IBM ThinkPad i Series June 7, 2001 System Program Service Diskette Version : 1.04 System BIOS Version : V1.10E ======================================================================== 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 (Models - 1**, 41*, 42*, 5**, 61*, 62*, 71*, 72*, 91*, 92* - ThinkPad i Series 1300 Machine type 1171 (Models - 2**, 5** except 5CU and 5X*, 6** except 6MU and 6XU, 7** except 7XG, 8** except 8MU and 8XU, 9** except 9MU and 9X* 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 1.00M (1.00M - V1.00M) Initial release Version 1.00N (1.00N - V1.00N) Problem fixes Version 1.00P (1.00P - V1.00P) A problem fix Version 1.00U (1.00U - V1.00U) A problem fix Version 1.01 (1.01 - V1.10B) Problem fixes Version 1.03 (1.03 - V1.10D) Support for new functions Version 1.04 (1.04 - V1.10E) A problem fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: xxxxxx : Diskette version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) means New Function or Enhancement (Fix) means Correction to existing function <1.00M - V1.00M> - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1200(1161-11U/41U/51U/71U) ThinkPad i Series 1300(1171-61U/81U/91U) - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1300(1171-21U/2AU/71U)(added) <1.00N - V1.00N> - (Fix) (Windows Me) Sometimes system fails to resume from standby. - (New) Support for a new revision(C0) of Intel Pentium III. - (Fix) (Windows 2000) If all of the following operatins are taken, the system will hang up: - boot with battery - enter standby by pressing Fn + F4 - plugin AC adaptor - press any ket to resume <1.00P - V1.00P> - (Fix) If the BIOS is updated by using System Program Service Diskette, sometimes the BIOS cannot be updated. <1.00R - V1.00R> - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1200(1161-42U/62U/92U) and ThinkPad i Series 1300(1171-5WU/5BU/7WU/6LU/9LU). Note: This release is only for the above models and does not support the following models: - ThinkPad i Series 1200(1161-11U/41U/51U/71U) - ThinkPad i Series 1300(1171-61U/81U/91U/21U/2AU/71U) <1.00U - V1.00U> - (Fix) Unable to create a Windows 98 boot diskette by the USB FDD which is FRU P/N 06P5221. - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1200(1161-42U/62U/92U) and ThinkPad i Series 1300(1171-5WU/5BU/7WU/6LU/9LU). <1.01 - V1.10B> - (Fix) Several 16 bit PC Cards does not work under Windows 2000. - (Fix) FDD drive does not exist in drop down box for drive selection. <1.03 - V1.10D> - (New) Power Management Update - enhancement of CPU thermal controls designed. - (New) Support for a new revision(D0) of Intel CPU. <1.04 - V1.10E> - (Fix) If the LCD panel is closed or the power button is pressed during shutdown process, sometimes the system may become unstable and hang when the LCD panel is opened. Installation instructions ------------------------- Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is atached to any kind of USB port hub, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. 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 Information ------------------------ Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system BIOS program. Utility BIOS BIOS BIOS BIOS Version Version Date Version*1 Build ID (NoteBook Mgr.)*2 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1.00M 08/22/00 V1.00M KWUF17WW V3.3 V1.00M EN 1.00N 09/29/00 V1.00N KWUF18WW V3.3 V1.00N EN 1.00P 11/24/00 V1.00P KWUF20WW V3.3 V1.00P EN 1.00R 10/27/00 V1.00R KWUF52WW V3.3 V1.00R EN 1.00U 12/29/00 V1.00U KWUF54WW V3.3 V1.00U EN 1.01 03/06/01 V1.10B KWUF57WW V3.3 V1.10B EN 1.03 04/20/01 V1.10D KWUF60WW V3.3 V1.10D EN 1.04 06/04/01 V1.10E KWUF61WW V3.3 V1.10E EN *1 This BIOS version can be viewed by invoking the IBM BIOS setup Utility. *2 This BIOS version can be viewed by invoking the NoteBook Manager application. To view the BIOS version 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. The BIOS Utility screen will appear. 3. Select System Information. The BIOS version is displayed at System BIOS Version line. 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