TITLE: ROM Image for Evo N600c (686DF) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: 2001.10.17 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Evo models listed below with a 686DF 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.

IMPORTANT: Users with BIOS version 10/13/01 or earlier ROM must update their ROM/BIOS 
           to this version (10/17/01 ) before upgrading to the later versions.

PURPOSE: Critical Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21459
SUPERSEDES: SP20543
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 14, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaq
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo N600c

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
OS Independent
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes the problem with errors in the BIOS when flashing to a newer ROM/BIOS with
   version 10/13/01 or earlier in the system. 

IMPORTANT: Users with BIOS version 10/13/01 or earlier ROM must update their ROM/BIOS 
           to this version (10/17/01 ) before upgrading to the later versions.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
Compaq System Software Manager
 
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. The BIOS/ROM image file must be used with Remote Management Software in
order to actually flash (upgrade) the ROM image on one of the affected Evo
notebooks.

3. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

4. When used with WINFLASH, run the SoftPaq to get the .cab file.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!
 
 
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