Summary of changes
	Creating the BIOS update disc
	Update the BIOS
	Initializing the BIOS
	BIOS information
	Memory information

Version 7IET34WW (1.15)

• (New) Initial release for new video RAM for the M56 and the M66 video chips. Note: New video memory will be found on the system board that will have been replaced by repair actions. Important: On T60p, you can not use BIOS 1.14 or previous because of limitation of the video memory management.
• (Fix) The computer may hang if Rescue and Recovery is installed on Windows Vista 64-bit SP1.

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

1. Make sure you have a ThinkPad with a CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD combo, or DVD multidrive installed and a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc.
2. Start Windows Vista, XP, 2000 and logon with administrative privileges.
3. Download the ISO file.
4. For Windows Vista, click Start, then click Start Search.
   For Windows XP, 2000, click Start, then click Run...
5. Specify the path where you downloaded the file, then click OK. RecordNow! or the default recording software will open.
   Example: C:\temp\7iuj13uc.iso
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
   
   

Note: The System Program Service Utility bootable CD supports only the ThinkPad Ultrabay Optical Disc Drive in the ThinkPad Ultrabay. (Not in the Docking Station Ultra bay)

Please confirm that an Optical Disc Drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup.

1. Turn off the ThinkPad.
2. Turn on the ThinkPad.
3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key.
4. Select Startup, then select Boot(*).
5. Under "Boot Priority Order," set "ATAPI CD0" to the top of the list, "1".
6. Press F10 to save the new setup.
7. Select Yes.
8. Turn off or restart the system.

*Note: Please write down the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list.

• Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment.
• You need an AC adapter, charged battery pack and either an internal CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo or DVD Multi drive for ThinkPad to update the BIOS.
• If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.

1. Print these instructions or display on another system.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the system.
3. Place the System Program Service Utility (BIOS) CD into your ThinkPad Optical Disc Drive and turn on the computer.
4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
5. Select Update system program and follow the instructions 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 information panel appears, remove the CD-R or CD-RW disc in the drive then press Enter key to restart the system.
   
   Do the following to make sure the BIOS is updated correctly.
   
   
6. Turn off the computer.
7. Turn on the computer.
8. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage 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.
9. Verify the BIOS Version.
10. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility if you need to restore your original boot order.
11. Turn off the computer.

1. Turn on the system.
2. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage 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 you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enter the password.
3. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
4. Select Yes.
5. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
6. Select Yes.

Notes:

• After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously.
• After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically.

1. Turn on the system.
2. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage 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 you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enter the password.
3. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
4. Turn off the computer.
   
   

• C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
• DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2)
• E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 models

• C0000-CE7FF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• CE800-D07FF : 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 BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features.
• (*2) This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice does not affect using USB devices in Windows operating systems.

ATI Mobility Radeon X1300/X1400/FireGL V5200 models

• D2000-DBFFF

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 models

• D0800-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.