This release supports the following systems:

• ThinkPad R61e 15.4 inch widescreen models without IEEE 1394
  • 7650
• ThinkPad R61i 15.4 inch widescreen models without IEEE 1394
  • 7650

NOTES

• If you update to the BIOS version 2.07-1.08 or later, you are not able to get back to the older BIOS versions.
• You should install the CD/DVD writing software which supports CD/DVD creation function from the ISO image file to create the BIOS Update CD.
• You should have an internal type of optical drive to boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD. Any types of USB, PC Card, CardBus PC Card or ExpressCard optical drive are not supported.
• 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.
• The contents of the BIOS Update CD can not be shown by Windows Explorer.

	Summary of changes
	Creating the BIOS update CD
	Update the BIOS
	Initializing the BIOS
	BIOS information
	Memory information

Version 2.22 / ECP: 1.08

• (New) Supports Microsoft Windows 7. (addition)
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the external display might have blank screen after closing the lid "When I close the lid: Do nothing" was selected in Power Options on Windows Vista.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not start when a new ThinkPad Hard Drive Bay Adapter was installed in the Docking Station.

Version 2.21 / ECP: 1.08

• (New) Added the option to disable wireless switch in the BIOS setup.
• (New) Added PCI Express Power Management disabling capability in BIOS setup.
• (New) Enhanced Video BIOS function.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that caused a blue screen error on Windows Vista by updating Intel GM965 Video BIOS to v1668.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows XP installation might stop responding on the way.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where reboot might not be done for all Physical Presence I/F command execution.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer with the Smart Card Reader resumed normal operation immediately after going into sleep mode at critical low battery state on Windows Vista.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where some CardBus devices might have slow performance.

Version 2.20 / ECP 1.08

• (Fix) Buzzing sound around the fan with battery.
• (Fix) The computer may hang if Rescue and Recovery is installed on Windows Vista 64-bit SP1.

Version 2.18 / ECP 1.08

• (New) Support for Intel ICH-8 step B2 (added).

Version 2.16 / ECP 1.08

• (New) Enhancement of security function.
• (New) Support for ICH8 revision B2.
• (Fix) The error, "0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested." may occur at the power-on.
• (Fix) Some CardBus and IEEE 1394 devices may slow down the performance.

Version 2.15 / ECP 1.08

• (Fix) The computer may hang while formatting CardBus ATA drive on Windows Vista 64-bit SP1.

Version 2.14 / ECP 1.08

• (New) Microcode updates of the processors.
• (New) Intel Memory Reference Code update.
• (Fix) Boot error occurs at Intel ICH8M SATA initialization.
• (Fix) The error code 2100 (Hard disk drive 0 initialization error) is displayed only occasionally after "Setup Default" is done in BIOS Setup Utility.
• (Fix) The boot sequence is different from the expected one in case of Wake on LAN(WOL).

Version 2.10 / ECP 1.08

• (New) Microcode updates of the processors.

Version 2.09 / ECP 1.08

• (Fix) Looks like a system hang after continuous Fn-F7 hitting at BIOS Setup or DOS. EC could not handle large amount of interrupts.

Version 2.07 / ECP 1.08

• (New) Added the new error code 1830 to indicate that a single DIMM is not installed in the memory slot 0. Solution for the error code: With a single DIMM, install the DIMM into the memory slot 0 (a slot different from having used it).
• (Fix) Unexpected interrupts from the USB controller may occur.

Version 1.07 / ECP 1.08

• (Fix) A Bluetooth LED is On on the computer without the Bluetooth card installed.
• (Fix) The LCD brightness always becomes maximum level after Windows starts.

Version 1.03 / ECP 1.06

• (New) Initial release
  

1. Make sure you have a computer with a CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD combo, or DVD multidrive installed and a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc.
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. RecordNow! or the default recording software will open. Example: C:\temp\7puj14uc.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 ATAPI CD0 (when using ThinkPad internal optical drives) 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.

Note: Please write down the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list.

• 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 optical drive for ThinkPad computer.
• 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.
   
   

BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:

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. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
5. Select Yes.
6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
7. Select Yes.
8. Restart the computer.

Notes:

• After initialization you may need to re-apply 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 BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
5. Turn off the computer.
   
   

• C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a)
• E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

Note: (*a) This area becomes free by disabling the Ethernet LAN Option ROM option under Config and Network in BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features.

• D2000-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.