Compaq AP500 - Manual (Page 113)

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Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Maintenance and Service Guide
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.