Applicable Countries/Regions
Worldwide
Description
This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.This release supports the following systems:- ThinkPad T30Notes: - This version of the BIOS will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.05 or higher. The Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) is available in an additional package, a link is provided below.- If you need to update the Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update the BIOS first.
Additional Information
Click here for instructions and limitations on downloading and creating the diskette.
Use the links below to obtain the BIOS and Embedded Controller files in other file formats:
BIOS Non-Diskette
BIOS Linux Diskette
Embedded Controller Diskette
Embedded Controller Non-Diskette
This Additional Information field contains the following sections
Summary of changes
Installation instructions
BIOS information
Summary of changes
Version 1IET71WW (2.
10) Note: This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program Version 1.05 (or higher).
(New) Support IBM 11bg Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
Click here for a complete of fixes provided by this file update.
Installation instructions
Notes:
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.
If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
Print these instructions or display on another computer.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
Select Read this first... from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen.Note: If you are updating the system program through a USB external diskette drive, it will take quite a long time to completely read the system program file. This is normal. Continue the update.Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the computer 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, do the following to make the changes effective.
Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer.
While the Press F1 for BIOS Setup Utility 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.
Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
Select Yes.
Press the F10 key to save default configuration.
Select Yes. The system will restart automatically.
Initializing the System Program (BIOS)
BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:
Turn off the computer.
Make sure there is not a diskette in the diskette drive.
Turn on the computer.
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 BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
Select Yes.
Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
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). The BIOS Version and the date as well as the Embedded controller version number can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking BIOS Setup Utility.
Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer.
While the Press F1 for BIOS Setup Utility 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.
The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the BIOS Setup Utility.
Diskette versionBIOS versionBIOS datePrevious release
2.10
1IET71WW (2.10)
16 Jun 2006
Current release
2.09
1IET70WW (2.09)
08 Aug 2005
1iuj12ud
2.08
1IET69WW (2.08)
11 Jun 2004
spsd1i69
2.06
1IET67WW (2.06)
17 Jul 2003
spsd1i67
2.05
1IET66WW (2.05)
12 Jun 2003
spsd1i66
2.04
1IET65WW (2.04)
01 May 2003
spsd1i65
2.03
1IET64WW (2.03b)
13 Mar 2003
spsd1i64
2.02
1IET61WW (2.02b)
12 Dec 2002
spsd1i61
2.01
1IET58WW (2.01)
06 Aug 2002
spsd1i58
2.00
1IET57WW (2.00g)
03 Jul 2002
spsd1i57
1.01
1IET29WW (1.01b)
31 May 2002
spsd1i29
1.00
1IET26WW (1.00c)
04 Apr 2002
spsd1i26
Memory information
The following information shows memory areas that are either unavailable or that can be included with a memory manager such as EMM386.
Reserved BIOS area
C0000-CFFFF (reserved for Video BIOS)
D0000-D3FFF (reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet)
DC000-DFFFF (reserved for USB BIOS) This area is free when USB BIOS is disabled.
E0000-FFFFF (reserved for BIOS
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ThinkPad T30 June 26, 2006
System Program Service Diskette
BIOS Version : 2.10 (1IET71WW)
Diskette Version : 2.10
======================================================================
Notice:
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For all users:
- This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.05 (or higher). Please obtain the additional package,
Embedded Controller Program Version 1.05 (or higher), and update
Embedded Controller Program in the system with it.
- If you need to update Embedded Controller Program as well as the
BIOS, update BIOS 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 BIOS
program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new
functions, or expand functions as Noted below.
This release supports the following system:
- ThinkPad T30
To determine if you have to update the system program, refer to
the Summary of Change section.
To update the system program, please refer to the Installation
instructions section.
Released Versions Description
----------------------- --------------------------------
Version 1.00 (1IET26WW) Initial Release
Version 1.01 (1IET29WW) Function update and a fix for some problems
Version 2.00 (1IET57WW) Function update and a fix for some problems
Version 2.01 (1IET58WW) Function update and a fix for some problems
Version 2.02 (1IET61WW) Function update and a fix for some problems
Version 2.03 (1IET64WW) Function update and a fix for some problems
Version 2.04 (1IET65WW) Function update and a fix for some problems
Version 2.05 (1IET66WW) A fix for some problems
Version 2.06 (1IET67WW) Function update
Version 2.08 (1IET69WW) Function update and a fix for some problems
Version 2.09 (1IET70WW) Function update
Version 2.10 (1IET71WW) Function update
Summary of Changes
------------------
Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
(New) New Function or Enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.00 - 1IET26WW>
- (New) Support for ThinkPad T30.
<1.01 - 1IET29WW>
- (New) Support RPL function.
- (New) Support EEPROM over LAN function.
- (New) Support UltraDMA mode for ZIP drive.
- (Fix) Hibernation wakeup on Windows 98 may cause garbage screen if
Graphic Device Power Management is enabled and AC adapter is
not attached.
- (Fix) CSS4.0 does not work correctly if supervisor password is
installed.
- (Fix) USB boot through USB Hub may not work.
- (Fix) Hibernation wakeup cause system hang if supervisor password
is installed and BIOS update diskette is inserted.
<2.00 - 1IET57WW>
- (New) Support full function of IBM Security Chip.
- (Fix) If a power-on password is set on Windows NT4.0 and
suspend/resume is performed, USB mouse won't move smooth.
- (Fix) If a ZIP drive which supported UltraDMA mode is attached and
Windows 98 is started, it hangs on the way.
- (Fix) A faint noise can be heared if the system is left on Windows
2000 or Windows XP.
- (Fix) If a touch pad is touched after leaving a system on Windows
2000 or Windows XP, a touch pad will not move.
<2.01 - 1IET58WW>
- (New) Support CPU microcode for C1 step.
- (Fix) If a touch pad is touched after initiating screen-off (Fn+F3)
on Windows 98 or Windows NT4.0, the touch pad will not move.
- (Fix) If BIOS Update is performed, the order of boot devices will
return to initial value.
<2.02 - 1IET61WW>
- (New) Support 2.4GHz CPU.
- (Fix) TCPA event log function does not work correctly.
- (Fix) If EMM386 is exist, access to USB FDD is slow.
- (Fix) Resume function by schedule task may change the date.
- (Fix) Keyboard state shows SysRq pressing after POST.
- (Fix) Suspend does not work after display switching by Fn+F7 on
Windows XP.
<2.03 - 1IET64WW>
Note: Version 1.03(1IHT16WW) or higher of the Embedded Controller
Program is required.
- (New) Compatibility enhancement with SMBIOS access programs.
- (New) Have a BIOS option to disable an option of of the built-in
network card to expand a usable DOS memory area.
- (New) Enhance thermal control on the models with a CPU of 2.2GHz
and more.
- (New) Enahancement of the security feature.
- (Fix) BIOS sometimes displays an error message at hibernation
wakeup if a USB memory key is used on Windows 98.
<2.04 - 1IET65WW>
Note: Version 1.03(1IHT16WW) or higher of the Embedded Controller
Program is required.
- (New) Support D1 step of the Mobile Intel Pentium 4 processor - M.
- (Fix) A hard disk password prompt for a second one(with password)
which is hot swapped into a Windows 2000 or XP system comes
up at system reboot.
Note: A hard disk password should be entered at resume time
from suspend after hot swapped into above systems.
<2.05 - 1IET66WW>
Note: Version 1.03(1IHT16WW) or higher of the Embedded Controller
Program is required.
- (Fix) (Windows XP) Some multi-function type of CardBus cards may
not work after resuming normal operation from standby mode.
- (Fix) Boot priority for the network boot does not become to the
default setting, if an F9 key is pressed twice in IBM BIOS
Setup Utility.
- (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If the LCD panel is closed
immediately after Fn + F12 keys to go into the hibernation
mode are pressed, the LCD screen may remain turned off
after the LCD panel is opened.
<2.06 - 1IET67WW>
Note: Version 1.03(1IHT16WW) or higher of the Embedded Controller
Program is required.
- (New) Enhance thermal control.
<2.08 - 1IET69WW>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.05 (or higher).
- (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 I close the lid of my portable
computer" is selected in the Power Options.
- (New) Enhancement of the battery control.
- (New) Updated Intel Mobile Pentium-4 processor microcode.
<2.09 - 1IET70WW>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.05 (or higher).
- (New) Updated Intel Mobile Pentium-4 processor microcode.
<2.10 - 1IET71WW>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.05 (or higher).
- (New) Support for IBM 11bg Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter.
Installation instructions
-------------------------
Notes:
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the system program
(BIOS) in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or
similar environment.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the
system program.
- If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port
replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
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 a USB external
diskette drive, it will take quite a long time to completely read
the system program file. This is normal. Continue the update.
WARNING: Do not turn off or suspend the computer 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, do the following to make the
changes effective.
7. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on
the computer.
8. While the Press F1 for BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed
at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The BIOS
Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt
appears, type the correct password.
9. Verify the BIOS Version and date.
Initializing System Program (BIOS)
----------------------------------
BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the
BIOS settings:
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 BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed.
If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
5. Press the F9 key to load default configuration.
6. Select Yes.
7. Press the 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). The BIOS Version and the date can
be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system
and selecting the System Information button or by invoking BIOS Setup
Utility.
1. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn
off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the Press F1 for BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed
at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The BIOS
Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt
appears, type the correct password.
4. The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of the
BIOS Setup Utility.
Diskette Version BIOS Version BIOS Date
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
1.00 1.00c (1IET26WW) 2002-04-12
1.01 1.01b (1IET29WW) 2002-05-31
2.00 2.00g (1IET57WW) 2002-07-03
2.01 2.01 (1IET58WW) 2002-08-06
2.02 2.02b (1IET61WW) 2002-12-12
2.03 2.03b (1IET64WW) 2003-03-13
2.04 2.04 (1IET65WW) 2003-05-01
2.05 2.05 (1IET66WW) 2003-06-12
2.06 2.06 (1IET67WW) 2003-07-17
2.08 2.08 (1IET69WW) 2004-06-11
2.09 2.09 (1IET70WW) 2005-08-08
2.10 2.10 (1IET71WW) 2006-06-16
Memory Map Information
----------------------
The following information shows memory areas that are either
unavailable or that can be included with a memory manager such as
EMM386.
Reserved BIOS Area:
C0000-CFFFF (reserved for Video BIOS)
D0000-D3FFF (reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet)
DC000-DFFFF (reserved for USB BIOS) *1
E0000-FFFFF (reserved for BIOS)
*1 : This area is free when USB BIOS is disabled.
Trademarks
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* ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo.
* 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.
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