Summary of Changes
	Notes
	Creating the BIOS update CD
	Update the BIOS
	Initializing the BIOS
	BIOS version
	Additional information
	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 3.07-1.05
BIOS: 3.07 / ECP: 1.05

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where IP address might not be allocated from the HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server using DHCP.

Version 3.06-1.05
BIOS: 3.06 / ECP: 1.05

• (New) Updated the Computrace part in the BIOS.
• (New) Added the New Feature Instruction section in this README file for removal of the <Ctrl-P> prompt screen for Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension feature from the boot screen described below.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0120 error was not displayed even if Stuck Key was pressed.

Version 3.04-1.04
BIOS: 3.04 / ECP: 1.04

• [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows 7.
• (New) Added support for BIOS update on the 64-bit version of Windows. (The file name ends with "US.EXE" for 32-bit, "U6.EXE" for 64-bit Windows.)
• (New) Added full support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable.
• (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) Changed the specification to prevent changing the Boot priority order in BIOS Setup when ConstantSecure Remote Disable and the degraded mode were enabled.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where VT (Intel Virtualization Technology) setting was not changed at the first startup 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 on boot or take time to resume normal operation from standby mode.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a part of WMI might not be usable.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the 65W AC adapter was not shown in Power Manager.

Version 3.01-1.04
BIOS: 3.01 / ECP: 1.04

• (New) Added full support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable.
• (New) Added support for MRC 2.7
• (New) Removed the [ctrl-p] prompt screen for Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension feature from the boot screen to save system boot time.
• (New) Saved about 500ms for system boot.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system with BitLocker Drive Encryption feature enabled might reject a correct Personal Identification Number on Windows Vista.

Version 3.00-1.04
BIOS: 3.00 / ECP: 1.04

• (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 ConstantSecure Remote Disable.
• (New) Added support for ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager.
  • 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) Saved about 1 to 3 seconds for system boot on the models with the finger print reader.

Version 1.08-1.04
BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.04

• (Fix) Corrected an description of VERSION INFORMATION in this README document.
• (New) Added support for Intel AMT Management Engine Firmware Update Utility version 4.1.1.3.1038.
• (New) Added support for Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350.
• (Fix) Corrected an description of VERSION INFORMATION in this README document.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the AMT menu of BIOS Setup Utility might not be displayed.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not detect SSD devices.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that might cause reboot failure.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that displayed a password prompt message at startup when a USB memory and/or USB hard drive is attached to the computer or Enhanced USB Port Replicator if BitLocker drive encryption was made on Windows Vista.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the TPM function might not work after resuming normal operation from standby state if the Timer Wake with Battery Operation option in BIOS Setup Utility was disabled.

Version 1.05-1.02
BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.02

• (New) Added PCI Express Power Management disabling capability in BIOS setup.
• (New) Updated LENOVO and Phoenix copyright year to 2009.
• (New) Added support for MRC 2.5
• (New) Applied recent modification of the SMBIOS DDR3 memory information specification.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with blue screen if a setting of Advanced options of Power Manager is changed (for example, the CD-ROM speed setting).
• (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 unnecessary resource claiming for the TPM 1.2

Version 1.02-1.02
BIOS: 1.02 / ECP: 1.02

• (Fix) System may hang by reboot repetition.
• (Fix) System may not boot from USB Floppy Disk Drive.
• (Fix) Wrong messages are displayed during diagnostics mode boot set from BIOS Setup/Startup.
• (Fix) Serial ATA Controller mode option setting is set as wrong value via WMI interface.
• (Fix) Some buttons can be pressed when LCD panel is closed.

Version 1.00g-1.00b
BIOS: 1.00g / ECP: 1.00b

• (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X301.

• 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.
• 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.
• Any one of optical drives that are the USB types or Ultrabay Slim types for ThinkPad UltraBase of CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo, DVD, DVD Multi, BD or others should be prepared. Hereafter it is called as "optical drive". (Hereafter these drives are called as "optical drive".)
  • ThinkPad internal optical drive
  • USB optical drive
  • Ultrabay optical drive installed in the Docking Station
• To boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD, you should have either ThinkPad internal optical drive or USB optical drive. Any types of 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.
• 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.
• 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.

This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Explorer.

[Downloading files]

1. Click once on the underlined file name with the left mouse button. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click the Save button.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click the Save button. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully.

[Creating BIOS Update CD]

5. 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.
6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
7. Locate the file ending in ".ISO" that was downloaded, then double-click it. A writing software will open.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish writing and complete creating BIOS Update CD.

Finally delete the file saved in Step 4.

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 BIOS Version section.
• You need an AC adapter, a charged battery pack and either one of the following optical drives.
  • ThinkPad internal optical drive
  • USB 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. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3. Make sure your ThinkPad computer has an optical drive installed.
4. Insert the BIOS Update CD into the optical drive and turn on the computer.
5. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information.
6. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
7. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the screen.
8. 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.
4. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enter the password.
5. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
6. Turn off the computer.
   
   

1. How to enter the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension screen:
   To save system boot time, the <Ctrl-P> prompt for Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension screen was removed from the boot screen.
   Instead of the <Ctrl-P> prompt, the following new entries were added in the Boot Menu shown by pressing the F12 key at boot.
   <Enter ME Configuration Screens>
   <Initiate a Remote Connection>

To enter the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension screen, do the following.

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 F12 key. A Boot Menu will be displayed.
   If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
4. Select Enter ME Configuration Screens or Initiate a Remote Connection.

Notes:

• The new entries in the Boot Menu are shown on the ThinkPad models with Intel vPro supported/enabled only.
• The Boot Menu may be suppressed by the BIOS Setup.

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 11k bytes 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.

• 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.