TITLE: Remote ROM Flash Utilities for D315 Business PC (686Y4 ROM)

VERSION: 3.05 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a set of utility files that can be used with a remote 
configuration tool such as Altiris eXpress to update or restore the System ROM 
in the Compaq models with a 686Y4 Family ROM.  It also includes the ROM Image.

The standard ROMPaq will not work for updating a PC remotely over a network.

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: Recommended Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP22194
SUPERSEDES: SP22180
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 25, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Desktops
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
D315 Business PC:  All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home
 
LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Adds POST error message if any single DIMM larger than 512MB is installed in 
   the system.
 - Improves support for AMD B0 revision processors.
 - Removes Automatic Acoustic Management for IDE devices.  All IDE devices will 
   be automatically set for maximum performance mode.

FIXES:
 - Corrects APIC bus settings to prevent lockup issues.
 - Corrects WHQL failure related to clearing out PCI-2-PCI bridge interrupt 
   register.
 - Corrects processor family identification.
	
PREREQUISITES: A PXE capable computer connected to a remote configuration and program 
loading tool for use on networks.  (Examples:  Altiris eXpress, LANDesk Configuration 
Manager (LCM))
 
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.  Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3.  After the files have been created, you may delete the self-extracting file 
downloaded in step 1.

4.  Refer to the files README.TXT and REPSET.TXT for further information about the 
utility programs.

WARNING:  DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE
UPGRADE PROCESS!!!
 
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