featuring bridges.
- Corrects a potential slow boot issue with SCO UNIX version 5.0.5.
- Corrects a condition with the Syquest SyJet 1.5GB IDE removable media device not 
  being seen properly.
- Corrects a condition where the computer may hang when using the "ON Command" remote
  software.
- Corrects a slow boot issue with the Nanao USB monitor/hub.
- Added an AGP disable on warm boots for some cards that required a reset.


HOW TO USE:

1. 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.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 
Entering "Y" confirms the unpacking of several files. 

3. After the files have been created, you may delete the  
self-extracting file downloaded in step 1.

4. Refer to the file ASSIGNPW.TXT for instructions about the use of the 
utility programs.

5. After a successful installation, you may delete the files unpacked in 
step 2 if you wish.

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