TITLE: ROM Image for Evo Workstation W6000 (686P8 ROM) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: 1.24 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Compaq models with a 686P8 Family ROM.

This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it
requires 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you use Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your
organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 Rev. B, which supports all 
new and existing SoftPaq formats.  For information on SSM, check
"http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21609
SUPERSEDES: SP20989
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 19, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  Workstations
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo Workstation W6000:  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 3.0GHz.
- Adds support for latest Intel Xeon microprocessor stepping.
- Improvements to fan controls.

PREREQUISITES: 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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