TITLE: CPQFlash Utility for D315 Business PC (686Y4 ROM)

VERSION: 3.06 Rev B
DESCRIPTION:
This SoftPaq creates files that contain the CPQFlash utility and a binary image of the
System ROM for the Compaq models with a 686Y4 Family ROM.

The CPQFlash utility is used to locally flash the System ROM on PCs through a Windows
environment.

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 SoftPaq replaces/supersedes SP22630 - do not use SP22630

PURPOSE: Recommended Release
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: SP23409
SUPERSEDES: SP22630
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 20, 2003
CATEGORY: ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware
SSM SUPPORTED: No

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Desktops

PRODUCT MODEL(S):
D315 Business PC: All Models

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home
ROMPaqs/BIOS and Firmware

LANGUAGE(S): Global

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Improves control of fan speed in systems with higher speed Athlon processors.

PREREQUISITES: Supported operating system

HOW TO USE:

1. Download the SoftPaq to a directory on your hard drive. The file downloaded is a
self-extracting executable with a filename based on the SoftPaq Number above. It is
recommended to create a directory called COMPAQ\CPQFlash and copy the SoftPaq to that
directory.

2. Refer to the CPQFlash utility documentation (CPQFlash.txt) for further instructions
on using the CPQFlash utility to flash the System ROM on your PC.

WARNING: DO NOT TURN OFF POWER OR ATTEMPT TO REBOOT THE COMPUTER DURING THE UPGRADE PROCESS!!!