TITLE: Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 models (686P6 ROM) VERSION: 1.10 Rev. A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates a set of utility files that can be used with a remote configuration tool such as Altiris eXpress to update or restore the System ROM in the Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 series with a 686P6 Family ROM. It also includes the ROM Image. The standard ROMPaq will not work for updating a PC remotely over a network. 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: Routine Release SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP18881 SUPERSEDES: SP18139 EFFECTIVE DATE: November 28, 2001 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Workstations PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo Workstation W8000 OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows NT 4.00 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds a feature to F10 Setup to allow manual fan speed control. - When transitioning to ACPI mode, turns off IDE hard drive timeout and allows ACPI capable operating system to handle IDE hard drive time out. - Adds new error code (110) for option ROMs that can not run due to limited DCH space. FIXES: - Corrects an issue regarding remote power off for multi-processors in NT 4.0. PREREQUISITES: -A PXE capable computer connected to a remote configuration and program loading tool for use on networks. (Examples: Altiris eXpress, LANDesk Configuration Manager (LCM)) 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. 3. After the files have been created, you may delete the self-extracting file downloaded in step 1. 4. Refer to the files README.TXT and REPSET.TXT for further information about the utility programs. Copyright (C)2001, Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies