This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS 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 380XD, 385XD
Note: - The Release Date given below now matches the date shown in BIOS. - This file was released to the Web on February 17, 2000. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
See the Additional Information section for instructions on downloading, creating, and installing the BIOS Update diskette.
See the bottom of this page for links to previous BIOS releases.
README file for the System Program Service Diskette (BIOS version ifet19ww or icet31ww) Posted to the Web on February 17, 2000
Additional information
Click here for instructions and limitations on downloading and creating the diskette.
This Additional Information field contains the following sections:
I. Summary of changes
II. Installation instructions
III. BIOS information with links to previous BIOS releases
IV. Memory information
I. Summary of changes
Version IFET19WW (1.19)
- (New) Support for Windows 2000 Click here for a complete list of changes fixed by this BIOS update.
II. Installation instructions
Notes:
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.
- If your computer is attached to any kinds of Port Replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
1. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
4. Select "Read this first..." from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
6. Select "Update system program" and follow the instruction on the screen.
Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the computer while the update is still in progress, the system board may have to be replaced.
After the update has been completed, run the diagnostics to make sure that the computer runs with no errors:
7. Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from the diskette drive, then turn off the computer.
8. Press and hold the F1 key, then turn on the computer. Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup menu appears.
9. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
10. Select Test, then select Start to run all the basic tests. Various test patterns will appear on the screen. An OK will appear for each device that passes the test.
11. Verify that OK appears for all of the devices tested.
12. Press the Esc key to exit Test and turn off the computer.
III. BIOS information with links to previous BIOS releases
Each version of the BIOS update diskette contains the following system program information. Pentium Processor with MMX Technology Models
