Flash BIOS update - Flash from Operating System version for 3000 J115 (type 7387, 7388, 7389, 7390, 7391, 7392) Version 2NKT26A Installation README This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on 3000 J115 (type 7387, 7388, 7389, 7390, 7391, 7392) systems. BIOS is programming that controls low-level hardware operations, including interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives, and the keyboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip. Your computer uses flash BIOS, which can be updated through a program on a flash diskette so that you do not have to replace the BIOS chip to update the BIOS. Note: Make note of any settings you have changed in the BIOS Configuration Utility. These settings may have to be re-entered after updating the BIOS. Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation. Downloading the package ======================= 1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Extracting the package ====================== 1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and Folders. 2. Type 2nyg26usa.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. This will locate the file you just downloaded. 3. Double-click the 2nyg26usa.exe icon. 4. Read the license agreement 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement. 6. Click Next. 7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to C:\IBMTOOLS\FLASH\2NYG26USA. 8. Click Next. 9. Click Finish. Installing the package ====================== 1. Close all open applications. 2. Click Start, then click Run. 3. Type C:\IBMTOOLS\FLASH\2NYG26USA\WINPHLASH.EXE. 4. Click Flash BIOS. A dialog box will appear asking for confirmation to continue. 5. Click OK. 6. After the BIOS has been updated, the WinPhlash program displays a dialog stating that the "System BIOS was successfully updated!". 7. Click Restart or allow your system to restart automatically. Summary of Changes ================== General Information: 2NJTxxA is the flash diskette level. 2NKTxxA is the binary image level. (BIOS) NOTE: All changes carry forward. That is, if a change is added in 01, it is also in 02, 03 etc. Changes for 2NKTxxA/2NJTxxA: 2NKT26A/2NJT26A - Fixes a problem with SATA transfer speed after S3 resume - Updates AMD CPU microcode 2NKT25A/2NJT25A - Fixes a problem where there is an error identifying USB key - Fixes a problem where the system has errors with AMD 3800+ and 3600+ processors 2NKT24A/2NJT24A - Changes default Video memory size from 32MB to 64MB 2NKT23A/2NJT23A - Fixes a problem where a PS/2 keyboard always shows a yellow mark in resource manager on Windows Vista platform 2NKT22A/2NJT22A - Fixes a problem where the mouse will not work under Windows Vista if only a mouse was plugged 2NKT21A/2NJT21A - Adds support for WHQL text 2NKT20A/2NJT20A - Adds support for Windows Vista - Fixes a problem where the system with DIMM HYS64T256020EU-3S-B is unstable at high temperature - Fixes a problem where no warning message is displayed when the CD-ROM drive is unplugged 2NKT19A/2NJT19A - Fixes a problem where the real-time clock (RTC) weekly alarm wake fails - Fixes a compatibility problem with Samsung PC2-5300 1GB M378T2953CZ3-CE6 memory - Enhances S3 resume with Serial ATA 2NKT18A/2NJT18A - Fixes a problem where a Plug and Play (PnP) error occurs when an Intel Ethernet adapter is installed - Fixes a problem where hibernate fails sometimes - Fixes a problem where the system hangs at POST with some special keyboards 2NKT17A/2NJT17A - Fixes a problem where the audio driver cannot be installed when the onboard LAN is disabled in BIOS 2NKT16A/2NJT16A - Initial Production Release Trademarks ========== ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and Think Accessories are registered trademarks of Lenovo. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, WE GRANT NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Copyright (c) Lenovo 2007, all rights reserved