IBM ThinkPad X30 December 12, 2002 Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version : 1.02 (1KHT14WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.00c or higher. Please get an additional package, System Program Service Diskette Version 1.00c (or higher) or ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.00c (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it if necessary. - If you update the BIOS as well as the Embedded Controller Program, 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 system: - ThinkPad X30 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 98 - Windows 98 Second Edition(*1) - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) NOTE: *1 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 Updating Embedded Controller Program section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Version (Internal ID) 1.00 (1KHT12WW) Initial release for ThinkPad X30 Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID For example, <1.00 (1KHT12WW)> means the version is 1.00. The internal ID is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 (1KHT12WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.00c or higher. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X30. <1.02 - 1.02 (1KHT14WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.00c or higher. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If the computer is attached to the UltraBase X3 with a battery installed and goes into standby mode, warm- undocking the system from the UltraBase X3 may be failed. - (Fix) (Windows NT 4.0 and DOS) If the computer is attached to the UltraBase X3 with a battery installed, beeps may sound continuously when the system resumes normal operation from suspend mode. - (Fix) The battery may not be charged while the computer is turned off. Updating Embedded Controller Program ------------------------------------ NOTES: - As written on LCCM Compatibility and Configuration Guide, remove the Power-on password prior to updating Embedded Controller Program in LCCM (LANClient Control Manager) 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 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 onto the hard disk drive. 5. Click the Start button, then click Run. 6. Specify file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\1KHJ01US.EXE) Then click OK. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows shutting down automatically and Embedded Controller Program Update Utility screen appears. 8. 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. Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility contains the following Embedded Controller Program. Also the supported BIOS versions are shown below. The version of Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Update Utility Embedded Controller BIOS Version Version Program Version -------------- ------------------- -------------- 1.00 1.00 (1KHT12WW) 1.00c and 1.01 1.02 1.02 (1KHT14WW) 1.00c, 1.01 and higher To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility; 1. 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. Check Embedded Controller Version number. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * LANClient Control Manager and UltraBase are trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.