SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP7994
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Deskpro EP/SB Series (686T2 ROM)
VERSION:  686T2_07/24/98 
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  ROMPaqs

DIVISIONS:  Desktops

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Deskpro EP and SB Series models 6350, 6400, 
                    and 6450 with a 686T2 Family ROM
             NOTE:  Run F10 Setup to determine the ROM Family and ROM date.

OPERATING SYSTEM:  N/A

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION:  N/A

PREREQUISITES:  A remote configuration and program loading tool for networks
                (Example: Intel LANDesk Configuration Manager)

EFFECTIVE DATE:  August 18, 1998

ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED:  Yes

SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION:  3.X

SUPERSEDES:  SP6911

DESCRIPTION:  Creates a set of utilities to be used with remote 
installation tools to upgrade to the 07/24/98 version 
System ROM and/or change the Language Module option in F10 Setup
in the Deskpro EP Series and SB Series models with a 686T2 Family ROM.  

The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running F10 Setup.
LANDesk Configuration Manager is a remote configuration and program loading 
tool for network PCs.  

The standard ROMPaq will not run under LCM.

This ROM includes a ROM-based F10 Setup.  A Language Module option allows the user to 
select the language used in F10 Setup:  Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, 
Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swedish.  

This ROM version is recommended for use with Windows 98.

Enhancements/Fixes:

 - Adds support for Windows 98 ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface).
   ACPI enables a PC to turn its peripherals on and off for improved power management.
 - Adds support for Intel Pentium II 450-MHz processor.
 - Adds support for USB (Universal Serial Bus) hub and keyboard in a DOS environment.
 - Adds support to "hot plug" USB devices at the back of the computer.
 - Fixes Windows NT install problem that causes the system to lock up.
 - Fixes a problem with USB camera recognition.
 - Fixes a problem with device security in ACPI for UART (Universal Asynchronous 
   Receiver Transmitter) serial ports and parallel ports.
 - Fixes a problem when Power Management timer was set to greater than 120 minutes.
 - Fixes a problem that would occasionally lock up the computer if a network 
   controller was installed in a system with an AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) video 
   controller.
 - Fixes an IRQ problem with the controllerless modem. 

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. 
Entering "Y" confirms the unpacking of several files. 

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

4. Refer to the file README.TXT for instructions about the use of the 
utility programs.

Copyright 1998, Compaq Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered
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