IBM ThinkPad                                              January 24, 2000
CD-ROM Drive Firmware Update Utility Diskette

Version 1.00
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Notice:
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This program is language independent and can be used with any language
system.

What This Diskette Does
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This Firmware Update Utility Diskette updates the CD-ROM Drive firmware
stored in the CD-ROM Drive to fix problems, add new functions, or expand
functions as noted below.

The supported models are as follows.
 - ThinkPad i Series 1400
 - ThinkPad 570
 - ThinkPad 380X, 380Z
 - ThinkPad 390, 390E, 390X, i Series 1700
 - ThinkPad 600, 600E
 - ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770X, 770Z

 Note : This utility checks the version of drive firmware automatically
        whether the firmware should be updated or not.

To determine if you should update the drive firmware, please refer to the
"Summary of Change" section.

To update the drive firmware, please refer to the "Updating Drive Firmware"
section.


Released Version
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Version 1.00     Initial release


Summary of Change
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 Key: <n.nn>  Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
       (New)   New Function or Enhancement

<1.00>
 - (New) Initial Release to support Windows2000(*)


Updating Drive Firmware
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Notes:
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the drive
  firmware.

1.  Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2.  Insert the Firmware Update Utility into the diskette drive
    and turn on the computer.
3.  Press '1' key to view the README file.
    Press '2' key to start firmware update process. Follow the
    instruction on screen to proceed with update.
4.  When update is complete, power-off and power-on the computer
    for the update to become effective.

    Warning: Do not turn off the computer until the update
             has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF THE COMPUTER
             WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE DIRVE
             MAY BECOME DAMAGED.



Trademarks
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  * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
  * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

  Other company, product, and service names may be registered
  trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.