IBM ThinkPad 570E/ThinkPad i Series 1157 September 28, 2001 System Program Service Diskette Version 1.07 (iuet26ww) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Diskette Does ----------------------- 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 570E - ThinkPad i Series 1157 (Note) This system program can only be installed in ThinkPad 570E ThinkPad i Series 1157 models. It can not be installed in other models. To determine if you need to update the system program, refer to the "Summary of Change" section. To update the system program, refer to the "BIOS Installation Instructions" section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.00 (iuet17ww) Initial Release Version 1.02 (iuet20ww) A fix for problem as noted below Version 1.04 (iuet22ww) Windows Me support Version 1.05 (iuet24ww) A fix for problem as noted below Version 1.06 (iuet25ww) A fix for problem as noted below Version 1.07 (iuet26ww) A fix for problem as noted below Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 - iuet17ww> Initial Release for TP570E <1.01 - iuet19ww, imht10ww> - (New) Added support for the ThinkPad i Series 1157 - (New) When in ACPI mode, the hot key function Fn_F12 used for hibernation has been disabled. - (Fix) The system will not enter hibernation mode after the hard disk drive has been re-partitioned. - (Fix) On certain systems, the FAN will continously cycle on and off <1.02 - iuet20ww, imht10ww> - (Fix) When a system with Windows NT 4.0 is restarted, it may not activate some PCMCIA cards in the Port Replicator with Advanced Etherjet Feature. <1.03 - iuet21ww, imht10ww> (Fix) - In DC power status, CPU usage is abnormal.(Windows98/Me) <1.04 - iuet22ww, imht10ww> (New) - Windows Me support (Fix) - Mute could not work correctly. <1.05 - iuet24ww, imht10ww> (New) - Support Coppermine C0 step CPU. <1.06 - iuet25ww, imht10ww> - (Fix) No hardware profile is selected when connected to Ultrabase. - (Fix) In Windows 2000, LCD/CRT is switched with IDT mode by Fn and F7 keys. <1.07 - iuet26ww, imht10ww> - (New) Windows XP support - (Fix) In Windows XP, the system speed slow down in battery mode. - (Fix) Some 3.3V PC cards don't work. BIOS Installation Instructions ------------------------------ Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is attached to any kind of Docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. 1. Print these instructions or display 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. 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. Warning: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND THE COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. After the update has been completed, the system is automatically turned off. Do the following to make the changes effective. 7. Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from the diskette drive. 8. Turn on the computer. The system enters IBM BIOS Setup Utility automatically. 9. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 10. Press F9 key. 11. Select "Yes" to load default configuration. System Program Information -------------------------- 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 BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette BIOS BIOS Slave Controller Slave Controller Version Version Date Microcode Version Date -------- -------- -------- ----------------- ---------------- 1.00 IUET17WW 12/03/99 N/A N/A 1.01 IUET19WW 12/05/99 IMHT10WW N/A 1.02 IUET20WW 12/06/99 IMHT10WW N/A 1.03 IUET21WW 12/07/99 IMHT10WW N/A 1.04 IUET22WW 12/08/99 IMHT10WW N/A 1.05 IUET24WW 12/09/99 IMHT10WW N/A 1.06 IUET25WW 12/11/99 IMHT10WW N/A 1.07 IUET26WW 12/12/99 IMHT10WW N/A Service Information ------------------- The System Program Service diskette installs the System Program as follows. ThinkPad BIOS Reserved Reserved Model Date BIOS Area* BIOS ROM Area* -------- ---- --------- ------------- 570E/1157 12/12/99 C0000-CBFFF E8000-FFFFF * NOTE: - Memory Range C0000-CBFFF is reserved for Video BIOS. - Memory Range E8000-FFFFF is reserved for BIOS. The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by invoking BIOS Setup Utility. 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