IBM ThinkPad R40e December 24, 2003 Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version : 1.04 (1SHT20WW) ====================================================================== 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 R40e The supported operating systems for this diskless utility are as follows: - Windows XP 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 ----------------- Where: Version (Internal ID) 1.00 (1SHT16WW) Initial release for ThinkPad R40e 1.01 (1SHT17WW) A fix for a problem 1.02 (1SHT18WW) Fix for some problems 1.03 (1SHT19WW) A fix for a problem 1.04 (1SHT20WW) A fix for a problem Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Version bbbbbbbb : Internal ID For example, <1.02 (1SHT18WW)> means the version is 1.02. The internal ID is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 (1SHT16WW)> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R40e. <1.01 (1SHT17WW)> - (Fix) The key beside the left shift key on Europe keyboards does not work properly. <1.02 (1SHT18WW)> - (Fix) The monitor-off function by Fn+F3 sometimes may not work. - (Fix) The Enter key assigned by NumLock is not inputted on a Japanese keyboard. <1.03 (1SHT19WW)> - (Fix) System may hang by pressing volume keys during POST. <1.04 (1SHT20WW)> - (Fix) Incorrect Version ( or Internal ID) may appear after updating Embedded Controller Program. Installation Instructions ------------------------- 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 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 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 -------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility contains the following embedded controller program. Update Utility Embedded Controller Version Program Version (Internal ID) -------------- ------------------- 1.00 1.00 (1SHT16WW) 1.01 1.01 (1SHT17WW) 1.02 1.02 (1SHT18WW) 1.03 1.03 (1SHT19WW) 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 ---------- * 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.