Flash BIOS update - bootable diskette version for 3000 J100 (type 8252, 8253, 8254, 8453, 8454, 8455) ThinkCentre E50 (type 8472, 8473, 8719, 8771, 8772, 8773, 8774, 8817, 8818, 8819) Version 40KT22A Installation README This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on 3000 J100 (type 8252, 8253, 8254, 8453, 8454, 8455) and ThinkCentre E50 (type 8472, 8473, 8719, 8771, 8772, 8773, 8774, 8817, 8818, 8819) 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. Do not write protect the flash diskette as this may cause the flash process to hang. 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 update ---------------------- 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, be sure to select a path that does not have a space in it's name. Extracting the update --------------------- Installing this update involves creating a BIOS flash diskette and running the flash program from the diskette. Before you begin, have a blank 1.44 MB diskette ready. 1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and Folders. 2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Type 40jt22a.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. This will locate the file you just downloaded. 4. Double-click the 40jt22a.exe icon. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts. All the necessary files will be extracted to the diskette. Installing the update --------------------- 1. Close all open applications. 2. Leave the diskette in the A: drive, and shut down and restart the computer to start the BIOS flash program. 3. The Flash BIOS update utility will appear onscreen. 4. Do not turn off the system during this process, wait until you see a message stating that the update has been completed successfully. 5. When complete the system will automatically reboot 6. Remove the diskette during the reboot. Summary of Changes ------------------ General Information: 40JTxxA is the flash diskette level. 40KTxxA 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 40KTxxA/40JTxxA: 40KT22A/40JT22A - Fixes a problem where PXE is not in the boot menu - Fixes a problem where Windows XP hangs if you keep moving USB mouse - Fixes some multi language string issues - Changes OSB logo display location - Adds gigabit LAN support including mac address display 40KT21A/40JT21A - Changes 'Desactive' to 'Desactiver' in the French language version - Fixes a problem where the system hanges during first boot when using a USB keyboard or USB hard drive by adding a USB delay - Fixes DMI offset per Lenovo specification 40KT20A/40JT20A - Fixes a problem that occurs with USB hard drives - Updates CPU patch file 40KT19A/40JT19A - Changes Realtek LAN option ROM 40KT18A/40JT18A - Fixes Boot Menu display - Corrects IDE detection in CMOS Setup - Sets System FAN start PWM to 43 - Adds Frequency/Voltage Control to priority menu - Fixes a problem where the system cannnot boot via a PXE server 40KT17A/40JT17A - Fixes Boot Menu display 40KT16A/40JT16A - Initial Production Release Trademarks ---------- ThinkCentre is a trademark of the Lenovo Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 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. IBM DISCLAIMS 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, IBM GRANTS NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. (C) Copyright Lenovo Corporation 2006. All rights reserved.