Flash Rom - Compaq DESKPRO 2000 SERIES Maintenance & Service Manual

7.5 Flash ROM

The Compaq Deskpro Personal Computer comes with re-programmable Flash ROM (Read Only
Memory). Flash ROM, set to its default setting of OFF, protects the Flash ROM from being upgraded
and the System BIOS from being updated.
To update the ROM, order the ROMPaq diskette from Compaq. To upgrade the ROM, complete the
following procedures:
1. Insert the ROMPaq diskette into the floppy drive, enter the correct command, and
the computer prompts for the Setup Password (if set).
CAUTION: If the computer does not have a Setup Password enabled, then the ROM is
not write-protected and unauthorized updates can occur. The Setup Password is
disabled when the computer is shipped from the factory.
2. If prompted, enter the Setup Password.
3. If the Setup Password is entered correctly, the ROMPaq utility takes over and runs
the flash ROM upgrade.
If the Setup Password is entered incorrectly, the procedure terminates and no changes are made to
the ROM.
Do not turn off the power to your computer until the ROMPaq utility has completed the upgrade
process.
4. When the utility has finished upgrading the ROM, remove the diskette from the
diskette drive and reboot the computer.
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