January 26, 2005 IBM ThinkPad R50e IBM ThinkPad R51 (Machine Types 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895) Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette Embedded Controller Program : 1.04 (1VHT28WW) Diskette Version : 1.04 ====================================================================== Notice: ------- (For ThinkPad R50e users:) - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). Obtain the additional package, BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it. (For ThinkPad R51 users:) - This package is for Machine Type 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895 of ThinkPad R51. For the other machine types of ThinkPad R51, please get the package for them. - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.17 (or higher). Obtain the additional package, BIOS Version 1.17 (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it. (For all users:) - If you need to update the BIOS as well as the Embedded Controller Program, update BIOS first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Diskette Does ----------------------- This Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette updates the Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad R50e - ThinkPad R51 (Machine Type 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895)(*1) (Note) *1: Machine Type 1829, 1830, 1831 and 1836 of ThinkPad R51 family are not supported. For those machine types, please get the package for them. To determine if you should update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Updating Embedded Controller Program section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Diskette version - Program version (Internal ID) Description 1.00 - 1.00 (1VHT24WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad R50e and ThinkPad R51 (M/T 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895) 1.01 - 1.01 (1VHT25WW) Support for new models 1.02 - 1.02 (1VHT26WW) Improvement for battery control 1.03 - 1.03 (1VHT27WW) Support for new models 1.04 - 1.04 (1VHT28WW) Improvement for battery control Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Diskette version y.yy : Embedded Controller Program version bbbbbbbb : Embedded Controller Program internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 - 1.00 (1VHT24WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.01 or 1.02. (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.01. - (New) Support for ThinkPad R50e and ThinkPad R51 (M/T 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895). <1.01 - 1.01 (1VHT25WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03, 1.11 or 1.16. - (New) Support for new ThinkPad R50e/R51(*1) models announced in July 2004. <1.02 - 1.02 (1VHT26WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03, 1.11 or 1.16. - (New) Improvement for battery control. <1.03 - 1.03 (1VHT27WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.17 (or higher). - (New) Support for Bluetooth models of ThinkPad R51 (M/T 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895). <1.04 - 1.04 (1VHT28WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.17 (or higher). - (New) Improvement of battery control. Updating Embedded Controller Program ------------------------------------ Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the Embedded Controller Program. - If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - Make sure the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette is write-protected. - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the Embedded Controller Program in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Insert the write protected Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. Select Update Embedded Controller Program and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If you are updating the Embedded Controller Program through the USB external diskette drive, it will take quite a long time to complete reading the Embedded Controller Program file, but it is normal. Continue the 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. After the update has been completed, the system is automatically turned off. Embedded Controller Program Information --------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette contains the following Embedded Controller Program. Also the supported BIOS versions are shown below. The versions of Embedded Controller Program and BIOS can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette Embedded Controller BIOS Version ThinkPad models Version Program Version (Internal ID) -------- ------------------- ---------------- ---------------- 1.00 1.00 (1VHT24WW) 1.01 or 1.02 ThinkPad R50e 1.01 ThinkPad R51(*1) 1.01 1.01 (1VHT25WW) 1.03 (or higher) ThinkPad R50e 1.03, 1.11, 1.16 ThinkPad R51(*1) 1.02 1.02 (1VHT26WW) 1.03 (or higher) ThinkPad R50e 1.03, 1.11, 1.16 ThinkPad R51(*1) 1.03 1.03 (1VHT27WW) 1.03 (or higher) ThinkPad R50e 1.17 (or higher) ThinkPad R51(*1) 1.04 1.04 (1VHT28WW) 1.03 (or higher) ThinkPad R50e 1.17 (or higher) ThinkPad R51(*1) To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. 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. 5. Check Embedded Controller Version and BIOS Version. 6. Turn off the computer. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks 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.