IBM ThinkPad s31 April 12, 2002 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility BIOS Version : 1.82 (18ET82WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- The ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the system BIOS program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions. This release supports the following system: - ThinkPad s31 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows Me - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home and Professional) To determine if you should update the system program, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the system program, refer to the Installation Instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) 1.78 (18ET78WW) Initial Release 1.79 (18ET79WW) Problem fixes 1.82 (18ET82WW) Problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : BIOS version yyyyyyyy : BIOS internal ID For example, <1.78 (18ET78WW)> means the BIOS version is 1.78. The BIOS internal ID is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.78 (18ET78WW)> - (New) Initial Release. <1.79 (18ET79WW)> - (Fix) If the IBM Portable Drive Bay 2000 with a HDD (Hard Disk Drive) installed is connected with a USB port on the system, the system can not be rebooted from the HDD in the system after resuming normal operation from standby mode. - --- Boot from "IBM Turbo 16/4 Token-Ring 2 PC Card" function was removed. - (Fix) After resuming normal operation from standby mode and then rebooted, a power-on password prompt appears on the screen. - (Fix) Battery charging/discharging status may be incorrect when the AC adapter is attached or removed. <1.82 (18ET82WW)> - (Fix) Beep sound may not work. - (Fix) The system does not boot from the USB diskette drive after you exchange from TEAC to Y-E Data/SONY model, or vice versa. - IBM External USB Floppy Disk Drive (TEAC) (FRU P/N 05K9283) - USB Portable Diskette Drive (TEAC) (FRU P/N 22P7066) - USB Portable Diskette Drive(Y-E Data/SONY) (FRU P/N 06P5221 or 06P5223) - (Fix) (Windows Me) Fan never stops. Installation Instructions ------------------------- Notes: - As written on LCCM Compatibility and Configuration Guide, remove the Power-on password prior to flashing the BIOS in LCCM (LANClient Control Manager) environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer, 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. Start Windows Me or start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Make the temporary directory on the hard drive (for instance, C:\Temp) 5. Download the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility from the web site and store the file into the temporary directory. (e.g. C:\Temp) 6. Click Start and then click Run. 7. In the Open dialog box, specify the utility filename with the full path name where you stored the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility. (For example: C;\Temp\filename.exe) Then click OK. 8. Follow the instructions. Windows will shut down automatically and the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility screen appears. 9. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 10. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 11. 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, the system will restart and enter IBM BIOS Setup Utility automatically. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 13. Press the F9 key. 14. Select Yes to load default configuration. 15. Press the F10 key. 16. Select Yes. 17. The system restarts automatically. BIOS Information ---------------- Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS version and the date can be viewed by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility. To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility; 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Check BIOS Version and BIOS Date. BIOS Version BIOS Date (BIOS internal ID) Month/Day/Year ------------------ -------------- 1.78 (18ET78WW) 10/29/2001 1.79 (18ET79WW) 11/14/2001 1.82 (18ET82WW) 03/28/2002 Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the system program (BIOS) and others. C0000-CBFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. CC000-DFFFF But certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating System. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * LANClient Control Manager is a trademark of IBM Corporation. * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.