TITLE: Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 models 
(686P6 ROM)

VERSION: 1.10 Rev. A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a set of utility files that can be used with a remote 
configuration tool such as Altiris eXpress to update or restore the System ROM 
in the Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 series with a 686P6 Family ROM.  It also 
includes the ROM Image.

The standard ROMPaq will not work for updating a PC remotely over a network.

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.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP18881
SUPERSEDES: SP18139
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 28, 2001
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs
SSM SUPPORTED: No

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
 
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: 
 -A PXE capable computer connected to a remote configuration and program loading 
tool for use on networks.  (Examples:  Altiris eXpress, LANDesk Configuration 
Manager (LCM))

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.  Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3.  After the files have been created, you may delete the self-extracting file 
downloaded in step 1.

4.  Refer to the files README.TXT and REPSET.TXT for further information about the 
utility programs.
  
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