Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support models ThinkPad L410 ThinkPad L510 ThinkPad SL410 ThinkPad SL510 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Versions 1.47 (for BIOS ID 6Jxxxxxx-based computer) 1.03 (for BIOS ID 8Kxxxxxx-based computer) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the ISO image files of BIOSes which are 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 two sets of the BIOSes (including system programs and Embedded Controller programs) stored in the following ThinkPad computers to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. - BIOS ID 6Jxxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6J) - BIOS ID 8Kxxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 8K) 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 - USB This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.47 (BIOS ID: 6JET89WW) [for BIOS ID 6Jxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after enabling the PeakPower scheduler in the Power Agendas of Power Manager. - Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after exiting PC-Doctor for DOS. - Fixed an issue where the external monitor might have blank screen when the computer resumed normal operation from standby/sleep state by using the external USB keyboard. Version 1.03 (BIOS ID: 8KET17WW) [for BIOS ID 8Kxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after enabling the PeakPower scheduler in the Power Agendas of Power Manager. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Locate the BIOS Version line and Embedded Controller Version line. "BIOS version (BIOS ID)" will be shown on the BIOS Version line. 5. Turn off the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - If you encounter system hang-up, try to remove the AC adapter and battery from the computer and then attach them to the computer again, then see how it works. - Some BIOS settings might be changed back to the default after BIOS update. For example, the setting of SATA Controller Mode Option is changed from Compatibility to AHCI. In this case, you need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously. - 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 any one of the following types of optical drives. - ThinkPad internal - USB Any other types (ExpressCard or others) 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. - If you use Windows Vista, before applying this BIOS into the system, you should install Windows Vista KB 937500. The information of KB937500 is located in the following Microsoft's site. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937500/en-us To verify if KB937500 is installed properly, 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Find 'Programs and Features' and click. If this option does not exist on the window, choose Classic View to find it. 3. On 'Tasks' pane, click on "View installed updates". 4. Verify that KB937500 is included in the list of installed updates. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 disc, and make sure the CD/DVD 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 the following device is on top of "ATA HDD0". - "ATAPI CD0" (when using the ThinkPad internal optical drive) - "USB CD" (when using a USB optical drive) 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 any one of the following types of optical drives. - ThinkPad internal - USB - 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 BIOSes and ECPs (Embedded Controller Programs) have been released to date. [For BIOS ID 6Jxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6J) ----------------------------------------------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ---------- 1.47 1.47 (6JET89WW) 1.29 (6JHT69WW) 01 2011/07/12 1.46 1.46 (6JET88WW) 1.28 (6JHT68WW) 01 2011/04/19 1.44 1.44 (6JET86WW) 1.26 (6JHT66WW) 01 2011/03/03 1.43 1.43 (6JET85WW) 1.26 (6JHT66WW) 01 2011/01/12 1.41 1.41 (6JET83WW) 1.25 (6JHT65WW) 01 2010/09/29 1.40 1.40 (6JET82WW) 1.25 (6JHT65WW) 01 2010/08/18 1.39 1.39 (6JET81WW) 1.24 (6JHT64WW) 02 2010/07/13 1.39 1.39 (6JET81WW) 1.24 (6JHT64WW) 01 2010/07/07 1.38-1.22 1.38 (6JET80WW) 1.22 (6JHT62WW) 01 2010/06/30 1.37-1.21 1.37 (6JET79WW) 1.21 (6JHT61WW) 01 2010/05/21 1.35-1.19 1.35 (6JET77WW) 1.19 (6JHT59WW) 01 2010/05/07 1.34-1.19 1.34 (6JET76WW) 1.19 (6JHT59WW) 01 2010/04/14 1.31-1.18 1.31 (6JET73WW) 1.18 (6JHT58WW) 02 2010/03/16 1.31-1.18 1.31 (6JET73WW) 1.18 (6JHT58WW) 01 2010/03/08 1.30-1.17 1.30 (6JET72WW) 1.17 (6JHT57WW) 01 2010/01/20 1.27-1.14 1.27 (6JET69WW) 1.14 (6JHT54WW) 01 2009/12/02 1.26-1.14 1.26 (6JET68WW) 1.14 (6JHT54WW) 01 2009/11/20 1.23-1.12 1.23 (6JET65WW) 1.12 (6JHT52WW) 01 2009/10/23 1.16-1.08 1.16 (6JET58WW) 1.08 (6JHT48WW) 02 2009/10/02 1.16-1.08 1.16 (6JET58WW) 1.08 (6JHT48WW) 01 2009/09/18 [For BIOS ID 8Kxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 8K) ----------------------------------------------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ---------- 1.03 1.03 (8KET17WW) 1.02 (8KHT06WW) 01 2011/07/12 1.02 1.02 (8KET16WW) 1.01 (8KHT05WW) 01 2011/05/20 1.01 1.01 (8KET15WW) 1.00 (8KHT04WW) 01 2011/03/03 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 BIOS: BIOS version ECP: Embedded Controller Program version [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function [For BIOS ID 6Jxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6J) ----------------------------------------------------- <1.47> BIOS: 1.47 / ECP: 1.29 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after enabling the PeakPower scheduler in the Power Agendas of Power Manager. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after exiting PC-Doctor for DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the external monitor might have blank screen when the computer resumed normal operation from standby/sleep state by using the external USB keyboard. <1.46> BIOS: 1.46 / ECP: 1.28 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Alt key might be stuck down after pressing and holding the Fn, Alt, and PrtSc key, in that order, and then releasing all keys at the same time. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might fail to go into standby/sleep state or resume normal operation from standby/sleep state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of Embedded Controller might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD backlight might be turned off when changing the LCD brightness on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where horizontal noises might appear on the discrete graphics models. <1.44> BIOS: 1.44 / ECP: 1.26 - (New) Updated CPU microcode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might turn on Bluetooth automatically after resuming normal operation from hibernation state on Windows XP. <1.43> BIOS: 1.43 / ECP: 1.26 - (New) Updated CPU microcode. - (New) Updated the Computrace ROM to the version 895. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer could not start when the DisplayLink DL-195 USB Display Adapter was connected to the eSATA/USB combine port. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the BIOS Update Utility might hang on Windows 7 64-bit and Windows Vista 64-bit. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where audio playback by Windows Media Player would stop for a moment while ThinkVantage System Update was running. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Num Lock status icon would not change correctly by pressing the NmLk key or the Num Lock key on the USB keyboard. <1.41> BIOS: 1.41 / ECP: 1.25 - (New) Added support for a new wireless LAN adapter card. - (Fix) Corrected the following description in the version 1.40 section of this Readme document. [Before] - (New) Added the support for disabling POST warning message when the non-genuin battery is attached. [After] - (New) Added the support for disabling an AC adapter warning message during power up when a nonrated AC adapter was attached. <1.40> BIOS: 1.40 / ECP: 1.25 - (New) Added the support for disabling an AC adapter warning message during power up when a nonrated AC adapter was attached. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when McAfee Endpoint Encryption was installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Alt key might be stuck down after holding down the right Alt key and pressing the PrtSc key and then releasing them. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Battery LED might keep lighting on after entering to suspend mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Rescue & Recovery might boot after exiting from BIOS Setup. <1.39> BIOS: 1.39 / ECP: 1.24 - (Fix) Fixed a typo; Fixed an issue where Microsoft KMS (Key Management Service) server volume activation might be failed. <1.39> BIOS: 1.39 / ECP: 1.24 - (New) Added support for custom logo at power-on. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Microsoft KSM server volume activation might be failed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after updating the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang if Power Manager was opened during the BIOS update with BIOS Update Utility. - (Fix) Corrected the supported Operating Systems; - Removed Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition - Changed from Windows XP Professional to Windows XP Professional SP2, SP3. <1.38-1.22> BIOS: 1.38 / ECP: 1.22 - (New) Added support for battery firmware update. <1.37-1.21> BIOS: 1.37 / ECP: 1.21 - (New) Added support for a new wireless WiMAX card. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when the lid was closed while Windows XP was starting with the Windows logo displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when updating the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the remaining battery charge might be shown as critical low when the computer was running with the AC adapter only and then the battery was attached to the computer. <1.35-1.19> BIOS: 1.34 / ECP: 1.19 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might shutdown in a certain case. <1.34-1.19> BIOS: 1.34 / ECP: 1.19 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where accidental drain of the battery might happen when the AC adapter was detached from the computer after shutdown. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the warning message, "0251: System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used" might be displayed during the computer's start-up process. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might fail to recognize Lenovo genuine batteries when the computer was turned on immediately after the battery was attached to the computer. <1.31-1.18> BIOS: 1.31 / ECP: 1.18 - (Fix) Added some notes in version 1.31-1.18 information. - (Fix) Restored the information of version 1.30 that was dropped from Readme file (this file). <1.31-1.18> BIOS: 1.31 / ECP: 1.18 - (New) Added support for new wireless WAN cards. - (New) Added a function that did not charge the batteries other than Lenovo genuine ones for safety reasons. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang. Note: For this problem fix to take effect, you should remove the AC adapter and battery from the computer and then attach them to the computer again after the BIOS update. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might stop responding without displaying the message, "Remove the BIOS update CD from the capital drive then press the Enter key to restart the computer" when the BIOS update was done with the BIOS Update CD. Note: This problem fix is valid from your next BIOS update. If you encountered this problem, 1. Wait for a few minutes. 2. Press and hold the power button for 5 seconds to power off the computer. The BIOS update was correctly done. Some cases need to remove the AC adapter and battery from the computer to power off the computer. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might resume normal operation from sleep mode when removing and attaching the battery in sleep mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might fail to recognize Lenovo genuine batteries which should be recognized. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery charge might stop on the way when Power Manager set the "Start charging when below" and "Stop charging at" options of Charge thresholds. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery status LED might be incorrect when remaining battery charge became less or equal 5%. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery did not recharge when full and then down to 94% charge. <1.30-1.17> BIOS: 1.30 / ECP: 1.17 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery gauge reset could not work in Power Manager. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the ethernet disappeared after reboot or resume from Standby/Sleep mode. <1.27-1.14> BIOS: 1.27 / ECP: 1.14 - (Fix) Touched up a ThinkPad start-up logo. <1.26-1.14> BIOS: 1.26 / ECP: 1.14 - (New) Added support for Battery Error Reporting and Battery Maintenance in Power Manager. - (Fix) Fixed an issue of boot sequence at diagnostics mode. <1.23-1.12> BIOS: 1.23 / ECP: 1.12 - (New) Added support for new CPUs. - (New) Improved the sensitivity of Touchpad and TrackPoint. - (New) Changed fan behavior at power on. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that occurred in the USB port power control function after two times standby operation. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where SMbus access errors might occur. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the "Operating system not found" message might be displayed on the screen after BIOS update on Windows. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not display the CMOS checksum error message. <1.16-1.08> BIOS: 1.16 / ECP: 1.08 - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows 7. <1.16-1.08> BIOS: 1.16 / ECP: 1.08 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad L410,L510,SL410,SL510. [For BIOS ID 8Kxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 8K) ----------------------------------------------------- <1.03> BIOS: 1.03 / ECP: 1.02 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after enabling the PeakPower scheduler in the Power Agendas of Power Manager. <1.02> BIOS: 1.02 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Alt key might be stuck down after pressing and holding the Fn, Alt, and PrtSc key, in that order, and then releasing all keys at the same time. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might fail to go into standby/sleep state or resume normal operation from standby/sleep state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of Embedded Controller might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD backlight might be turned off when changing the LCD brightness on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where any external monitor had blank screen until Windows start-up menu appeared when the lid was closed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after running PC-Doctor for DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might turn on Bluetooth automatically after resuming normal operation from hibernation state on Windows XP. <1.01> BIOS: 1.01 / ECP: 1.00 - (New) Initial release for new ThinkPad L410,SL410 graphics models. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. * Computrace and Absolute are registered trademarks of Absolute Software Corporation. * DisplayLink is a trademark of DisplayLink Corp. * ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). * McAfee is a registered trademark of McAfee, Inc. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * PC-Doctor is a registered trademark of PC-Doctor, Inc. 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