TITLE: Evo N600c CPQFlash Update Utility and ROM Upgrade (686DF ROM)

VERSION: 2001.10.12 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This Softpaq creates .CAB files that contain a binary image for
the System ROM for Evo N600c Series notebooks with a 686DF Family ROM.
The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running F10 Setup.
The SoftPaq also contains the CPQFlash update utility that allows the ROM
to be "flashed" (upgraded) in a single step without creating an update
diskette.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20074
SUPERSEDES: SP19236
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2001
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs and System Software
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S)
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Compaq Evo N600c Series

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
OS Independent
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
US English
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Enhances the system password feature.
 - Reduces the amount of time required to resume from Standby mode.
 - Adds the latest SpeedStep software.
 - Enhances power management of the serial port.
 - Adds MultiPort FN-F2 lockout support.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes false 'Non-system disk' errors.
 - Fixes an issue with the Compaq Internet keyboard, Compaq Enhanced III
   keyboard, and the Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro.
 - Fixes an issue with Logitech M-S69 mouse.
 - Fixes an issue with a USB Smartcard reader not being recognized after
   restarting the computer.
 - Fixes eratic mouse movements that occur after resuming from Standby when
   using a wheel mouse.
 - Fixes an issue where the dual pointer was not operational after resuming from
   Standby.
 - Fixes an issue where the video display was not restored after resuming from
   Standby.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
HOW TO USE: 

1. Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your hard drive.
The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on
the SoftPaq Number above.

2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file
and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. After the system has been shutdown, you may delete all temporary files
and the SoftPaq file downloaded in step 1.

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