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

VERSION: 3.16 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the HPQFlash utility and a binary image of the 
System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 686O2 Family ROM.  

The HPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs through a Windows 
environment.

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.

See important installation note below in HOW TO USE section.

PURPOSE: Recommended Update
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23340
SUPERSEDES: SP23408, SP22626
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 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): Global

PREREQUISITES: N/A

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.

HOW TO USE: 

IMPORTANT NOTE: If the target system is configured with a 3.06-GHz processor, 
                Hyper-Threading must be disabled before updating the BIOS using 
                Windows-based flash tools, HPQFlash or SSM. Otherwise,BIOS data 
                integrity problems can occur.  By default, Hyper-Threading is disabled 
                in F10 setup.  To disable Hyper-Threading follow these steps:

	a) At the COMPAQ BIOS startup screen, press F10 when prompted.  The prompt will 
           appear in the lower right hand corner of the COMPAQ splash screen.
	b) Choose your preferred language.
	c) From the Advanced menu, select Device Options.
	d) In the Device Options sub-menu, set the Hyper-Threading option to Disable.

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.  It is 
recommended to create a directory called \HPQFlash and copy the SoftPaq to that directory.  

2.  Refer to the HPQFlash utility documentation (HPQFlash.txt) for further instructions on 
using the HPQFlash utility to flash the System ROM on your PC.

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.