TITLE: ROM Image for Compaq Evo N610c/v (68P4F) Remote ROM Flash VERSION: F.15 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates files that contain a binary image for the System ROM for the Evo models listed below with a 68P4F 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. PURPOSE: Recommended Update SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP25136 SUPERSEDES: SP24557 EFFECTIVE DATE: August 11, 2003 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: Yes PRODUCT TYPE(S): Notebooks PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo N610c Evo N610v 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 FIXES: - Fixes issue where pressing "Shift-D" during boot caused unit to enter F10 setup. - Fixes problem where HP printers would eject a blank page after 7 minutes. - Fixes serial port issue. PREREQUISITES: Compaq System Software Manager (SSM) or WinFlash Utility 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.