IBM ThinkPad i Series December 20, 1999 System Program Service Diskette Diskette Version : 1.09 BIOS Version : R01_A3G ========================================================================= 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. This release supports the following systems: - 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, refer to the "Summary of Change" section. To update the system program, 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 Version 1.07 (R01-A3D) A problem fix Version 1.09 (R01-A3G) 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 <1.07 - R01-A3D> - (Fix) The data transfer speed is slow with some PCMCIA LAN cards. <1.09 - R01-A3G> - (Fix) Sometimes the system will hang after applying R01-A3D BIOS. 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 BIOS Version Version Build ID -------- ------- -------- 1.03 V3.0 R01-A2I IQB115WW 1.05 V3.0 R01-A3B IQB117WW 1.06 V3.0 R01-A3C IQB118WW 1.07 V3.0 R01-A3D IQB119WW 1.09 V3.0 R01-A3G IQB121WW The BIOS Version can be viewed by selecting "System Information" in the "BIOS Utility" menu: 1. Power on the system. 2. When the message "Press F1 for IBM BIOS setup Utility" appears at the bottom right hand corner, press the "F1" key. 3. Wait for the "BIOS Utility" screen to appears. 4. Select "System Information". 5. BIOS version is displayed at "System BIOS Version" line. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.