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SP20924 — Evo Workstations HAL Upgrade/Recovery Tool

SoftPaq Number SP20924
Filename sp20924.exe
Size 0K
Date April 5, 2002
Version 1.0 Rev D
Operating System Windows NT 4.0
Supersedes SP17686
Category OS and OS Enhancements
Type Driver

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Description

This SoftPaq creates a set of files to install a utility for upgrading the Windows NT kernel and HAL files from uniprocessor to multiprocessor support.

Enhancements

Installation Instructions

Note:
- Need to have the Second Processor installed before installing the Upgrade.
- You will need to have available the Location of the current loaded Service Pack.
  
Installation Instructions 
Note: This is only intended for use on a Dual Processor Workstation running Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.

Installing the HAL Support under Windows NT 4.0

1. Start Windows NT 4.0. 

2. Click the Start button on the Windows NT 4.0 task bar, and then select RUN. 

3. Insert the Compaq HAL Upgrade diskette into Drive A:

4. Run the MLTIPROC.EXE from the Diskette. 

5. Follow the instructions on the screen for loading the HAL Upgrade support. 

6. You must restart your computer for the changes to take effect.


Readme

TITLE: Evo Workstations HAL Upgrade/Recovery Tool 

VERSION: 1.0 Rev D
DESCRIPTION:

This SoftPaq creates a set of files to install a utility on the Evo Workstation
models listed below for upgrading the Windows NT kernel and HAL files from uniprocessor to 
multiprocessor support.

IMPORTANT:
 - You must have the Second Processor installed before installing this software.
 - You will need to have available the Location of the current loaded Service Pack.
 - This is only intended for use on a Dual Processor Workstation running 
   Microsoft Windows NT 4.0.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20924
SUPERSEDES: SP17686
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 5, 2002
CATEGORY: Management and System Software
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Workstations
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
     Evo Workstation W6000: All Models
     Evo Workstation W8000: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
US English
 
FIXES: 
 - Resolves issues described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article Q168132 when 
   Service Pack 6a is applied after HAL upgrade diskette is installed.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
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. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Refer to the README.TXT file for installation instructions and requirements.
 
 
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