This BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program) and the Embedded Controller(EC) 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 X61, X61s, Reserve Edition
The following operating systems are supported:
- Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit and 64-bit (*1) - Microsoft Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) - Microsoft Windows 2000
Notes: (*1) If Windows Vista 64-bit is already installed on your system, then you must use the bootable CD ISO format of this BIOS update. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
(Fix) Data transmission speed of CardBus and 1394 device gets slow.
Version 7NETB3WW (2.13)
(Fix) System hangs while formatting CardBus ATA HDD drive under Windows Vista 64-bit SP1.
Version 7NETB1WW (2.11)
(Fix) WOL (Wake on LAN) may fail. (BIOS)
(Fix) Boot error occurs at Intel ICH8M SATA initialization. (BIOS)
Version 7NETA8WW (2.08)
(New) Intel Memory Reference Code update. (BIOS)
(Fix) POST 2100 for Hard Disk Initialization error may be displayed at reboot after exiting from BIOS Setup Utility. (BIOS)
Version 7NETA7WW (2.07)
(New) Support for the models with new microprocessors. (BIOS)
(New) Microcode updates of the processors. (BIOS)
Version 7NETA6WW (2.06)
(New) Added the new error code 1830 to indicate that a single DIMM is not installed in the memory slot 0. Solution for the error code: With a single DIMM, install the DIMM into the memory slot 0 (a slot different from having used it). (BIOS)
(Fix) Unexpected interrupts from the USB controller may occur. (BIOS)
(Fix) When a certain HDD User Password is set, re-boot may fail. (BIOS)
Version 7NET30WW (1.11)
(Fix) When Load Deafults(F9) in BIOS Setup is performed, AMT SOL(Serial-Over-LAN) session may be disconnected. (BIOS)
(Fix) The brightness becomes maximum at the start of Windows XP even if the maximum brightness has not been set with Fn+End key in previous session. (BIOS)
Version 7NET29WW (1.10)
(Fix) An error message may be displayed after the system with smart battery entered Intel(R) AMT Management Engine BIOS Extention screen. (BIOS)
(Fix) Data transmission speed of the hard drive gets slow from 66 MB/s to 33 MB/s in SATA AHCI mode. (BIOS)
(Fix) The computer may hang at the power-on if device configuration is changed in the BIOS Setup immediately after resuming normal operation from hibernation mode. (BIOS)
(Fix) An error may occur at the power-on after ThinkPad BIOS Settings for Windows runs and then the computer goes into hibernation mode. (BIOS)
(Fix) When Power button of Power Options in Control panel is set to "Do nothing" for "When I close the lid of my portable computer:" in Extended desktop, Extended desktop is kept even by closing portable computer. (BIOS)
Version 7NET27WW (1.08)
(Fix) Unexpected display modes may be selected with docking station on Windows Vista. (BIOS)
(Fix) SMBIOS type22(Battery information) handling on PC with damaged battery was improved. (BIOS)
(Fix) Fingerprint authentication fails once at power-on time, power-on password prompt appears immediately. (BIOS)
(Fix) Memory address more than 4GB can't be accessed under Vista WindowsPE. (BIOS)
Version 7NET25WW (1.06)
(Fix) The computer with Intel Turbo Memory Controller may hang displaying a Blue screen when it wakes up from hibernation mode. (BIOS)
(Fix) System performance sometimes gets lower when "SATA Controller Mode Option" is set to "AHCI" in BIOS Setup Utility. (BIOS)
Version 7NET24WW (1.05)
(New) The ENERGY STAR logo is displayed during POST. (BIOS)
(New) Support for new WWAN card. (BIOS)
(New) Support for ThinkPad Reserve Edition
Version 7NET22WW (1.03)
(Fix) Cooling FAN control improvement. (EC)
Version 7NET21WW (1.02)
(New) Support for ThinkPad X61, X61s.
Installation instructions
Notes:
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 Windows Vista 64-bit is already installed on your system, then you must use bootable CD of this BIOS update.
Print these instructions or display on another computer.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Start Windows Vista, XP, or 2000 and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer.
Double-click 7nuj14us.exe to extract it to your hard drive.
The default location is C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7nuj16us.exe
For Windows Vista, click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click Run...
For Windows XP, 2000, click Start, then click Run...
Specify WINUPTP.EXE with the full path name where you saved the package, then click OK.
Example: C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7nuj16us\WINUPTP.EXE
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Select Update ThinkPad BIOS and follow the instructions on the screen.
After the update has been completed, the program shows a message 'Flash Update has been successfully completed...' Follow the instructions on the screen to restart the computer.
Note:
For System Administrators only. To perform an unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s".
Example: C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\7nuj16us\WINUPTP.EXE -s
The BIOS is updated without any user interaction.
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.
Do the following to make sure the BIOS is updated correctly.
Turn of the system.
Turn on the system.
While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage 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.
Verify the BIOS version and date.
Turn off the system.
Initializing the BIOS
BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:
Turn off the computer.
Turn on the system.
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.
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 reapply some settings that you had changed previously.
After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically.
BIOS information
Each version of the System Program Service Utility contains the following system program (BIOS) and the Embedded Controller program. 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.
Turn on the system.
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.
Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
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.
Usable Area
The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386.
D2000-DFFFF
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.
