IBM ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 September 11, 2002 Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version : 1.25 ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.27 or higher. Please get an additional package, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.27 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.27 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - If you update the BIOS and Embedded Controller Program at the same time, update Embedded Controller Program first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ----------------------- This Embedded Controller Program Update Utility 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 X22 - ThinkPad X23 - ThinkPad X24 The supported operating systems for this diskless utility are as follows: - Windows 95 OSR2 or later(*1) - Windows 98 - Windows 98 Second Edition(*2) - Windows Me - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) NOTES: *1: See the Known Limitations section. *2: Before using the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends that you apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web Site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. 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 Installation Instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Version (Internal ID) 1.04 (1DHT35WW) Initial release for ThinkPad X22 1.07 (1DHT37WW) A problem fix 1.08 (1DHJ38WW) Problem fixes 1.09 (1DHJ39WW) Support for Windows XP 1.10 (1DHJ40WW) A problem fix 1.11 (1DHJ41WW) A problem fix 1.13 (1DHJ43WW) Problem fixes 1.15 (1DHJ45WW) Support for ThinkPad X23 1.17 (1DHJ47WW) A problem fix 1.23 (1DHJ52WW) Support for ThinkPad X24 and a function improvement 1.24 (1DHJ53WW) A problem fix 1.25 (1DHJ54WW) A problem fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID For example, <1.04 (1DHT35WW)> means the version is 1.04. The internal ID is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.04 (1DHT35WW)> - Initial release for ThinkPad X22. <1.07 (1DHT37WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.05 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.05 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.05 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) The system hangs after resuming normal operation from suspend mode if the system has stayed in suspend mode for a long time. <1.08 (1DHJ38WW)> - (Fix) If an IBM PS/2 Numeric Keypad is attached to the "UltraBase X2" (or others) and the numeric keypad function is enabled by pressing the NumLock key, some keys on the ThinkPad keyboard may work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. (Note) From this version, the numeric keypad function can not be enabled/disabled by pressing Shift+NumLk keys on the ThinkPad keyboard when the external keyboard or the external keypad is attached to the computer, which is original specifications. - (Fix) (Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000) If an IBM PS/2 Numeric Keypad is attached to the "UltraBase X2" (or others), some device errors are displayed by the Event Viewer. <1.09 (1DHJ39WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.07 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.07 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.07 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (New) Support for Windows XP. <1.10 (1DHJ40WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.10 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.10 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.10 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) The system may not be powered on intermittently when the power switch is ON if the battery pack is removed from the system for more than 30 minutes then attached. <1.11 (1DHJ41WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.10 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.10 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.10 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) When the system is attached to the ThinkPad Dock whose FRU P/N is 08N1585, the system does not boot. <1.13 (1DHJ43WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.15 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.15 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.15 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) When the system is attached to the ThinkPad Port Replicator option with the external display attached, the external display does not work. - (Fix) The system may display RFID error message at power on. <1.15 (1DHJ45WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.18 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.18 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.18 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X23. <1.17 (1DHJ47WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.21 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.21 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.12 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) Only the half with actual battery cycle count value is displayed in the Battery Information Utility. <1.23 (1DHJ52WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.25 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.25 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.25 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X24. - (New) Operating hour of battery is improved. <1.24 (1DHJ53WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.26 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.26 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.26 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) When the TrackPoint is enabled, the following mice don't work. - IBM Optical 3-button Scrollpoint Mouse (33L3250) - IBM Optical 3-Button Travel Mouse (33L3248) <1.25 (1DHJ54WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.27 (or higher). Get the either of another packages, "System Program Service Diskette Version 1.27 (or higher)" or "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.27 (or higher)", and update the BIOS in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) When a Microsoft Wireless Wheel Mouse is attached to the PS/2 port on the ThinkPad UltraBase X2 option, the mouse cursor does not work correctly. Installation Instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - As written on LCCM Compatibility and Configuration Guide, remove the Power-on password prior to flashing the Embedded Controller Program in LCCM (LANClient Control Manager) environment. - 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. (Except the ThinkPad UltraBase X2 option.) - 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 95/98/Me or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 5. Click Start, then click Run. 6. Specify file name with the full path name where you stored the package. Then click OK. 7. Follow the instructions. 8. When completed, the computer 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, please refer to the Determining which version is installed section below and follow the steps to confirm the update is correctly applied. Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility contains the following embedded controller program. The version of embedded controller program can be viewed by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility. To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility; 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Make sure there is no diskette is inserted in the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. 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. 5. Check Embedded Controller Version number. Update Utility Version Embedded Controller Program Version ---------------------- ----------------------------------- None 1.04 1.07 1.07 1.08 1.08 1.09 1.09 1.10 1.10 1.11 1.11 1.13 1.13 1.15 1.15 1.17 1.17 1.23 1.23 1.24 1.24 1.25 1.25 Known Limitations ----------------- - To execute this package on Windows 95, the following modules are required: - MSVCRT.DLL - MFC42.DLL Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad and TrackPoint are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * LANClient Control Manager and UltraBase are trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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