IBM ThinkPad X22, X23, X24 May 7, 2003 Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version : 1.29 (1DHJ58WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.29 (or higher). Please get an additional package, BIOS Version 1.29 (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it if necessary. - If you should update the BIOS as well as the Embedded Controller Program, update the Embedded Controller Program first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This Embedded Controller Program Update Utility updates the Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad X22 - ThinkPad X23 - ThinkPad X24 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 95 OSR2 or later(*1) - Windows 98 - Windows 98 Second Edition(*2) - Windows Me - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) NOTES: *1: See the Known Limitations section. *2: Before using the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends that you apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web Site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. To determine if you should update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Updating Embedded Controller Program section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Embedded Controller Program version (Internal ID) 1.04 (1DHT35WW) Initial release for ThinkPad X22 1.07 (1DHT37WW) A problem fix 1.08 (1DHJ38WW) Problem fixes 1.09 (1DHJ39WW) Support for Windows XP 1.10 (1DHJ40WW) A problem fix 1.11 (1DHJ41WW) A problem fix 1.13 (1DHJ43WW) Problem fixes 1.15 (1DHJ45WW) Support for ThinkPad X23 1.17 (1DHJ47WW) A problem fix 1.23 (1DHJ52WW) Support for ThinkPad X24 and a function improvement 1.24 (1DHJ53WW) A problem fix 1.25 (1DHJ54WW) A problem fix 1.26 (1DHJ55WW) A problem fix 1.29 (1DHJ58WW) Problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Embedded Controller Program version bbbbbbbb : Embedded Controller Program internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.04 (1DHT35WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.02. - Initial release for ThinkPad X22. <1.07 (1DHT37WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.05. - (Fix) The system hangs after resuming normal operation from suspend mode if the system has stayed in suspend mode for a long time. <1.08 (1DHJ38WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.05. - (Fix) If an IBM PS/2 Numeric Keypad is attached to the "UltraBase X2" (or others) and the numeric keypad function is enabled by pressing the NumLock key, some keys on the ThinkPad keyboard may work as if they were a 10-key numeric keypad. (Note) From this version, the numeric keypad function can not be enabled/disabled by pressing Shift+NumLk keys on the ThinkPad keyboard when the external keyboard or the external keypad is attached to the computer, which is original specifications. - (Fix) (Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000) If an IBM PS/2 Numeric Keypad is attached to the "UltraBase X2" (or others), some device errors are displayed by the Event Viewer. <1.09 (1DHJ39WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.07. - (New) Support for Windows XP. <1.10 (1DHJ40WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.10. - (Fix) The system may not be powered on intermittently when the power switch is ON if the battery pack is removed from the system for more than 30 minutes then attached. <1.11 (1DHJ41WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.10 or 1.12. - (Fix) When the system is attached to the ThinkPad Dock whose FRU P/N is 08N1585, the system does not boot. <1.13 (1DHJ43WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.15. - (Fix) When the system is attached to the ThinkPad Port Replicator option with the external display attached, the external display does not work. - (Fix) The system may display RFID error message at power on. <1.15 (1DHJ45WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.18. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X23. <1.17 (1DHJ47WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.21. - (Fix) Only the half with actual battery cycle count value is displayed in the Battery Information Utility. <1.23 (1DHJ52WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.25. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X24. - (New) Operating hour of battery is improved. <1.24 (1DHJ53WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.26. - (Fix) When the TrackPoint is enabled, the following mice don't work. - IBM Optical 3-button Scrollpoint Mouse (33L3250) - IBM Optical 3-Button Travel Mouse (33L3248) <1.25 (1DHJ54WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.27 or 1.28. - (Fix) When a Microsoft Wireless Wheel Mouse is attached to the PS/2 port on the ThinkPad UltraBase X2 option, the mouse cursor does not work correctly. <1.26 (1DHJ55WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.29 (or higher). - (Fix) (Windows 2000, Windows XP) The LCD is not turned on by Fn key after the LCD is turned off. <1.29 (1DHJ58WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with the BIOS Version 1.29 (or higher). - (Fix) The computer may be turned off immediately after it runs with battery by removing the AC adapter while turned on. - (Fix) Wrong battery information may be displayed. Installation Instructions ------------------------- Notes: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the Embedded Controller Program in LCCM (LANClient Control Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the Embedded Controller Program. - If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. (Except the ThinkPad UltraBase X2 option.) - 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 Windows 95/98/Me or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive. 5. Click the Start button, then click Run. 6. Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted the package. Then click OK. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. Windows will shut down automatically and the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility screen appears. 8. Select 2. KBC H8 BIOS flash? from the menu. 9. Press N to continue 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. After the update has been completed, the computer is automatically turned off. Refer to the Determining which version is installed section below and follow the steps to confirm the update is correctly applied. Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility contains the following embedded controller program. The version of embedded controller program can be viewed by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility. To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Make sure there is no diskette is inserted in the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. While the Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility 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. Check Embedded Controller Version number. The supported versions of BIOS are shown below. Update Utility Embedded Controller Program BIOS Version Version (Internal ID) Version -------------- --------------------------- ---------------- None 1.04 (1DHT35WW) 1.02 1.07 1.07 (1DHT37WW) 1.05 1.08 1.08 (1DHJ38WW) 1.05 1.09 1.09 (1DHJ39WW) 1.07 1.10 1.10 (1DHJ40WW) 1.10 1.11 1.11 (1DHJ41WW) 1.10 or 1.12 1.13 1.13 (1DHJ43WW) 1.15 1.15 1.15 (1DHJ45WW) 1.18 1.17 1.17 (1DHJ47WW) 1.21 1.23 1.23 (1DHJ52WW) 1.25 1.24 1.24 (1DHJ53WW) 1.26 1.25 1.25 (1DHJ54WW) 1.27 or 1.28 1.26 1.26 (1DHJ55WW) 1.29 (or higher) 1.29 1.29 (1DHJ58WW) 1.29 (or higher) Known Limitations ----------------- To execute this package on Windows 95, the following modules are required: - MSVCRT.DLL - MFC42.DLL Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad and TrackPoint are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * LANClient Control Manager is a trademark of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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