IBM ThinkPad January 25, 2005 Battery MaxiMiser and Power Management Features package Version A-1.37a ====================================================================== What This Package Does ---------------------- This package contains the following small packages for Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP users: - IBM ThinkPad Battery MaxiMiser and Power Management Features - IBM ThinkPad Battery Information Support Driver - IBM ThinkPad Battery Information Support Driver II - IBM ThinkPad Battery Information Support Driver III This package enables or updates the utility programs of the following ThinkPad computers: - ThinkPad 570, 570E - ThinkPad 600, 600E, 600X - ThinkPad 770(*8), 770E, 770ED, 770X, 770Z - ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21e, A21m, A21p, A22m, A22p, A22e - ThinkPad A30, A30p - ThinkPad A31, A31p (*1) - ThinkPad G40 (*7), G41 (*5) - ThinkPad R32 - ThinkPad R40 (*4), R40e (*6) - ThinkPad R50 (*5), R50e (*5), R50p (*5), R51 (*5) - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23, T30 (*3), T40 (*4), T40p (*5), T41 (*4), T41p (*5) - ThinkPad T42 (*4), T42p (*5), T43 Model 26xx (*10) - ThinkPad X20, X21, X22, X23, X24 - ThinkPad X30 (*4), X31 (*4) - ThinkPad X40 (*9) - ThinkPad i Series 1157 (*1) - ThinkPad TransNote (*3) (Note) *1: Supports Windows 98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP only. *2: Supports Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP only. *3: Supports Windows 98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP only. Only the following T30 models support the Windows Me: 2366/2367-x1x, x2x, x3x, x4x, x5x, A6x and A7x except for M1x, M2x, M3x, M4x and M5x. *4: Supports Windows 98/98 SE/NT 4.0/2000/XP only. *5: Supports Windows 2000/XP only. *6: Supports Windows XP only. *7: Supports Windows 98 SE/2000/XP only. *8: No supports Windows XP. *9: Supports Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP only. *10: Supports Windows NT 4.0 only. Installation Instructions ------------------------- Note: - To determine if you should update the utility programs, refer to the Summary of Changes section of each small package. - ThinkPad Software Installer provides the install/uninstall wizard for this package. INSTALL: 1. Start Windows 95/98/98 SE/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP. For Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP, logon with a User ID of Administrator. 2. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 3. Click Start and select Run... 4. Type [Program Path]\SETUP, and click OK. Program Path is the full path name where you extracted the package in the step 2, and click OK. The default path is C:\DRIVERS\WIN\BMMPM. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. (Note) *1 From Version A-1.30, package structure was re-organized. If you already installed the Utility package for each operating system, uninstall it prior to installing this package. Then install the following packages: ThinkPad 5xx/i-1157 : - IBM ThinkPad Configuration package ThinkPad 6xx/7xx : - IBM ThinkPad Configuration package - IBM ThinkPad Personalization Editor The other ThinkPad machines: - IBM ThinkPad Configuration package - IBM ThinkPad Presentation Director (Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP or later only) - IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility (Win2000/XP or later only) *2 From Version A-1.31, the default installation folder name and modules to be completely uninstalled were changed. If you already installed previous version, you need to update the following packages too: ThinkPad 5xx/i-1157 : - IBM ThinkPad Configuration package ThinkPad 6xx/7xx : - IBM ThinkPad Configuration package - IBM ThinkPad Personalization Editor The other ThinkPad machines: - IBM ThinkPad Configuration package - IBM ThinkPad Presentation Director (Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP or later only) - IBM ThinkPad EasyEject Utility (Win2000/XP or later only) *3 If you uninstall an older version of this software prior to installing this update on Windows 2000/XP, reboot the system after uninstallation. UNINSTALL: Uninstallation is supported by Add/Remove Programs in Control Panel. You have to logon with the user ID authorized as an administrator on Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP. Silent Installation Instructions (for Unattended Installation support) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Note) This is for system administrators' use only. When you type [Program Path]\SETUP in the above installation guide, add "-S -SMS" parameter to SETUP. (You need to type "[Program Path]\SETUP -S -SMS" in "Run...". ) ======================================================================== IBM ThinkPad Battery MaxiMiser and Power Management Features Version 1.37 ======================================================================== What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the following utility programs: - ThinkPad Power Property - Battery MaxiMiser program - Battery Information program - Fuel-Gauge program This package enables or updates the utility programs of the following ThinkPad computers: - ThinkPad 570, 570E - ThinkPad 600, 600E, 600X - ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770ED, 770X, 770Z - ThinkPad A20m, A20p, A21e, A21m, A21p, A22m, A22p, A22e - ThinkPad A30, A30p, A31, A31p - ThinkPad G40, G41 - ThinkPad R32, R40, R40e, R50, R50e, R50p, R51 - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22, T23, T30, T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T43 - ThinkPad X20, X21, X22, X23, X24 - ThinkPad X30, X31, X40 - ThinkPad i Series 1157 - ThinkPad TransNote Summary of supported programs, machines, and operating systems is as follows: - ThinkPad Power Property Supported on all machines Not supported on Windows NT 4.0 - Battery MaxiMiser program Not supported on ThinkPad 5xx/6xx/7xx/i-1157 Not supported on Windows 95/NT 4.0 - Battery Information program Not supported on ThinkPad 5xx/6xx/7xx/i-1157 Supported on all operating systems - Fuel-Gauge program Supported only on ThinkPad 5xx/6xx/7xx/i-1157 Not supported on Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP ACPI system Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.30 Initial release Version 1.30a A problem fix Version 1.30b A problem fix Version 1.31 Support for new functions and a problem fix Version 1.32 Support for new functions and problem fixes Version 1.33 Support for a new function and a problem fix Version 1.33a Support for a problem fix Version 1.33b Support for a problem fix Version 1.34 Support for new functions Version 1.35 Support for a problem fix Version 1.36 Support for a new function Version 1.36a Support for problem fixes Version 1.37 Support for a problem fix Version 1.37a Support for a new function Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.30> -(New) Package structure has been re-organized. <1.30a> -(Fix) Some CPU speed settings do not work correctly on Windows XP. <1.30b> -(Fix) Battery MaxiMiser Wizard may cause an error when saving a new extended power scheme. <1.31> -(New) Support for uninstallation of all modules. -(New) Removed unnecessary driver installation. . -(New) Changed default installation folder name. -(New) Current tray icon's status is kept in overwrite installation. -(New) Battery MaxiMiser Wizard supports Lid close action beep setting. -(Fix) BMMTASK.EXE may prevent power management timer settings on Windows 98 by enabling task scheduler even in unnecessary cases. -(Known issue) Platform : Windows 98/98 SE "Microsoft 802.1x Authentication Client" for Windows 98 and "Battery MaxiMiser Gauge" can not work simultaneously. Please close the "Battery MaxiMiser Gauge" from taskbar before using "Microsoft 802.1x Authentication Client" for Windows 98. <1.32> -(New) Support for Password Beep setting for T40/T40p, X31, and onwards. -(New) Support for new internal interface for Presentation Director. -(Fix) Uninstallation may not complete correctly while some modules are running. -(Fix) Global battery settings may not work correctly. <1.33> -(New) Support for maximum fan speed control for ThinkPad G40. -(Fix) LCD brightness setting changed using hotkey will be lost by changing power source, when a Battery MaxiMiser power scheme is selected. <1.33a> -(Fix) Screen blinks periodically when Battery MaxiMiser Gauge is on the system tray. <1.33b> -(Fix) CPU speed setting for AC of some Battery MaxiMiser preset schemes is not correct. <1.34> -(New) Support for Remove and Replace Battery menu in Battery MaxiMiser Gauge. -(New) Battery MaxiMiser no longer supports CD Audio, DVD Movie, Word Processing/E-mail, Dark room, and On Screen Presentation preset schemes. -(New) Battery MaxiMiser does not support CPU speed settings on Windows XP on condition that the setting will not take effect. <1.35> -(Fix) LCD brightness of Battery MaxiMiser Power Scheme will not change when AC adapter is plugged-in, if OS starts without an AC adapter. <1.36> -(New) Support for Improve Battery Health function to longer battery lifespan for ThinkPad X40. <1.36a> -(Fix) Improve Battery Health function does not work correctly when we replace batteries dynamically. -(Fix) Improve Battery Health autonomic function does not work correctly for the second battery. <1.37> -(Fix) Improve Battery Health function does not work correctly on Windows 2000. <1.37a> -(New) Support for ThinkPad G41. Installation Instructions ------------------------- HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED: Method 1) 1. Start Battery MaxiMiser Wizard and see the first page. 2. You will see the version information on the screen. Method 2) 1. Start the Battery Information program. The main screen will be displayed. 2. Select 'About...' system menu. 3. The version will be displayed. ======================================================================== IBM ThinkPad Battery Information Support Driver Version 1.00 ======================================================================== What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the following utility programs: - Battery Information support driver to get battery data This package enables or updates the programs of the following ThinkPad computers: - ThinkPad X20, X21 Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.00 Initial release Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00> -(New) Initial release Installation Guide ------------------ HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED: Please find the DISKIU.VER file in the package before installation. You can see the version information using a text editor. ======================================================================== IBM ThinkPad Battery Information Support Driver II Version 1.00 ======================================================================== What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the following utility programs: - Battery Information support driver to get battery data This package enables or updates the programs of the following ThinkPad computers: - ThinkPad R32 Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.00 Initial release Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00> -(New) Initial release Installation Guide ------------------ HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED: Please find the DISKDU.VER file in the package before installation. You can see the version information using a text editor. ======================================================================== IBM ThinkPad Battery Information Support Driver III Version 1.01 ======================================================================== What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the following utility programs: - Battery Information support driver to get battery data This package enables or updates the programs of the following ThinkPad computers: - ThinkPad G40, G41 Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.00 Initial release Version 1.01 Support for a new function Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00> -(New) Initial release <1.01> -(New) Support for ThinkPad G41. Installation Guide ------------------ HOW TO DETERMINE WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED: Please find the DISKAU.VER file in the package before installation. You can see the version information using a text editor. ======================================================================== Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * 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.