Softpaq Solution:  SP1992
File Name:  486s0516._01
Title:  Contura Aero System ROM (16 May 1996)
Version:  (16 May 1996)

CATEGORY:  ROMPaq

EFFECTIVE DATE:  16 May 1996

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Contura Aero

OPERATING SYSTEM:  MS-DOS 5.0 or greater

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

SUPERSEDES:  SP1487

DESCRIPTION:  This creates a diskette that allows the user to upgrade 
the System ROM on a Conutra Aero to an interim maintenance release dated 
16 May 1996.
- Restores the RTC time after a standby.
- Flushes the disk cache before entering standby.
- Restores processor speed after standby by saving it at the beginning 
of sleep and restoring it at the end of wake-up.
- Solves problem reclaiming upper memory blocks by eliminating cut 
table.
- Solves Int 14 test failure on extended stop bits by fixing the Int 14 
handler.

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 SP1992.EXE.

3.  From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:
SP1992 [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 
SP1992.EXE if you wish.

5.  Power down the Contura Aero, insert ROMPaq diskette in Drive A:, 
and power up the computer to start the ROM upgrade program.
IMPORTANT:  Follow the instructions on the screen very carefully.  
Do NOT power down during the upgrade process.

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