TITLE: HPQFlash Utility for Evo D500 Ultra Slim Desktop (686Y1 ROM) VERSION: 1.03 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 686Y1 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. PURPOSE: Routine Release SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23355 SUPERSEDES: SP20962 EFFECTIVE DATE: June 23, 2003 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Evo D500: Ultra-Slim Desktop - All Celeron Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): US (Global) ENHANCEMENTS: - Adds microcode update for Intel Celeron, B1 processors. PREREQUISITES: Supported operating system HOW TO USE: 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 COMPAQ\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.