SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP15742
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Presario Specific Models System ROM Update #2 for Models Sold in 2000
VERSION:  1.00 Rev A
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  ROMPaqs

DIVISIONS:  Consumer

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Presario 5900T, 7800, 7EL110, 7EL140, 7EL147, 7EL160,
 7EL180, 7EL193, 7EL260, 7EL270, 7EL7000, 7EL7000T, 5WV210, 5WV230, 5WV232,
 5WV233, 5WV235, 5WV236, 5WV237, 5WV250, 5WV252, 5WV253, 5WV254, 5WV257,
 5WV260, 5WV261, 5WV270, 5WV271, 5WV272, 5WV275, 5WV277, 5WV280, 5WV282,
 5WV283, 5WV285, 5WV287, 5WV290, 5WV293, 5WV294, 5WV295, 5WV296, 5WV297,
 5WV311, 5WV332, 5WV335, 5WV350, 5WV352, 5WV355, 5WV357, 5WV370, 5WV377,
 7PL263, 7PL270, 7PL273, 7PL287, 7PL290, 7PL295, 7PL310, 7PL337

OPERATING SYSTEM:  N/A

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

PREREQUISITES:  N/A

EFFECTIVE DATE:  October 12, 2000

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  2.01

SUPERSEDES:  N/A

DESCRIPTION:  This SoftPaq creates a bootable Compaq Presario ROMPaq Update
Diskette, which can be used to update the System ROM to the latest version 
for the Presario models listed above.

Presario Models  7800, 5900T, 7EL110, 7EL140, 7EL147, 7EL160,
 7EL180, 7EL193, 7EL260, 7EL270, 7EL7000, 7EL7000T

  Enhancements/Fixes in this SoftPaq with ROM Version 686S6, dated 10/12/00:
    - Enhanced support for handoff of high speed USB devices
      utilizing front and back ports.
    - Fixed IDE timeout and hibernation issues.
    - Improved support for USB devices/legacy handoff.
    - Added support for new processor versions, including the latest CPU 
      patches from Intel.
    - Fixed 40 pin IDE support.
    - Improved F10 setup for IDE drives identification/setup.
    - Added workaround for AMD K-6 issue causing GPFs during boot.
    - Improved support for LG 8042B drive and LTN-403 CD-ROM.
    - Enabled Fast POST support.
    - Added fix for Venice Keyboard hang while enumerating.
    - Updated Video BIOS support.
    - Improved BIOS mouse support for standby/hibernate mode.

Presario Models  5WV210, 5WV230, 5WV232, 5WV233, 5WV235, 5WV236, 5WV237,
 5WV250, 5WV252, 5WV253, 5WV254, 5WV257, 5WV260, 5WV261, 5WV270, 5WV271,
 5WV272, 5WV275, 5WV277, 5WV280, 5WV282, 5WV283, 5WV285, 5WV287, 5WV290,
 5WV293, 5WV294, 5WV295, 5WV296, 5WV297, 5WV311, 5WV332, 5WV335, 5WV350,
 5WV352, 5WV355, 5WV357, 5WV370, 5WV377, 7PL263, 7PL270, 7PL273, 7PL287,
 7PL290, 7PL295, 7PL310, 7PL337
   
  Enhancements/Fixes in this SoftPaq with ROM Version 686K1, dated 10/02/00:
    - Enhanced support for handoff of high speed USB devices
      utilizing front and back ports.
    - Fixed timing issues with LG CD-RW drives.
    - Added support for new processor speeds/versions.
    - Improved support for Win2K and Logitech mice.
    - Added USB legacy support for International keyboards.
    - Added workaround for Sleep issue with AMD 850 Durons.
    - Fixed language key tables/translation/date foramts.
    - Added workaround for Chicony Keyboard firmware bug.

HOW TO USE:

1.  Format a 1.44-MB diskette.

2.  Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your
    hard drive and change to that directory.  The file downloaded
    is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the
    SoftPaq Number above.

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

4.  After the files are created, you may delete the downloaded
    file if you wish.

5.  Place the ROMPaq diskette into drive A: of the computer you
    wish to update and turn on the power or reboot the computer,
    allowing it to boot from the diskette.

6.  Follow the instructions on the screen to continue.

7.  Select the ROM version to be installed.

8.  The ROMPaq diskette will automatically update the System ROM and 
    notify you when the update is finished.

    DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR COMPUTER'S POWER DURING THIS PROCESS

9.  When the ROM update is finished, you will need to power off the computer
    and back on for the changes to be in effect.  Remove the ROMPaq diskette
    from the computer.  Hold down the unit's power button for approximately 5
    seconds until it shuts off, wait 5 more seconds, and then press the unit's 
    power button briefly to power the unit back on.


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