TITLE: ROM Image for Presario 2810 and Evo N800w (68P4W) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: F.10 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Presario/Evo models listed below with a 68P4W 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. 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: SP24311
SUPERSEDES: SP23730
EFFECTIVE DATE: April 25, 2003
CATEGORY: ROMPaq
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Compaq Evo N800w
Compaq Presario 2810

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
FIXES: 
- Fixes problem where system serial number was lost after upgrading to new System ROM.
 
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. The BIOS/ROM image file must be used with Remote Management Software in
order to actually flash (upgrade) the ROM image on one of the supported notebooks.

3. When used with SSM, copy the SoftPaq to the file store.

4. When used with WINFLASH, run the SoftPaq to get the .cab file.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS PROCEDURE!
 
 
Copyright (c) 2003 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.