Summary of Changes
	Requirements
	Creating the BIOS update CD
	Update the BIOS
	Initializing the BIOS
	BIOS version
	Memory information

Where:

• BIOS: BIOS version
• ECP: Embedded Controller Program version
• [Important] Important update
• (New) New function or enhancement
• (Fix) Correction to existing function

Version 3.09-1.06
BIOS: 3.09 / ECP: 1.06

• (New) Added comment in BIOS Setup Utility that Intel VT-d must be enabled for the Intel TXT
• (New) Added a setting of Computrace function with SRCMOS utility.
• (New) Added support for 1600x900 screen resolution on the external monitor.
• (New) Improvement of cooling fan speed control.
• (New) Added support for the 135W AC Adapter.
• (New) MRC 2.91 updated.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when the battery was low.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue Fan is running at full speed.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue Integrated Camera isn't enabled by WMI after first boot.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the IP address might not be allocated from the HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server with DHCP.

Version 3.08-1.03
BIOS: 3.08 / ECP: 1.03

• (New) Added support for Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150.
• (New) Updated the Computrace.
• (Fix) 0120 error isn't displayed even if Stuck Key is pressed.

Version 3.06-1.03
BIOS: 3.06 / ECP: 1.03

• [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows 7.
• (New) Added support for MRC 2.91
• (New) Added support for all special characters on the keyboard as valid characters used for the standard LDAP format for corporate credential.
• (New) Added support for Intel WiFi Link 1000.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where VT (Intel virtualization Technology) setting was not changed at the first start up after changing it via WMI interface.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that set wrong memory type.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when the Intel Virtualization Technology option in BIOS Setup was enabled.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where some DVI monitors did not work.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where 1-3-3-1 beeps might sound at boot or take time to resume normal operation from standby mode.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a part of WMI might not be usable.

Version 3.01-1.03
BIOS: 3.01 / ECP: 1.03

• (New) Added support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable.
  • Note: If system protection function by Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection, ConstantSecure Remote Disable or ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager feature is still activated and when you try to get back to the older BIOS versions without these features, the following message will be displayed. This is to prevent system protection function from being deactivated.
    • BIOS Update CD: "Error The system program file is not correct for this system"
    • BIOS Update Utility: "The process does not recognize this system.The utility process has not completed."
  • To get back to such the older BIOS versions, you should deactivate these features before applying the BIOS.
• (New) Added support for MRC 2.7
• (New) Saved about 500ms for system boot.
• (New) Modified the LCD brightness table.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system with BitLocker Drive Encryption feature enabled might reject a correct Personal Identification Number on Windows Vista.

Version 3.00-1.03
BIOS: 3.00 / ECP: 1.03

• (New) Added support for Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection (AT-p).
  • Note: To use the Intel AT-p feature, "Intel AMT 4.1 - Management Engine Firmware" version 4.1.3 or higher must be installed into your computer
• (New) Added support for ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager.
  • Note: If system protection function by Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection or ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager feature is still activated and when you try to get back to the older BIOS versions without these features, the following message will be displayed. This is to prevent system protection function from being deactivated.
    • BIOS Update CD: "Error The system program file is not correct for this system"
    • BIOS Update Utility: "The process does not recognize this system.The utility process has not completed."
  • To get back to such the older BIOS versions, you should deactivate these features before applying the BIOS.
• (New) Saved about 1 to 3 seconds for system boot on the models with the finger print reader.

Version 2.16 - 1.01
BIOS: 2.16 / ECP: 1.01

• (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II.

Version 2.07 - 1.01
BIOS: 2.07 / ECP: 1.01

• (New) Added PCI Express Power Management disabling capability in BIOS setup.
• (New) Added support for MRC 2.5.
• (New) Updated LENOVO and Phoenix copyright year to 2009.
• (New) Applied recent modification of the SMBIOS DDR3 memory information specification.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where some CardBus devices might have slow performance.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0191 error occurred at boot if the supervisor password was installed in the computer and when the BIOS update was done on the computer without entering the supervisor password.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a blue screen error appeared when DOS full screen was opened after resuming normal operation from standby state.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not select Digital Display(DVI) from Boot Display Device of Display of Config in BIOS Setup (Integrated graphics models only).
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that might change the CPU usage of system process after attached to the Docking Station.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that might have blank screen at boot (Intel Celeron Processor models only).
• (Fix) Fixed unnecessary resource claiming for the TPM 1.2

Version 1.20 - 1.01
BIOS: 1.20 / ECP: 1.01

• (Fix) SATA controller mode can not be changed via WMI script.
• (Fix) (On Windows Vista) The computer with the Smart Card Reader resumes normal operation immediately after going into sleep mode at critical low battery state.
• (Fix) (On Windows XP) The computer (ATI graphics model) may switch the display to incorrect display device(s) after docked/undocked to/from the Docking Station at standby mode.
• (Fix) The computer may hang with blue screen if a setting of Advanced options of Power Manager is changed (for example, the CD-ROM speed setting).

Version 1.17-1.01
BIOS: 1.17 / ECP: 1.01

• (Fix) The external display may have blank screen when the computer is attached to the Docking Station with the LCD closed and then is powered on.

Version 1.15-1.01
BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.01

• (Fix) System may not boot from USB Floppy Disk Drive.
• (Fix) CPU frequency in BIOS setup menu may be incorrect.
• (Fix) Wrong messages are displayed during diagnostics mode boot set from BIOS Setup/Startup.

Version 1.12-1.01
BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.01

• (Fix) Even Modem device is disabled by BIOS Setup, Modem may appear Device Manager after reboot system.
• (Fix) Error may occur resuming from Hibernation.
• (Fix) System can not boot from CD-ROM without internal HDD.
• (Fix) System may hang after graphics mode changing and reboot.

Version 1.09-1.01
BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.01

• (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R500
  

1. You should install the CD/DVD/BD writing software which supports CD/DVD/BD creation function from the ISO image file to create the BIOS Update CD.
2. For that purpose, it is necessary to have the CD/DVD/BD writing software (with CD/DVD/BD creation function from the ISO image file) prepared separately.
3. Also, any one of optical drives that are the internal, USB or Ultrabay type of CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo, DVD, DVD Multi, BD or others should be prepared.
4. You should have an internal, USB or Ultrabay optical drive to boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD. Any types of PC Card, CardBus PC Card or ExpressCard optical drive are not supported.
5. To boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD, you may need to change the boot device setting in your ThinkPad computer. Refer to the "Prepare boot device" section in this document.
6. The contents of the BIOS Update CD can not be shown by Windows Explorer.
7. If you use Windows Vista, before applying this BIOS into the system, you should install Windows Vista KB 937500. The information of KB937500 is located in the following 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.
8. To use Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection , Intel AMT 4.1 - Management Engine Firmware version 4.1.3 or higher must be installed into your computer.
9. If system protection function by Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection, ConstantSecure Remote Disable or ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager feature is still activated and when you try to get back to the older BIOS versions without these features, the following message will be displayed. This is to prevent system protection function from being deactivated.
   • BIOS Update CD:
     "Error The system program file is not correct for this system"
   • BIOS Update Utility:
     "The process does not recognize this system.The utility process has not completed."
10. To get back to such the older BIOS versions, you should deactivate these features before applying the BIOS.

1. Prepare a computer with an optical drive installed and a blank CD/DVD/BD disc, and make sure the CD/DVD/BD writing software is installed into the computer.
2. Start Windows.
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. A recording software will open.
   Example: C:\temp\7yuj31uc.iso
6. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Confirm that an optical drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup.

1. Power off the computer.
2. Power on the computer.
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. 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. In "Boot Priority Order", make sure "USB CD" (for the USB optical drives) or "ATAPI CD0" (for the Ultrabay Slim optical drive for ThinkPad UltraBase) is on top of "ATA HDD0".
7. Press the F3 key to exit, or press the F10 key to save the new setup and then select Yes.
8. Restart the computer.

Notes:

• 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 internal, USB or Ultrabay optical drive.
• 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 target computer.
2. Make sure your ThinkPad computer has an optical drive installed.
3. Insert the BIOS Update CD into the optical 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 from the optical drive then press the Enter key to restart the computer.

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
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 a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
5. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
6. Select Yes.
7. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
8. Select Yes.
9. Restart the computer.

Note:
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 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.
4. Check the BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
5. Turn off the computer.
   

The following versions of BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been released to date.

The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS and others.
(When Intel Turbo Memory is installed in your system, conventional memory addresses are reserved 11 Kbytes more.)

• C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• D0000-D2FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a)
• DE000-DF7FF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*b)
• E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

Notes:
*a: This area becomes free by disabling the Ethernet LAN Option ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features.
*b: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Option ROM option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable booting from USB device and other USB BIOS features.

The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386.

• D3000-DDFFF
• DF800-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.