IBM ThinkPad Dec. 18, 2001 DVD Firmware Update Utility Release 1 ======================================================================== What This Package Does ---------------------- This utility will examine your system configuration and detect all DVD drives installed. It will then check the firmware revision of the drive and judge whether your system requires a firmware update or not. If required, it will prompt you to run the appropriate firmware update program for your drive. This package provides firmware for the following DVD drives: Model (Manufacturer) - GD-S200 (Hitachi-LG Data Storage) - SR-8175 (MKE) If you don't know the model/manufacturer, please consult with the device manager. Released Versions ----------------- Release 1 Initial release Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Release (for example, 1 means Release 1) (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1> - (New) Version 0035 for GD-S200 (Hitachi-LG Data Storage) - (New) Version G240 for SR-8175 (MKE) Installation Guide ------------------ 1. Place a blank, formatted floppy diskette in the A: drive. 2. Close all open applications 3. Click the file link above to download the file from the Web page. 4. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. 5. Run the Fwdv1001.exe file you downloaded to create the bootable diskette. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to create the diskette. 7. When the diskette has been created, place the diskette in the ThinkPad system that has the DVD drive to be updated. 8. Boot the system from the diskette. 9. Drives that have been detected will be listed in the upper area of the Main Menu. If a drive that requires an update is detected, it will be shown with a blinking mark on the left. If you find no blinking mark, your DVD drive has latest firmware and no need to update or the update firmware is not for your drive. Please remove this diskette and shutdown your ThinkPad. 10. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the necessary DVD drives. 11. When the installation is complete, remove the Firmware Update Utility diskette from floppy disk drive and power off your ThinkPad system. Do not restart the ThinkPad system with the ctrl-alt-del keys. NOTES: - The diskette contains several executable files other than FW.EXE. DO NOT RUN THESE PROGRAMS. Running these programs other than FW.EXE could ruin your DVD drive. - The update utility can not identify a hard disk drive in the docking station with the exception of the 570 UltraBase. In this case, remove the drive from the docking station and install it in a device bay of your ThinkPad system and then boot this diskette. If you encounter a problem installing the hard disk drive into your ThinkPad, please call your local Help Center. - In Windows XP, after updating the firmware, boot the machine and shut it down again. This is necessary the first time for the registry changes are recognition. <> Please don't power off the ThinkPad during firmware being updated. Or your DVD drive may NOT be usable anymore. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.