IBM ThinkPad August 30, 2004 PC-Doctor DOS #140 Version 2.0.1361 ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides 'PC-Doctor DOS' ThinkPad diagnostics. The following models are supported: - ThinkPad R40 - ThinkPad R40e Released Versions ----------------- Version 2.0.1190 Initial Release for ThinkPad R40. Version 2.0.1214 Support a new device and problem fix. Version 2.0.1214a Support a new device and problem fix. Version 2.0.1224 Support for ThinkPad R40e and problem fix. Version 2.0.1224b Problem fix. Version 2.0.1243 Problem fix. Version 2.0.1250 Support a new device and problem fix. Version 2.0.1361 Problem fix. Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version n.n.nnnn (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <2.0.1190> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R40. <2.0.1214> - (New) Support ATI video test. - (New) Change to three diskette configuration. - (Fix) System freezes during memory test. - (Fix) Philips Wireless LAN test returns 'PASSED' although the device is not installed. <2.0.1214a> - (New) Support for Intel Wireless LAN MiniPCI card. - (New) Change to four diskette configuration. - (Fix) ATI video adapter Display & Memory test returns 'FAILED'. <2.0.1224> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R40e. (PC-Doctor DOS #144) - (New) Change to three diskette configuration. - (Fix) Actiontec SRAM Read/Write test returns 'FAILED'. - (Fix) Unsupported test item appears in the menu. <2.0.1224b> - (Fix) Unsupported test item appears in the menu. (ThinkPad R40e only) - (Fix) In the Mouse Interactive Test, mouse pointer does not move. (ThinkPad R40e only) <2.0.1243> - (New) Change to four diskette configuration. - (Fix) Intel Wireless LAN test returns 'FAILED'. - (Fix) Modem Loopback test returns 'FAILED'. (ThinkPad R40e only) <2.0.1250> - (New) Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. - (Fix) In the Keyboard Interactive Test, the suitable Keyboard layout does not appear. <2.0.1361> - (Fix) Expansion ROM Checksum FAIL is reported in Memory Contents. Diagnostics Procedure --------------------- 1. Power off the system. 2. Insert the 'PC-Doctor DOS #140-1' diskette into the diskette drive and power on the system. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: PC-Doctor DOS provides some benchmark tests, for example, a test to indicate how much battery power remains. Results of such tests might differ from the specifications provided in the user's guide and catalog. The results vary depending on the testing method and the testing environment, and IBM does not guarantee these results. How to determine what version is installed ------------------------------------------ 1. Run PC-Doctor DOS. 2. Select Quit menu by keyboard or mouse. 3. Select About. 4. Version Number is shown. Note: This version information does not show minor version. For example, the version 2.0.651a shows version 2.0.651. Known Limitations ----------------- 1. Intel Wireless Radio test may return FAILED if the security function is enabled in the access point. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.