TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for Evo D500 (686Y1 ROM) VERSION: 1.01 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 686Y1 Family ROM. The CPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs through a Windows environment. 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: SP19599 SUPERSEDES: N/A 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: Supported operating system 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. It is recommended to create a directory called COMPAQ\CPQFlash and copy the SoftPaq to that directory. 2. Refer to the CPQFlash utility documentation (CPQFlash.txt) for further instructions on using the CPQFlash utility to flash the System ROM on your PC. 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