TITLE: ROMPaq for Evo D500 (686Y1 ROM)

VERSION: 1.02 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally 
restore or upgrade the System ROM in the Compaq Models 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.

PURPOSE: Routine release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20388
SUPERSEDES: SP19596
PART NUMBER: 265745-002
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 11, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
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): US (Global)

ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Adds support for 1.4-GHz Intel Celeron processor.

FIXES:
 - Allows booting from the Multibay LS-120 drive when the Hot Pluggable Multibay
   option is enabled in F10 Setup.

PREREQUISITES: N/A

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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