TITLE: ROMPaq for Evo D310/D320/D510 and W4000 SFF DDR (686O2 ROM)

VERSION: 3.16 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally 
restore or upgrade the System ROM in the Evo Models with a 686O2 Family ROM.  
A backup of the current System ROM will be copied onto the ROMPaq diskette 
during the flash process.

This 686O2 BIOS version is compatible with all Evo D310, D320, D510, and W4000 SFF DDR.  
For D310, D320, and W4000 SFF DDR models, this release is being implemented in the factory 
and will be shipped on new computers. For D510 models, this update will not be 
implemented in the factory and is not a new "Stable & Consistent" BIOS. This release is
made available on the web only, as a maintenance release for D510 customers that may be 
interested in the fixes or enhancements made available in this version.

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: SP23339
SUPERSEDES: SP23405
PART NUMBER: 283716-406
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 7, 2003
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S): 
Desktops
Workstations

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
   Evo D310 Microtower: All Models
   Evo D310 Desktop:  All Models
   Evo D310 Slim Tower: All Models
   Evo D320: All Models
   Evo D510 Convertible Minitower: All Models
   Evo D510 Small Form Factor: All Models
   Evo Workstation W4000 Small Form Factor DDR:  All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
   Microsoft Windows XP Professional
   Microsoft Windows XP Home
   Microsoft Windows 2000
   ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware

LANGUAGE(S): US (Global)

ENHANCEMENTS:
 - Adds microcode update for Intel Pentium 4, D1 processors.
 - Restructures Hyper-Threading code to allow for more option ROM space.
 - Updates Intel Video BIOS to version 2882.

FIXES:
 - Corrects possible system lockup and possible BIOS integrity problem on systems 
   with 3.06-GHz processors when using Windows-based flash tools, CPQFlash or SSM, 
   when Hyper-Threading is enabled. By default, Hyper-Threading is disabled in F10 Setup.  
   Systems with Hyper-Threading disabled, or processors slower the 3.06-GHz, will not see 
   this issue.

PREREQUISITES: N/A

HOW TO USE:

1. Obtain a formatted 1.44-MB diskette and place it in your A: drive.

2. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive.  The file that is 
downloaded is an executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above.

3. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen 
instructions to build the ROMPaq diskette.

4. Place the newly created diskette in the A: drive of the computer to be upgraded or 
restored and cycle system power to boot from the ROMPaq diskette.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the System ROM and flash the firmware.

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


Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.