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 system: - ThinkPad 240Z
This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.
If your computer is attached to any kind of Docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
Make sure the SPSD diskette is write protected.
To check embedded controller version:
Version number can be viewed by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Run ThinkPad Configuration from operating system, and select System Information from Help menu or System Information button.
Print these instructions or display on another computer.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
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, do the following to make the changes effective.
Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from the diskette drive, then turn off the computer.
While the Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key.
If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
Press the F9 key.
Select Yes to load default configuration.
Press the F10 key.
Select Yes. The system restart automatically.
III. System BIOS Information
Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Embedded controller version number can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and select System Information from the Help menu or System Information button. Embedded controller information can also be found by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
