August 20, 2004 IBM ThinkPad R50e, R51 (M/T 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895) Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version 1.02 (1VHT26WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- (For ThinkPad R50e users:) - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). Obtain the additional package, BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it. (For ThinkPad R51 users:) - This package is for Machine Type 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895 of ThinkPad R51. For the other machine types of ThinkPad R51, please get the package for them. - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). Obtain the additional package, BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it. (For all users:) - If you 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 systems: - ThinkPad R50e - ThinkPad R51 (Machine Type 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895)(*1) (Note) *1: Machine Type 1829, 1830, 1831 and 1836 of ThinkPad R51 family are not supported. For those machine types, please get the package for them. The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) 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) Description 1.00 (1VHT24WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad R50e and ThinkPad R51 (M/T 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895) 1.01 (1VHT25WW) Support for new models 1.02 (1VHT26WW) Improvement for battery control Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Embedded Controller Program version bbbbbbbb : Embedded Controller Program internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 (1VHT24WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.01 (or higher). (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad R50e and ThinkPad R51 (M/T 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895). <1.01 (1VHT25WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.02 (or higher). - (New) Support for new ThinkPad R50e/R51(*1) models announced in July 2004. <1.02 (1VHT26WW)> NOTE: (For ThinkPad R50e users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). (For ThinkPad R51(*1) users:) This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.03 (or higher). - (New) Improvement for battery control. Updating Embedded Controller Program ------------------------------------ Notes: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the Embedded Controller Program in 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 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 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 the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\1VHJ01US.EXE) Then click OK. Hint: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (e.g. C:\Temp\1VHJ01US.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. Embedded Controller Program Information --------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility contains the following Embedded Controller Program. Also the supported BIOS versions are shown below. The versions of Embedded Controller Program and BIOS can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Embedded Controller BIOS Version ThinkPad models Program Version (Internal ID) ------------------- ---------------- ---------------- 1.00 (1VHT24WW) 1.01 (or higher) ThinkPad R50e 1.01 (or higher) ThinkPad R51(*1) 1.01 (1VHT25WW) 1.03 (or higher) ThinkPad R50e 1.02 (or higher) ThinkPad R51(*1) 1.02 (1VHT26WW) 1.03 (or higher) ThinkPad R50e 1.03 (or higher) ThinkPad R51(*1) To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. 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 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 and BIOS Version. 5. Turn off the computer. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.