IBM ThinkPad i Series 2621 May 22, 2000 System Program Service Diskette Diskette Version : 1.15 BIOS Version : R01-A2R ====================================================================== 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 certain ThinkPad i Series systems to address operational issues, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. Only the following ThinkPad i Series Type and Model numbers are supported: - i Series 1400: Type 2621 - 42* (Except 422, 429), 43*, 44* (Except 442), 46*, 48* (Except 482, 486, 489), 4A*, 4B*, 4C*, RR3, RR4, RR5 - i Series 1500: Type 2621 - 540, 541, 547, 548, 560, 567 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 1.02 (R01-A1M) Initial release Version 1.04 (R01-A2D) Operational issues addressed Version 1.07 (R01-A2I) Operational issues addressed Version 1.11 (R01-A2M) Problem fixes and support for Windows 2000 Version 1.13 (R01-A2O) Operational issues addressed Version 1.15 (R01-A2R) Problem Fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Diskette version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) means New Function or Enhancement (Fix) means Correction to existing function <1.02 - R01-A1M> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 420/460/480 ThinkPad i Series 1500 Model 540/560 <1.04 - R01-A2D> - (Fix) Helps to prevents automatic switch to CRT display mode. - (Fix) Helps to improve communication speed via LAN card. <1.07 - R01-A2I> - (New) Power Management Update - enhancement of CPU thermal controls designed to take effect during abnormal or fault conditions of the system. This is a mandatory update for ThinkPad i Series 1400 and 1500 type 2621 <1.11 - R01-A2M> - (Fix) Even though the system has a Ni-MH battery, the battery property window shows "LI-ION". - (Fix) Sometimes systems with Japanese version of Windows 98 can not read 1.2MB formatted floppy diskettes. - (New) Support has been added for Windows 2000. <1.13 - R01-A2O> - (Fix) Improves Ni-MH battery life when the system is drawing a large amount of current from the battery. <1.15 - R01-A2R> - (Fix) BIOS version data in Vital Product Data field was incorrect in R01-A2O BIOS. Note: There is no Functional change or Problem Fix from R01-A2O BIOS. Updating the System BIOS Program -------------------------------- To determine if you should update the system program, please refer to the "Summary of Changes" section, above. Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If, while updating the BIOS program, your systems hangs while the "Updating System BIOS..." message is displayed, the BIOS may not have been updated. Wait about 5 minutes, if the system still does not respond, try powering the system off and back on again. (The system can be powered off by sliding and holding the power switch in the "on" position for about 7 seconds and then releasing it.) If the system does not power back on, contact the nearest IBM HelpCenter or your local IBM authorized servicer. 1. Print these instructions or display them on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Insert the BIOS Update Diskette into the diskette drive and turn the computer on. 4. When prompted press the '1' key to update the system BIOS 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 BIOS Program Information ------------------------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system BIOS program. Diskette BIOS BIOS BIOS Version Date Version Build ID -------- --------- ------- -------- 1.02 08/27/99 R01-A1M IXB123WW 1.04 10/22/99 R01-A2D IXB125WW 1.07 12/11/99 R01-A2I IXB128WW 1.11 01/31/00 R01-A2M IXB132WW 1.13 02/29/00 R01-A2O IXB134WW 1.15 04/24/00 R01-A2R IXB136WW 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. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.