IBM ThinkPad i Series (Type 2621) February 21, 2000 System Program Service Diskette Diskette Version : 114 System BIOS Version : R01-A4F ======================================================================== 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 1400 Type 2621-422/442/482/492/4E2 - ThinkPad i Series 1500 Type 2621-542/562/592 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 114 (R01-A4F) Initial release Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Diskette version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) means New Function or Enhancement (Fix) means Correction to existing function <114 - R01-A4F> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 422/442/482/492 ThinkPad i Series 1500 Model 542/562/592 Updating 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. 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 -------- --------- ------- -------- 114 01/24/00 R01-A4F KRB114WW 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. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.