IBM ThinkPad T30 August 2, 2004 ThinkPad Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version 1.05 (1IHT18WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This version of the Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 2.08 or higher. If necessary, download and update the BIOS to version 2.08 or higher. - If you should need to update the BIOS as well as the Embedded Controller Program, update the 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 system: - ThinkPad T30 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition* - Windows Me** - Windows 2000 - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later - Windows XP NOTE: * - Before using this embedded controller program Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends applying the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. ** - Only the following T30 models support the Windows Me: 2366/2367-x1x, x2x, x3x, x4x, x5x, A6x and A7x except for M1x, M2x, M3x, M4x and M5x. To determine if you have to 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 Descriptions ----------------------- ------------------------------------------ Version 1.00 (1IHT13WW) Initial Release Version 1.01 (1IHT14WW) Function update Version 1.02 (1IHT15WW) A fix for some problems Version 1.03 (1IHT16WW) Function update Version 1.05 (1IHT18WW) Function update Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Utility Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 - 1IHT13WW> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T30. <1.01 - 1IHT14WW> - (New) Support flexible thermal control which deal with different CPU speed. <1.02 - 1IHT15WW> - (Fix) The battery may not charged while the system is powered off. <1.03 - 1IHT16WW> NOTE: This version of the Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS version 2.03b(1IET64WW) or higher. - (New) Enhance thermal control on the models with a CPU of 2.2GHz and higher. <1.05 - 1IHT18WW> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 2.08 (or higher). - (New) Enhancement of the battery control. Installation instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the Embedded Controller Program in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar 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 docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - 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 98 or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Extract this package to 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\1IHJ06US.EXE) and click OK. Hint: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (e.g. C:\Temp\1IHJ06US.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 the operating system and rerunning this Embedded Controller Program update utility may be required. In this case, the following message will appear. "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 Embedded Controller Program 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 embedded controller 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. Do the following to make sure the Embedded Controller Program is updated correctly. 11. Turn on the computer. 12. 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 Access IBM button. 13. Double-click Start setup utility. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 14. Verify the Embedded Controller Version. 15. Turn off the computer. Embedded Controller Program information --------------------------------------- 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 running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. The embedded controller version is displayed on the first screen of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Utility Version Embedded Controller Program Version ---------------- ------------------------------------ 1.00 1.00a (1IHT13WW) 1.01 1.01 (1IHT14WW) 1.02 1.02 (1IHT15WW) 1.03 1.03 (1IHT16WW) 1.05 1.05 (1IHT18WW) Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States. * Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.