---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support models ThinkPad R61 - 15 inch normal screen models Machine types: 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, 8949 ThinkPad R61i - 15 inch normal screen model Machine type: 8943 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.07 Issue date August 28, 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates the BIOS (including system program and Embedded Controller program) stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. In order to enable the BIOS update by booting the computer from the CD-R/CD-RW disc, disregarding the operating system, this package is compiled into an ISO image file which is compatible with CD-R/CD-RW writing software. For that purpose, it is necessary to have the CD-R/CD-RW writing software (with CD-R/CD-RW creation function from the ISO image file) prepared separately. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.07 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Support for new models of ThinkPad R61/R61i. [Problem fixes] - An error may happen during the BIOS update. - Resuming normal operation from hibernation mode may fail with Intel Turbo Memory on Windows Vista. - The screen resolution of external display attached to the docking station will be changed after undocking/docking the computer. (Note) To resolve this problem, the following display driver must be installed, as well as the BIOS update. - Intel Display Driver (Intel 940GML/945GM/GL960/GM965) Version 6.14.10.4860 or higher. - Improvement of handling of SMBIOS type 22 (Battery information) with damaged battery. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 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 - In order to enable the BIOS update by booting the computer from the CD-R/CD-RW disc, it is necessary to prepare the CD-R/CD-RW writing software, such as RecordNow! writing software. If your version of RecordNow! does not have a "Burn Image" entry, upgrade RecordNow! from the following site. http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-43887 - The CD-R/CD-RW disc for the BIOS update does not support any optical disc drives connected through USB devices, PC Cards, CardBus cards or installed into the Ultrabay of the Docking Station. It only supports internal CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo and DVD Multi drives for the ThinkPad. - To boot the computer from the internal optical disc drive, your ThinkPad computer may need to change the boot device setting. Refer to the "Prepare boot device" section in this document. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CREATING THE BIOS UPDATE CD This section is written for use with RecordNow! to create the bootable CD. Refer to the product manual when using other CD writing programs. 1. Start Windows Vista, XP, 2000 and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Download the ISO file. 3. For Windows Vista, click Start, then click Start Search. For Windows XP, 2000, click Start, then click Run... 4. Specify the path where you downloaded the file, then click OK. RecordNow! or the default recording software will open. Example: C:\temp\7quj02uc.iso 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PREPARING THE BOOT DEVICE Confirm that an Optical Disc Drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup. 1. Power off the computer. 2. Power on the computer. 3. Press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility when the "ThinkPad" logo is seen on the screen. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Choose "Startup" from the menu. 5. Choose "Boot" from the menu. Note the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list. 6. In "Boot Priority Order", set "ATAPI CD0" to the top of the list, "1". 7. Press the F10 key to save the new setup, and then select Yes. 8. Restart the computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATING THE BIOS 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, a charged battery pack and internal CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD Combo or DVD Multi drive 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. - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment. Attention: Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the BIOS UPDATE CD until the update has been completed. IF YOU DO THAT 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. Make sure you have a ThinkPad with a CD-RW, CD-RW/DVD, combo or DVD Multi drive installed. 3. Insert the BIOS Update CD into the drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the screen. 7. After the information panel appears, remove the BIOS Update CD in the drive then press the Enter key to restart the system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. 8. Restart the computer. Note: After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been released to date. Package Version BIOS Version (BIOS ID) ECP Version (ECP ID) ------------------ ---------------------- -------------------- 1.07 1.07 (7QET25WW) 1.00 (7QHT15WW) 1.04 1.04 (7QET22WW) 1.00 (7QHT15WW) To check the version of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Package version BIOS: BIOS version ECP: Embedded Controller Program version [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.07> BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.00 - (New) An error may happen during the BIOS update. - (Fix) Resuming normal operation from hibernation mode may fail with Intel Turbo Memory on Windows Vista. - (Fix) The screen resolution of external display attached to the docking station will be changed after undocking/docking the computer. (Note) To resolve this problem, the following display driver must be installed, as well as the BIOS update. - Intel Display Driver (Intel 940GML/945GM/GL960/GM965) Version 6.14.10.4860 or higher. - (Fix) Improvement of handling of SMBIOS type 22 (Battery information) with damaged battery. <1.04> BIOS: 1.04 / ECP: 1.00 - (New) Initial release. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- BIOS INFORMATION Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS and others. C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Notes: *a: This area becomes free by disabling the Ethernet LAN Option ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D2000-DFFFF 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 and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Ultrabay is a trademark of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. * RecordNow is a trademark of Sonic Solutions. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.