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Version 75HT20WW (1.02)
Note: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.01a (or higher).
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(Fix) Previously released Embedded Controller 1.01(75HT19WW) may cause a spontaneous wrong key input when using an external PS/2 type keyboard.
- Numeric characters (2, 4, 6 and 8) will intermittently be inserted during while using the cursor keys.
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The keyboard behaves as if the shift key is pressed until the shift key is pressed.
- You can only type only Uppercase characters.
- Multiple selection with cursor keys
- Numeric keypad will turn to cursor keys
Version 75HT19WW (1.01)
Note: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.01a (or higher).
- (Fix) Fix for battery information query processing.
- (Fix) CPU fan state may not be correctly initialized.
- (Fix) Adjustment for CPU thermal sensor error may not work.
- (New) Support "ThinkPad NumLock" control.
Note: "ThinkPad NumLock" menu item is available in the BIOS Setup Utility only when the BIOS is also updated to version 2.01 (75ET55WW) or later.
Version 75HT18WW (1.00)
Note: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.01a (or higher).
- (New) Support for ThinkPad X41 Tablet.
Notes:
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the Embedded Controller Program in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the embedded controller program.
- Make sure the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette is write-protected.
- Print these instructions or display on another system.
- Firmly connect the AC adapter to the system.
- Insert the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the system.
- 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 Embedded Controller program and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If you are updating the Embedded Controller Program through the USB external diskette drive, it will take quite a long time to complete reading the Embedded Controller Program file, but it is normal. Continue the update.
Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the system until the update has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the system 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.
Do the following to make sure the Embedded Controller Program is updated correctly.
- Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on the system.
- While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button message is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
- Verify the Embedded Controller Version.
- Turn off the computer.
Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette contains the following embedded controller program. The version of embedded controller program can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking BIOS Setup Utility.
- Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the system.
- Turn on the system.
- While the To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button message is displayed at the lower left 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 BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
- Turn off the computer.
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