TITLE: ROM Image for Evo D500 Ultra-slim Desktop (686Y1 ROM) Remote ROM Flash VERSION: 1.03 DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 686Y1 Family ROM. This SoftPaq is used to flash the System ROM on target PCs on a network, and it requires Compaq 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. If you use Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) to deploy SoftPaqs within your organization, you must upgrade to SSM version 1.50 (SP17447) or greater. For information on SSM, check http://www.compaq.com/im/change/ssmwp.html. PURPOSE: Routine release SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23356 SUPERSEDES: SP20389 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: Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) or Remote Management Setup 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. 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.