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Support models ThinkPad R52
(Machine Types 185818591860186118621863
1958)
ThinkPad T43
(Machine Types 18711872187318741875 1876)
Operating Systems Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional)
Windows 2000
Version 1.26
Issue date May 24 2006
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program) stored in
the ThinkPad computer to fix problems add new functions or expand
functions as noted below.
This program is language independent and can be used with any language
system.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
[Important Updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
Nothing.
[Problem fixes]
- Floppy disk access error may occur on the floppy disk drive
connected to the docking station.
- A meaningless message appears by pressing the F12 key to display
the boot list.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
There are two ways for version check.
(A) On Windows
(B) On BIOS Setup Utility
(A) On Windows
1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program.
Click Start select All Programs (or Programs) select
ThinkVantage and then click ThinkPad Configuration.
2. Click the System Information icon.
3. Click the BIOS information tab.
BIOS version and Embedded Controller version will be displayed.
4. Click OK to exit.
(B) On BIOS Setup Utility
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the "To interrupt normal startup press the blue Access IBM
button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen
press the F1 key.
The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed.
If a password prompt appears type the correct password.
4. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
5. Turn off the computer.
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NOTES
- This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.04 or higher. Obtain the additional package Embedded
Controller Program Version 1.04 or higher and update the Embedded
Controller Program in the system with it.
- If you need to update Embedded Controller Program as well as the
BIOS update BIOS first.
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UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS
Notes:
- If your computer runs satisfactorily now it may not be necessary to
update the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS refer
to the Version Information section.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS.
- If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port
replicator turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
- If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer turn off the
computer and detach it before proceeding.
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM
(Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment.
Warning:
Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has
been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND THE COMPUTER WHILE
THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO
BE REPLACED.
There are three ways for installation.
(A) Automatic update with Software Installer
(B) Manual update
(C) Unattended update
(A) Automatic Update with Software Installer
Use the ThinkPad Software Installer version 3.01.0503 or higher.
The ThinkPad Software Installer will check both installed program
in your ThinkPad and our Web site. Then download and update the
program automatically if a newer version is available.
Refer to the ThinkPad Software Installer package for details.
(B) Manual Update
Refer to the Manual Update section.
(C) Unattended Update
Refer to the Unattended Update section.
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INITIALIZING BIOS
BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the
BIOS settings:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the "To interrupt normal startup press the blue Access IBM
button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen
press the F1 key.
The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed.
If a password prompt appears type the correct password.
4. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
5. Select Yes.
6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
7. Select Yes.
After the initialization has been completed the system restarts
automatically.
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions of BIOS have been released to date.
Moreover the Embedded Controller Program is prepared according to
them.
BIOS Version BIOS Internal ID Embedded Controller Program Version
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1.26 70ET66WW 1.04 or higher
1.24 70ET64WW 1.04 or higher
1.23 70ET63WW 1.01 or 1.03
1.22 70ET62WW 1.01 or 1.03
1.21 70ET61WW 1.01 or 1.03
1.20 70ET60WW 1.01 or 1.03
1.19 70ET59WW 1.01 or 1.03
1.17 70ET57WW 1.01 or 1.03
1.04 70ET40WW 1.01 or 1.03
1.01 70ET37WW 1.01 or 1.03
To check the version of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program refer to
the Determining which version is installed section.
Summary of Changes
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Where: < > BIOS version
( ) BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose
(Important) Important Update
(New) New Function or Enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.26> (70ET66WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.04 or higher.
- (Fix) Floppy disk access error may occur on the floppy disk drive
connected to the docking station.
- (Fix) A meaningless message appears by pressing the F12 key to
display the boot list.
<1.24> (70ET64WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.04 or higher.
- (New) Support for ThinkPad NumLock.
A new ThinkPad NumLock option is added to Keyboard/Mouse of
Config menu in BIOS Setup Utility.
Settings
[Independent] : The NumLock on the ThinkPad computer can be
disabled independently regardless of the NumLock state of the
external keyboard. If the NumLock on the ThinkPad computer is
enabled the NumLock on the external keyboard will also be
enabled.
[Synchronized] : The NumLock on both the ThinkPad computer
and the external keyboard are synchronized.
- (Fix) Intel Pentium M Processor and Centrino logos displayed
on screen after power-on has been modified.
- (Fix) The computer may hang if the hard drive is damaged.
<1.23> (70ET63WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (New) Support for new types of memory.
- (Fix) When the LCD is closed and opened the screen resolution may
be changed to 800x600 very intermittently.
<1.22> (70ET62WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (New) A new option to allow the system to boot without pressing the
Esc key in the BIOS Setup when the 2010 error (An unsupported
hard disk is used or the firmware of Lenovo hard drive is
old) is displayed.
To change the setting go to 'BIOS Setup menu' 'Startup' and
then 'Boot after message for HDD...'.
(Note) Use the supported hard disk or update the firmware of
Lenovo hard drive for safety.
- (Fix) The computer may not boot.
<1.21> (70ET61WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (Fix) CGA font characters are not displayed on the screen with
programs for DOS.
<1.20> (70ET60WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (Important)
The computer may go into standby mode freely and then hang
even if the standby timer in Power properties is disabled
when any type of optical disks (such like DVD CD-R drive) is
detached from the computer.
- (Fix) A CardBus Controller setting was wrong.
- (Fix) The computer may hang up when a boot device is changed in
Startup menu of BIOS Setup Utility.
<1.19> (70ET59WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (Fix) With the BIOS version 1.17 (70ET57WW) or later the system
will shut down on Wake On Lan with a Ultrabay Slim Second
Hard Drive adapter even if no password is set in the second
Hard Drive.
- (Fix) An error appears on power-on just after powering off at
a password prompt with a newly attached USB storage device.
- (Fix) The system may not start with some USB devices attached to
docking station or port replicator.
<1.17> (70ET57WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (New) Enhancement of security function on power-on: When hard drive
password is set regardless of other passwords settings
Wake On Lan from power off state does not work.
- (New) Support for ThinkPad R52 new models (of the Aug. 2005
announcement).
<1.04> (70ET40WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (New) Added new options to hide the following internal
communication devices from Operating System in the BIOS Setup
menu.
Modem: Config -> Modem -> Modem Device
Infrared: Config -> Infrared -> Infrared Device
- (New) Improvement of Resume time from Standby mode by around one
second.
- (Fix) Some BIOS Setup menu items are not copied with using Remote
CMOS Update Utility.
<1.01> (70ET37WW)
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 or 1.03.
- (New) (Initial release) Support for:
- ThinkPad R52
(Machine Types 18581859186018611862 1863)
- ThinkPad T43
(Machine Types 18711872187318741875 1876)
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MANUAL UPDATE
Warning:
Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has
been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND THE COMPUTER WHILE
THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO
BE REPLACED.
1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2. Logon with administrative privileges on the target computer.
3. Save the BIOS Update Utility file (e.g. xxxxxxxx.exe) on the
Windows Desktop or in the hard drive.
4. Double-click the saved file on the Windows Desktop or start
Explorer open the folder where the file was saved and then
double-click the saved file.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Depending on the operating system configuration restarting the
operating system and rerunning this BIOS update utility may be
required. In this case the following message will appear.
"DeviceIoControl() returns 2
Please restart your operating system and
execute the BIOS or Embedded Controller
update utility again."
Windows will shut down automatically and ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility
screen will appears.
6. Select "Read this first..." from the menu and carefully read the
information that appears.
7. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
8. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the
screen.
After the update has been completed the system is automatically
turned off.
Finally delete the file saved in the step 3.
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UNATTENDED UPDATE
This procedure is intended only for system administrators.
At the command prompt specify the BIOS Update Utility file name
with options -s -a -s (e.g. C:\\\\Temp\\\\xxxxxxxx.EXE -s -a -s) and
press the Enter key to start installation process.
If you have saved the file to a different location specify the
location instead.
The BIOS is updated without any user interaction.
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BIOS INFORMATION
Memory Map Information
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Reserved Area:
The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by BIOS and
others.
C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
D0000-D3FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2)
E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS
Notes:
*1: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option
ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility.
This choice will disable PXE and WOL features.
*2: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option
under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility.
This choice does not affect using USB devices in Windows
operating systems.
Usable Area:
The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as
EMM386.
D4000-DBFFF
Note: Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus
Controllers or others by Operating Systems.
The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating
System.
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TRADEMARKS
* ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo.
* ThinkVantage is a trademark of Lenovo.
* IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Other company product and service names may be registered trademarks
trademarks or service marks of others.