TITLE:
HP iPAQ rx1950 Pocket PC Series ROM Update
VERSION:
1.01
DESCRIPTION:
This package contains the ROM Update Utility (RUU) and ROM image for the listed iPAQ handheld models and operating systems. The ROM Update Utility replaces the current ROM image on the handheld with an updated version. IMPORTANT: This update utility is designed to replace the current ROM image and erase the partnership and all user data and programs on the handheld. It is important to read and understand the information in the Readme file included with this update BEFORE installing this package. NOTE: Do not perform the ROM update through a USB hub. This may cause the host PC to receive a "General Protection Fault" error, thereby forcing a reboot of the host PC on completion of the ROM Update. This update does not work through a serial port connection.


PURPOSE:
Recommended
SOFTPAQ NUMBER:
sp31892
SUPERSEDES:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
04 January 2006
CATEGORY:
BIOS
SSM SUPPORTED:
No
PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Handhelds

HARDWARE
PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP iPAQ rx1950 Pocket PC
HP iPAQ rx1955 Pocket PC
OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
LANGUAGE(S):
US English

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Updates handheld from Microsoft Adaptation Kit Update 1.0.1 to Microsoft
Adaptation Kit Update 1.0.2.
PREREQUISITES:
- Microsoft Activesync 4.1

HOW TO USE:
IMPORTANT: Performing the ROM update through a USB hub is not recommended
because it may cause the host PC to receive a "General Protection Fault"
error, thereby forcing a reboot of the host PC on completion of the ROM
update.

1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive.

2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to
unpack the ROM Update files to a directory. (NOTE: This directory
should not contain any file or folder from any previous ROM upgrade).

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the ROM upgrade.


INSTALLATION NOTES:

1. During the update, the ROM Update Utility will:
- Query the handheld for current ROM image information.
- Validate that the new ROM image is compatible with the handheld.
- Automatically place the iPAQ handheld in Flash mode.
- Update the ROM image on the handheld.
- Reset the handheld on completion.

2. IMPORTANT: Disable the Standby and Hibernation modes on the
host PC. If Standby or Hibernation mode is activated during the
upgrade process, a critical error may occur.

3. IMPORTANT: Plan enough time to complete the update process.
The total time needed to perform this ROM update is estimated at
10 minutes.

4. IMPORTANT: Do not interact with the handheld or remove it from AC
power or the cradle/cable once the status bar appears on the handheld
and the actual update has started.

5. If an error message is displayed during the process, follow any
available instructions to correct the condition and start the ROM
update utility again.

6. The update process can be performed while connected to a host PC
either as a Guest or with an established partnership.


Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.