Revision : 02 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package Name ThinkPad DVD Multi Drive Firmware Update Utility Support models ThinkPad R50, R50p, R51, R52 ThinkPad T40, T40p, T41, T41p, T42, T42p ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p ThinkPad X300 ThinkPad X40, X41 ThinkPad X60, X61 ThinkPad Z60t, Z61t Release FWDM14 Format Bootable ISO image file -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT - WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE - SUPPORT INFORMATION - MAKING A CD-R OR CD-RW TO USE - PREPARE THE BOOT DEVICE - INSTALLATION GUIDE - RELEASE INFORMATION - SUMMARY OF CHANGES - TRADEMARKS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This utility will examine your system configuration and detect a DVD Multi Drive installed in your ThinkPad. 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 is compiled into an ISO format, which is compatible with CD writing software which supports an ISO format image file, and writable to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc. The written CD-R or CD-RW disc will be bootable. It will boot from your ThinkPad DVD Multi Drive and run the update utility program. Note: Your ThinkPad may need to change the boot device setting to boot from a DVD Multi Drive. (See the "Prepare boot device" section in this document) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFORMATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Release FWDM14 [Firmware Updates] [ PCC ] UJ-844 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT INFORMATION This package provides firmware for the following DVD Multi Drives. Those drives are supported by ThinkPad models written in the first page of this document. ("x" means a character, "|" shows new to this list.) PCC UJ-810B UJ-811B UJ-830B UJ-812B UJ-822B UJ-852 | UJ-844 Optiarc AD-7910A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MAKING A CD-R OR CD-RW DISC TO USE This section provides instructions to make a bootable CD. Refer to your other product manuals when using other CD writing programs. 1. Make sure you have a ThinkPad with a CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD multi drive installed. Prepare a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 2. Download the firmware update utility .ISO file. 3. Run a CD writing software. 4. Choose the downloaded ISO file in step 2 of this process to create your CD. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PREPARE THE BOOT DEVICE The resulting CD-R or CD-RW disc includes an operating system and is bootable on the supported ThinkPad models. Note: The DVD Multi Drive Firmware Update Utility bootable CD does not support USB Optical Disc Drives, PCMCIA/CardBUS Optical Disc Drives, Optical Disc Drives in a Docking Station bay, or any other drives other than the Optical Disc Drive in the ThinkPad UltraBay. Other drives will not be updated correctly by this firmware update utility. Please confirm that an Optical Disc Drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup. 1. Power off the ThinkPad, if it is turned on. 2. Power on the ThinkPad. 3. Press the F1 key to enter the BIOS Setup Utility when the "ThinkPad" logo is seen on the screen. 4. Choose "Startup" from the menu 5. Choose "Boot" from the menu(*) 6. In "Boot Priority Order", set "ATAPI CD0" to the top of the list, "1". 7. Press F10 to save the new setup. 8. Power off or restart the system. *Note: Please write down the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION GUIDE After the above sections "Making a CD-R or CD-RW disc to use" and "Prepare the boot device" have been completed, follow these steps. Please connect the AC adapter and use a fully charged battery to power the ThinkPad system during the update. This will avoid an accidental loss of power. 1. Place the CD-R or CD-RW disc you created in "Making a CD-R or CD-RW disc to use" section into your ThinkPad Optical Disc Drive. 2. Boot the system with the Firmware Update Utility. 3. 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 Multi Drive has the latest firmware and there is no need to update or the update firmware is not valid for your drive. Remove the Firmware Update Utility and shutdown your ThinkPad. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the necessary drives. 5. When the installation is complete, remove the Firmware Update Utility CD or CD-RW from the Optical Disc Drive and power off your ThinkPad system. Do not restart the ThinkPad system with the Ctrl-Alt-Delete keys. 6. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility again, if you need to restore your original boot order. Attention: Please do not power off the ThinkPad during the firmware update, or your DVD Multi Drive may NOT be usable anymore. Notes: - The update utility will not find a DVD Multi Drive in a Docking Station. In this case, please remove the drive and install it into a Drive bay in your ThinkPad. If you encounter a problem installing a DVD Multi Drive into your ThinkPad, please call your local Help Center. - The utility contains several executable files, but DO NOT RUN THESE PROGRAMS. Running these programs manually could ruin your drive. - The DVD Multi Drive Firmware Update Utility does not support a suspend/hibernation/resume feature of the ThinkPad while the firmware update utility is running. Please do not use Fn-F4 or equivalent functions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RELEASE INFORMATION Release Rev Issue Date ------- --- ---------- FWDM14 02 2010/03/10 FWDM14 01 2008/03/06 FWDM13 2008/01/21 FWDM12 2007/07/24 FWDM11 2006/04/28 FWDM10 2006/03/24 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. SUMMARY OF CHANGES -(Fix) Add support for ThinkPad X300. -(Fix) Change the readme files(this file) format. Model Firmware Version --------- ----------------- [ PCC ] UJ-844 RC02 Model Firmware Version --------- ----------------- [ Optiarc ] AD-7910A 1.D1 Model Firmware Version --------- ----------------- [ PCC ] UJ-852 RB02 Model Firmware Version --------- ----------------- [ PCC ] UJ-810B C106 UJ-811B H107 UJ-830B 1.04 UJ-812B K105 UJ-822B 1.05 This release is based on the previously released package in diskette image form. The firmware is the same as the diskette form. Basically the compilation differs from the diskette image form. Model Firmware Version --------- ----------------- [ PCC ] UJ812B K104 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.