SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP14889 PART NUMBER: N/A FILE NAME: N/A TITLE: Compaq Notebook 100 System BIOS Update VERSION: 1.10.00 LANGUAGE: English CATEGORY: ROMPaqs DIVISIONS: Portables PRODUCTS AFFECTED: Compaq Notebook 100 Series OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 98 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: N/A PREREQUISITES: N/A EFFECTIVE DATE: July 14, 2000 ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION ALLOWED: Yes SOFTPAQ UTILITY VERSION: 2.X SUPERSEDES: SP13935 DESCRIPTION: Contains a utility to update the System BIOS for Compaq Notebook 100 Series computers only. Enhancements/Fixes: - Resolves the issue where some PS/2 mice are not recognized at power on. - Changes the power-on message displayed when the CMOS content is not correct from "Press F1 to continue" to "Press F10 to setup System Configuration or F1 to ignore". - Resolves a Standby/Resume issue. - Resolves the occasional system lock-up at the Compaq logo screen during power-up by eliminating the EDO DRAM detection code, which is not needed in these computers that use only SDRAM. 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. Obtain a blank formatted floppy diskette and put the diskette into drive A:. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Enter "Y" to confirm the unpacking of files and create a bootable floppy diskette. 4. Installation instructions: a. Connect the unit to AC power. b. Place the diskette in drive A. c. Boot the notebook from the diskette and follow the instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not interrupt power. d. When prompted, remove the diskette and restart the notebook. Copyright 2000, Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies