TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for Compaq Models with a 686P2 Family ROM

VERSION: 3.13 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image 
of the System ROM for the Compaq Models with a 686P2 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.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP21587
SUPERSEDES: SP19584
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):  Desktops, Workstations
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
     Deskpro EN Series: P1.13GHz, P1.0GHz, P733 (na), P667 (na), C566 (na),
         P933, P866, P800, P733, P667, C600

     Deskpro EN Series SFF: P1.13GHz (SFF), P1.0GHz (SFF), P733 (SFF-na), 
	 P667 (SFF-na), C566 (SFF-na),P933 (SFF), P866 (SFF), P800 (SFF), 
	 P733 (SFF), P667 (SFF), C600 (SFF)

     Deskpro Workstation AP230: All Models

     Evo D300 Small Form Factor: Celeron 1.1G 815e Chipset
                                 Celeron 1.0G 815e Chipset

     Evo D500 Small Form Factor: Celeron 1.1G 815e Chipset
                                 Celeron 1.0G 815e Chipset

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
     Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
     Microsoft Windows 2000
     Microsoft Windows 98
     Microsoft Windows 95
     Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
     Microsoft Windows 3.1
     Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
     Microsoft Windows NT 3.51
     Microsoft Windows NT 3.1
     Microsoft MS-DOS
     Microsoft Windows XP Professional

LANGUAGE(S): Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
- Adds a new version of PXE boot image.

FIXES:
- Corrects an issue with COM ports being re-assigned resources when exiting MS-DOS 
  back into Windows 98.

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.
  
(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.