IBM ThinkPad R40                                      January 15, 2003
Embedded Controller Program Update Utility

Version : 1.02 (1OHT30WW)
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What This Package Does
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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 R40



The supported operating systems for this diskless utility are
as follows:
  - Windows 98
  - Windows 98 Second Edition(*1)
  - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6 or later
  - Windows 2000
  - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional)
NOTES:
 *1: 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 Installation
Instructions section.


Released Versions
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 Where: Version (Internal ID)

 1.02 (1OHT30WW)   Initial release for ThinkPad R40



Summary of Changes
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 Where: <x.xx (bbbbbbbb)>
           x.xx     : Version
           bbbbbbbb : Internal ID
           For example, <1.02 (1OHT30WW)> means the version is 1.02.
           The internal ID is for administrator purpose.
        (New) New Function or Enhancement
        (Fix) Correction to existing function

<1.02 (1OHT30WW)>
 - Initial release for ThinkPad R40.



Installation Instructions
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NOTES:
- As written on LCCM Compatibility and Configuration Guide, remove the
  Power-on password prior to flashing the Embedded Controller Program
  in LCCM (LANClient Control Manager) 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.
- 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 98 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 Start, then click Run.
 6. Specify file name with the full path name where you stored the
    package. Then click OK.
 7. Follow the instructions.
 8. When completed, the computer is automatically turned off.

    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, please 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
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Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility
contains the following embedded controller program.

 Update Utility   Embedded Controller
 Version          Program Version
                  (Internal ID)
 --------------   -------------------
 1.02             1.02 (1OHT30WW)

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.


Trademarks
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* 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.

Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.