IBM ThinkPad T30 August 26, 2002 System Program Service Diskette Diskette Version : 2.01 BIOS Version : 2.01 (1IET58WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Diskette Does ----------------------- This System Program Service Diskette updates the system BIOS program 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 To determine if you have to update the system program, refer to the Summary of Change section. To update the system program, refer to the Installation instructions section. Released Versions Description ----------------------- -------------------------------- Version 1.00 (1IET26WW) Initial Release Version 1.01 (1IET29WW) Function update and a fix for some problems Version 2.00 (1IET57WW) Function update and a fix for some problems Version 2.01 (1IET58WW) Function update and a fix for some problems Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 - 1IET26WW> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T30. <1.01 - 1IET29WW> - (New) Support RPL function. - (New) Support EEPROM over LAN function. - (New) Support UltraDMA mode for ZIP drive. - (Fix) Hibernation wakeup on Windows 98 may cause garbage screen if Graphic Device Power Management is enabled and AC adapter is not attached. - (Fix) CSS4.0 does not work correctly if supervisor password is installed. - (Fix) USB boot through USB Hub may not work. - (Fix) Hibernation wakeup cause system hang if supervisor password is installed and BIOS update diskette is inserted. <2.00 - 1IET57WW> - (New) Support full function of IBM Security Chip. - (Fix) If a power-on password is set on Windows NT4.0 and suspend/resume is performed, USB mouse won't move smooth. - (Fix) If a ZIP drive which supported UltraDMA mode is attached and Windows 98 is started, it hangs on the way. - (Fix) A faint noise can be heared if the system is left on Windows 2000 or Windows XP. - (Fix) If a touch pad is touched after leaving a system on Windows 2000 or Windows XP, a touch pad will not move. <2.01 - 1IET58WW> - (New) Support CPU microcode for C1 step. - (Fix) If a touch pad is touched after initiating screen-off (Fn+F3) on Windows 98 or Windows NT4.0, the touch pad will not move. - (Fix) If BIOS Update is performed, the order of boot devices will return to initial value. Installation instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, 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. Insert the write protected System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. Select Update system 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, do the following to make the changes effective. 7. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on the computer. 8. 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. 9. Verify the BIOS Version and date. BIOS information ---------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking 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 BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette Version BIOS Version BIOS Date ---------------- ---------------- ------------------- 1.00 1.00c (1IET26WW) 2002-04-12 1.01 1.01b (1IET29WW) 2002-05-31 2.00 2.00g (1IET57WW) 2002-07-03 2.01 2.01 (1IET58WW) 2002-08-06 Memory Information ------------------ The following information shows memory areas that are either unavailable or that can be included with a memory manager such as EMM386. Reserved BIOS Area: C0000-CFFFF (reserved for Video BIOS) D0000-D3FFF (reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet) DC000-DFFFF (reserved for USB BIOS) *1 E0000-FFFFF (reserved for BIOS) *1 : This area is free when USB BIOS is disabled. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States. * Windows and Windows NT are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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