ThinkPad T30 September 13, 2005 Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette Embedded Controller Program : 1.07 (1IHT20WW) Diskette Version : 1.07 ============================================================= Notice: ------- - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 2.08 (or higher). Please get the additional package, BIOS Version 2.08 (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it. - If you need to update the BIOS as well as the Embedded Controller Program, update BIOS first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Diskette Does ----------------------- This Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette updates the Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad T30 To determine if you should update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Updating Embedded Controller Program section. Released Versions Descriptions ----------------------- ------------------------------------------ Version 1.00 (1IHT13WW) Initial Release Version 1.01 (1IHT14WW) Function update Version 1.02 (1IHT15WW) A fix for some problems Version 1.03 (1IHT16WW) Function update Version 1.05 (1IHT18WW) Function update Version 1.06 (1IHT19WW) A fix for some problems Version 1.07 (1IHT20WW) Function update Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 - 1IHT13WW> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T30. <1.01 - 1IHT14WW> - (New) Support flexible thermal control which deal with different CPU speed. <1.02 - 1IHT15WW> - (Fix) The battery may not charge while the ThinkPad system is powered off. <1.03 - 1IHT16WW> Note: This version of the Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS version 2.03b(1IET64WW) or higher. - (New) Enhance thermal control on the models with a CPU of 2.2GHz and higher. <1.05 - 1IHT18WW> Note: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 2.08 (or higher). - (New) Enhancement of the battery control. <1.06 - 1IHT19WW> Note: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 2.08 (or higher). - (Fix) Charge stops on some ultra bay batteries. - (Fix) Some Microsoft PS2 mouse does not work. <1.07 - 1IHT20WW> Note: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 2.08 (or higher). - (Fix) Improve battery current protection logic. Updating Embedded Controller Program ------------------------------------ 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. - If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - Make sure the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette is write-protected. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Insert the write protected Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. Select Update Embedded Controller Program and follow the instruction 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, suspend the computer or remove the diskette 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. Do the following to make sure the Embedded Controller Program is updated correctly. 7. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on the computer. 8. 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 Access IBM button. 9. Double-click Start setup utility. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If you have set a supervisor password, the BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after you enters the password. 10. Verify the Embedded Controller Version. 11. Turn off the computer. Embedded Controller Program Information --------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette contains the following embedded controller program. The version of embedded controller program can be viewd by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking 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 BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. The embedded controller version is displayed on the first screen of the BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette Version Embedded Controller Program Version ---------------- ----------------------------------- 1.00 1.00a (1IHT13WW) 1.01 1.01 (1IHT14WW) 1.02 1.02 (1IHT15WW) 1.03 1.03 (1IHT16WW) 1.05 1.05 (1IHT18WW) 1.06 1.06 (1IHT19WW) 1.07 1.07 (1IHT20WW) Trademarks ---------- * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.