TITLE: Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Evo Workstation W8000 Series (686P6 ROM)

VERSION: 1.24 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 Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 Models with a 686P6 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.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21607
SUPERSEDES: SP20987
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 19, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

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

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows NT 4.00
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Updates SMBIOS information to indicate that the system supports processors up
   to 3.0 GHz.
 - Adds support for latest Intel Xeon microprocessor stepping.
 - Improvements to fan controls.

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))

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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