Softpaq Solution:   SP1345
Part Number:  148391-015
Title:  Deskpro XL System ROM (30 Aug 1995)
Version:  4W_0830.95

CATEGORY:  ROMPaq

EFFECTIVE DATE:  13 September 1995

PRODUCTS AFFECTED:    Compaq DeskPro XL

OPERATING SYSTEM:  not applicable

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION: not applicable

SUPERSEDES: SP1022

DESCRIPTION:  This creates a diskette that allows the user to upgrade the System ROM on a DeskPro XL to a 30 Aug 1995 System ROM.
Updates:
* Removed SafeStart support.
* Addresses multimedia CD ROM games that don't wake up after APM standby/suspend.
* Provides support for 133/66 Intel P54C.
* Corrected problem where APM was incorrectly attempting to spin down IDE CD ROM drives.
* Corrected problem of disabling SCSI BIOS when NVRAM is invalid and the Panasonic quad speed CD-ROM drive is present.

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 SP1345.EXE.

3.  From that drive and directory, execute the SoftPaq file:
    SP1345 [ENTER] 
You will be prompted to place the formatted 1.44 MB diskette into a diskette drive to create the diskette.

4.  After the diskette is created, you may delete the downloaded file SP1345.EXE if you wish.

5.  Power down the desktop machine.

6.  Place the newly created Compaq DeskPro XL ROMPaq Diskette in Drive A: and power up the desktop unit.

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

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