IBM ThinkPad X41 May 23, 2005 System Program Service Diskette BIOS Version : 1.16 (74ET46WW) Diskette Version : 1.16 ====================================================================== Notes: ------- - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). Please get an additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher), and update Embedded Controller Program in the system with it if necessary. - If you should update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update Embedded Controller Program first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Diskette Does ----------------------- This System Program Service Diskette updates the system program (BIOS) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following system: - ThinkPad X41 To determine if you should update the system program, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the system program, refer to the Updating System Program (BIOS) section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Diskette version - BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) 1.00 - 1.00 (74ET30WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad X41 1.16 - 1.16 (74ET46WW) Problem fixes and feature enhancements Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: n.nn : Diskette version x.xx : BIOS version bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 - 1.00 (74ET30WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X41. <1.16 - 1.16 (74ET46WW)> Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.00 (or higher). - (New) "POST 2010 Error" warning message is added. This error message appears when firmware level of attached serial ATA hard drive is old. - (Fix) Warning Beep may sound when you eject system from UltraBase X4 even though system is attached to UltraBase X4 with standby state. - (New) Enable some power management feature to extend battery life. - (Fix) Improve the integrated fingerprint reader functionality. - (New) Add new item in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility to initialize template data in the integrated fingerprint reader. Note: New item "Erase Fingerprint Data" is found by clicking Security then click Fingerprint at BIOS setup menu. - (New) Add new item in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility to disable password authentication for the integrated fingerprint preboot authentication. Note: New item "Password Authentication" is found by clicking Security then click Fingerprint. This item is only available when "Security Mode" is seleted as "High". - (Fix) The system may not boot from USB floppy disk drive when the power of Bluetooth is turned on. - (Fix) Some BIOS Setup items are not configured by using Remote CMOS Update Utility. - (Fix) The item "Execution Prevention" in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility is not locked by supervisor password. - (Fix) LCD display may be turned off after entering secondary hard drive password. This symptom may appear on following condition: System with UltraBase X4 should be in standby mode and then attach secondary Hard drive which has Hard drive password. After attaching Hard drive, System resumes from standby mode and password prompt appears and then enter password. LCD display may be turned off just after entering password. Updating System Program (BIOS) ------------------------------ Notes: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the system program (BIOS) in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program (BIOS). - Make sure the System 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 System 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 system program and follow the instruction on the screen. Note: If you are updating the system program through the USB external diskette drive, it will take quite a long time to complete reading the system 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. Initializing System Program (BIOS) ---------------------------------- In some cases, it may be a good idea to try BIOS initialization when you have some troubles. To initialize the BIOS settings: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. 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 F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 5. Press F9 key to load default configuration. 6. Select Yes. 7. Press F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 8. Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. BIOS Information ---------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette 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 IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette BIOS Version Embedded Controller Version (Internal ID) Program Version -------- ---------------- ------------------- 1.00 1.00 (74ET30WW) 1.00 (or higher) 1.16 1.16 (74ET46WW) 1.00 (or higher) To enter the IBM 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 F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 5. 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 Note: *1: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. *2: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D4000-DBFFF But 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. Restrictions ------------ Passwords can be set with the passphrase feature, however, that feature is supported by Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad 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.