IBM ThinkPad R32 September 29, 2003 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Utility Version : 2.14 BIOS Version : 2.14 (1MET95WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- 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 program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions. This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad R32 The supported operating systems for this update utility are as follows: - Windows 2000 - Windows XP - Windows 98 - Windows NT 4.0 To determine if you have to update the system program or not, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the system program, refer to the Installation instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.01 [V1.00h(1MET46WW)] Initial Release Version 1.04 [V1.02 (1MET55WW)] Problem fixes Version 1.06 [V1.04b(1MET59WW)] Problem fixes, new LCD panel support Version 2.00 [V2.00d(1MET78WW)] New function and CPU support Version 2.01 [V2.01a(1MET80WW)] Problem fixes Version 2.02 [V2.02a(1MET82WW)] Problem fixes Version 2.03 [V2.02b(1MET83WW)] A problem fix Version 2.04 [V2.03 (1MET84WW)] Problem fixes Version 2.06 [2.06 (1MET86WW)] A problem fix Version 2.07 [2.07 (1MET87WW)] A problem fix Version 2.08 [2.08 (1MET88WW)] Problem fixes Version 2.09 [2.09 (1MET90WW)] Problem fixes Version 2.11 [2.11 (1MET92WW)] New CPU support Version 2.12 [2.12 (1MET93WW)] A problem fix Version 2.14 [2.14 (1MET95WW)] Problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: xxxxxx : Utility version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) means New Function or Enhancement (Fix) means Correction to existing function <1.01 - 1.00h(1MET46WW)> -(New) Support for ThinkPad R32. <1.04 - 1.02 (1MET55WW)> -(New) Supports Windows 98, Windows NT4.0 -(Fix) Incorrect Battery time remaining on system battery meter. -(Fix) Incorrect display switching with extended desktop at standby resume. -(Fix) Post error message "ERROR KBC SMBus error" may appear. <1.06 - 1.04b(1MET59WW)> -(New) Support for New LCD panel (Hyndis 14.1") -(Fix) Serial port(comx) test may fail. -(Fix) If a printer is connected to parallel port, unexpected form feed occurs or garbage character is printed during POST. <2.00 - 2.00d(1MET78WW)> -(New) Support for new CPU stepping C1. -(New) TCPA full support. <2.01 - 2.01a(1MET80WW)> -(Fix) Boot order is reset by BIOS flash update. -(Fix) (IBM USB 128 MB Memory Key) The file system is destroyed after resuming from hibernation when using "security software". -(Fix) WOL failed with certain condition. <2.02 - 2.02a(1MET82WW)> -(Fix) Wrong system date may be set after resuming from suspend by a scheduled task. <2.03 - 2.02b(1MET83WW)> -(Fix) (Japanese keyboard model) After updating the BIOS to 1MET82WW, some keys do not work as marked on the key top. <2.04 - 2.03 (1MET84WW)> -(Fix) After resuming from standby, the mouse pointer does not move smoothly, when using a USB mouse. -(Fix) Intermittently the battery gauge on the task bar may turn grey and show 0% capacity. <2.06 - 2.06 (1MET86WW)> -(Fix) The wrong battery information may be shown when using an AC adaptor and a fully charged battery. <2.07 - 2.07 (1MET87WW)> -(Fix) Charge Completion Time, Current, Voltage and Wattage are not displayed in Battery Information during battery charging. <2.08 - 2.08 (1MET88WW)> -(Fix) Wrong ID for EC device object in ECDT table. -(Fix) Numlock LED on USB Keyboard does not turn on indicator light. -(Fix) Move back the SMBIOS data from extended memory to E0000h. -(Fix) Sometimes the system may not enter into Suspend mode even though the LID close function is set to Suspend. -(Fix) Legacy floppy disk drive which is attached to a port replicator becomes inaccessible after resuming from Suspend. -(Fix) Cannot update BIOS by using FLASH2.EXE /U command. <2.09 - 2.09 (1MET90WW)> -(New) Have a BIOS option to disable an option of of the built-in network card to expand a usable DOS memory area. -(Fix) System may hang during POST if two USB devices are connected. <2.11 - 2.11 (1MET92WW)> -(New) Support D1 step of the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor - M. <2.12 - 2.12 (1MET93WW)> -(Fix) System may hang during OS installtion using IBM Remote Deployment Manager (RDM). <2.14 - 2.14 (1MET95WW)> -(Fix) When System is re-started (warm boot) with two USB devices, System may hang during POST. -(Fix) Wake on LAN(WOL) may not work just after updating BIOS from 1MET84WW BIOS or older by IBM Remote Deployment Manager(RDM). 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 kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. Install 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Start a supported version of Windows on the target computer. 4. Make the temporary directory on the hard disk drive (for instance, C:\Temp) 5. Download the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility from the web site and store the file into the temporary directory. (for instance, C:\Temp) 6. Click the Start button, then click Run. 7. Specify the filename with the full path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility. (e.g. C:\Temp\SPSU1M55.EXE) Then press the Enter key. 8. Follow the instructions. 9. When completed, the system is automatically turned off. 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 effecive. 10.Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on the computer. 11.While the "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 12.Verify the BIOS version and date. Unattended Installation: 1. Do the same instructions above from step 1 to step 6. 2. Specify filename with the full path name where you stored the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility with options -s -a -s (For example, C:\Temp\SPSU1M55.EXE -s -a -s) and then press the Enter key. Windows will be shut down automatically. The system BIOS program is updated without any user interaction. 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 running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then 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 the F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Utility BIOS BIOS Version Version Date -------- --------------- ------------ 1.01 V1.00h(1MET46WW) 2002-05-21 1.04 V1.02 (1MET55WW) 2002-06-18 1.06 V1.04b(1MET59WW) 2002-07-22 2.00 V2.00d(1MET78WW) 2002-08-03 2.01 V2.01a(1MET80WW) 2002-09-12 2.02 V2.02a(1MET82WW) 2002-10-24 2.03 V2.02b(1MET83WW) 2002-11-29 2.04 V2.03 (1MET84WW) 2002-12-09 2.06 V2.06 (1MET86WW) 2003-03-14 2.07 V2.07 (1MET87WW) 2003-04-02 2.08 V2.08 (1MET88WW) 2003-04-10 2.09 V2.09 (1MET90WW) 2003-06-02 2.11 V2.11 (1MET92WW) 2003-06-30 2.12 V2.12 (1MET93WW) 2003-07-14 2.14 V2.14 (1MET95WW) 2003-09-12 Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad, and AssetID are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States. * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. * Intel and Pentium are a trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.