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Embedded Controller Program (Non-Diskette) - ThinkPad R40
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This Embedded Controller Program Update Utility updates the Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.

This release supports the following system:
- ThinkPad R40

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: *1- Before using the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, Lenovo recommends that you apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web Site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887.
File details
Version: 1OHT42WW (1.14)
Release Date: 2005/03/23
 File link     File size     File description
1ohj11us.exe     1,338,840     Embedded Controller Program Update Utility

1ohj11us.txt     6,839     README for Embedded Controller Program Update Utility

Additional information

Use the links below to obtain the BIOS and Embedded Controller files in other file formats:

This Additional information field contains the following sections
I. Summary of changes
II. Installation instructions
III. Determining which version is installed

I. Summary of changes
Version 1.14 (1OHT42WW)
  • (Fix) When Windows power management is disabled and both primary and secondary batteries run down to 0%, System will not power on with AC adapter.

Click here for a complete list of changes fixed by this driver update.

II. Installation instructions
Notes:
  • As written on LCCM Compatibility and Configuration Guide, remove the Power-on password prior to updating Embedded Controller Program in LCCM (LANClient Control Manager) or similar environment.
  • You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the Embedded Controller Program.
  • If your system is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the system and detach it before proceeding.
  • If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your system, turn off the system and detach it before proceeding.
  1. Print these instructions or display on another system.
  2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the system.
  3. Start Windows 98 or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target system.
  4. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive.
  5. Click the Start button, then click Run.
  6. Specify file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\1OHT41WW.EXE) Then click OK.
  7. Select 2. KBC H8 BIOS flash? from the menu.
  8. Press N to continue the update. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  9. When completed, the system is automatically turned off.

    Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the system until the update has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the system while the update is still in progress, the system board may have to be replaced.

III. Determining which version is installed
Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility contains the following Embedded Controller Program. Also the supported BIOS versions are shown below. The version of Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering the BIOS Setup Utility.

Diskette Version Embedded Controller Program Version Filename
1.02 1.02 (1OHT30WW) embu1o30
(models 2681, 2682, 2683 only)
1.04 1.04 (1OHT32WW) Not available
1.06 1.06 (1OHT34WW) embu1o34
1.07 1.07 (1OHT35WW) embu1o35
1.09 1.09 (1OHT37WW) embu1o37
1.10 1.10 (1OHT38WW) embu1o38
1.11 1.11 (1OHT39WW) embu1o39
1.13 1.13 (1OHT41WW) 1ohj09ww
1.14 1.14 (1OHT42WW) Current release

To enter the BIOS Setup Utility:

  1. Turn off the system.
  2. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive.
  3. Turn on the system.
  4. While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button message is displayed at the lower-left of the screen, press the Access IBM button.
  5. Select Start setup utility. If you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enter the password. Check Embedded Controller Version number.
Applicable countries and regions
Worldwide

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Document id:  MIGR-46143
Last modified:  2005-12-08
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