TITLE: ROMPaq for Evo D310/D510 and W4000 SFF DDR (686O2 ROM) VERSION: 1.08 Rev A DESCRIPTION: This SoftPaq creates a ROMPaq firmware diskette that can be used to locally restore or upgrade the System ROM in the Evo Models with a 686O2 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: Routine release SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20977 SUPERSEDES: None PART NUMBER: 287490-006 EFFECTIVE DATE: May 28, 2002 CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware SSM SUPPORTED: No PRODUCT TYPE(S): Desktops, Workstations PRODUCT MODEL(S): Evo D510 Small Form Factor: All Models Evo D510 Convertible Minitower: All Models Evo D310 Microtower: All Models Evo D310 Desktop: All Models Evo D310 Slim Tower: All Models Evo W4000 Small Form Factor DDR: All Models OPERATING SYSTEM(S): Microsoft Windows XP Pro Microsoft Windows XP Home Microsoft Windows 2000 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.