IBM ThinkPad X31 January 27, 2004 System Program Service Diskette BIOS Version : 2.10a (1QET72WW) Diskette Version : 2.10 ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). Please get an additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher), and update Embedded Controller Program in the system with it if necessary. - If you should update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update Embedded Controller Program first. - 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 program (BIOS) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following system: - ThinkPad X31 To determine if you should update the system program, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the system program, refer to the Updating System Program (BIOS) section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Diskette version - BIOS version (BIOS internal ID) Description 1.00b - 1.00b (1QET31WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad X31 1.01 - 1.01 (1QET32WW) Problem fixes 1.02 - 1.02 (1QET33WW) Problem fixes 1.03 - 1.03 (1QET34WW) A function enhancement and problem fixes 1.04 - 1.04a (1QET36WW) A function enhancement and problem fixes None - 2.00a (1QET61WW) A function enhancement and a problem fix 2.01 - 2.01a (1QET63WW) A problem fix 2.02 - 2.02 (1QET64WW) Function enhancements 2.03 - 2.03 (1QET65WW) A problem fix 2.04 - 2.04 (1QET66WW) A problem fix 2.10 - 2.10a (1QET72WW) Function enhancements Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: n.nn : Diskette version x.xx : BIOS version bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00b - 1.00b (1QET31WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X31. <1.01 - 1.01 (1QET32WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) The design of Access IBM Predesktop Area screen, which is shown after pressing the "Access IBM" button, is changed to prevent the system from going into suspend or hibernation mode. (This is to avoid some problems.) - (Fix) On the model with IBM Security Chip installed, selecting some items in IBM BIOS Setup Utility may cause system hang if the IBM Security Chip option in IBM BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. - (Fix) Some of the memory controller settings are changed. <1.02 - 1.02 (1QET33WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Pressing F11 key at power-on time can run IBM Product Recovery program, as well as pressing the Access ThinkPad button. - (Fix) (Windows 98) If the system goes into suspend or hibernation mode while it accesses the HDD so often, resuming normal operation from the mode may fail. - --- Processor family value in SMBIOS for Intel Pentium M processor is changed. <1.03 - 1.03 (1QET34WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Function to disable the option ROM of internal Ethernet adapter card, in order to expand usable memory area by DOS. (This can be done by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.) - (Fix) (DOS) The screen becomes blank or white when Korean DOS environment starts up (with loading mshbios.com). - (Fix) Screen expansion (HV expansion) is always enabled if a power- on password or hard disk password is set. - (Fix) Some of Item Specific Help messages in IBM BIOS Setup Utility are incorrect. <1.04 - 1.04a (1QET36WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Functionality update for Access IBM Predesktop Area. - (Fix) Setting of Access IBM Predesktop Area is not copied by ThinkPad Remote CMOS Update Utility for Remote Deployment Manager. - (Fix) (Windows XP) Some multi-function type of CardBus cards may not work after resuming normal operation from standby mode. - (Fix) The boot order of network devices under Startup and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility becomes changed from default if the F9 key to load default configuration is pressed twice. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If the computer is attached to an UltraBase X3 or Docking Station option and when the second hard disk drive with the hard disk password installed is hot- attached to the option while the system is running, a hard disk password prompt for the second hard disk does not appear after the system is restarted. - (Fix) The system may hang during system boot or may not be booted from the USB diskette drive if both a USB mouse and a USB diskette drive are attached to the computer. NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) The system may resume normal operation from standby mode when the LCD panel is opened even though "Do nothing" for [When LCD Close] is selected in the Power Options. <2.01 - 2.01a (1QET63WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (Fix) Fix for thermal sensor issue of Intel 855PM. <2.02 - 2.02 (1QET64WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X31 2003 fall models. (Note) Refer to the Restrictions section. - (New) (Windows XP, Windows 2000) Enhancement on password security function. <2.03 - 2.03 (1QET65WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - Preload recovery process from recovery CD fails with some types of DVD/CD-RW drive. <2.04 - 2.04 (1QET66WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - System boot may stop with some old type of CD-ROM drive when BIOS version 2.03 is installed. <2.10 - 2.10a (1QET72WW)> NOTE: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X31 2004 spring models. - (New) Support for new mini PCI wireless network device "802.11 b/g mPCI Adapter". - (New) Support for user-customized model number (for administrative purpose). Updating System Program (BIOS) ------------------------------ Notes: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the system program (BIOS) in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program (BIOS). - If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. (Except the ThinkPad UltraBase X3 option. You can attach the option and use the diskette drive option in it.) - Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is write-protected. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Insert the write protected System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen. Note: If you are updating the system program through the external diskette drive (USB type, not the diskette drive in the ThinkPad UltraBase X3), it will take quite a long time to complete reading the system program file, but it is normal. Continue the update. Warning: Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the diskette until the update has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND THE COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED. After the update has been completed, the system is automatically turned off. Initializing System Program (BIOS) ---------------------------------- In some cases, it may be a good idea to try BIOS initialization when you have some troubles. To initialize the BIOS settings: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 5. Press F9 key to load default configuration. 6. Select Yes. 7. Press F10 key to save default configuration and exit. 8. Select Yes. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. BIOS Information ---------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown bellow. The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette BIOS Version Embedded Controller Version (Internal ID) Program Version -------- ---------------- ------------------- 1.00b 1.00b (1QET31WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.01 1.01 (1QET32WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.02 1.02 (1QET33WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.03 1.03 (1QET34WW) 1.01 (or higher) 1.04 1.04a (1QET36WW) 1.01 (or higher) None 2.00a (1QET61WW) 1.01 (or higher) 2.01 2.01a (1QET63WW) 1.01 (or higher) 2.02 2.02 (1QET64WW) 1.01 (or higher) 2.03 2.03 (1QET65WW) 1.01 (or higher) 2.04 2.04 (1QET66WW) 1.01 (or higher) 2.10 2.10a (1QET72WW) 1.01 (or higher) To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 5. Turn off the computer. Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the system program (BIOS) and others. C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D3FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1) DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS (Note) *1: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option ROM option under Config and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. *2: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option under Config and USB in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D4000-DBFFF But 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. Restrictions ------------ (For ThinkPad X31 2003 fall models and 2004 spring models) Passwords can be set with passphrase feature, however, that supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP only. Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 are not supported. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.