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BIOS Update (Diskette) - ThinkPad R51 (2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894, 2895)
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This System Program Service Diskette updates the system program (BIOS) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.
This release supports the following systems:
- ThinkPad R51 (Machine Type 2883, 2887, 2888, 2889, 2894 and 2895)
Notes:
- This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 or higher. Obtain the additional package for the Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 or higher, and update the Embedded Controller Program in the system with it.
- If you need to update the 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. |
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1VET71WW (1.29) |
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2006/12/22 |
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| 1vuj25ud.exe |
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965,320 |
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System Program Service Diskette (BIOS)
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15,496 |
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README for System Program Service Diskette (BIOS)
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Click here for instructions and limitations on downloading and creating the diskette.
| Use the links below to obtain the BIOS and Embedded Controller files in other file formats: |
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Version 1VET71WW (1.29)
Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 or higher.
- (New) Enhancement on password security function.
Click here for a complete list of changes fixed by this driver update.
Notes:
- If your system 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 and a charged battery pack to update the system program (BIOS).
- If your system is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the system and detach it before proceeding.
- Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is write-protected.
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the system program (BIOS) in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment.
Print these instructions or display on another system.
- Firmly connect the AC adapter to the system.
- Insert the System 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 system program and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If you are updating the system program through the external diskette drive (USB type), it will take quite a long time to complete reading the system 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.
BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:
- Turn off the system.
- Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive.
- Turn on the system.
- 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 default configuration.
- Select Yes.
- Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
- Select Yes.
Notes:
- After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously.
- After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically.
Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date as well as the Embedded controller version number can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking the 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 system.
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1VET71WW (1.29)
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1.03 or higher
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Current release
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1VET70WW (1.28)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET69WW (1.27)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET67WW (1.25)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET66WW (1.24)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET65WW (1.23)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET64WW (1.22)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET63WW (1.21)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET62WW (1.20)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET61WW (1.19)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET59WW (1.17)
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1.03 or higher
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1VET58WW (1.16)
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1.01 or 1.02
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1VET53WW (1.11)
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1.01 or 1.02
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1VET45WW (1.03)
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1.01 or 1.02
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1VET39WW (1.01)
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1.00
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The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS (system program) and others.
Reserved area
- C0000-CCFFF reserved for Video BIOS
- CD000-CEFFF reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet
- DC000-DFFFF reserved for USB BIOS (*1)
- E0000-FFFFF reserved for BIOS
Note: (*1) This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice does not affect using USB devices in Windows environment.
Usable Area
The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386.
But 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.
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| Document id: MIGR-55004 |
| Last modified: 2006-12-22 |
| Copyright © 2010 IBM Corporation |
| Copyright © Lenovo 2010, all rights reserved |
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