TITLE: ROM Image for Evo D500 (686Y1 ROM) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: 1.02 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Evo models listed below with a 686Y1 Family ROM.

This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it
requires Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup.

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.

If you use Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your
organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 (SP17447) or greater.
For information on SSM, check http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html.

PURPOSE: Routine release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20389
SUPERSEDES: SP19597
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: Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup

HOW TO USE:

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

2.  Refer to the remote utility documentation for instructions on creating a
Remote ROM Flash job to flash the System ROM on target PCs on the network.

WARNING:  DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE 
          UPGRADE PROCESS!!!


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