IBM ThinkPad i Series Model 1412/1452/1472 August 16, 1999 System Program Service Diskette Diskette Version : 1.06 BIOS Version : R01_A3C ============================================ What This Diskette Does ----------------------- Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. 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 i Series 1400* *NOTE: Only the following Model/Type numbers are supported: 2611 - 40x, 412, 452, 456, 47x, 49x, (43x's except 434, 435) To determine if you should update the system program, please refer to the "Summary of Change" section. To update the system program, please refer to the "Updating System Program" section. Released Version ---------------- Version 1.03 (R01-A2I) Initial release Version 1.05 (R01-A3B) Problem fixes Version 1.06 (R01-A3C) A problem fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Diskette version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version For example, <1.00 - IRET14WW> means the diskette version is 1.00, and the BIOS version is IRET14WW. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.03 - R01-A2I> - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 1412/1452/1472 <1.05 - R01-A3B> - (Fix) The Key does not work as enter key when it's enabled numlock on Japanese KB. - (New) Support CPU speed 400MHz and 433MHz. - (Fix) (Windows 98 APM) The battery indicator LED doesn't consist with the battery charge icon. - (Fix) Sometimes "System with" item at System Information in BIOS setup shows "NONE" even CD-ROM or DVD-ROM attached to the system. <1.06 - R01-A3C> - (Fix) Systems with 12 inch LCD display will sometimes flicker Updating System Program ----------------------- 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 program (BIOS). Diskette BIOS Version Version -------- ------------ 1.03 V3.0 R01-A2I 1.05 V3.0 R01-A3B 1.06 V3.0 R01-A3C Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.