TITLE: ROM Image for Evo Workstation W8000 (686P6 ROM) Remote ROM Flash VERSION: 1.24 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for the Compaq Evo Workstation models with a 686P6 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. If you use System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 Rev. B, 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: SP21606 SUPERSEDES: SP20986 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 19, 2002 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Workstations PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo Workstation W8000: All Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows NT 4.00 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Updates SMBIOS information to indicate that the system supports processors up to 3.0 GHz. - Adds support for latest Intel Xeon microprocessor stepping. - Improvements to fan controls. 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.