Softpaq Solution:  SP1957
File Name:  486G 05/01/96
Title:  Deskpro/ProLinea Fix for Artist 2000i PCI Video and Sony Monitor
Version:  486G 05/01/96

CATEGORY:  ROMPaq

EFFECTIVE DATE:  01 May 1996

PRODUCTS AFFECTED: 
Desktop and minitower models that have a 486G, 486G1, 486G2, or 486G3 
family system ROM, such as:
Deskpro 450, 466, 4100, 575, 590, 5100, 5120; 
ProLinea 450, 466, 4100, 575, 590, 5100, 5120 

OPERATING SYSTEM:  MS-DOS 5.0 or greater 

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  Artist 2000i PCI video board and Sony Multiscan 
monitor

SUPERSEDES:  SP1517

DESCRIPTION:  This creates an interim firmware upgrade diskette that 
allows a user to upgrade the System ROM on any of the above-mentioned 
Deskpro or ProLinea models to an 01 May 1996 System ROM.  This ROM 
corrects a lock-up problem during system post when a Sony Multiscan 
monitor is used.

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 SP1957.EXE.

3.  From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:
    SP1957 [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 
SP1957.EXE if you wish.

5.  Power down the computer.

6.  Place the newly created ROMPaq Diskette in Drive A:, power up the 
computer, and follow on-screen instructions to upgrade the system ROM.

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

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