---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Support models ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t Operating Systems Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) Windows 2000 Version 1.05 Issue date November 28, 2005 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program) stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE [Important Updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. (ThinkPad Z60m with ATI Mobility-RADEON X600 video chip) Support for a new type of video memory. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED There are two ways for version check. (A) On Windows (B) On BIOS Setup Utility (A) On Windows 1. Start the ThinkPad Configuration program. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), select ThinkVantage, and then click ThinkPad Configuration. 2. Click the System Information icon. 3. Click the BIOS information tab. BIOS version and Embedded Controller version will be displayed. 4. Click OK to exit. (B) On BIOS Setup Utility 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). Obtain the additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher), and update the Embedded Controller Program in the system with it. - If you need to update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update BIOS first. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS Notes: - If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Version Information section. - 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. - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. Warning: 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. There are three ways for installation. (A) Automatic update with Software Installer (B) Manual update (C) Unattended update (A) Automatic Update with Software Installer Use the ThinkPad Software Installer version 3.01.0503 or higher. The ThinkPad Software Installer will check both installed program in your ThinkPad and our Web site. Then download and update the program automatically if a newer version is available. Refer to the ThinkPad Software Installer package for details. (B) Manual Update Refer to the Manual Update section. (C) Unattended Update Refer to the Unattended Update section. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INITIALIZING BIOS BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Press the F9 key to load default configuration. 5. Select Yes. 6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 7. Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of BIOS have been released to date. Moreover, the Embedded Controller Program is prepared according to them. BIOS Version (Internal ID) Embedded Controller Program Version -------------------------- ----------------------------------- 1.05 (77ET42WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.04 (77ET41WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.03a (77ET40WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.02 (77ET38WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.01 (77ET36WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.00b (77ET35WW) 1.01 (or higher) To check the version of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: < > BIOS version ( ) BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose (Important) Important Update (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.05> (77ET42WW) Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (---) (ThinkPad Z60m with ATI Mobility-RADEON X600 video chip) Support for a new type of video memory. <1.04> (77ET41WW) Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (Fix) The computer may hang with blue screen when the wireless LAN is working and the computer goes into standby mode. <1.03a> (77ET40WW) Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (Fix) The system may halt when returning from the standby mode. <1.02> (77ET38WW) Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (Fix) The system may fail to read and write data from/to the device in the Ultrabay HDD Adapter. - (Fix) The serial number of ThinkPad Advanced Dock is not shown in the properties of the hardware profile. - (Fix) The ThinkPad logo on the screen may become small for a moment during booting time if the HV expansion option of BIOS Setup is set to off. <1.01> (77ET36WW) Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (Fix) The system does not boot if one of some PCI Express video cards is inserted into the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. - (Fix) The PC Doctor program may halt while the Hardware Event Logs test is executed. - (Fix) The DVI connector is selectable in the Create Scheme menu of the Presentation Director for non-DVI supported models. - (Fix) The system takes long time to display an error if the hard disk drive is in certain failed states. - (Fix) If the second HDD apdater is installed in the system and the system is booted by Wake-On-LAN function, the system will be powered off. - (Fix) Some USB devices are not detected as boot device. - (Fix) A checksum error may be shown at booting time if a new USB has been atttached to the system. <1.00b> (77ET35WW) Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MANUAL UPDATE Warning: 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. 1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2. Start Windows XP/2000 and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 3. Save the BIOS Update Utility file (e.g. xxxxxxxx.exe) on the Windows Desktop or in the hard drive. 4. Double-click the saved file on the Windows Desktop, or start Explorer, open the folder where the file was saved and then double-click the saved file. 5. 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 ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility screen appears. 6. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 7. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 8. Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen. After the update has been completed, the system is automatically turned off. Finally delete the file saved in the step 3. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UNATTENDED UPDATE This procedure is intended only for system administrators. At the command prompt, specify the BIOS Update Utility file name with options -s -a -s (e.g. C:\Temp\xxxxxxxx.EXE -s -a -s) and press the Enter key to start installation process. If you have saved the file to a different location, specify the location, instead. The BIOS is updated without any user interaction. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BIOS INFORMATION Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by 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 the 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * ThinkVantage is a trademark of Lenovo. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.