---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Embedded Controller Program (Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette) Support models ThinkPad X30 Operating Systems Not applicable Version 1.06 Issue date September 2, 2005 Old Package Name ThinkPad X30 Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette updates the embedded controller firmware stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE [Important Updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Enhanced safety with unsupported battery packs. [Problem fixes] Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. 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. Check Embedded Controller Version and BIOS Version. 5. Turn off the computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.07 (or higher). Obtain the additional package, BIOS Version 1.07 (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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS Notes: - If you use your computer satisfactory now, it is not necessarily required to update the Embedded Controller Program. Use it as it is. To determine if you should update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Version Information section. - 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. (Except the ThinkPad UltraBase X3 option. You can attach the option and use the diskette drive option in it.) - Make sure the Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette is write-protected. - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the Embedded Controller Program in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. 1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2. Insert the write protected Embedded Controller Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 3. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 4. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 5. 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. Warning: 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of Embedded Controller Program have been released to date. Moreover, the BIOS is prepared according to them. Embedded Controller Program Version (Internal ID) BIOS Version ----------------------------- ------------------------------------- 1.06 (1KHT18WW) 1.07 (or higher) 1.04 (1KHT16WW) 1.07 (or higher) 1.03 (1KHT15WW) 1.07 (or higher) 1.02 (1KHT14WW) 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05 1.00 (1KHT12WW) 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05 To check the version of Embedded Controller Program and BIOS, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: < > Embedded Controller Program version ( ) Embedded Controller Program internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (Important) Important Update (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.06> (1KHT18WW) NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.07 (or higher). - (New) Enhanced safety with unsupported battery packs. <1.04> (1KHT16WW) NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.07 (or higher). - (Fix) Charge will stop with some batteries. <1.03> (1KHT15WW) NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.07 (or higher). - (New) Improvement of the control function of the battery. <1.02> (1KHT14WW) NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If the computer is attached to the UltraBase X3 option with a battery option installed and goes into standby mode, warm- undocking the system from the UltraBase X3 may be failed. (The system should once resume normal operation from standby mode and then go back into the standby mode again when the ejection button is pressed for warm-undocking operation, but the system intermittently fails to go back into the standby mode.) - (Fix) (Windows NT 4.0 and DOS) If the computer is attached to the UltraBase X3 option with a battery option installed, beeps may sound continuously when the system resumes normal operation from suspend mode. - (Fix) The battery may not be charged while the computer is turned off. <1.00> (1KHT12WW) NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X30. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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