Softpaq Solution:  SP1487
File Name:  486s1207._01
Title:  Contura Aero System ROM (07 Dec 1995)
Version:  (07 Dec 1995)

CATEGORY:  ROMPaq

EFFECTIVE DATE:  07 Dec 1995

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Contura Aero

OPERATING SYSTEM:  MS-DOS 5.0 or greater

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

SUPERSEDES:  N/A

DESCRIPTION:  This creates a diskette that allows the user to upgrade the System ROM on a Conutra Aero to an interim maintenance release dated 07 Dec 1995.
- Restores processor speed after standby by saving it at the beginning of sleep and restoring it at the end of         wake-up.
- Solves problem reclaiming upper memory blocks by eliminating cut table.
- Solves Int 14 test failure on extended stop bits by fixing the Int 14 handler.

HOW TO USE:

1.  Obtain a formatted 1.44 MB diskette.

2.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory.  The file that is downloaded is SP1487.EXE.

3.  From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:
SP1487 [ENTER]
You will be prompted to place the formatted 1.44 MB diskette into a diskette drive to create the ROMPaq diskette.

4.  After the diskette is created, you may delete the downloaded file SP1487.EXE if you wish.

5.  Refer to the file README.TXT on the ROMPaq diskette for detailed upgrade instructions.  Power down the Contura Aero, insert ROMPaq diskette in Drive A:, and power up the computer to start the ROM upgrade program.
IMPORTANT:  Follow the instructions on the screen very carefully.  Do NOT power down during the upgrade process.

Copyright 1995, Compaq Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

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