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 R50e
The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows XP - Windows 2000
Notes: - If Windows Vista is already installed on your system, then you must use the diskette format of this BIOS update. - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). The latest version of the Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) for your system is avaliable in an additional package. A link to access the program is available 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.
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS.
If your system is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the system and detach it before proceeding.
Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the 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.
Start Microsoft Windows XP, 2000 and logon with administrative privileges on the target system.
Make the temporary directory on the hard drive (for instance, C:\Temp)
Download the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility from the web site and store the file into the temporary directory.
Click the Start button, then click Run.
In the Open dialog box, specify the utility filename with the full path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility (Example: C:\Temp\1WUJ23US.EXE) and then press the Enter key. Note: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (Example C:\Temp\1WUJ23US.EXE -s -a -s) The 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 on the screen. "DeviceIoControl() returns 2 Please restart your operating system and execute the BIOS or Embedded Controller update utility again."
Windows will shut down automatically and 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 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 the BIOS
BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:
Turn off the system.
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 and exit.
Select Yes.
Notes:
After initialization you may need to re-apply some settings that you had changed previously.
After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically.
BIOS information
Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configuration from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking the BIOS Setup Utility.
Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the system.
Turn on the system.
While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button message is displayed at the lower-left 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.
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
DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*1)
E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Note: ( *1) 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.
CF000-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.
