IBM ThinkPad X30 April 14, 2003 System Program Service Diskette BIOS Version : 1KET43WW (1.04) Diskette Version : 1.04 ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program version 1.00 (or higher). Please get an additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher), and update Embedded Controller Program in the system with it if necessary. - If you should update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update Embedded Controller Program first. - 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 program (BIOS) 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 To determine if you should update the system program, refer to the Summary of Change section. To update the system program, refer to the Updating System Program (BIOS) section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Diskette version - BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) 1.00c - 1.00c (1KET39WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad X30 1.01 - 1.01 (1KET40WW) Problem Fixes 1.02 - 1.02 (1KET41WW) Problem Fixes 1.03 - 1.03 (1KET42WW) Problem Fixes 1.04 - 1.04 (1KET43WW) Problem Fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: n.nn : Diskette version x.xx : BIOS version bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00c - 1.00c (1KET39WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X30. <1.01 - 1.01 (1KET40WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). - (Fix) (Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0) A resume password prompt is overridden by the Windows Desktop when the system goes into suspend mode and then resumes normal operation by timer or incoming call. - (Fix) (Windows 98) A resume password prompt on the external display screen is corrupted when the system resumes normal operation from standby mode. <1.02 - 1.02 (1KET41WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). - (Fix) (Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 98) After the system resumes normal operation from standby mode with the LCD panel closed, the LCD has blank screen when the LCD panel is opened. - (Fix) The boot order of 'Network' device in Startup menu of IBM BIOS Setup Utility becomes last after BIOS update. - (Fix) (DOS) Usable memory size for DOS program becomes smaller about 40 KB when the system is booted with a USB CD-ROM drive. - (Fix) (DOS) Read and write performance of USB diskette drive will go slow when a DOS memory manager like as EMM386 is installed. <1.03 - 1.03 (1KET42WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). - (New) Enhancement on password security function. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If the system resumes normal operation from suspend mode by starting a program with Scheduled Tasks utility, the system may set wrong date and time. - (Fix) (Windows 2000 and Windows 98) Disablement of SpeedStep function does not work correctly. - (Fix) (DOS) A keyboard state sticks to "SysRq" key pressed. Some Alt key combinations will be ignored. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If beeps for "Lid close action" is enabled, beeps may sound continuously if the LCD panel is closed while Windows is booted up. <1.04 - 1.04 (1KET43WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). - (New) Enhancement on password security function. - (New) Compatibility enhancement with SMBIOS access programs. - (New) Function to disable the option ROM of internal Ethernet adapter card, in order to expand usable memory area by DOS. (This can be done by disabling Internal Network Option ROM option under Config -> Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.) - (Fix) (Windows 98) Resume error message may be displayed when the system resumes normal operation from hibernation mode if a USB memory key device is hot-attached/detached to/from the system. - (Fix) (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) The battery remaining percent (hour) becomes shorter than expected in hibernation mode when the AC adapter is detached. - (Fix) (Windows 2000 and Windows XP) The LCD screen may blink twice when the LCD is closed then opened. Updating System Program (BIOS) ------------------------------ NOTES: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the system program (BIOS) in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program (BIOS). - If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. (Except the ThinkPad UltraBase X3 option. You can attach the option and use the diskette drive option in it.) - Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is write-protected. 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. Note: If you are updating the system program through the external diskette drive (USB type, not the diskette drive in the ThinkPad UltraBase X3), it will take quite a long time to complete reading the system program file, but it is normal. Continue the update. WARNING: Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the diskette until the update has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the computer while the update is still in progress, then system board may have to be replaced. After the update has been completed, the system is automatically turned off. Initializing System Program (BIOS) ---------------------------------- In some cases, it may be a good idea to try BIOS initialization when you have some troubles. To initialize the BIOS settings: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. 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. 5. Press F9 key to load default configuration. 6. Select Yes. 7. Press F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 8. Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. Determining which version is installed ---------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following BIOS. Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown below. The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette BIOS Version Embedded Controller Version (Internal ID) Program Version -------- ---------------- ---------------------- 1.00c 1.00c (1KET39WW) 1.00, 1.02 (or higher) 1.01 1.01 (1KET40WW) 1.00, 1.02 (or higher) 1.02 1.02 (1KET41WW) 1.00, 1.02 (or higher) 1.03 1.03 (1KET42WW) 1.00, 1.02 (or higher) 1.04 1.04 (1KET43WW) 1.00, 1.02 (or 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 BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 5. Turn off the computer. BIOS Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the system program (BIOS) and others. C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D3FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS (Note) *1: This area is free when Internal Network Option ROM is disabled. (by Config -> Network -> Internal Network Option ROM option in IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu.) *2: This area is free when USB BIOS Support is disabled. (by Config -> USB -> USB BIOS Support option in IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu.) Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D4000-DBFFF But certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers or others by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating System. 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