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BIOS Update (Diskette) - ThinkPad A21e (2628)
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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 A21e (Machine Type 2628 only)
- ThinkPad i Series 1800 (2628-IAJ/2632-I1J)
This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. |
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| Version: |
KUET36WW (1.13) |
| Release Date: |
2003/09/04 |
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File size |
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File description |
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| spsdku36.exe |
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614,743 |
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System Program Service Diskette
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| spsdku36.txt |
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9,407 |
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README for System Program Service Diskette
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Click here for instructions and limitations on downloading and creating the diskette.Use the links below to obtain BIOS files in other file formats:
I. Summary of changes
II. Installation instructions
III. System BIOS Information
IV. Memory information
Version KUET36WW (1.13)
- (New) Have a BIOS option to disable the option of the built-in network card to expand a usable DOS memory area.
- (New) Enahancement of the password security feature.
- (Fix) (Windows 98)BIOS sometimes displays an error message at hibernation wakeup if a USB memory key is used in Windows 98.
- (Fix) Boot priority for the network boot does not reset to the default setting, if the F9 key is pressed twice in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Click here for a complete list of changes fixed by this BIOS update.
Notes:
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack 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.
- Make sure the BIOS diskette is write protected.
- The embedded controller version can be checked two different ways. It can be viewed by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility or by running the ThinkPad Configuration from operating system, and selecting System Information from the Help menu or the 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 there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the computer.
- Turn on 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. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
- Verify the BIOS date and version.
- Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
- Select Yes.
- Press the F10 key to save default configuration.
- Select Yes. The system will restart automatically.
Each version of the BIOS update diskette contains the following system program information.
The embedded controller manages the Power Management functions of the system.
| Diskette version |
BIOS version |
BIOS date |
Previous release |
| 1.01 |
KUET24WW |
21 Dec 1999 |
spsdku24 |
| 1.02 |
KUET25WW |
01 Nov 2000 |
spsdku25 |
| 1.03 |
KUET26WW |
21 Nov 2000 |
Not released to the Web |
| 1.04 |
KUET27WW |
04 Dec 2000 |
Not released to the Web |
| 1.07 |
KUET30WW |
26 Jan 2001 |
spsdku30 |
| 1.09 |
KUET32WW |
01 Aug 2001 |
spsdku32 |
| 1.10 |
KUET33WW |
04 Sep 2001 |
spsdku33 |
| 1.11 |
KUET34WW |
12 Jun 2002 |
spsdku34 |
| 1.12 |
KUET35WW |
27 Aug 2002 |
spsdku35 |
| 1.13 |
KUET36WW |
11 Jun 2003 |
Current release |
Notes: Embedded controller update is not affected on the System Program Service Diskette ver.1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 and 1.07.
The BIOS information can be viewed by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
- Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the computer.
- Turn on 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. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
- The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
The following information shows memory areas that are either unavailable or that can be included with a memory manager such as EMM386.
Reserved BIOS area
C0000-CBFFF (reserved for Video BIOS)
E0000-FFFFF (reserved for BIOS) |
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| Worldwide |
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| Document id: MIGR-4Q2KLV |
| Last modified: 2005-03-14 |
| Copyright © 2009 IBM Corporation |
| Copyright © Lenovo 2009, all rights reserved |
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