Compaq Evo D310 Micro-desktop System Bios

Version Installation Changes Fixes Main features added in earlier versions Main problems fixed in earlier versions Known issues Known limitations Upgrade recommendation Comments Preload/web Why does HEWLETT-PACKARD change the BIOS ? Disclaimer

Version
HP package revision: JH0104 Supplier version: QJH0401

To check the BIOS version currently installed: at the start of boot, when the HP logo is displayed, press F8 to enter Configuration & Diagnostics, then press F2 to enter BIOS Setup. The BIOS version number is displayed in the main menu.

Installation Steps to follow

1 2 3 Create a BIOS diskette Create a bootable DOS system diskette. Copy all the BIOS files to the diskette.

Boot on the diskette Boot the PC on the diskette. Allow Bootblock update Start the flash Check DIP switch 9 is set to position ON (default position, it can remain in this position) At the A:\> prompt, type FLASH

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Wait for completion After about 15 seconds the BIOS flash process will start. DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE PC ONCE FLASHING HAS STARTED. Reboot Once complete, you will be instructed to reboot the PC.

Advanced users: for BIOS flash options, type: hp82726 /? If switch 9 is set to position OFF, it prevents Bios update. (ON is the default setting)

Changes
Delay time to resume from S3 sleep state has been fine-tuned.

Fixes
None.

Main features added in earlier versions

None.

Main problems fixed in earlier versions

None.

Known issues
None.

Known limitations
None.

Upgrade recommendation
cards It is recommended to use this Bios for configurations with ATI7000 and ATI7500 video

HP reserves the right to validate any claims of defective products or components before repairing or replacing such products or components. IMPORTANT: Users should update their PCs BIOS to the latest version available on the web and run HP e-DiagTools (HP Diagnostics Utility) before contacting HP for warranty servicethis will provide them with the information that will be requested by the support agent.

Comments
None.

Note about bootblock recovery and virus protection

If for any reason the BIOS becomes corrupt (for example a power cut during the flash process), the PC may no longer be able to boot. In this situation it is still possible to recover the BIOS using a special procedure known as crisis recovery.

To recover the BIOS in crisis mode

1 2 Obtain an empty diskette Create a crisis diskette Obtain an empty diskette. It does not have to be a system diskette. Copy the BIOS ROM file (example JH0102US.ROM) to the diskette. Do not copy any other files. Rename the file AMIBOOT.ROM make sure you have the exact same spelling. Remove the power cord from the PC, open the cover, and set switch 7 on the motherboard (labelled BIOS recovery) to the ON position. Close the cover and reinsert the power cord. Insert the diskette in the floppy drive. Switch on the PC. The PC will beep once and the boot process will start automatically. The screen will remain blank, but there will be activity on the floppy drive. DO NOT SWITCH OFF THE PC DURING FLASH. Once complete, the PC will emit a long continual beep. Switch off the PC, remove the diskette and reset switch 7 to the OFF position. The PC should now boot normally.

Set motherboard switch

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Start the flash Wait

Set motherboard switch and reboot

If switch 9 is set to position OFF, it prevents Bios update. (ON is the default setting)

Preload/Web
This BIOS is used for preload. It can also be obtained on the support website.

Why does HEWLETT-PACKARD change the BIOS ?

Minimizing the number of BIOS revisions is an objective of Hewlett Packard. However Hewlett Packard may release new versions for any one of the following reasons: ENHANCEMENTS Where a major new feature is available on the market. PROCUREMENT ASSURANCE Where Hewlett Packard qualifies an additional supplier for a component in order to secure procurement. COMPONENT ROLL Where a semiconductor supplier introduces a new version of a component, and stops the production of the previous version for technological improvement reasons. QUALITY To improve the quality, Hewlett Packard has to make use of a more reliable component, or to implement a design change. COST Hewlett Packard uses a different supplier who can supply the equivalent component at a much lower price. BUG FIX Bugs discovered in the previous version are fixed.

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