TITLE: ROM Image for Evo Workstation W8000 (686P6 ROM) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: 1.10 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Compaq models with a 686P6 Family ROM.

This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it
requires System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup.

The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running the Setup Utility by
pressing F10 on the target computer during system power on of the computer,
and viewing File/System Information.  This information can be saved into a text 
file by selecting File/Save to Diskette.

If you use System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your
organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 (SP17447), which supports
all new and existing SoftPaq formats.  For information on SSM, check
http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP18880
SUPERSEDES: SP18138
PART NUMBER:  N/A
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 1, 2001
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Workstations
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo Workstation W8000

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows NT 4.00
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
ROMPaqs and System Software
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Adds a feature to F10 Setup to allow manual fan speed control.
 - When transitioning to ACPI mode, turns off IDE hard drive timeout and allows
   ACPI capable operating system to handle IDE hard drive time out.
 - Adds new error code (110) for option ROMs that can not run due to limited
   DCH space.

FIXES:
 - Corrects an issue regarding remote power off for multi-processors in NT 4.0.

PREREQUISITES: 
 - Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup
 
HOW TO USE: 

1.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file
downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the
SoftPaq Number above.

2.  Refer to the remote utility documentation for instructions on creating a
Remote ROM Flash job to flash the System ROM on target PCs on the network.

WARNING:  DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE
UPGRADE PROCESS!!!
  

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