IBM ThinkPad i Series 1200/1300 February 16, 2001 System Program Service Diskette Diskette Version : 1.00 System BIOS Version : V1.00S ====================================================================== 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. The following models can utilize this code: - ThinkPad i Series 1200 Machine type 1161-260/250/230/210 - ThinkPad i Series 1300 Machine type 1171-370/340/330/310 To determine if you should update the system program, refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. To update the system program, refer to the "Updating System Program" section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.00I (1.00I - V1.00I) Initial release Version 1.00J (1.00J - V1.00J) Problem fixes Version 1.00M (1.00M - V1.00M) Problem fixes Version 1.00P (1.00P - V1.00P) Problem fixes Version 1.00Q (1.00Q - V1.00Q) Support for the new CPU stepping Version 1.00R (1.00R - V1.00R) Problem fixes Version 1.00 (1.00 - V1.00S) Problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: xxxxxx : Diskette version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) means New Function or Enhancement (Fix) means Correction to existing function <1.00I - V1.00I> - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1200 Machine type 1161-260/250/230/210 ThinkPad i Series 1300 Machine type 1171-370/340/330/310 <1.00J - V1.00J> - (Fix) After resuming from Hybernation, sometimes the sleep LED still keeps blinking. - (Fix) If AC adaptor is inserted during resuming from Hybernation, sometimes the Hot keys(Fn + F2, F4, F7) don't work. - (Fix) (Simplified/Traditional Chinese Windows 98) When you execute IBM Customer Registration, a fatal exception occurs. <1.00M - V1.00M> - (New) Support for Windows Me. - (New) Change the display order of 1394ID. - (Fix) The system fails to enter hibernation by battery critical low state, if the system is in standby mode. - (Fix) Sometimes the boot display is not correctly selected to external CRT when the setting Boot Display Device is AUTO. - (Fix) Unable to input "=" when numlock enabled. - (Fix) Beep sound of activating the PCMCIA card is very loud at startup. - (Fix) Standby mode indicator may be blinking after resuming from hibernation. - (Fix) Standby mode indicator may be ON after resuming from standby. <1.00P - V1.00P> - (Fix) HPA LCD screen backlight is too dark, when dual mode is enabled. - (Fix) Sometimes 13" HPA LCD has wavy line on the screen. - (Fix) Sometimes the system with IEEE 1394 cannot turn off the power after shutdown. - (Fix) Sometimes the system may hang up at resuming from suspend or hibernation. <1.00Q - V1.00Q> - (New) Support for a new revision(C0) of Intel Pentium III <1.00R - V1.00R> - (New) Power Management Update - enhancement of CPU thermal controls designed. - (Fix) Pressing the F12 key to access the temporary boot device menu does not work. <1.00 - V1.00S> - (Fix) If the BIOS is updated by using the System Program Service Diskette, the BIOS may not be updated. - (Fix) Unable to create a Windows 98 boot diskette when using the USB FDD with a FRU P/N of 06P5221. Updating System BIOS Program ---------------------------- NOTES: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. Updating System BIOS Procedures 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 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 -------- --------- ------- -------- 1.00I 05/02/00 V1.00I KQUF21WW 1.00J 05/22/00 V1.00J KQUF22WW 1.00M 07/14/00 V1.00M KQUF25WW 1.00P 08/16/00 V1.00P KQUF27WW 1.00Q 09/14/00 V1.00Q KQUF28WW 1.00R 11/26/00 V1.00R KQUF29WW 1.00 01/09/01 V1.00S KQUF30WW ThThe 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 left hand corner, press the F1 key. 3. Wait for the BIOS Utility screen to appear. 4. Select System Information. 5. BIOS version is displayed at System BIOS Version line. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.