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

VERSION: 3.16 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Evo Models with a 686O2 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.  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.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
If you use System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your organization, 
you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 Rev. B or greater, 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: SP23341
SUPERSEDES: SP23406
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 10, 2003
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

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 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: System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup

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 reboot 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.

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) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.