TITLE: Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Evo D310/D510 and W4000 SFF DDR (686O2 ROM)

VERSION: 2.14 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a set of utility files that can be used with a remote 
configuration tool such as Altiris eXpress to update or restore the System ROM 
in the Evo Models with a 686O2 Family ROM.  It also includes the ROM Image.

The standard ROMPaq will not work for updating a PC remotely over a network.

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.

NOTE:  This is the same System ROM version that was originally included on the 
above models.  It is not an upgrade.  It is made available here as a convenience 
for users who may need to restore it to their computer for any reason.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21603
SUPERSEDES: SP20979
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 21, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  
Desktops/Workstations
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
   Evo D510 Small Form Factor:  All Models
   Evo D510 Convertible Minitower:  All Models
   Evo D310 Microtower: All Models
   Evo D310 Desktop:  All Models
   Evo D310 Slim Tower: All Models
   Evo W4000 Small Form Factor DDR:  All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
   Microsoft Windows XP Pro
   Microsoft Windows XP Home
   Microsoft Windows 2000
 
LANGUAGE(S): Global
 
PREREQUISITES: A PXE capable computer connected to a remote configuration and program 
loading tool for use on networks.  (Examples:  Altiris eXpress, LANDesk Configuration 
Manager (LCM))

ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Adds micro code patch for the new Intel Pentium-4 Northwood processor 
   C1 stepping.
 - Adds support for a new D310 motherboard. This does not affect existing 
   D510 motherboards.
 - Prevents COM ports from waking the system from hibernation (S4) if COM ports
   are hidden in F10 BIOS settings.
 - Improves the robustness, number, and type of USB media devices supported in the 
   BIOS. Many properly formatted USB hard drives and flash devices can be booted.
 - Ensures that the legacy floppy diskette entry associated with the multibay device
   is not present in Windows when the multibay device is hidden in F10 setup.
 - BIOS drive lock support is now only available on multibay (removable) hard drives.
 - Ensures that the BIOS startup time is not impacted by installed, but disabled, 
   multibay devices.
 - Ensures that the IDE controller's I/O space is free if the controller is diabled.
 - Upgrades the intgrated video BIOS to rev 2592.

FIXES:
 - Corrects a Windows 98 anomaly where COM1 and COM2 are remapped to COM3 and COM4
   after returning from a restart to DOS.
 - Corrects some text translations in F10 setup.
 - Corrects a problem with "NCI 3270 Coax/PCI" PCI card in the 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.

2.  Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3.  After the files have been created, you may delete the self-extracting file 
downloaded in step 1.

4.  Refer to the files README.TXT and REPSET.TXT for further information about the 
utility programs.
  
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