ThinkPad T43/T43p September 6, 2006 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility BIOS Version: 1.29 (1YET65WW) ====================================================================== [IMPORTANT NOTICE] Previously released BIOS 1YET60WW, 1YET61WW and EC 1.05(1YHT28WW) combination may cause a spontaneous wrong key input when you key input with an `external' PS/2 type keyboard. - Numeric characters(2, 4, 6 and 8) will be inserted intermittently during cursor move with cursor keys. - A keyboard behaves as if shift key depressed until a shift key is pressed. * You can only type only Uppercase characters. (Some keys seem to keystrokes, because the shift cases are not defined) * Multiple selection with cursor keys * Numeric keypad will turn to cursor keys If you encounter these cases, please update Embedded Controller 1.06(1YHT29WW). Notes: ------- - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06 (or higher). Please obtain the additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06 (or higher), and update Embedded Controller Program in the system with it. - If you need to update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update BIOS first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad T43, T43p The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the BIOS, refer to the Updating BIOS section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) Description 1.00a (1YET37WW/24 Dec 2004) Initial Release for ThinkPad T43 1.01 (1YET38WW/18 Jan 2005) A problem fix 1.02 (1YET39WW/19 Jan 2005) A problem fix 1.03a (1YET41WW/31 Mar 2005) Support for new parts 1.04 (1YET42WW/08 Apr 2005) A function enhancement and problem fix 1.05 (1YET43WW/28 Apr 2005) A problem fix 1.06a (1YET45WW/02 Jun 2005) A function enhancement and problem fix 1.07 (1YET46WW/06 Jun 2005) A problem fix 1.08 (1YET47WW/09 Jun 2005) A problem fix 1.21 (1YET56WW/06 Jul 2005) A function enhancement and problem fix 1.22 (1YET57WW/20 Jul 2005) A function enhancement 1.23 (1YET58WW/15 Sep 2005) A problem fix 1.24 (1YET59WW/07 Nov 2005) A function enhancement and problem fix 1.25 (1YET60WW/23 Jan 2006) A function enhancement and problem fix 1.26 (1YET61WW/20 Feb 2006) A problem fix 1.27 (1YET62WW/18 May 2006) A problem fix 1.28 (1YET64WW/07 Jul 2006) A problem fix 1.29 (1YET65WW/21 Aug 2006) A function enhancement Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : BIOS version bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00a (1YET37WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00a(or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad T43 and T43p <1.01 (1YET38WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00a(or higher). - (Fix) System hangs at first power on, after power source (AC adapter and battery) removal during standby state. <1.02 (1YET39WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00a (or higher). - (Fix) Improvement of Integrated Fingerprint Reader. <1.03a (1YET41WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00a (or higher). - (New) Support for new video memory. <1.04 (1YET42WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (New) A new BIOS setup menu item to initialize Finger Print data. - (New) A new POST warning message when a HDD has an old firmware. - (Fix) Some BIOS setup menu items are not copied, using a Remote CMOS Update Utility. - (Fix) System does not boot from USB FDD, when Bluetooth power is turned on. <1.05 (1YET43WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (Fix) System resume time from Windows standby state became longer about one second with BIOS 1YET42WW(1.04). <1.06a (1YET45WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (New) Added new BIOS setup menu, to hide following internal communication device from Operating System. Bluetooth: Config -> Network -> Internal Bluetooth Device Modem: Config -> Modem -> Modem Device Infrared: Config -> Infrared -> Infrared Device - (Fix) Fast-IR transfar speed on Windows XP may be slow. - (Fix) System may not boot from hard drive intermittently. <1.07 (1YET46WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (Fix) System may not resume from standby state intermittently. <1.08 (1YET47WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (Fix) Adjust performance of system start and resume time on some models. <1.21 (1YET56WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (New) Support for August 2005 models of ThinkPad T43/T43p. - Adjustment of video memory settings on ATI-M22 models. Due to this, the previous BIOS release can't support the new video memory settings. - (New) Enhancement of security function on power-on: When hard drive password is set, regardless of other passwords settings, Wake On Lan from power off state does not work. - (Fix) Monochrome VGA video mode does not work on DOS environment. - (Fix) BIOS Fingerprint input screen timeout is set to 13 seconds occasionally. Its correct value is 40 seconds. <1.22 (1YET57WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (New) Adjustment of new video memory settings on ATI-M24 models. Due to this, the previous BIOS release can't support the new video memory settings. <1.23 (1YET58WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (Fix) With BIOS 1YET56WW (version 1.21) or later, system will shutdown on Wake On Lan with a Ultrabay Slim Second Hard Drive adapter, even if no password is set in the second hard drive. - (Fix) POST error appears on power-on, just after power off at a password prompt with a newly attached USB storage device. - (Fix) System may not start with some USB devices, attached to docking station or port replicator. <1.24 (1YET59WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.03 (or higher). - (New) A new BIOS setup option, that allows system startup without pressing the ESC key on POST 2010 warning message. Its location is 'BIOS Setup menu'->'Startup'->'Boot after message for Hard drive...'. Note: The cause of the 2010 message is using unsupported hard drive firmware version. Please use supported version. - (Fix) The CardBus Controller register setting was fixed. - (Fix) System may hang up when boot device is changed in BIOS setup. - (Fix) System may enter into standby in battery mode after Windows logon. <1.25 (1YET60WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.05 (or higher). * PC-Doctor DOS #151 version 2.0.1381d matches with this version and later. The previous version of the PC-Doctor DOS can not find some wireless LAN adapter cards. - (Fix) Intel Pentium M Processor and Centrino logos displayed on screen during POST were updated. - (Fix) POST hang may be caused when damaged HD is attached. - (Fix) Some ExpressCards do not work due to a resource shortage. - (Fix) ATI Display property does not show correct memory type. - (New) Added new item "ThinkPad NumLock" in the BIOS Setup Utility menu. It's found by clicking Config then click Keyboard/Mouse. If you select "Independent", NumLock on the ThinkPad computer can be disabled independently regardless of the NumLock state of the external keyboard. If NumLock on the ThinkPad computer is enabled, NumLock on the external keyboard will also be enabled. If you select "Synchronized", NumLock on the ThinkPad computer and NumLock on the external keyboard are synchronized. Note: "ThinkPad NumLock" menu item is available only when the Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) is also updated to version 1.05 (1YHT28WWW) or later. <1.26 (1YET61WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06 (or higher). * PC-Doctor DOS #151 version 2.0.1381d matches with this version and later. The previous version of the PC-Doctor DOS can not find some wireless LAN adapter cards. - (Fix) (DOS) Floppy disk access error may occur on the floppy disk drive, connected to the FDD connector of the docking station. <1.27 (1YET62WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06 (or higher). - (Fix) With BIOS 1YET60WW or 1YET61WW, an unused PCI device appears on PCI configuration space Bus=0x0B, Device=0x00, Function=0x01. Due to this, driver install wizard will run on Windows 2000, after upgrading the BIOS. As a result of this, the Device Manager will have an item, SD card host controller.(2000 and XP) - (Fix) With BIOS 1YET60WW or 1YET61WW, a "Radio Off" function for internal wireless network device does not run. The selection item "Raido Off" does not appear in BIOS Setup menu Config -> Network -> Internal Wireless Device. <1.28 (1YET64WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06 (or higher). - (Fix) A high pitch audio noise may be produced by the battery mode power management while a USB 1.1 device is connected.(BIOS) <1.29 (1YET65WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06 (or higher). - (New) When a system boots with a USB memory key installed, even if the system does not boot to the USB memory key, a DOS drive letter is assigned to a FAT partition. On the previous version of BIOS, the DOS drive letter was assigned only when the system booted from a USB memory key. Updating System Program (BIOS) ------------------------------ Notes: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS. - If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Start start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Extract this package onto the hard drive. 5. Click the Start button, then click Run. 6. Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\1YUJ18US.EXE) and then click OK. Note: For unattended update, specify the file name with options "-s -a -s". (e.g. C:\Temp\1YUJ18US.EXE -s -a -s) The BIOS is updated without any user interaction. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Depending on the operating system configuration, restarting the operating system and rerunning this BIOS update utility may be required. In this case, the following message will appear. "DeviceIoControl() returns 2 Please restart your operating system and execute the BIOS or Embedded Controller update utility again." Windows will shut down automatically and the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility screen will appear. 8. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 9. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 10. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the screen. Attention: 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, the system is automatically turned off. Do the following to make sure the BIOS is updated correctly. 11. Turn on the computer. 12. 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. 13. Double-click Start setup utility. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 14. Verify the BIOS Version. 15. Turn off the computer. Initializing System Program (BIOS) ---------------------------------- BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS setups: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. 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. 4. 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 enter the password. 5. Press the F9 key to load default configuration. 6. Select Yes. 7. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 8. Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. Note: After initialization you may need to re-apply some settings that you had changed previously. BIOS Information ---------------- Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following BIOS. Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown below. The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Version Embedded Controller (Internal ID) Program Version ---------------- ------------------------------- 1.00a (1YET37WW) 1.00a(or higher) 1.01 (1YET38WW) 1.00a(or higher) 1.02 (1YET39WW) 1.00a(or higher) 1.03a (1YET41WW) 1.00a(or higher) 1.04 (1YET42WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.05 (1YET43WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.06a (1YET45WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.07 (1YET46WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.08 (1YET47WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.21 (1YET56WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.22 (1YET57WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.23 (1YET58WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.24 (1YET59WW) 1.03(or higher) 1.25 (1YET60WW) 1.06(or higher) 1.26 (1YET61WW) 1.06(or higher) 1.27 (1YET62WW) 1.06(or higher) 1.28 (1YET64WW) 1.06(or higher) 1.29 (1YET65WW) 1.06(or higher) To enter the BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. 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. 4. Double-click Start setup utility. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 5. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 6. Turn off the computer. Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the system program (BIOS) and others. C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D3FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Notes: *1: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features. *2: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice does not affect using USB devices in Windows operating systems. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D4000-DBFFF Note: Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers or others by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating System. Switching external display -------------------------- BIOS video controller has been changed switching interface between LCD and external monitor from previous released models. Previous models' screen resolutions on both the LCD and external monitor could be set separately while the display output is switched between the LCD and external monitor. Latest update of specification, both the screen resolutions are to be fixed for a display device with larger screen resolutions. So if the external monitor has a larger screen resolution than the LCD has and when display output is switched to the LCD, the LCD will have the extended desktop screen. Restrictions ------------ (For ThinkPad T43/T43p) Passwords can be set with passphrase feature, however, that supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. Windows NT 4.0 and OS/2 are not supported. Trademarks ---------- * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo in the United States. * IBM and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel 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.