TITLE: Remote ROM Flash Utilities for Evo D500 Ultra-slim Desktop (686Y1 ROM)

VERSION: 1.03
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a set of utility files that can be used with a remote 
configuration tool such as Altiris eXpress to update or restore the System ROM 
in the Evo models listed below with a 686Y1 Family ROM.  It also includes the ROM Image.

The standard ROMPaq will not work for updating a PC remotely over a network.

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: SP23357
SUPERSEDES: SP20390
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: A PXE capable computer connected to a remote configuration and program 
loading tool for use on networks.  (Examples:  Altiris eXpress, LANDesk Configuration 
Manager (LCM))

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.  Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3.  After the files have been created, you may delete the self-extracting file 
downloaded in step 1.

4.  Refer to the files README.TXT and REPSET.TXT for further information about the 
utility programs.

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.