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

Version 1.25
BIOS: 1.25 / ECB: B110390001

• (New) Support for a new MRC 2.91.
• (Fix) The computer may be automatically resumed from suspend mode by AC plug-in.

Version 1.24
BIOS: 1.24 / ECB: B110390001

• (New) Support for a new Wireless LAN adapter 8111D.
• (New) NVIDIA Video BIOS updated.
• Removed a following modification record from 1.21.
• (Fix) ECB had been changed due to completion of the fix of 1.23, "won't respond" case.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that a CPU cooling fan may not stop.

Version 1.23
BIOS: 1.23 / ECB: B110370001

• (New) Support for MRC 2.6.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that wake-up from hibernation might fail.
• (Fix) A system won't respond temporarily while using.

Version 1.21
BIOS: 1.21 / ECB: B110370001

• (Fix) Fixed an issue that POST 8206 error might occur.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that a CPU cooling fan may not stop.

Version 1.18
BIOS: 1.18 / ECB: B110370001

• (Fix) Battery icon is sometimes not displayed with a new battery.

Version 1.16
BIOS: 1.16 / ECB: B110370001

• (New) Update of NVIDIA video BIOS.
• (Fix) Wrong POST 1812 or 1813 error is sometimes displayed.
• (Fix) When the bluetooth status is off by pressing Fn+F5 key, it is automatically turned on after system reboot.
• (Fix) The current CPU speed of SMBIOS type4 is sometimes not correct.

Version 1.14
BIOS: 1.14 / ECB: B110370001

• (New) "WiMAX Interface" was added in BIOS Setup Utility as a Setup item. BIOS Setup Utility -> "Security" -> "I/O Port Access" -> "WiMAX Interface" -UNLOCKED -LOCKED
• (New) "Wireless LAN Radio Frequency" was changed to "Wireless LAN and WiMAX Radios" in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Setup Utility -> "Config" -> "Network" -> "Wireless LAN and WiMAX Radios" -On -Off
• (Fix) The display brightness set in Power Manager may change by a certain operation.

Version 1.12
BIOS: 1.12 / ECB: B110370001

• (Fix) The following BIOS Setup item was fixed to "Normal" due to chipset limitation even if "High" was selected in BIOS Setup Utility. So the "Brightness" was grayed out in BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Setup Utility -> "Config" -> "Display" -> "Brightness" -Normal -High
• (New) Now the SMBIOS type1 field has combined machine type and serial number.

Version 1.09
BIOS: 1.09 / ECB: B110370001

• (New) Improvement for manufacturing process (not necessary for ordinal use)

Version 1.08
BIOS: 1.08 / ECB: B110370001

• (Fix) Modify battery information.

Version 1.07
BIOS: 1.07 / ECB: B110370001

• (New) ThinkPad SL300 support.

Version 1.06
BIOS: 1.06 / ECB: B110360001

• (New) Update Intel MRC tp 1.06.

Version 1.05
BIOS: 1.05 / ECB: B110360001

• (New) Initial release for ThinkPad SL400/SL500

NOTES:

• If you update to the BIOS version 1.00 or later, you are not able to get back to the older BIOS versions.
• If you use Windows Vista which Service Pack is not aplied to, before applying this BIOS into the system, you should install Windows Vista KB 937500. Click here to locate the information of KB937500 is located on the Microsoft's site.

To verify if KB937500 is installed properly,

1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
2. Find "Programs and Features" and click. If this option does not exist on the window, choose Classic View to find it.
3. On Tasks pane, click on View installed updates.
4. Verify that KB937500 is included in the list of installed updates.

• In order to enable the BIOS update by booting the computer from the CD-R/CD-RW disc, it is necessary to prepare the CD-R/CD-RW writing software which can write from an ISO image file, such as RecordNow! writing software. If your version of RecordNow! does not have a Burn Image entry, upgrade RecordNow!
• The CD-R/CD-RW disc for the BIOS update does not support any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC Cards, CardBus cards or installed into the Ultrabay of the Docking Station. It only supports internal CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo and DVD Multi drives on the ThinkPad systems.
• To boot the computer from an internal optical disc drive, your ThinkPad computer may need to change the boot device setting. Refer to the "Prepare boot device" section in this document.

This section provides instructions using the RecordNow! program to make a bootable CD. Please refer to your other product manuals when using other CD writing programs.

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 and logon with administrative privileges.
3. Download the ISO file.
4. For Windows Vista, click Start, then click Start Search.
   For Windows XP, 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\6auj15uc.iso
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

The resulting CD-R or CD-RW disc includes an operating system and is bootable on the supported ThinkPad models.

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

1. Power off the computer.
2. Power on the computer.
3. Press the F1 key to enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY when the "ThinkPad" logo is seen on the screen. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
4. Choose Startup from the menu.
5. Choose Boot from the menu. Note the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list.
6. Choose 1st Boot Device and choose CD/DVD in Options.
7. Press the F10 key to save the new setup, and then select Ok.
8. Restart the computer.

• If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Version Information section.
• You need an AC adapter, a charged battery pack and an either of internal CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo or DVD Multi drive for ThinkPad to 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.
• Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment.

Attention:
Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the BIOS UPDATE CD until the update has been completed. IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.

1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2. Make sure an either of internal CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo or DVD Multi drive for ThinkPad is installed into the computer.
3. Insert the BIOS Update CD into the drive and turn on the computer.
4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information.
5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
6. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the screen.
7. After the information panel appears, remove the BIOS Update CD in the drive then press the Enter key to restart the system.

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the To interrupt normal startup, press the Lenovo Care 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.
4. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
5. Select Ok.
6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
7. Select Ok.
8. Restart the computer.

Notes:

• After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously.

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the To interrupt normal startup, press the Lenovo Care 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.
4. Check System BIOS Version and EC BIOS Version.
5. Turn off the computer.