Softpaq Solution:  SP1822
File Name:  HRNT4Y10.899 
Title:  Fix Error 202 on EDO-based Desktops
Version:  486Y 04/25/96

CATEGORY:  ROMPaq

EFFECTIVE DATE:  03 May 1996

PRODUCTS AFFECTED: 
Deskpro 575, 5100, 5120, 5133, 5150, 5166; ProLinea 575, 5100, 5120, 5133, 5150, 5166

OPERATING SYSTEM:  MS-DOS 5.0 or greater

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: EDO memory installed 

DESCRIPTION:  During a warm boot on the above-mentioned products, an intermittent false error message may be generated as follows:
202 - Memory Mismatch Error
This error is generated because the test to check for EDO or Fast Page memory requires exclusive access to the memory bus during the test procedure.  The patch ROM in this Softpaq corrects the problem.

HOW TO USE:

1.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and change to that directory.  The file that is downloaded is SP1822.EXE.

2.  From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:
SP1822 [ENTER]
You will be prompted to place a formatted 1.44 MB diskette into a diskette drive to create the diskette.

3.  After the diskette is created, you may delete the downloaded file SP1822.EXE if you wish.

4.  Turn off the computer that requires the firmware upgrade, place the newly created diskette in drive A: and turn the system on to boot from the diskette. 

5.  Follow the instructions on the screen to upgrade the firmware.

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