This System Program Service Diskette 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 systems: - ThinkPad X31 - ThinkPad X32
Notes: - This version of the BIOS will only work with Embedded Controller Program (EC) Version 1.08 (or higher). The Embedded Controller Program is available in an additional package, a link is provided below. - If you need to update the Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update the BIOS first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
Version 1QET97WW (3.02)
Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.08 (or higher).
(Fix) With the BIOS version 3.01 (QET96WW) or later, the system will shut down on Wake On Lan with a Ultrabay 2000 Second Hard Drive adapter, even if no password is set in the second hard drive.
(Fix) An error appears on power-on, just after powering off at a password prompt with a newly attached USB storage device.
(Fix) The system may not start with some USB devices, attached to docking station or port replicator.
(Fix) Bluetooth Software will be installed by Software Installer on the model without Bluetooth features.
To determine if you should update the system program (BIOS), refer to the Summary of changes section.
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program (BIOS).
If your system is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the system and detach it before proceeding. (Except the ThinkPad UltraBase X3 option. You can attach the option and use the diskette drive option in it.)
Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is write-protected.
Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the system program (BIOS) in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment.
Print these instructions or display on another system.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the system.
Insert the write protected System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the system.
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. Note: If you are updating the system program through the external diskette drive (USB type, not the diskette drive in the ThinkPad UltraBase X3), it will take quite a long time to complete reading the system program file, but it is normal. Continue the update.
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.
After the update has been completed, the system is automatically turned off.
Initializing System Program (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 system.
Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive.
Turn on the system.
While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button 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 the F10 key to save default configuration.
Select Yes. The system restarts automatically.
BIOS information
Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following BIOS. Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown below. The BIOS version and the date can be viewed by entering the BIOS Setup Utility.
Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive.
Turn on the system.
While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button 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 BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
Turn off the system.
Memory information
The following information shows memory areas that are either unavailable or that can be included with a memory manager such as EMM386.
Reserved BIOS area
C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
D0000-D3FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2)
E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS
Notes:
(*1) 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.
(*2) 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
Note: 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.
Restrictions
(For ThinkPad X31 2003 fall models and 2004 spring models) Note: Passwords can be set with passphrase feature, however, that supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported.
