TITLE: ROMPaq for Evo Workstation W8000 (686P6 ROM)

VERSION: 1.12 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally restore or 
upgrade the System ROM in the Compaq models with a 686P6 Family ROM.  A backup of the 
current System ROM will be copied onto the ROMPaq diskette during the flash process.

NOTES: 
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: Recommended Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP18886
SUPERSEDES: SP18885
PART NUMBER: 235639-007
EFFECTIVE DATE: November 16, 2001
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo Workstation W8000: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
ROMPaqs and System Software

LANGUAGE(S): 
US (Global)

ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Changes order of loading option ROMs to load the embedded NIC option ROM first
   to conserve DCH space.
 - Updates support for processor identification.

FIXES:
 - Corrects F10 Setup display of CPU identification for second processor.

PREREQUISITES: N/A

HOW TO USE:

1.  Obtain a formatted 1.44-MB diskette and place it in your A: drive.

2.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file that is 
downloaded is an executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above.

3.  From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen 
instructions to build the ROMPaq diskette.

4.  Place the newly created diskette in the A: drive of the computer to be upgraded or 
restored and cycle system power to boot from the ROMPaq diskette.

5.  Follow the on-screen instructions to select the Compaq System ROM and flash the 
firmware.

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

Copyright 2001, Compaq Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

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