Softpaq Solution:  SP1651
Part Number:  140245-009
Title:  Contura 420/430 System ROM (29 Apr 96)
Version:  4K2_042996

CATEGORY:  ROMPaq

EFFECTIVE DATE:  9 May 1996

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Contura 420, Contura 430

OPERATING SYSTEM:  N/A

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

SUPERSEDES:  SP1520, SP1332, SP1294

DESCRIPTION:  This creates a diskette for upgrading a Contura 420/430 to a 29 April 1996 System ROM.  This release:
- Enhances Standby and Video support features
- Corrects issues with Seagate hard drives
- Addresses issues with rollover to year 2000

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 SP1651.EXE.

3.  From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:  SP1651 [ENTER]
You will be prompted to place the formatted 1.44 MB diskette into a diskette drive to create the diskette.

4.  After the diskette is created, you may delete the downloaded file SP1651.EXE if you wish.

5.  Power down the laptop machine.

6.  Place the newly created Contura 420/430 ROMPaq Diskette in Drive A:, and power up the laptop unit on AC power.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!

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