IBM ThinkPad R40 April 15, 2003 Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version : 1.07 (1OHT35WW) ====================================================================== 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 R40 The supported operating systems for this diskless utility 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) NOTES: *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 Installation Instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Version (Internal ID) 1.02 (1OHT30WW) Initial release for ThinkPad R40 1.04 (1OHT32WW) A fix for a problem 1.06 (1OHT34WW) A fix for a problem 1.07 (1OHT35WW) A fix for a problem Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID For example, <1.04 (1OHT32WW)> means the version is 1.04. The internal ID is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.02 (1OHT30WW)> - Initial release for ThinkPad R40. <1.04 (1OHT32WW)> - (Fix) Sometimes the system may be powered off with an incorrect POST error message 'Thermal sensing error.' <1.06 (1OHT34WW)> - (Fix) The key beside the left hand shift key on Europe keyboards does not work properly. <1.07 (1OHT35WW)> - (Fix) Switching the monitor Off by pressing the Fn+F3 Keys does not work. Installation Instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - 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 Start, then click Run. 6. Specify file name with the full path name where you stored the package. Then click OK. 7. Select 2. KV|BC H8 BIOS flash? from the menu. 8. Press the N key to continue the update. Follow the instructions. 9. 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. Update Utility Embedded Controller Version Program Version (Internal ID) -------------- ------------------- 1.02 1.02 (1OHT30WW) 1.04 1.04 (1OHT32WW) 1.06 1.06 (1OHT34WW) 1.07 1.07 (1OHT35WW) 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 "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button. 5. Select Start setup utility. If you have set a superviser password, the IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enters the password. Check Embedded Controller Version number. Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad and TrackPoint are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft, 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.