ThinkPad G41 January 31, 2006 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility BIOS Version : 1.12 (1XET53WW) ====================================================================== Note: ------- 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 G41 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, please refer to the Installation instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) 1.03 (1XET44WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad G41. 1.04 (1XET45WW) Problem fixes 1.06 (1XET47WW) Problem fixes 1.08 (1XET49WW) Function update(add) and problem fixes 1.09 (1XET50WW) Function update(add) 1.10 (1XET51WW) Function update(add) 1.11 (1XET52WW) Function update(add) 1.12 (1XET53WW) Problem fixes 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 <1.03 (1XET44WW)> - (New) Support for ThinkPad G41. <1.04 (1XET45WW)> - (Fix) Wrong CPU speed may be displayed in BIOS Setup on the machine with a CPU. - (Fix) After display mode was set by GUI on Desktop, display mode may be changed when LID is re-opened. <1.06 (1XET47WW)> - (Fix) Some systems power on automatically after AC/Battery plug in from no power state. - (Fix) "unknown" may be returned for Processor family of SMBIOS type4. <1.08 - 1.08 (1XET49WW)> - (New) MPU microcode update. - (Fix) Some BIOS Setup menu items are not copied, using a Remote CMOS Update Utility. - (Fix) System may not boot with "OS Not Found" message very intermittently when Hard Drive Password is set. <1.09 - 1.09 (1XET50WW)> - (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. - (Fix) Update based on Intel 852GME HPLLCC errata <1.10 - 1.10 (1XET51WW)> - (New) Enhancement of security function on password process - (Fix) POST error appears on power-on, just after power off at BIOS password prompt with a USB floppy drive or Hard drive. - (Fix) System may not start with some USB devices attached to USB Hub. <1.11 - 1.11 (1XET52WW)> - (New) Support of new CPU microcode - (New) Support of new Ethernet LAN chip <1.12 - 1.12 (1XET53WW)> - (Fix) Intel Pentium M Processor and Centrino logos displayed on screen during POST were updated. - (Fix) POST hang may be caused when damaged HDD is attached. Installation instructions ------------------------- 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 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\1xuj08us.EXE) Then click OK. Note: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (e.g. C:\Temp\1xuj08us.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 instructions on the screen. Attention: 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 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 system program (BIOS). The versions of BIOS can be viewed by envoking the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Version (Internal ID) ---------------- 1.03 (1XET44WW) 1.04 (1XET45WW) 1.06 (1XET47WW) 1.08 (1XET49WW) 1.09 (1XET50WW) 1.10 (1XET51WW) 1.11 (1XET52WW) 1.12 (1XET53WW) To enter the 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. 5. Turn off the computer. Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the system program (BIOS) and others. nVidia Graphic Model: C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D27FF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Other Model: C0000-CC7FF : Reserved for Video BIOS CC800-CEFFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS (Note) *1: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility. *2: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D2800-DBFFF (nVidia Graphic Model) CF000-DBFFF (Other Model) 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. Trademarks ---------- * IBM is registered trademark of IBM Corporation. * ThinkPad is registered trademark of Lenovo Group Limited. * Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.