IBM ThinkPad 570                                         April 23, 1999
System Program Service Diskette

Version 1.00 (imet39ww)
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What This Diskette Does
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The System Program Service Diskette given here can update the system
program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions,
or expand functions. The supported models are as follows.

   - ThinkPad 570


To determine if you have to update the system program or not, please
refer to the "Summary of Change" section.

To update the system program, please refer to the "Updating System
Program" section.


Released Version
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Version 1.00 (imet39ww) (Initial Release)
                        A fix for some problems

Summary of Change
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 Key: <n.nn>  Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
       (New)   New Function or Enhancement
       (Fix)   Correction to existing function

<1.00 - imet39ww>
 (Fix) - When using the modem while connected to a 570 UltraBase in battery
         mode, the system will may hang.

Updating System Program
-----------------------

Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update
         the system program.

       - If your computer is attached to any kinds of Docking station
         or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before
         proceeding.

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
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Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following
system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by invoking
Easy-Setup and selecting Config followed by System Board.

 Diskette  BIOS      BIOS
 Version   Level     Date
 --------  --------  --------
  1.00     imet39ww  04-20-99


Trademarks
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  * IBM and ThinkPad are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States.
  * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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 Informatio