To determine if this BIOS applies to your ThinkPad R61 or R61i system you may use either of the following methods:

• Pressing F1 at startup:
  • Press F1 during startup. The initial BIOS screen will display the BIOS version. If the BIOS version begins with 7L this BIOS is supported on this system. If the BIOS version begins with 7K the BIOS is supported on the R61 without IEEE 1394.
• Using the ThinkPad Configuration Utility:
  1. Click Start.
  2. Select All Programs, select ThinkVantage, then click ThinkPad Configuration.
  3. In the upper left corner, click System Information.
  4. If the BIOS version begins with 7L this BIOS is supported on this system. If the BIOS version begins with 7K, click here to downloaded the supported BIOS.
     
     

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

Version 7LETC6WW (2.26-1.08)

• (Fix) Fixed an issue that might not recognize USB memory devices.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the USB memory device might cause boot failure.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Intel AMT menu of BIOS Setup Utility might not be displayed.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension (MEBx) might not function.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the external display might have blank screen after closing the lid "When I close the lid: Do nothing" was selected in Power Options on Windows Vista.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not start when a new ThinkPad Hard Drive Bay Adapter was installed in the Docking Station.

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

1. Make sure you have a ThinkPad system 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\7lujxxuc.iso
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.
   
   

1. The resulting CD-R or CD-RW disc includes an operating system and is bootable on the supported ThinkPad models.
2. 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)
3. Please confirm that an Optical Disc Drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup.
4. Power off the ThinkPad, if it is turned on.
5. Power on the ThinkPad.
6. Press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility when the ThinkPad logo is seen on the screen.
7. Select Startup from the menu.
8. Select Boot from the menu.
9. Under Boot Priority Order, set ATAPI CD0 to the top of the list, 1.
10. Press F10 to save the new setup.
11. Power 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 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.

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 system.
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. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
6. 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.
   
   
7. Turn off the system.
8. Turn on the system.
9. 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.
10. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
11. Verify the BIOS Version.
12. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility if you need to restore your original boot order.
13. Turn off the system.
    
    

1. BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:
2. Turn off the system.
3. Turn on the system.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
7. Select Yes.
8. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
9. 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.
  
  

1. Turn off the system.
2. Turn on the system.
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. 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.
5. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
6. Turn off the system.
   
   

nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M models

• C0000-CEFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• CF000-D0FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
• E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

nVIDIA Quadro FX 570M models

• C0000-CF7FF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• CF800-D17FF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
• E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GM965 models

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

Note: (*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.

nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M models

• D1000-DFFFF

nVIDIA Quadro FX 570M models

• D1800-DFFFF

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator GM965 models

• 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.