TITLE: ROM Image for D315 Business PC (686Y4 ROM) Remote ROM Flash VERSION: 3.06 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for the Compaq models with a 686Y4 Family ROM. This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it requires Compaq 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 Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 Rev. B or later, which supports all new and existing SoftPaq formats. For information on SSM, check this web page: http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html PURPOSE: Recommended Update SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP22628 SUPERSEDES: SP22193 EFFECTIVE DATE: December 18, 2002 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops PRODUCT MODEL(S): D315 Business PC: All Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Improves control of fan speed in systems with higher speed Athlon processors. PREREQUISITES: Compaq 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!!! Copyright (c) 2002 Hewlett-Packard Company. All Rights Reserved. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of the Hewlett-Packard Company in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.