IBM ThinkPad X31 September 10, 2003 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility BIOS Version : 2.01a (1QET63WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). Please get an additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher), and update Embedded Controller Program in the system with it if necessary. - If you should update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update Embedded Controller Program first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following system: - ThinkPad X31 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 98 - Windows 98 Second Edition(*1) - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) (Note) *1: Before using the ThinkPad BIOS 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 BIOS, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the BIOS, refer to the Updating BIOS section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) 1.00b (1QET31WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad X31 1.01 (1QET32WW) Problem fixes 1.02 (1QET33WW) Problem fixes 1.03 (1QET34WW) A function enhancement and problem fixes 1.04a (1QET36WW) A function enhancement and problem fixes 2.00a (1QET61WW) A function enhancement and a problem fix 2.01a (1QET63WW) A problem fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : BIOS version bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00b (1QET31WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X31. <1.01 (1QET32WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) The design of Access IBM Predesktop Area screen, which is shown after pressing the "Access IBM" button, is changed to prevent the system from going into suspend or hibernation mode. (This is to avoid some problems.) - (Fix) On the model with IBM Security Chip installed, selecting some items in IBM BIOS Setup Utility may cause system hang if the IBM Security Chip option in IBM BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. - (Fix) Some of the memory controller settings are changed. <1.02 (1QET33WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Pressing F11 key at power-on time can run IBM Product Recovery program, as well as pressing the Access ThinkPad button. - (Fix) (Windows 98) If the system goes into suspend or hibernation mode while it accesses the HDD so often, resuming normal operation from the mode may fail. - --- Processor family value in SMBIOS for Intel Pentium M processor is changed. <1.03 (1QET34WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Function to disable the option ROM of internal Ethernet adapter card, in order to expand usable memory area by DOS. (This can be done by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.) - (Fix) (DOS) The screen becomes blank or white when Korean DOS environment starts up (with loading mshbios.com). - (Fix) Screen expansion (HV expansion) is always enabled if a power- on password or hard disk password is set. - (Fix) Some of Item Specific Help messages in IBM BIOS Setup Utility are incorrect. <1.04a (1QET36WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Functionality update for Access IBM Predesktop Area. - (Fix) Setting of Access IBM Predesktop Area is not copied by ThinkPad Remote CMOS Update Utility for Remote Deployment Manager. - (Fix) (Windows XP) Some multi-function type of CardBus cards may not work after resuming normal operation from standby mode. - (Fix) The boot order of network devices under Startup and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility becomes changed from default if the F9 key to load default configuration is pressed twice. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If the computer is attached to an UltraBase X3 or Docking Station option and when the second hard disk drive with the hard disk password installed is hot- attached to the option while the system is running, a hard disk password prompt for the second hard disk does not appear after the system is restarted. - (Fix) The system may hang during system boot or may not be booted from the USB diskette drive if both a USB mouse and a USB diskette drive are attached to the computer. <2.00a (1QET61WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) The system may resume normal operation from standby mode when the LCD panel is opened even though "Do nothing" for [When LCD Close] is selected in the Power Options. <2.01a (1QET63WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (Fix) Fix for the thermal sensor issue of Intel 855PM. Updating BIOS ------------- NOTES: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS. - If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - 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 98 or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 5. Click the Start button, then click Run. 6. Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\1QUJ08US.EXE) Then click OK. Hint: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (e.g. C:\Temp\1QUJ08US.EXE -s -a -s) The BIOS is updated without any user interaction. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows shutting down automatically and ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility screen appears. 8. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 9. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 10. 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. Initializing BIOS ----------------- In some cases, it may be a good idea to try BIOS initialization when you have some troubles. To initialize the BIOS settings: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" 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. Press the F9 key to load default configuration. 5. Select Yes. 6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 7. Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. BIOS Information ---------------- Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following BIOS. Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown bellow. The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Version Embedded Controller (Internal ID) Program Version ---------------- ------------------- 1.00b (1QET31WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.01 (1QET32WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.02 (1QET33WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.03 (1QET34WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.04a (1QET36WW) 1.01 (or higher) 2.00a (1QET61WW) 1.01 (or higher) 2.01a (1QET63WW) 1.01 (or higher) To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" 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. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 5. Turn off the computer. Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by BIOS and others. C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D3FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*2) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*3) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS (Note) *2: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. *3: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D4000-DBFFF But certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers or others 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. * Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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