IBM ThinkPad February 18, 2003 Firmware for IBM High Rate Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter II Package Version : 1.04.09.02 Firmware Version : 1.04.09.00 ====================================================================== [Notice] This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. WARNING This software can only be used with the machines on the supported list on this page. Use of this software with any other machine is strictly prohibited. What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the firmware update for "IBM high rate wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter II" to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This package supports Wireless LAN installed models of the following systems: - ThinkPad T30(*1) - ThinkPad X30(*2) NOTE *1: Only the following T30 models support the Windows Me: 2366/2367-x1x, x2x, x3x, x4x, x5x, A6x and A7x except for M1x, M2x, M3x, M4x and M5x. *2: Windows Me is not supported. The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 98 Second Edition(*3) - Windows Me - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) (Note) *3: Before using this package 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 install the Wireless LAN firmware, refer to the Installation instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Package version - Firmware version 1.04.09.00 - 1.04.09.00 Initial Release for ThinkPad T30, X30 1.04.09.01 - 1.04.09.00 A problem fix 1.04.09.02 - 1.04.09.00 A problem fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx.xx.xx : Package version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID y.yy.yy.yy : Firmware version z.zz.zz.zz : Update utility version For example, <1.04.09.00 (1IWE02WW) - 1.04.09.00 - 1.04.09.00> means; the package version is 1.04.09.00 the firmware version is 1.04.09.00 the update utility version is 1.04.09.00 The internal ID is for administrative purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.04.09.00 (1IWE02WW) - 1.04.09.00 - 1.04.09.00> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T30 and X30. <1.04.09.01 (1IWE03WW) - 1.04.09.00 - 1.04.09.01> NOTE: The firmware software is not updated, only the update utility software was modified. - (Fix) Firmware update may fail. <1.04.09.02 (1IWE05WW) - 1.04.09.00 - 1.04.09.02> NOTE: The firmware software is not updated, only the update utility software was modified. - (Fix) An unnecessary update process exists, and the update procedures are indefinite. Installation instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the firmware. - If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or 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/Me 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. Then click OK. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows will shutdown automatically and the Intersil PRISM Flash Utility screen will appear. 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 WIRELESS LAN CARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. 8. If the Multiple cards found message appears select the "ISL 3874 PCI" option. Primary Firmware update process starts. It will take about one minute to complete. 9. If prompted again, select the "ISL 3874 PCI" option. Secondary Firmware update process starts. It will take about five minutes to complete. 10. If prompted again, select the "ISL 3874 PCI" option. Verification process starts. NOTE: If the firmware update is completed, the following message will be displayed: Verification Complete. Please remove the floppy and power off the PC. A:\> 11. Turn off the computer. Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- Each version of this package contains the following Wireless LAN firmware and update utility. Package Version Firmware Version Update Utility Version --------------- ---------------- ---------------------- 1.04.09.00 1.04.09.00 1.04.09.00 1.04.09.01 1.04.09.00 1.04.09.01 1.04.09.02 1.04.09.00 1.04.09.02 1. Start Windows. 2. Double-click the IBM high rate wireless LAN Mini PCI adapter with Modem II configuration utility icon in the system tray. 3. Click the About tab. It displays the version of the firmware. 4. Click Cancel to exit. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.