IBM ThinkPad X22 October 29, 2001 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version 1.07 (1DET49WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.09 (or higher). Please get an additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.09 (or higher), and update embedded controller program in the system with it at the same time. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- The ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility given here can update 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 X22 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 95 OSR2 or later(*1) - Windows 98 - Windows 98 Second Edition(*2) - Windows Me - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) (Note) *1: See the Known Limitations section. *2: Before using the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends that you apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web Site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. 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) 1.02 (1DET45WW) Initial release for ThinkPad X22 1.05 (1DET47WW) Problem fixes 1.07 (1DET49WW) Support for Windows XP and problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : BIOS version yyyyyyyy : BIOS internal ID For example, <1.02 (1DET45WW)> means the BIOS version is 1.02. The BIOS internal ID is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.02 (1DET45WW)> - Initial release for ThinkPad X22. <1.05 (1DET47WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.07 (or higher). Get an additional package, "Embedded Controller Program Version 1.07 (or higher)", and update embedded controller program in the system with it at the same time. - (Fix) (Windows 2000) The system may not recognize IDE devices (hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, etc.) installed in the "ThinkPad Dock" option. - (Fix) (Windows 95) The system hangs when the system resumes normal operation from hibernation mode. <1.07 (1DET49WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.09 (or higher). Get an additional package, "Embedded Controller Program Version 1.09 (or higher)", and update embedded controller program in the system with it at the same time. - (New) Support for Windows XP. - (Fix) Disk-to-Disk Recovery may fail, which is invoked by pressing F11 key when the message "To start the Product Recovery program" is displayed during the system boot. - (Fix) Processor Name information to which is referred by some system management applications is incorrect. - (Fix) (Windows Me) They system can't resume normal operation after the system goes into suspend mode while the Media Player is playing back media files. 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 your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. (Except the ThinkPad UltraBase X2 option.) - 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 95/98/Me or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/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 the Start button. 7. Click Run. 8. Specify file name with the full path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility. Then click OK. 9. Follow the instructions. Windows shutting down automatically and ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility screen appears. 10. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 11. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 12. 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 is automatically turned off. Do the following to make the changes effective. 13. Make sure the no diskette is inserted in the diskette drive. 14. Turn on the computer. The system enters IBM BIOS Setup Utility automatically. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 15. Press F9 key to load default configuration. 16. Select Yes. 17. Press F10 key to save default configuration. 18. Select Yes. 19. The system restart 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 internal ID) BIOS Date (Year-Month-Day) --------------- ---------- 1.02 (1DET45WW) 2001-09-03 1.05 (1DET47WW) 2001-09-24 1.07 (1DET49WW) 2001-10-16 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 DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB & USB Diskette Drive BIOS E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. CC000-DBFFF 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. Known Limitations ----------------- To execute this package on Windows 95, the following modules are required: - MSVCRT.DLL - MFC42.DLL Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * LANClient Control Manager and UltraBase are trademarks 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.