TITLE: ROM Image for Evo N600c (686DF) Remote ROM Flash

VERSION: 2003.06.18 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for
the Evo models listed below with a 686DF 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.

IMPORTANT: Users with BIOS version 10/13/01 or earlier ROM must update their
           ROM/BIOS to version (10/17/01) before upgrading to the later versions.
           The Softpaq for BIOS version 10/17/01 (SP21459.EXE) is also included in this 
           Softpaq and will be extracted in the same saved directory specified.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP24971
SUPERSEDES: SP24268
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 21, 2003
CATEGORY: ROMPaq
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
 
PRODUCT MODEL(S): 
Evo N600c

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Home
Microsoft Windows XP 32-bit Professional
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
US English
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Implements Int 1Ch-E845h sub-function 1Ch.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes issue where Drive Lock password could be bypassed.
 - Fixes an issue with Linux Installation.
 - Fixes issue where certain hp printers would eject a blank page of paper after
   Windows was started.

PREREQUISITES: 
Compaq System Software Manager

IMPORTANT: Users with BIOS version 10/13/01 or earlier ROM must update their
           ROM/BIOS to version (10/17/01) before upgrading to the later versions.
           The Softpaq for BIOS version 10/17/01 (SP21459.EXE) is also included in this 
           Softpaq and will be extracted in the same saved directory specified.

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 affected Evo
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.