IBM ThinkPad A21e Aug. 03, 2001 System Program Service Diskette Version 1.09 (KUET32WW) ====================================================================== 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 A21e 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 1.01 (KUET24WW) A fix for a problem Version 1.02 (KUET25WW) A fix for a problem Version 1.03 (KUET26WW) fix for problems and add new functions Version 1.04 (KUET27WW) fix for problems and add new functions Version 1.07 (KUET30WW) fix for problems Version 1.09 (KUET32WW) fix for problems and add new functions Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.01 - KUET24WW> - (New) Support for ThinkPad A21e. - (Fix) Sometimes hang up system when executing 'PCHealth Scheduler for Data Collection' during screen off state in Windows Me. <1.02 - KUET25WW> - (Fix) Some systems halt a few minuts and shutdown during turn on by Wake-on-LAN when harddisk password is installed. <1.03 - KUET26WW> - (New) Add a 'Lock BIOS settings' menu to BIOS setup. - (New) Add audio warning at entering standby with closed LCD panel feature to prevent HDD broken. - (Fix) Fix the system hang problem during 'Save and Exit' operation in BIOS setup utility. - (Fix) Fix HDD indicator LED sometimes stays on after hibernation wakeup on Windows NT4. - (Fix) Fix system hang during hibernation. - (Fix) Fix CRT is not displayed after hibernation wake-up on Windows 2000. - (Fix) Fix incorrect behavior of LCD off timer on Windows 2000 and Windows Me. - (Fix) Fix critical low hibernation is not work with standby state of Windows 2000 and Windows Me. - (Fix) Fix unexpected password prompt is displayed whenever password is not set. - (Fix) Fix flashes on the CRT when opening Thinkpad configuration utility on Windows NT4. - (Fix) Fix LCD is not displayed after resume from standby. - (Fix) Fix 2nd HDD in Ultrabay 2000 is not detected. <1.04 - KUET27WW> - (New) Add a 'Asset Tag Number' field in SM BIOS structure support. - (Fix) Fix a intermitend POST error '189'. - (Fix) Fix a HDD timer does not work correctly on Windows 2000 and Windows Me. <1.07 - KUET30WW> - (Fix) System can not boot from HDD include special partision. - (Fix) Fix a intermitend POST error '189' with abnormal shutdown during warm restart. - (Fix) LCD screen does not displayed for the system abnormally in external CRT mode without external CRT. - (Fix) System can not boot via network using Int 19h. <1.09 - KUET32WW> - (Fix) Cannot boot from CD-ROM when CD-ROM follows network boot in boot order. - (New) BIOS Copyright text is changed - (New) Add SuperDisk Boot disable selection to allow SuperDisk drive to be assigned fixed letter. - (Fix) System may restart automatically when wake up from hibernation on Windows 95. - (Fix) DMA channel of ECP parallel port may not be available on Windows Me and Windows 2000. - (New) Add F1 prompt message display disable selection. - (Fix) Wording of PCI IRQ setting in BIOS setup is misleading. - (Fix) Screen is blackout even if LID is opened after boot with LID close. - (Fix) "Save Changes" and then power off can not keep the change of setting. - (Fix) If 3.3V 16bit PC card is attached, POST takes 3 seconds longer. - (Fix) 84-key is selected on cold boot under Windows NT4.0. - (Fix) Sometimes keyboard becomes unresponse after restart. - (Fix) 0175 POST error occur. 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. 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 or System Information of ThinkPad Configurator. 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 -------- -------- ---------- ------------------- 1.01 KUET24WW 1999-12-21 - 1.02 KUET25WW 2000-11-01 - 1.03 KUET26WW 2000-11-21 - 1.04 KUET27WW 2000-12-04 - 1.07 KUET30WW 2001-01-26 - 1.09 KUET32WW 2001-08-01 - * Embedded controller update is not affect on the System Program Service Diskette ver.1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 1.07 and 1.09. 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) 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.