IBM ThinkPad T20 July 05, 2000 System Program Service Diskette Version 1.03 (IYET37WW) ====================================================================== 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. This release supports the following system: - ThinkPad T20 To determine if you have to update the system program, please refer to the "Summary of Change" section. To update the system program, please refer to the "Installation instructions" section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.02 (IYET36WW) Initial Release Version 1.03 (IYET37WW) A fix for some problems Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.02 - IYET36WW> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T20. <1.03 - IYET37WW> - (Fix) A blue screen appears in Microsoft Windows 95/98 when disabling a serial port or IR from the Device Manager or the ThinkPad Configuration program. - (Fix) The Wake On LAN feature does not work. - (Fix) Memory read failure may occur in Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 when two 256MB memory cards are installed. - (Fix) A small noise is heard when Microsoft Windows 2000 is in standby mode. - (Fix) Hang up at suspend on a docking station with HDD and EtherJet PC Card installed in the docking station. 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 kinds 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, do the following to make the changes effective. 7. Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from the diskette drive, then turn off the computer. 8. Press and hold the F1 key, then turn on the computer. Hold the F1 key until the IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu appears. 9. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 10. Press F9 key. 11. Select "Yes" to load default configuration. BIOS 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 IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Embedded controller version number can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and select System Information from the Help menu or System Information button. Embedded controller information can also be found by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette BIOS BIOS Embedded controller Version Version Date Version -------- -------- ---------- ------------------- 1.02 IYET36WW 1999-12-21 1.00 1.03 IYET37WW 1999-12-21 1.00 Memory Information ------------------ The following information shows memory areas that are either unavailable or that can be included with a memory manager such as EMM386. Reserved BIOS Area: C0000-CBFFF (reserved for Video BIOS)ved E0000-FFFFF (reserved for BIOS) Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States. * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.