TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for Evo D500 (686Y1 ROM)

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

The CPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs through a Windows 
environment.

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: SP20962
SUPERSEDES: SP19599
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): 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: Supported operating system
 
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.  It is 
recommended to create a directory called COMPAQ\CPQFlash and copy the SoftPaq to that 
directory.  

2.  Refer to the CPQFlash utility documentation (CPQFlash.txt) for further instructions 
on using the CPQFlash utility to flash the System ROM on your PC.

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


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