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 T23
This release supports the following operating systems: - Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2 or later - Microsoft Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition - Microsoft Windows Me - Microsoft Windows 2000 - Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or later - Microsoft Windows XP
Notes: - This BIOS version will only work with the Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06a (or higher). Please obtain the additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06a (or higher), and update the Embedded Controller Program. - If you need to update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update the BIOS first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment.
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS.
If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
Print these instructions or display them on another computer.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer.
Extract this package onto the hard disk drive.
Click the Start button, then click Run.
Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (Example: C:\Temp\1auj20us.EXE) Then click OK.
Note: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (Example: C:\Temp\1auj20us.EXE -s -a -s) The BIOS is updated without any user interaction.
Follow the instructions on the screen.
Depending on the operating system configuration, restarting the operating system and rerunning this BIOS update utility may be required. In this case, the following message will appear.
"DeviceIoControl() returns 2 Please restart your operating system and execute the BIOS or Embedded Controller update utility again."
Windows will shut down automatically and the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility screen appears.
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, the system is automatically turned off.
To initialize the BIOS settings
Turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer.
While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM 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.
Press the F9 key to load the default configuration.
Select Yes.
Press the F10 key to save the default configuration and exit.
Select Yes.
BIOS information with links to previous BIOS releases
Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following BIOS. Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown bellow. The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering BIOS Setup Utility.
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility
Turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer.
While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM 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.
Check the BIOS Version and the Embedded Controller Version.
