SOFTPAQ NUMBER:	SP14883
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  EMEA EY/EX and Prosignia S316/S318 System ROM Update
VERSION:  5.3 Rev A
LANGUAGE: Global

CATEGORY: Rompaqs and System Software

DIVISIONS: Desktops

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq EMEA EY, Compaq EMEA EX;
                    Prosignia S316, Prosignia S318

NOTE:  This affects only models in the Serial Number range 
       x817yyyyxxxx to x823yyyyxxxx
       where yyyy is FKC2, FKC3, FKC4, FKC5, FKCC, FKCK, FKC9, FMK3, 
                     FLG3, FML2, FMK2, FMK4, FKB7, FP26, FKCR, FP22, 
                     FMK5, or FKB9 

OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 98

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: N/A

PREREQUISITES: N/A

EFFECTIVE DATE:  July 13, 2000

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION: 2.01 

SUPERSEDES: N/A 

DESCRIPTION:  Contains a System BIOS (ROM) upgrade for only the specific 
computer models listed above in PRODUCTS AFFECTED that have System ROM 
Version 5.2 Rev B.

This upgrade resolves the issue where the computer would lock up during the 
installation of a modem.  The Task Manager would display the message:
   "msgrv32 not responding"

HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to create a 
   bootable floppy diskette.

3. Once the diskette has been created, reboot the computer with the diskette in the 
   floppy drive.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to update the BIOS. 
   IMPORTANT: Do not power-off the system during the BIOS update.

5. After the update is complete, remove the diskette from the floppy drive and press 
   the F1 key to reboot the system.

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