TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for D315 Business PC (686Y4 ROM)

VERSION: 3.01 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image of the 
System ROM for the Compaq models with a 686Y4 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: Recommended Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP22181
SUPERSEDES: None
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 19, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Desktops
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
D315 Business PC:  All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home
 
LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Improves PCI performance with some NIC cards.

FIXES:
 - Corrects warm boot hangs with some DIMM configurations.

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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