TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for Evo D300v Models (686P9 ROM) VERSION: 1.11 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 686P9 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: SP21592 SUPERSEDES: SP20966 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 28, 2002 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo D300v: All Celeron Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Evo D300v: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 98 LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds microcode update for new Celeron B1 processor stepping. 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.