Sep 28, 1998 IBM ThinkPad 380XD/385XD System Program Service Diskette Version 1.12 ============================================ What This Diskette Does ----------------------- The System Program Service Diskette given here can update the system program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions. The supported models are as follows. - ThinkPad 380XD, 385XD To determine if you have to update the system program or not, please refer to the "Summary of Change" section. To update the system program, please refer to the "Updating System Program" section. Released Version ---------------- Version 1.12 - Correction for Problems for Mobile Pentium II Processor Model Version 1.11 - Support for Mobile Pentium II Processor Model - Support for Windows 98 - Correction for Problems Version 1.01 - Correction for Problems Version 1.00 (Initial Release) - Correction for Problems Summary of Change ----------------- Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.04 means Version 1.04) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function ------------------------------------------- Pentium Processor with MMX Technology Model ------------------------------------------- <1.12> None <1.11> - (New) Support for Windows 98. - (Fix) Fix the problem that hung up when wake up from hibernation if resouce of USB is changed. - (Fix) CHKDSK.COM does not run from command prompt after executing RediSafe-suspend / resume with opening window or full screen, if installed FIX PACK-005 over OS/2 4.0 . - (Fix) Screen off Timer is not restored after changing presentaion mode. - (Fix) TCO application may report invalid information for memory. - (Fix) Serial mouse is not working on resume from hibernation. <1.01> - (Fix) If you touch keyboard right after entering power on password, Key may not be entered. <1.00> - (Fix) (Windows 95 Only) ActiveMovie2 can not display the movie file (CinePak, MAV1) correctly when Windows 95 with Internet Explorer version 4.01 is installed. - (Fix) The system hangs when the system goes into suspend mode and then resumes normal operation, immediately after a hibernation file is created. - (Fix) The system can not go into suspend mode if the AC adapter is disconnected while the suspend mode indicator lamp is blinking. - (Fix) The system can not go into hibernation mode after the system goes into RegiSafe suspend mode and then resumes normal operation. ------------------------------------------- Mobile Pentium II Processor Model ------------------------------------------- <1.12> - (Fix) (OS/2 HPFS format only) The system hangs up when a hibernation file is created in a hard disk partition over 2 GB. - (Fix) While the LCD is turned off for power saving, no warning beeps sound if the power switch is depressed. - (Fix) Password can not be input when the system goes into standby mode (rather than suspend) by the suspend timer function when attached to a Port Replicator. - (Fix) (Windows 98 APM mode only) With an IBM 10/100 EtherJet CardBus Adapter with 56K Modem installed, the system reboots without resuming normal operation automatically from hibernation mode when the system is turned on. - (Fix) (Windows 95 and Windows NT 4.0) A garbage may appear on the Windows Desktop screen. <1.11> - (New) Support for Mobile Pentium II Processor Model. - (New) Support for Windows 98. - (Fix) Fix the problem that hung up when wake up from hibernation if resouce of USB is changed. - (Fix) CHKDSK.COM does not run from command prompt after executing RediSafe-suspend / resume with opening window or full screen, if installed FIX PACK-005 over OS/2 4.0 . - (Fix) Screen off Timer is not restored after changing presentaion mode. - (Fix) TCO application may report invalid information for memory. - (Fix) Serial mouse is not working on resume from hibernation. <1.01> Not Applicable <1.00> Not Applicable Updating System Program ----------------------- To determine if you have to update the system program or not, please refer to the "Summary of Change" section. Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is attached to any kinds of Port Replicator, 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. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select "Read this first..." from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. 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, run the diagnostics to make sure that the computer runs with no errors: 7. Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from the diskette drive, then turn off the computer. 8. Press and hold the F1 key, then turn on the computer. Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 9. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 10. Select Test, then select Start to run all the basic tests. Various test patterns will appear on the screen. An OK will appear for each device that passes the test. 11. Verify that OK appears for all of the devices tested. 12. Press the Esc key to exit Test and turn off the computer. System Program Information -------------------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS P/N, BIOS Date and the BIOS version can be viewed by invoking Easy-Setup. Pentium Processor with MMX Technology Model ------------------------------------------- Diskette Diskette Version Name BIOS P/N BIOS Date BIOS Version -------- -------- -------- --------- ------------ 1.00 ICUJ01US 97H4595 01/22/98 ICET18WW 1.01 ICUJ02US 97H4606 03/18/98 ICET19WW 1.11 IFUJ02US 97H4108 06/15/98 ICET25WW 1.12 IFUJ03US (ditto) (ditto) (ditto) Mobile Pentium II Processor Model ------------------------------------------- Diskette Diskette Version Name BIOS P/N BIOS Date BIOS Version -------- -------- -------- --------- ------------ 1.00 ........ None ........ ........ 1.01 ........ None ........ ........ 1.11 IFUJ02US 97H4122 06/23/98 IFET14WW 1.12 IFUJ03US 97H4142 09/11/98 IFET15WW Service Information ------------------- The System Program Service diskette installs System Program as follows. Reserved Usable ThinkPad Model BIOS P/N Date BIOS Area* BIOS ROM Area* ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 380XD/385XD 97H4108 06/15/98 C000-C7FF E000-EFFF F000-FFFF 97H4142 09/11/98 C000-C7FF E000-EFFF F000-FFFF * NOTE: - Memory Range C000-C7FF is reserved for Video BIOS. - Memory Range E000-EFFF can be used as UMB (Upper Memory Block) by a memory manager such as EMM386.EXE. - Memory Range F000-FFFF is reserved for BIOS. The BIOS P/N and the date can be viewed by invoking Easy-Setup menu. Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. * Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * MMX is a trademark of Intel Corporation.