IBM ThinkPad 390E June 1, 1999 System Program Service Diskette Version 1.18 (R00_H8) ======================================================================== ************************************************************************ WARNING THIS SYSTEM PROGRAM IS NOT DESIGNED FOR USE WITH WINDOWS 2000 BETA. PLEASE DO NOT USE IT WITH WINDOWS 2000 BETA. ************************************************************************ 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. The supported models are as follows. - ThinkPad 390E To determine if you should update the system program, please refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. To update the system program, please refer to the "Updating System Program" section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.03 (R00_F4) Initial release Version 1.05 (R00_G2) Problem fixes Version 1.11 (R00_H1) A problem fix Version 1.15 (R00_H5) Problem fixes Version 1.18 (R00_H8) A problem fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.03 - R00_F4> - (New) Support for ThinkPad 390E <1.05 - R00_G2> - The default setting of HV Expansion option in IBM BIOS Setup Utility is changed from 'Off' to 'On'. So the video is expanded to fill the whole LCD screen. - (Fix) The system can hang if the AC adapter is attached/detached while hibernation is processing. - (Fix) If the power is off at IBM BIOS Setup Utility, Wake on LAN function does not work. - (Fix) (Windows 95) The system without the internal MODEM can't recognize the EtherJet in the Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature at warm docking. - (Fix) (Windows 98) If the TrackPoint is disabled in IBM BIOS Setup Utility, the serial mouse doesn't work during Windows 98 installation. - (Fix) After IBM BIOS Setup Utility is called by pressing the F1 key, the IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC Card may not be recognized if installed. - (Fix) If neither Modem Ring driver nor CardWorks is installed, the modem function does not work. - (Fix) If the Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet feature is attached to the system, noises sound. - (Fix) With Wake on LAN feature enabled, the system does not wake up remotely via the LAN after the system is rebooted. - (Fix) The system does not support 'Power-on password update over the LAN' nor 'Setup password update over the LAN' features. However, the system returns incorrect information to client control program as if both features are supported. - (Fix) (Windows 95 Japanese) The system may hang when Fn key function is used. - (Fix) (PC-DOS 2000 Japanese) The system can't enter suspend and hibernation mode when CardSoft software is installed. - (Fix) (Windows 95 Chinese) The system does not turn off the LCD screen when Fn + F3 keys are pressed. <1.11 - R00_H1> - (Fix) (Windows 98) Resume timer function in the scheduled task menu does not work. <1.15 - R00_H5> - Removed displaying the error report from hard disk S.M.A.R.T. function. - (Fix) When the LCD timer is set to 60 minutes, it will turn off the LCD after only 30 minutes. - (Fix) The hibernation function does not work correctly with hard disks over 8 GB. - (Fix) (Windows 98) The system may lock when resuming from hibernation. - (Fix) (Windows 98) During the installation of Windows 98, moving the mouse may cause the system to hang. - (Fix) A password on the second hard disk cannot be set when both the power on password and hard drive 1 passwords are enabled. - (Fix) RPL may fail using the Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring PC card. <1.18 - R00_H8> - (Fix) (Windows 95) When a system without an internal MODEM is warm attached to the Port Replicator with Advanced EtherJet Feature, the EtherJet device in the Port Replicator may have a '!' mark in Device Manager. Updating System Program ----------------------- To determine if you should update the system program, please refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. 1. Print these instructions or display them on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. When prompted press the '1' key to update the system program. Warning: Do not turn off the computer until the update has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF THE COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. System Program Information -------------------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system BIOS program. Diskette BIOS Version Version -------- ------- 1.03 R00_F4 1.05 R00_G2 1.11 R00_H1 1.15 R00_H5 1.18 R00_H8 The BIOS Version can be viewed by selecting "System Board" at "Config" in the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility" menu. Trademarks ---------- * IBM, OS/2 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.