TITLE: Evo N600c System BIOS (ROM)

VERSION: 2001.10.12 Rev A
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates a diskette for upgrading the System BIOS (ROM) in Evo
N600c Series notebooks.  The BIOS interfaces directly with the hardware of the computer.

PURPOSE: Routine Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP20072
SUPERSEDES: SP19235
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 19, 2001
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs and System Software
SSM SUPPORTED: No

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

OPERATING SYSTEM(S): 
OS Independent
 
LANGUAGE(S): 
Global
 
ENHANCEMENTS: 
 - Enhances the system password feature.
 - Reduces the amount of time required to resume from Standby mode.
 - Adds the latest SpeedStep software.
 - Enhances power management of the serial port.
 - Adds MultiPort FN-F2 lockout support.
 
FIXES: 
 - Fixes false 'Non-system disk' errors.
 - Fixes an issue with the Compaq Internet keyboard, Compaq Enhanced III
   keyboard, and the Microsoft Internet Keyboard Pro.
 - Fixes an issue with Logitech M-S69 mouse.
 - Fixes an issue with a USB Smartcard reader not being recognized after
   restarting the computer.
 - Fixes eratic mouse movements that occur after resuming from Standby when
   using a wheel mouse.
 - Fixes an issue where the dual pointer was not operational after resuming from
   Standby.
 - Fixes an issue where the video display was not restored after resuming from
   Standby.
 
PREREQUISITES: 
N/A
 
HOW TO USE: 

1. Obtain a formatted 1.44-MB diskette.

2. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive and change to
that directory.  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.  You will be prompted to
insert the formatted diskette in a drive to create the diskette.

4. After the diskette has been created, you may delete the
SoftPaq file downloaded in step 2.

5. Turn off the computer.

6. Place the newly created Compaq Evo N600c ROMPaq Diskette in Drive A:
and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen to upgrade the
System BIOS.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER TO THE COMPUTER WHILE PERFORMING THIS
PROCEDURE!
 
 
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