TITLE: Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Evo D500 (686Y1 ROM) VERSION: 1.01 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 Evo models listed below with a 686Y1 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. NOTE: This is the same System ROM version that was originally included on the above models. It is not an upgrade. It is made available here as a convenience for users who may need to restore it to their computer for any reason. PURPOSE: Routine Release SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP19598 SUPERSEDES: None EFFECTIVE DATE: January 10, 2002 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Evo D500: Ultra-Slim Desktop - All Celeron Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Personal Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global 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. WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS!!! Copyright (C)2001, Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies