IBM ThinkPad March 23, 2001 Intel(R) Boot Agent Version 4.0.17 ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides the utility to update Intel(R) Boot Agent for the following ThinkPad computers with the -IBM 10/100 EtherJet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem (Intel MiniPCI Ethernet/Modem Combo Card)" -Intel PRO/100 SP Mobile Combo Adapter -Intel MiniPCI Ethernet Card. - ThinkPad A20m/A20p - ThinkPad T20, T21, T22 - ThinkPad X20, X21 - ThinkPad A21m/A21p/A21e - ThinkPad A22m/A22p - ThinkPad TransNote To determine if you should update the Intel(R) Boot Agent, refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. To update the Intel(R) Boot Agent, refer to the "Installation Instructions" section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 2.6 Initially installed Version 3.0.03 Function enhancement Version 4.0.15 Function enhancement Version 4.0.17 Function enhancement Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <2.6> - (New) Initially installed in the Intel MiniPCI Ethernet/Modem Combo Card and the Intel MiniPCI Ethernet card for ThinkPad A20m, A20p, T20, and X20. <3.0.03> - (New) Improved system boot time. - (New) Modified the Intel(R) Boot Agent setup menu. <4.0.15> - (New) Improved system boot time with 0-second wait option. - (New) Addressed issues with Windows 2000 unattended install. - (New) Updated PXE base code to Build 82. <4.0.17> - (New) Support for ThinkPad TransNote - (New) Addressed resource conflict with Windows 98 when installing. - (New) Updated PXE base code to Build 83. ((CAUTION)) Versions 4.0.15 and 4.0.17 require particular ThinkPad BIOS versions (listed below) for WOL based remote installations. If you plan remote installation with IBA 4.0.15 or IBA 4.0.17, please use these newer ThinkPad BIOS versions, Or the ThinkPad will hang on boot. ThinkPad model minimum BIOS version to use for IBA 4.0 -------------- --------------------------------------- ThinkPad T20 IYET49WW or later ThinkPad T21 KZET20WW or later ThinkPad A20m IWET54WW or later ThinkPad A20p IVET62WW or later ThinkPad A21e KUET29WW or later ThinkPad A21m KXET24WW or later ThinkPad A21p KYET27WW or later Installation Instructions ------------------------- 1. Confirm that either Intel MiniPCI Ethernet/Modem Combo card or Intel MiniPCI Ethernet card is installed in the system. 2. Boot the system with the Intel(R) Boot Agent diskette. 3. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. 4. When Power off the computer is displayed, remove the diskette and power off the computer. Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- 1. Confirm that either Intel MiniPCI Ethernet/Modem Combo Card or Intel MiniPCI Ethernet Card is installed in the MiniPCI slot. 2. Power on the system. 3. Press F12 key to list boot devices while the IBM ThinkPad logo screen is being displayed. This lists bootable devices. - If it lists Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0 (build 072), the version is 2.6. - If it lists Intel(R) Boot Agent Version 3.0.03, the version is 3.0.03. - If it lists Intel(R) Boot Agent Version 4.0.15, the version is 4.0.15. - If it lists Intel(R) Boot Agent Version 4.0.17, the version is 4.0.17. 4. Power off the system. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * EtherJet is a trademark of IBM Corporation. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks, or service marks of others.