Upgrading The Rom - Compaq Deskpro AP500 Reference Manual

Upgrading the ROM

Your workstation comes with reprogrammable flash ROM (read only memory).
By establishing a Setup Password in Security Management, you can protect the
ROM from being unintentionally updated or overwritten. This is important to
ensure workstation operating integrity. Should you need or want to upgrade
your ROM, you may:
Order an upgraded user ROMPaq diskette from Compaq.
Order the Compaq Support Software CD Kit.
Download the latest ROMPaq images from the Compaq website
www.compaq.com.
Local ROM Upgrade
To upgrade the ROM after you receive or download a user ROMPaq diskette,
follow these steps:
1. Insert the user ROMPaq diskette in the diskette drive and boot the
workstation.
2. Enter the Setup Password, if prompted.
NOTE: If the Setup Password is entered correctly, the ROMPaq utility will
take over and run the ROM upgrade. If the Setup Password is incorrectly
entered, the procedure will terminate and no changes will be made to the
ROM.
3. When the utility finishes upgrading the ROM, remove the diskette from
the diskette drive and restart your workstation.
IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the power to your workstation until the ROMPaq
utility has completed the upgrade process.
Writer: Jeff Parmenter Project: Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Reference Guide Comments: 338521-002
CAUTION: For maximum ROM protection, be sure to establish a
Setup Password. The Setup Password prevents unauthorized
ROM upgrades.
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