TITLE: ROMPaq for Evo D500 (686Y1 ROM)

VERSION: 1.01 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally 
restore or upgrade the System ROM in the Evo models listed below with a 686Y1 Family ROM.  
A backup of the current System ROM will be copied onto the ROMPaq diskette 
during the flash process. 

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. 

NOTE:  This is the same System ROM version that was originally included on the 
above models.  It is not an upgrade.  It is made available here as a convenience 
for users who may need to restore it to their computer for any reason.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP19596
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Compaq Evo D500:  Ultra-Slim Desktop - All Celeron Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Personal
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): Global
 
PREREQUISITES: None
 
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!!!


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