TITLE: ROM Image for Evo N400c (686AW) Remote ROM Flash VERSION: 2002.09.23 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 686AW 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. PURPOSE: Recommended Update SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP22780 SUPERSEDES: SP21255 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 21, 2002 CATEGORY: ROMPaq SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo N400c Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): OS Independent LANGUAGE(S): Global FIXES: - Corrects issue of regenerating a different UUID (Universally Unique Identification) number every time the computer is restarted. - Fixes issue where F10 Setup shows USB LS-120 where it should show USB SuperDisk drive. PREREQUISITES: Compaq System Software Manager HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 2. The BIOS/ROM image file must be used with Remote Management Software in order to actually flash (upgrade) the ROM image on one of the affected Evo notebooks. 3. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store. 4. When used with WINFLASH, run the SoftPaq to get the .cab file. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE! 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