IBM ThinkPad R30 July 26, 2006 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility Version : 1.39(1CETE9WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- The ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility given here can update the system program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions. This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad R30 The supported operating systems for this update utility are as follows: - Windows 98 Second Edition - Windows Me - Windows 2000 - Windows XP - Windows NT 4.0 To determine if you have to update the system program or not, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the system program, refer to the Installation instructions section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 0.99 [V1.00H(1CET58WW)] Initial Release Version 1.00 [V1.00I(1CET59WW)] A problem fix Version 1.01 [V1.01A(1CET60WW)] A problem fix Version 1.12 [V1.12A(1CETB4WW)] Windows XP Support Version 1.13 [V1.13A(1CETB5WW)] A problem fix Version 1.20 [V1.20A(1CETD0WW)] A problem fix, Windows NT Support Version 1.23 [V1.23 (1CETD3WW)] A problem fix Version 1.23 [V1.23 (1CETD3WW)] A problem fix(Note 1) Version 1.26 [V1.26 (1CETD6WW)] Problem fixes Version 1.27 [V1.27 (1CETD7WW)] A problem fix Version 1.28 [V1.28 (1CETD8WW)] Problem fixes Version 1.31 [V1.31 (1CETE1WW)] Problem fixes Version 1.32 [V1.32 (1CETE2WW)] A problem fix Version 1.36 [V1.36 (1CETE6WW)] Problem fixes Version 1.37 [V1.37 (1CETE7WW)] Problem fixes Version 1.38 [V1.38 (1CETE8WW)] Problem fixes Version 1.39 [V1.39 (1CETE9WW)] Problem fixes (Note 1): This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS update. There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have already updated the system to V1.23(1CETD3WW), you do not need to apply this release. Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: xxxxxx : Utility version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) means New Function or Enhancement (Fix) means Correction to existing function <0.99 - 1.00H(1CET58WW)> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R30. <1.00 - 1.00I(1CET59WW)> - (Fix) Fix for the white blank screen appearing on 13" LCD systems in some conditions. <1.01 - 1.01A(1CET60WW)> - (Fix) Fix for the system unstableness after restarting from Windows. <1.12 - 1.12A(1CETB4WW)> - (New) Windows XP Support. <1.13 - 1.13A(1CETB5WW)> - (Fix) If any of below device is installed, the device won't work after resume from standby. -ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Numeric Keypad -ThinkPad Ultrabay Plus Cradle for the WorkPad c500 Series <1.20 - 1.20A(1CETD0WW)> - (New) Support for Windows NT. - (Fix) Cannot enter Power-on/Supervisor/HD password via Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro (with USB interface). <1.23 - 1.23 (1CETD3WW)>(Update program Version 3.11.02) - (Fix) The system may become unstable or hung after resuming from suspend. <1.23 - 1.23 (1CETD3WW)>(Update program Version 3.11.09) - (Fix) During the BIOS update, the system may hang and the system will not boot up again. Note: This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS update. There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have already updated the system to V1.23(1CETD3WW), you do not need to apply this release. How to determine Update program version ------------------------------------------ You can identify the version of the Update program by running the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility. Run the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility, then "ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility - Welcome" screen appears and shows message as below: ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility version 1.23(1CETD3WW) Flash utility V3.11.09 by IBM Corp. You can identify the Update program version by the message and below list. | ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility | Update program | | Version | Version | |------------------------------+-------------------| | ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility | 3.11.02 | | version 1.23(1CETD3WW) | | | by IBM Corp. | | |------------------------------+-------------------| | ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility | 3.11.09 | | version 1.23(1CETD3WW) | | | Flash utility V3.11.09 | | | by IBM Corp. | | <1.26 - 1.26 (1CETD6WW)> - (Fix) Windows Power Meter may not show the correct charging status. - (Fix) Improve memory control timing for 256/512MB DIMM. - (Fix) The system may hang up or has red screen (ACPI Critical Error #4006) at booting of Windows 98 at low temperature. <1.27 - 1.27 (1CETD7WW)> - (Fix) The system may hang during the unattended install of Windows 2000 from a networked drive when using the onboard ethernet. <1.28 - 1.28 (1CETD8WW)> - (Fix) The system may hang if the LID is closed or the Fn key is pressed while the system is trying to enter standby mode. - (Fix) Abnormal display on some 13.3' LCD in Windows XP <1.31 - 1.31 (1CETE1WW)> - (Fix) MEM command only returns 16 MB(XMS) available in a PC DOS environment. - (Fix) TrackPoint is disabled after power on when docked to a port replicator and the lid closed. - (Fix) The system does not wake up after entering standby mode without AC adaptor. - (Fix) The system wakes up from standby even when the wake up function is disabled. - (Fix) Secondary IDE(master) drive automatically enables PIO mode after standby/resume twice. - (Fix) Improved POST process to prevent POST 189 error. - (Fix) Changed default setting in BIOS setup of "Legacy Floppy Drives" to Enabled. - (Fix) Update Intel Boot Agent to version 4.0.22. <1.32 - 1.32 (1CETE2WW)> - (Fix) After updating the BIOS, POST 175 error appear at power on. This problem happens only on <1.31 - 1.31 (1CETE1WW)>. <1.36 - 1.36 (1CETE6WW)> - (Fix) When Wake on LAN (WoL) is enabled in BIOS setup, the system does not follow the "Network" boot sequence but follows the normal "Boot" sequence. - (Fix) The floppy disk drive (FDD) icon may not appear in "My Computer". - (Fix) The BIOS will not keep the settings of disabling network devices. - (Fix) The USB Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical may not work when attached to the port replicator. <1.37 - 1.37 (1CETE7WW)> - (Fix) System freezes when CISCO AIR-CB20A is inserted. - (Fix) Can not boot from USB FDD attached to an external USB hub. - (Fix) PC-Doctor for DOS may return the wrong battery type. <1.38 - 1.38 (1CETE8WW)> - Corrects and issue with applications that use the Int 13 API call not getting the correct hard disk drive (HDD) information. This can occur if the Startup Boot device order in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility is changed from the first hard disk drive booting first to the second HDD booting first. <1.39 - 1.39 (1CETE9WW)> - (Fix) System may hang with certain memory card. The memory installed on the board of the machine may be discolored or somewhat black. Installation Instructions ------------------------- NOTES: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - Before using this BIOS Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends applying the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Start a supported version of Windows on the target computer. 4. Make the temporary directory on the hard disk drive (for instance, C:\Temp) 5. Download the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility from the web site and store the file into the temporary directory. 6. Click the Start button, then click Run. 7. In the Open dialogue box, specify the utility filename with the full path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility. (E.g. C:\Temp\1cud32us.exe) Then press the Enter key. 8. Follow the instructions. 9. When completed, the system is automatically turned off. Warning: 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, do the following to make the changes effective. 10.Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on the computer. 11.While the "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 12.Verify the BIOS version and date. Unattended Installation: 1. Do the same instructions above from step 1 to step 6. 2. Specify filename with the full path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility with options -s -a -s (For example, C:\Temp\1CUD32US.EXE -s -a -s) and ten press Enter. Windows will be shut down automatically. The system BIOS program is updated without any user interaction. BIOS Information ---------------- 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 IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 1. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Utility BIOS BIOS Version Version Date -------- ----------------- ----------- 0.99 V1.00H(1CET58WW) 2001-09-07 1.00 V1.00I(1CET59WW) 2001-09-12 1.01 V1.01A(1CET60WW) 2001-10-19 1.12 V1.12A(1CETB4WW) 2001-10-23 1.13 V1.13A(1CETB5WW) 2001-10-26 1.20 V1.20A(1CETD0WW) 2001-10-29 1.23 V1.23 (1CETD3WW) 2001-11-19 1.26 V1.26 (1CETD6WW) 2001-12-14 1.27 V1.27 (1CETD7WW) 2001-12-27 1.28 V1.28 (1CETD8WW) 2002-01-07 1.31 V1.31 (1CETE1WW) 2002-02-06 1.32 V1.32 (1CETE2WW) 2002-03-12 1.36 V1.36 (1CETE6WW) 2002-08-12 1.37 V1.37 (1CETE7WW) 2003-01-06 1.38 V1.38 (1CETE8WW) 2003-12-26 1.39 V1.39 (1CETE9WW) 2006-07-18 Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad, and AssetID are trademarks of IBM Corporation in the United States. * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. * Intel and Pentium are a trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.