TITLE: ROM Image for Evo Workstation W6000 (686P8 ROM) Remote ROM Flash VERSION: 1.18 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for the Compaq models with a 686P8 Family ROM. This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it requires System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup. 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. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you use Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 (SP17447) or greater, which supports all new and existing SoftPaq formats. For information on SSM, check "http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html. PURPOSE: Routine Release SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20382 SUPERSEDES: SP20368 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 1, 2002 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Workstations PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Evo Workstation W6000: All Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows NT 4.00 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global FIXES: - Microcode patch updates for Xeon processors with stepping of C1, D0 and B0. PREREQUISITES: System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup 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. Refer to the remote utility documentation for instructions on creating a Remote ROM Flash job to flash the System ROM on target PCs on the network. WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS!!! (c) 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.