TITLE: Evo N600c CPQFlash Update Utility and ROM Upgrade (686DF ROM) VERSION: 2001.10.12 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This Softpaq creates .CAB files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for Evo N600c Series notebooks with a 686DF Family ROM. The ROM Family and ROM date can be determined by running F10 Setup. The SoftPaq also contains the CPQFlash update utility that allows the ROM to be "flashed" (upgraded) in a single step without creating an update diskette. PURPOSE: Routine Release SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20074 SUPERSEDES: SP19236 EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2001 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs and System Software SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S) Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Evo N600c Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): OS Independent LANGUAGE(S): US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Enhances the system password feature. - Reduces the amount of time required to resume from Standby mode. - Adds the latest SpeedStep software. - Enhances power management of the serial port. - Adds MultiPort FN-F2 lockout support. FIXES: - Fixes false 'Non-system disk' errors. - Fixes an issue with the Compaq Internet keyboard, Compaq Enhanced III keyboard, and the Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro. - Fixes an issue with Logitech M-S69 mouse. - Fixes an issue with a USB Smartcard reader not being recognized after restarting the computer. - Fixes eratic mouse movements that occur after resuming from Standby when using a wheel mouse. - Fixes an issue where the dual pointer was not operational after resuming from Standby. - Fixes an issue where the video display was not restored after resuming from Standby. PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. After the system has been shutdown, you may delete all temporary files and the SoftPaq file downloaded in step 1. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE! Copyright (C)2001, Compaq Computer Corporation. All rights reserved. Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies