IBM ThinkPad X40 April 13, 2005 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.55 (1UETA5WW) ======================================================================= Notice: ------- - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). Please get an additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher), and update Embedded Controller Program in the system with it if necessary. Embedded Controller Program Version 1.32 (or higher) is required for Intel Pentium M Processor 758/733 models. - If you should update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update Embedded Controller Program first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following system: - ThinkPad X40 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the BIOS, refer to the Updating BIOS section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) 1.04 (1UET39WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad X40 1.05 (1UET40WW) Problem fixes 1.13 (1UET62WW) Problem fixes and feature enhancements 1.14 (1UET63WW) Problem fixes and feature enhancements 1.20b (1UET72WW) Problem fixes and feature enhancements 1.21 (1UET73WW) Problem fixes 1.22 (1UET74WW) Feature enhancements 1.42 (1UET92WW) Feature enhancements 1.43 (1UET93WW) Problem fixes 1.44 (1UET94WW) Problem fixes 1.55 (1UETA5WW) Feature enhancements Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : BIOS version bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.04 (1UET39WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.02 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X40. <1.05 - 1.05 (1UET40WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.02 (or higher). - (Fix)Meaning of a SD card write protect notch is inversed. - (Fix)POST thermal sensor error is not displayed even if the system thermal sensor is not working. - (Fix)(Windows XP, Windows 2000)System hang may occur at attaching a system to Ultrabase X4. <1.13 - 1.13 (1UET62WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (New)Support for IBM Active Protection System. Refer to a remark(*1) below - (New)Support for MTM customization using a BIOS Update Utility. - (Fix)(Windows XP, Windows 2000)System hang may occur at attaching a system to Ultrabase X4. <1.14 - 1.14 (1UET63WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher) - (Fix)(Windows NT4)BIOS passowrd prompt at resume is not displayed to external monitor, when the external monitor is used as a display device. Video driver package version 4.03.1381.3757(1UD214WW) or higher is required to fix this issue. - (Fix)(Windows NT4)Screen corrupts after wakeup from hibernation mode if a dispaly device is a LCD panel. To recover the screen, press Ctrl+Alt+F1 keys or perform suspend and resume. <1.20 - 1.20b (1UET72WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (Fix) Infrared device may not be configured under DOS even if infrared is enabled in BIOS Setup. - (New) Support for the 1.3GHz CPU. This is applied to only models with the 1.3GHz CPU. <1.21 - 1.21 (1UET73WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (Fix) System may hang when the ThinkPad is attached to the Ultrabase X4 while the system is powered on. <1.22 - 1.22 (1UET74WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (New) Add new items in IBM BIOS Setup Utility menue to support new function of handling password after Hibernation wakeup. ("Timer Wake with Battery Operation" in "Power", "Require password after hibernate" in "Security"->"Password") <1.42 - 1.42 (1UET92WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with the Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (New) Support for new models based on the Intel Pentium M Processor 738. Note: ThinkPad models with the Intel Pentium M Processor 738 require the Embedded Controller Program Version 1.32 (or higher). - (New) Support for the new models based on the Intel Pentium M Processor 713. - (New) Support for the IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II. - (New) Added new items in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu to support enabling and disabling the internal network device and the internal wireless network device. Note: The "Internal Network Device" and "Internal Wireless Device" options are found by clicking Config then click Network. <1.43 - 1.43 (1UET93WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (Fix) The IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter with the old device driver (version 2.4.1.7 or lower) does not work with BIOS versio 1.42 (1UET92WW). - (Fix) The computer may be immediately powered off at the password prompt screen after returning ffrom hibernation if the Power-on Password is set and "Require password after hibernate" option in the IBM BIOS Setup utility is set to enabled. - (Fix) The correct passphrase is not accepted at the passphrase prompt screen of the UVM (User Verification Manager) function of the IBM Client Security Software after returning from standy mode if all of the following conditions are met: 1. "Timer Wake with Battery Operation" option in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility is set to disabled. 2. In the Windows XP Power Options properties, both "System standby" and "System hibernates" for "Running on batteries" are set. The timer setting of "System hibernates" is longer than that of "System standby". 3. The computer is running on the battery. 4. The computer goes into standby mode by following the timer setting of the "System Standby" option, and then is in idling state longer than the time which is set in the "System hibernates" option. 5. Let the computer resume normal operation from standby mode. <1.44 - 1.44 (1UET94WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (Fix) The clock frequency (speed) of CPU is not set to the highest speed in battery mode even if "Intel(R) SpeedStep technology" option of "Power" of "Config" in the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility" menu is set to Enabled and its "Mode for Battery" option is set to "Maximum Performance". <1.55 - 1.55 (1UETA5WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.12 (or higher). - (Fix) "Access IBM" may be launched after resuming from hibernation State - (New) Support for new models based on the Intel Pentium M Processor 758. Note: ThinkPad models with the Intel Pentium M Processor 758 require the Embedded Controller Program Version 1.32 (or higher). - (New) Support for new models based on the Intel Pentium M Processor 733. Note: ThinkPad models with the Intel Pentium M Processor 733 require the Embedded Controller Program Version 1.32 (or higher). Updating BIOS ------------- Notes: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS. - If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 5. Click the Start button, then click Run. 6. Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\1UUJ12US.EXE) Then click OK. Hint: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (e.g. C:\Temp\1UUJ09US.EXE -s -a -s) The BIOS is updated without any user interaction. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Depending on the operating system configuration, restarting operating system and rerunning this BIOS update utility may be required. In this case, the following message will appear on the screen. Example of a message) "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 appears. 8. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 9. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 10. Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen. 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, the system is automatically turned off. Initializing BIOS ----------------- In some cases, it may be a good idea to try BIOS initialization when you have some troubles. 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 IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Press F9 key to load default configuration. 5. Select Yes. 6. Press F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 7. Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. BIOS Information ---------------- Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following BIOS. Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown bellow. The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Version Embedded Controller (Internal ID) Program Version ---------------- ------------------- 1.04 (1UET39WW) 1.02 (or higher) 1.05 (1UET40WW) 1.02 (or higher) 1.13 (1UET62WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.14 (1UET63WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.20b (1UET72WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.21 (1UET73WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.22 (1UET74WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.42 (1UET92WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.43 (1UET93WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.44 (1UET94WW) 1.12 (or higher) 1.55 (1UETA5WW) 1.12 (or higher) (1.32 or higher for Intel Pentium M Processor 758/733 models) To enter the IBM 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 IBM 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. Memory Map Information ---------------------- 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 (*2) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*3) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Note: *2: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. *3: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D4000-DBFFF But 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. Restrictions ------------ Passwords can be set with the passphrase feature, however, that feature is supported by Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. Remarks ------------ *1 Support for IBM Active Protection System. Embedded Controller Program:1.12(1UHT58WW) or higher and IBM Active Production System (APS) driver 1.20b or higher are required to enable IBM Active Protection System. Please update Embedded Controller Program and driver if necessary. For more detail, Please refer to release notes of Embedded Controller Program and Active Protection System driver. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.