TITLE: ROM Image for Evo D310/D320/D510 and W4000 SFF DDR (686O2 ROM) VERSION: 3.18 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. For Evo 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 made available on the web only, as a maintenance release for Evo 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. 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 SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23347 SUPERSEDES: SP23341 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 12, 2003 CATEGORY: BIOS 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 D310v: 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): Global PREREQUISITES: System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds microcode update for Intel Pentium 4, D1 processors. FIXES: - Fixes issue where IDE devices could be inadvertently set to slower transfer modes in Windows systems with certain drive configurations. - Fixes an extremely rare condition that could prevent the time and date from being set in F10 setup when certain languages are selected. HOW TO USE: IMPORTANT NOTE: If the target system is configured with a 3.06-GHz processor and a 3.xx ROM earlier than version 3.16, 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.