Revision : 02 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support models ThinkPad T60, T60p Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit (*1) Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit (*1) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Microsoft Windows 2000 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 2.27 *1: Windows Vista and 7 64-bit support Intel Core 2 Duo mobile processors only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the ISO image file of BIOS which is compatible with CD/DVD writing software to create the CD/DVD for the BIOS update. Hereafter the CD/DVD for the BIOS update is called as "BIOS Update CD". The BIOS Update CD can boot the computer disregarding the operating systems and update the BIOS (including system program and Embedded Controller program) stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. For that purpose, it is necessary to have the CD/DVD writing software (with CD/DVD creation function from the ISO image file) prepared separately. Also, any one of the following types of CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo, DVD, DVD Multi or other optical drives should be prepared. (Hereafter these drives are called as "optical drive".) - ThinkPad internal optical drives This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 2.27 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Corrected an description of CREATING THE BIOS UPDATE CD in this README document. - Fixed an issue where Tivoli OS from USB memory key might not boot. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Check the BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 5. Turn off the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - You should install the CD/DVD writing software which supports CD/DVD creation function from the ISO image file to create the BIOS Update CD. - To boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD, you should have a ThinkPad internal optical drive. Any types of USB, PC Card, CardBus PC Card or ExpressCard optical drive are not supported. - To boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD, you may need to change the boot device setting in your ThinkPad computer. Refer to the "Prepare boot device" section in this document. - The contents of the BIOS Update CD can not be shown by Windows Explorer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CREATING THE BIOS UPDATE CD This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Creating BIOS Update CD 5. Prepare a computer with an optical drive installed and a blank CD/DVD/BD disc, and make sure the CD/DVD/BD writing software is installed into the computer. 6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file ending in ".ISO" that was downloaded, then double-click it. A writing software will open. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish writing and complete creating BIOS Update CD. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREPARING THE BOOT DEVICE Confirm that an optical drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup. 1. Power off the computer. 2. Power on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Choose "Startup" from the menu. 5. Choose "Boot" from the menu. Note the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list. 6. In "Boot Priority Order", make sure "ATAPI CD0" (when using ThinkPad internal optical drives) is on top of "ATA HDD0". 7. Press the F3 key to exit, or press the F10 key to save the new setup and then select Yes. 8. Restart the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UPDATING THE BIOS Notes: - If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Version Information section. - You need an AC adapter, a charged battery pack and a ThinkPad internal optical drive. - If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment. Attention: Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the BIOS UPDATE CD until the update has been completed. IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. 1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the target computer. 2. Make sure your ThinkPad computer has an optical drive installed. 3. Insert the BIOS Update CD into the optical drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the screen. 7. After the information panel appears, remove the BIOS Update CD from the optical drive then press the Enter key to restart the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INITIALIZING BIOS BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Press the F9 key to load default configuration. 5. Select Yes. 6. Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 7. Select Yes. 8. Restart the computer. Note: After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been released to date. Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ---------- 2.27 2.27 (79ETE7WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 02 2011/04/25 2.27 2.27 (79ETE7WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 01 2011/04/20 2.26 2.26 (79ETE6WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 01 2010/04/06 2.25 2.25 (79ETE5WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 02 2009/10/22 2.25 2.25 (79ETE5WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 01 2009/09/18 2.23 2.23 (79ETE3WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.22 2.22 (79ETE2WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.21 2.21 (79ETE1WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.20 2.20 (79ETE0WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.19 2.19 (79ETD9WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.18 2.18 (79ETD8WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.17 2.17 (79ETD7WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.16 2.16 (79ETD6WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.15 2.15 (79ETD5WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.14 2.14 (79ETD4WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.13 2.13 (79ETD3WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.12 2.12 (79ETD2WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.11 2.11 (79ETD1WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.09 2.09 (79ETC9WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.07 2.07 (79ETC7WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.06 2.06 (79ETC6WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.05 2.05 (79ETC5WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.04 2.04 (79ETC4WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.03 2.03 (79ETC3WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 2.01 2.01 (79ETC1WW) 1.07 (79HT50WW) 1.11 1.11 (79ET67WW) 1.05b (79HT48WW) 1.09 1.09a (79ET65WW) 1.05b (79HT48WW) 1.07 1.07 (79ET62WW) 1.04 (79HT45WW) 1.06 1.06 (79ET61WW) 1.04 (79HT45WW) 1.05 1.05a (79ET60WW) 1.02 (79HT43WW) 1.04 1.04 (79ET58WW) 1.02 (79HT43WW) 1.03 1.03 (79ET57WW) 1.02 (79HT43WW) 1.02 1.02 (79ET56WW) 1.01 (79HT42WW) 1.01 1.01a (79ET55WW) 1.01 (79HT42WW) 1.00 1.00h (79ET52WW) 1.00c (79HT39WW) Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. To check the version of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Package version [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <2.27> - (Fix) Corrected an description of CREATING THE BIOS UPDATE CD in this README document. <2.27> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Tivoli OS from USB memory key might not boot. <2.26> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where extermal USB keybard may not work fine after BIOS update. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where POST error 2110 may occur. <2.25> - (New) Supports Microsoft Windows 7. (addition) <2.25> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not start when a new ThinkPad Hard Drive Bay Adapter was installed in the Docking Station. <2.23> - (Fix) The computer may hang if Rescue and Recovery is installed on Windows Vista 64-bit SP1. - (Fix) PXE time-out is too long was fixed by IBA IBA v1.3.24. <2.22> - (Fix) The boot sequence is different from the expected one in case of Wake on LAN(WOL). - (Fix) System hangs while formatting Cardbus ATA drive under Windows Vista 64bit SP1. <2.21> - (New) A new entry added in BIOS Setup that switches serial/parallel ports in a docking station enabling/disabling. A disabling will make a ThinkPad free from hang up when an AC power cable is unplugged mistakenly. Disabling will make those ports unusable. <2.20> - (New) Support new video RAM for the M56 and the M66 video chips. Note: New video memory will be found on the system board that will have been replaced as repair action. On T60p, you can not use BIOS 2.19 or previous because of limitation of the video memory management. - (New) Screen is kept on Extended Desktop when lid close setting of power management is "do nothing". <2.19> - (Fix) Authentication of the fingerprint fails during enumerating USB device. - (New) Support srcmos utility even through supervisor password isn't set in system. <2.18> - (Fix) Adjusted IMG file size to 2048(KB) due to prevent bios updating failure using rom writer. (manufacturing purpose only) <2.17> - (Fix) PC Doctor returns error code #04D8 during running the video test. - (Fix) System hangs intermittently during suspend/resume and hibernation resume. - (Fix) The Fingerprint authentication once failed at power-on, power-on password prompt appears immediately. <2.16> - (Fix) The data transfer rate is extremely slow using IBA(*) PXE protocol. *:Intel Boot Agent - (Fix) Intel integrated video models(model 195x) are permitted to install BIOS 2.14 or previous. <2.15> * Released for manufacture group. Not for web site. - (New) New video memory supported for the AMD video models(model 200x and 26xx). Note: BIOS flash to previous release(2.14 or previous) is prohibited. - (Fix) Provide BIOS level solution for the issue of extended video mode disabled after undock/dock operation. <2.14> - (Fix) Flickers may occur on a NEC analog monitor on T60 models with the ATI chipset. <2.13> - (Fix) You may find an external analogue monitor connected to a docking station goes XGA resolution after several repeated dock/undock, even if it set SXGA. <2.12> - [Important] This BIOS contains a critical processor microcode update to improve system reliability. Lenovo highly recommends that you apply this BIOS update. - (New) Expands allocated memory size for the CSS Hardware Password Reset Service. - (Fix) Upgraded to the latest microcode update for Intel Core 2 Duo processor. - (Fix) The WWAN device may not work on the Windows Vista, if the key combination Fn+F5 is pressed during startup. - (Fix) The modem port information in the SMBIOS table (type-8) is not correct. <2.11> - (Fix) For systems with Windows Vista, the system may display the following error message at each power on, and then cannot boot from the hard drive. "2100: Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive)" <2.09> - (New) Support Microsoft Windows Vista. - (Fix) DOS EMM386.EXE causes system hang or memory key data corruption when the DOS boots from USB memory key. - (Fix) On a model with an ATI M64 graphics chip, Windows bluescreen occurs intermittently during DVD playback in battery operation. <2.07> - (New) (Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 model only) Support for video memory size up to 224MB. (Hint) Video memory size is always shown as 224MB, however, only required size by 3D software will be actually allocated up to 224MB. - (Fix) 1802 error may occur at power-on with some types of USB device. <2.06> - (Fix) Improved battery operation time of a model with an ATI M66 graphics chip. <2.05> - (Fix) Enabled ATI PowerPlay feature on a model with an ATI M56/M66 graphics chip, that was disabled in BIOS version 2.04. Then adjusted behavior of ATI PowerPlay mode on ATI M66 graphics chip. According to this change, a battery operation time of these models are improved. <2.04> - (Fix) Disabled ATI PowerPlay feature on a model with an ATI M56/M66 graphics chip, in order to fix M66 model intermittent Windows hang with battery operation. Due to this change, a battery operation time on a model with an ATI M56/M66 graphics chip becomes shorter. <2.03> - (Fix) Needs to enter BIOS supervisor password after BIOS update to 79ETC0WW/79ETC1WW from 79ET67WW(or elder version), if the BIOS supervisor password is set at BIOS update. Note that this problem does not occur, once the system booted with BIOS 79ETC0WW or 79ETC1WW. <2.01> - (Fix) Some versions of the EMM386 mistakenly write a hard drive's MBR area. It will not boot up after this. (FDISK /MBR may recover it) - (Fix) Icons on the desktop will be rearranged by a LCD cover close/open action. 1. This problem occurs only on models with a Intel Graphics Media Accelerator. Machine type is 19xx. 2. Need to upgrade a display driver to version 6.14.10.4693 or later to fix this problem. <1.11> - (Fix) Timeout may take more than 30 seconds if PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) network boot does not succeed. <1.09> - (New) Upgraded to latest microcode update for Intel Core processor. - (Fix) Entering standby may fail in a certain case. USB host controller setting is changed to fix. - (Fix) Fails to boot from a USB device while the global switch being off. - (Fix) USB device enumeration fails at hot dock after undock without eject PC. - (Fix) Stops checking battery voltage for a while after starting trickle charge. - (Fix) The EC intermittently hangs. (ThinkLight does not light) - (Fix) The cooling fan may go high speed rotation for a while after switching to the Maximum Battery Life mode. - (Fix) Presentation Director can not switch to an external display when a system fails to detect it. <1.07> - (New) "Intel Inside" Logo is updated. - (Fix) POST 1820 error occurs on the following system condition. - Wireless WAN model, and - Wireless WAN is disabled by BIOS Setup or Wireless hardware switch (BIOS Setup->Config-> Network->Internal Wireless Device), and - An external USB Finger Print reader is connected to the left side USB port of the system or any USB port in the docking station. - (Fix) When the Password reset service of BIOS Setup is enabled (BIOS Setup->Security->Password->Password Reset Service) and Passphrase is disabled (BIOS Setup->Security->Password->Using Passphrase), POP(Power On Password) or HDP(Hard Disk Password) may not be unlocked with a registered password by the Password reset service. Note: Some 15inch XGA(1024x768) LCD will not display correctly with BIOS version 1.06 or previous. Please use version 1.07 or later for this case. <1.06> - (New) 1920x1200 resolution display support for Intel video models. - (Fix) Incomplete docking actions may happen. Devices plugged into the docking station side are not recognized. - (Fix) Muting beep sound does not work upon entering standby. - (Fix) Improved frame drop during DVD playback in battery mode. - (Fix) Wrong characters may be input when you enter information with an external PS/2 type keyboard via Y-Cable. - Numeric characters (2, 4, 6 and 8) will be inserted intermittently during cursor move with cursor keys. - A keyboard behaves as if a shift key is pressed until a shift key is actually pressed. - You can only type Uppercase characters. (Some keys seem to be input, because the shift cases are not defined) - Multiple selection with cursor keys. - Numeric keypad will turn to cursor keys. <1.05> - (New) POST 2100 error is subdivided to show individual error message for hard drive. - (Fix) Support for the Deep Smart Power Down feature. Note: The feature will only work with the Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection 9.2.50.0 (or later). - (Fix) Data Execution Prevention is not correctly disabled in BIOS Setup utility. - (Fix) Performance degradation occurs on infrared device at 4M bps transfer rate. <1.04> - (Fix) Ethernet device does not work intermittently after resuming from standby in battery mode. Deep Smart Power Down feature is temporary disabled. <1.03> - (New) Support for new devices. - (Fix) When a T60 system is warm docked to a ThinkPad Advanced Dock with a hard drive installed, a Hard Disk Password will not prompt and the hard drive does not unlock. - (Fix) When a LCD lid is closed and opened again, a screen resolution may change. This will happen only on the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 models only. <1.02> - (Fix) Shutdown function does not work on the DOS. <1.01> - (New) Support for the Deep Smart Power Down feature. The Deep Smart Power Down turns off a network interface card when a link being down or a network cable being disconnected. This function is available in the Windows XP and functions when a system is in battery mode. The feature will only work with the Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection 9.2.43.0 (or later). - (Fix) HV expansion state is always on regardless of the setting of the BIOS setup. - (Fix) ATI Display property does not show a correct memory type. <1.00> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T60 and T60p. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIOS INFORMATION Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS and others. ATI Mobility Radeon X1300/X1400/FireGL V5200 models C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*b) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 model C0000-CE7FF : Reserved for Video BIOS CE800-D07FF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*b) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Notes: *a: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features. *b: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice does not affect using USB devices in Windows operating systems. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. ATI Mobility Radeon X1300/X1400/FireGL V5200 models D2000-DBFFF Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 model D0800-DBFFF Note: Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers or others by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating System. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * ATI, ATI Mobility Radeon and FireGL are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, lnc. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Intel Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * PC Card and ExpressCard are trademarks of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). * Tivoli and IBM are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. 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