Compaq AP500 manual Upgrading the ROM, Local ROM Upgrade

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Upgrading the ROM

If the Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 does not have a Setup Password enabled, the ROM is not write-protected and unauthorized updates can occur. If you need or want to upgrade the system ROM, you can:

■Order an upgraded ROMPaq diskette from Compaq.

■Order the Compaq Support Software CD Kit.

■Download the latest ROMPaq images from the Compaq website at www.compaq.com.

IMPORTANT: To ensure maximum ROM protection, establish a Setup Password. A Setup

Password prevents unauthorized ROM upgrades.

Local ROM Upgrade

To upgrade the ROM:

1.Insert the ROMPaq diskette in the diskette drive and turn on the workstation.

CAUTION: To guard against unauthorized updates of the Flash ROM or the System BIOS, the Setup Password must be set. See Chapter 5 for procedures on establishing a Setup Password.

2.If prompted, enter the Setup Password.

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 the workstation.

IMPORTANT: Do not turn off the power to the workstation until the ROMPaq utility has completed the upgrade process.

Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Maintenance and Service Guide