IBM ThinkPad i Series (Type 2621) November 5, 1999 System Program Service Diskette Diskette Version : 1.04 BIOS Version : R01-A2D ======================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Diskette Does ----------------------- This System Program Service Diskette updates the system BIOS program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. The supported model is as follows. - ThinkPad i Series 1400 Type 2621 - ThinkPad i Series 1500 Type 2621 To determine if you should update the system program, please refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. To update the system program, please refer to the "Updating System Program" section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.02 (R01-A1M) Initial release Version 1.04 (R01-A2D) Problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Diskette version yyyyyyyy : BIOS version (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.02 - R01-A1M> - (New) Support fo ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 420/460/480 ThinkPad i Series 1500 Model 540/560 <1.04 - R01-A2D> - (Fix) Sometimes the display mode automatically changes to CRT. - (Fix) The communication speed via cardbus LAN card is slow. Updating System Program ----------------------- To determine if you should update the system program, please refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If system hangs during the system program update with the message, "Updating System BIOS ......." the system program may not have been updated. Power the system off then power on again to see if the system works. If the system doesn't work, the system has a problem. Contact a service center to have the system repaired. If the system works, the system program has not been updated. You can use the system with the currrent version of system program. But, to update the system program, contact a service center and have the system repaired. (The system can be powered off by holding the power switch in the ON postion for appoxiamately 5 seconds, then releaseing it.) 1. Print these instructions or display them on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. When prompted press the '1' key to update the system program. Warning: Do not turn off the computer until the update has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF THE COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. System Program Information -------------------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system BIOS program. Diskette BIOS BIOS BIOS Version Date Version Build ID -------- --------- ------- -------- 1.02 08/27/99 R01-A1M IXB123WW 1.04 10/22/99 R01-A2D IXB125WW The BIOS Version can be viewed by selecting "System Information" in the "BIOS Utility" menu: 1. Power on the system. 2. When the message "Press F1 for IBM BIOS setup Utility" appears at the bottom right hand corner, press the "F1" key. 3. Wait for the "BIOS Utility" screen to appears. 4. Select "System Information". 5. BIOS version is displayed at "System BIOS Version" line. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.