IBM ThinkPad R31 November 26, 2004 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Utility Version : 3.11 BIOS Version : 1FETF1WW ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- The ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility given here can update the system program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions. This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad R31 The supported operating systems for this update utility are as follows: - Windows 98 Second Edition - Windows Me - Windows 2000 - Windows XP - Windows NT 4.0 To determine if you have to update the system program or not, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the system program, refer to the Installation instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.06 (1FET59WW) Initial Release Version 1.08 (1FET61WW) Problem fixes Version 1.13 (1FETA3WW) Program fixes and additional OS support Version 1.16 (1FETA6WW) Program fixes Version 1.17 (1FETA7WW) Program fixes Version 1.18 (1FETA8WW) Program fixes Version 1.19 (1FETA9WW) A problem fix Version 1.27 (1FETB7WW) Problem fixes Version 1.31 (1FETC1WW) Problem fixes and new CPU support Version 1.34 (1FETC4WW) Problem fixes Version 3.01 (1FETE1WW) A problem fix and new CPU support Version 3.01a(1FETE1WW) A problem fix(Note 1) Version 3.02 (1FETE2WW) Problem fixes Version 3.02a(1FETE2WW) A problem fix(Note 1) Version 3.03 (1FETE3WW) Problem fixes Version 3.03a(1FETE3WW) A problem fix(Note 1) Version 3.04 (1FETE4WW) Problem fixes Version 3.05 (1FETE5WW) A problem fix Version 3.06 (1FETE6WW) A problem fix Version 3.08 (1FETE8WW) A problem fix Version 3.09 (1FETE9WW) A problem fix Version 3.10 (1FETF0WW) A problem fix Version 3.11 (1FETF1WW) A problem fix Note 1: This release modifies the program which updates the BIOS. There is no change to the BIOS itself. Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: xxxxxx : Utility version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) means New Function or Enhancement (Fix) means Correction to existing function <1.06 - 1FET59WW> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R31. <1.08 - 1FET61WW> - (New) Removed Enhanced Security item from IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Enhanced Security is always enabled. - (Fix) There is noise at audio mute. <1.13 - 1FETA3WW) - (New) Support for Windows NT 4.0. - (Fix) The system may hang intermittently during network download installation. - (Fix) (PC DOS) Mute the sound by pressing the mute button, but after reboot the mute is disabled. - (Fix) The system may hang intermittently during resuming from lid close standby. - (Fix) (PC DOS) MEM command only returns 16 MB available on PC DOS. - (Fix) The system may hang intermittently during resume from hibernation. <1.16 - 1FETA6WW> - (Fix) 5.25 inch floppy disk drive icon is displayed in "My Computer". - (Fix) (Windows 98SE) After Install the video driver then restart the system, the screen becomes blank with the backlight on. <1.17 - 1FETA7WW> - (Fix) (Windows XP) Sometimes the system may hang up at booting with blue screen. <1.18 - 1FETA8WW> - (Fix) (Windows 2000) Once power on password is set, BIOS setup utility may not accept any key. - (Fix) (Windows XP) Sometimes bluescreen or serious error may appear at booting. <1.19 - 1FETA9WW> - (Fix) Slow retrieval of serial number through USB barcode scanner. NOTE: This problem is concerning a manufacturing issue in a factory. There is no impact for the customer environment. If you already installed Version 1.18, you do not need to install Version 1.19. <1.27 - 1FETB7WW> - (Fix) Enhanced the Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology item in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. - (Fix) (Windows NT) The system must be restarted to take effect of change when unselecting "will not suspend even if LCD is close" in ThinkPad configurations utility. <1.31 - 1FETC1WW> - (Fix) When the system is shut down just after copying file using IBM Microdrive, the system shows error message and it takes longer time to shut down the system. - (Fix) Garbage may appear during resuming from hibernation. - (Fix) (Windows NT) The System hangs after resuming from timer standby, if the system enters standby mode by timer after LCD off timer is executed. - (New) Celeron 1.33GHz CPU (New Stepping level) support. - (Fix) (Windows NT) Garbage displayed on either LCD or monitor while toggling the display. - (Fix) The system with IBM Security Chip may hang, if IBM Security Chip is disabled, CSS is installed and supervisor password is enabled. - (Fix) (Windows 98SE Japanese) After installing Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility, the system may hang with blue screen. - (Fix) If power on password or supervisor password is set, password prompt also appears at warm boot. <1.34 - 1FETC4WW> - (Fix) The system hangs up at POST after enabling the serial port to (2F8, IRQ3) - (Fix) BIOS can not keep setting of disabling network devices. - (Fix) Network boot device may be enabled even if it is disabled at Boot menu in BIOS setup. - (Fix) If HDD password is set, password prompt also appears at warm boot. - (Fix) MS intelli USB Optical mouse does not work from cold boot when attached to the port replicator. <3.01 - 1FETE1WW> - (New) New CPU Stepping level B1 support. - (Fix) (Windows XP) The system may freeze at disabling and enabling the parallel port through ThinkPad Configuration utility after changing the parallel port setting to 378/IRQ7 and EPP. <3.01a- 1FETE1WW> - (Fix) After BIOS update, the system may not work. NOTE: This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS. There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have already updated the system to V3.01(1FETE1WW), you do not need to apply this release. <3.02 - 1FETE2WW> - (Fix) (Windows 98/Me) The display becomes black when resuming from hibernation. - (Fix) (Windows NT) A display device may not be changed from Intel Graphic properties. - (Fix) (Windows 2000) If battery pack is not in the system, unexpected Reboot or crash may occur during restoring the preload. <3.02a- 1FETE2WW> - (Fix) After BIOS update, the system may not work. NOTE: This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS. There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have already updated the system to V3.02(1FETE2WW), you do not need to apply this release. <3.03 - 1FETE3WW> - (Fix) Some garbage is displayed during hibernation resume. - (Fix) Wrong CPU type is shown in UMS basic system table. <3.03a- 1FETE3WW> - (Fix) After BIOS update, the system may not work. NOTE: This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS. There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have already updated the system to V3.03(1FETE3WW), you do not need to apply this release. <3.04 - 1FETE4WW> - (Fix) PC-Doctor for DOS returns wrong battery type. - (Fix) Refresh function of battery does not work. - (Fix) Wrong CPU speed appeared in BIOS setup menu. - (Fix) Battery MaxiMiser may prevent suspend operation. - (Fix) High pitch noise can be heard when running Access ThinkPad or Internet Explorer. <3.05 - 1FETE5WW> - (Fix) Can not boot from USB FDD attached to an external USB hub. <3.06 - 1FETE6WW> - (Fix) Wrong cache size information shown at POST. <3.08 - 1FETE8WW> - (Fix) Cannot boot with Windows 2000 setup diskette by using USB FDD drive. <3.09 - 1FETE9WW> - (Fix) Stop Error occurs when Windows 2000 boot up, after installing Pointsec under the NTFS environment. <3.10 - 1FETF0WW)> - Corrects and issue with applications that use the Int 13 API call not getting the correct hard disk drive (HDD) information. This can occur if the Startup Boot device order in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility is changed from the first hard disk drive booting first to the second HDD booting first. <3.11 - 1FETF1WW)> - Display swtich Hot key (Fn+F7) may not work with WindowsXP SP2. Installation Instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - Before using this BIOS Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends applying the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. INSTALL 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Start a supported version of Windows on the target computer. 4. Make the temporary directory on the hard disk drive (for instance, C:\Temp) 5. Download the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility from the web site and store the file into the temporary directory. (e.g. C:\Temp) 6. Click the Start button, then click Run. 7. In the Open dialogue box, specify the utility filename with the full path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility. (E.g. C:\Temp\1fud51us.exe) Then press the Enter key. 8. Follow the instructions. 9. When completed, the system is automatically turned off. 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. After the update has been completed, do the following to make the changes effective. 10.Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on the computer. 11.While the "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 12.Verify the BIOS version and date. Unattended Installation: 1. Do the same instructions above from step 1 to step 6. 2. Specify filename with the full path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility with options -s -a -s (For example, C:\Temp\1FUD51US.EXE -s -a -s) and ten press Enter. Windows will be shut down automatically. The system BIOS program is updated without any user interaction. BIOS Information ---------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date as well as the Embedded controller version number can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Utility BIOS BIOS Version Version Date -------- --------- ----------- V1.06 1FET59WW 2002-01-28 V1.08 1FET61WW 2002-02-05 V1.13 1FETA3WW 2002-02-22 V1.16 1FETA6WW 2002-03-13 V1.17 1FETA7WW 2002-03-22 V1.18 1FETA8WW 2002-04-12 V1.19 1FETA9WW 2002-05-02 V1.27 1FETB7WW 2002-04-22 V1.31 1FETC1WW 2002-06-20 V1.34 1FETC4WW 2002-07-26 V3.01 1FETE1WW 2002-08-14 V3.01a 1FETE1WW 2002-08-14 V3.02 1FETE2WW 2002-08-20 V3.02a 1FETE2WW 2002-08-20 V3.03 1FETE3WW 2002-09-02 V3.03a 1FETE3WW 2002-09-02 V3.04 1FETE4WW 2002-10-09 V3.05 1FETE5WW 2003-01-06 V3.06 1FETE6WW 2003-01-28 V3.08 1FETE8WW 2003-04-11 V3.09 1FETE9WW 2003-10-03 V3.10 1FETF0WW 2003-12-19 V3.11 1FETF1WW 2004-11-15 Determining the Utility Version -------------------------------- Once BIOS update program starts following screen will appear with white letters on the blue background. The utility version is displayed on the screen. ----------------------------------------------- IBM IBM ThinkPad System Program Service Diskette Ver. 3.03a Licensed material - Property of IBM (C) Copyright IBM Corp. 1981, 2003 ALL Rights Reserved ----------------------------------------------- Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad, and AssetID are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States. * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. * Intel and Pentium are a trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.