TITLE: ROM Image for Evo N410c (686A2) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: F.09 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Evo models listed below with a 686A2 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: SP22823
SUPERSEDES: SP22079
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 25, 2002
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo N410c

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Personal
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue where computer won’t reboot from a hard drive image created by the
   Ghost utility from Semantec.
 
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!
 
 
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