TITLE: Evo N600c Remote System BIOS (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.
To flash (upgrade) the ROM image remotely over a network with these .CAB files,
you must use Remote Management Software such as Compaq System Software
Manager (SSM).

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20075
SUPERSEDES: SP19237
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2001
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs and System Software
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

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: 
Compaq System Software Manager (available in Softpaq SP17447)
 
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. The BIOS/ROM image file must be used with Remote Management Software in
order to actually flash (upgrade) the ROM image on one of the affected Evo
notebooks.

3. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

4. When used with WINFLASH, run the SoftPaq to get the .cab file.

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