SOFTPAQ NUMBER:  SP8000
PART NUMBER:  N/A
FILE NAME:  N/A
TITLE:  Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Deskpro EN Series (686T3 ROM)
VERSION:  686T3_070198 
LANGUAGE:  English

CATEGORY:  ROMPaqs

DIVISIONS:  Desktops

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:  Compaq Deskpro EN Series models with a 686T3 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:  SP6908

DESCRIPTION:  Creates a set of utility files that can be used with a remote 
configuration tool such as Intel LANDesk Configuration Manager (LCM) to 
update or restore the 07/01/98 version System ROM and/or change the Language 
Module option in F10 Setup in the Deskpro EN Series models with a 686T3 Family 
ROM. 

The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running F10 Setup.

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

NOTE:  This ROM has been tested on all Deskpro EN Series models with a 686T3 
Family ROM.  It supports the latest hardware features on the latest models.
It is not required, however, on early Deskpro EN Series models.  
The required ROM for the stable and consistent program for early models is the 
04/13/98 ROM (SP5356) for processors under 450-MHz or the 04/14/98 ROM (SP7985)
for the Intel 450-MHz processor.

This ROM version is recommended for use with Windows 98.

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.  

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 for SCSI Ultra Wide /U2 Controller.
 - Adds peripheral device security from a Plug and Play standpoint.
 - 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.

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 ASSIGNPW.TXT for instructions about the use of the 
utility programs.

Copyright 1998, Compaq Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

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