This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS 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 X30
The supported operating systems are as follows: - Microsoft Windows 98 - Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition(*1) - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Microsoft Windows 2000 - Microsoft Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional)
Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). If you should update the Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update the BIOS first.
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.
Before using this BIOS Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887.
Print these instructions or display on another computer.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Start Windows 98 or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer.
Extract this package onto the hard drive.
Click Start, then click Run.
Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\1KUJ09US.EXE) and click OK. Note: For unattended update, specify the file name with options -s -a -s. (e.g. C:\Temp\1KUJ09US.EXE -s -a -s) BIOS is updated without any user interaction.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Depending on the operating system configuration, restarting the operating system and rerunning this BIOS update utility may be required. In this case, the following message will appear:
"DeviceIoControl() returns 2
Please restart your operating system and
execute the BIOS or Embedded Controller?
update utility again."
Windows shuts down automatically and the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility screen appears.
Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen.
Attention: 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 the BIOS
In some cases, it may be a good idea to try BIOS initialization when you have some troubles. To initialize the BIOS settings:
Turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer.
While the "Press F1 for the BIOS Setup Utility" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
Select Yes.
Press F10 key to save default configuration.
Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically.
Determining which version is installed
Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following BIOS. Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown below. The versions of the BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering the BIOS Setup Utility.
While the Press F1 for the BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
Check the BIOS Version and the BIOS Date.
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
Notes:
*2: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility. But, if disabled, both Wake-on-LAN and PXE boot functions do not work.
*3: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. Even if disabled, the USB devices work under the Windows environment.
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.
