TITLE: ROMPaq for Evo D500, D300 and W4000 (686Y2 ROM)

VERSION: 1.05 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally restore or 
upgrade the System ROM in the Compaq Evo models with a 686Y2 Family ROM.  A backup of the 
current System ROM will be copied onto the ROMPaq diskette during the flash process.

NOTE: 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 Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP18889
SUPERSEDES: SP18863
PART NUMBER: 254253-003
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 4, 2001
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Commercial Desktops, Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo D500 Desktop:  All Models 
Evo D500 CMT: All Models
Evo D500 SFF: All Celeron and Pentium 4 Models

Evo D300 Desktop:  All Models 
Evo D300 CMT: All Models
Evo D300 SFF: All Celeron and Pentium 4 Models
	
Evo Workstation W4000 CMT: All Models

Evo Workstation W4000 SFF: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Windows 98

LANGUAGE(S): 
US (Global)

ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Clears up areas of system memory enabling the operating system to better utilize them.

FIXES:
 - Allows the System Memory Map to be correctly reported to the operating system when the 
   EBDA is moved to low memory.
 - Corrects a potential system hang while using the Tracker 2000 mouse with optical sensor.

PREREQUISITES: N/A

HOW TO USE:

1.  Obtain a formatted 1.44-MB diskette and place it in your A: drive.

2.  Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file that is 
downloaded is an executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above.

3.  From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen 
instructions to build the ROMPaq diskette.

4.  Place the newly created diskette in the A: drive of the computer to be upgraded or 
restored and cycle system power to boot from the ROMPaq diskette.

5.  Follow the on-screen instructions to select the Compaq System ROM and flash the 
firmware.

WARNING:  DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE 
          UPGRADE PROCESS!!!

Copyright 2001, Compaq Computer Corporation.  All rights reserved.

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