TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for Evo N410c (686A2 ROM) VERSION: F.0F Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image of the System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 686A2 Family ROM. The CPQFlash 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. PURPOSE: Recommended Update SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP24212 SUPERSEDES: SP23725 EFFECTIVE DATE: April 08, 2003 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Compaq Evo N410c Series OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional LANGUAGE(S): Global ENHANCEMENTS: - Displays keyboard controller Flash update message. - Adds support for USB composite devices. FIXES: - Fixes issue where notebook loses time if a Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is added as a second drive in the MultiBay. PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: 1. Download the SoftPaq to a temporary, empty directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 2. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. After the system has been shutdown, you may delete all temporary files and the SoftPaq file downloaded in step 1. IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE! Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Company. All Rights Reserved.