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2-14 Compaq Utilities
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If POST finds an error in the system, an error condition is indicated by an audible and/or visual
message. Refer to Appendix F for POST error messages and recommended courses of action.
2.10 ROMPaq
The Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computer comes with reprogrammable Flash ROM
(Read Only Memory). Flash ROM Lock, 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. Then complete the following
procedures:
1. Insert the ROMPaq diskette into the diskette drive.
2. Turn on the computer.
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.
3. If prompted, enter the Setup Password.
4. If the Setup Password is entered correctly, the ROMPaq utility takes over and runs the Flash
ROM upgrade.
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If the Setup Password is entered incorrectly, the procedure terminates and no changes are
made to the ROM.
CAUTION:
Do not turn the power off during a firmware upgrade. A loss of power during upgrade might
corrupt the upgrade.
5. When the utility has finished upgrading the ROM, remove the diskette from the diskette drive
and reboot the computer.