TITLE: ROMPaq for Evo D300v (686P9 ROM) VERSION: 1.03 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally restore or upgrade the System ROM in the Compaq Models with a 686P9 Family ROM. A backup of the current System ROM will be copied onto the ROMPaq diskette during the flash process. 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. This information can be saved into a text file by selecting File/Save to Diskette. NOTE: This is the same System ROM version that was originally included on the above models. It is not an upgrade. It is made available here as a convenience for users who may need to restore it to their computer for any reason. PURPOSE: Recommended Update SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP19572 SUPERSEDES: None PART NUMBER: 260218-002 EFFECTIVE DATE: December 4, 2001 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo D300v: All Celeron Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Evo D300v: Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Microsoft Windows 98 LANGUAGE(S): US (Global) PREREQUISITES: N/A HOW TO USE: 1. Obtain a formatted 1.44-MB diskette and place it in your A: drive. 2. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive. The file that is downloaded is an executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. 3. From that drive and directory, execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions to build the ROMPaq diskette. 4. Place the newly created diskette in the A: drive of the computer to be upgraded or restored and cycle system power to boot from the ROMPaq diskette. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the Compaq System ROM and flash the firmware. WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS!!! (c) 2002 Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Compaq and the Compaq logo are trademarks of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. in the U.S. and other countries. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.