Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support model ThinkPad X100e Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional SP2, SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.30-1.23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the ISO image file of BIOS which is 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 the BIOS (including system program and Embedded Controller program) stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. 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 type 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".) - USB optical drive This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.30-1.23 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where audio playback by Windows Media Player would stop for a moment while ThinkVantage System Update was running. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KNOWN LIMITATION Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" 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. Check the BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 5. Turn off the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - 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 the following optical drive. - USB optical drive Any types of ExpressCard optical drive 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 the Save button. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click the Save button. 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 Enter" 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". - "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 the following optical drive. - USB optical drive - 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 Enter" 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 BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been released to date. Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP Rev. Issue Date ---------- ----------------- ---- ---- ---------- 1.30 -1.23 1.30 (6XET47WW) 1.23 01 2011/01/19 1.29 -1.22 1.29 (6XET46WW) 1.22 01 2010/11/09 1.28 -1.22 1.28 (6XET45WW) 1.22 01 2010/10/01 1.27 -1.22 1.27 (6XET44WW) 1.22 01 2010/08/03 1.25 -1.20 1.25 (6XET41WW) 1.20 02 2010/07/02 1.25 -1.20 1.25 (6XET41WW) 1.20 01 2010/06/09 1.23 -1.19 1.23 (6XET39WW) 1.19 01 2010/05/10 1.22 -1.18 1.22 (6XET38WW) 1.18 01 2010/04/26 1.21 -1.17 1.21 (6XET37WW) 1.17 01 For Manufacturing 1.20a-1.16 1.20a (6XET36WW) 1.16 02 2010/04/02 1.20a-1.16 1.20a (6XET36WW) 1.16 01 2010/03/31 1.13 -1.11 1.13 (6XET34WW) 1.11 01 2010/03/04 1.12 -1.11 1.12 (6XET33WW) 1.11 01 For Manufacturing 1.11 -1.10 1.11 (6XET32WW) 1.10 01 2010/02/18 1.10a-1.10 1.10a (6XET31WW) 1.10 01 2010/01/15 1.03a-1.05 1.03a (6XET20WW) 1.05 01 2009/12/18 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 <1.30-1.23> BIOS: 1.30 / ECP: 1.23 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where audio playback by Windows Media Player would stop for a moment while ThinkVantage System Update was running. <1.29-1.22> BIOS: 1.29 / ECP: 1.22 - (Fix) Fixed an issue a system will hang up while Intel Wireless LAN is used. - (Fix) Fixed an issue a system will not resume if microphone is disabled in BIOS Setup Utility. <1.28-1.22> BIOS: 1.28 / ECP: 1.22 - (Fix) Modified BIOS internal data set for improving manufacturing efficiency. <1.27-1.22> BIOS: 1.27 / ECP: 1.22 - (New) Support for ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN. - (Fix) Fixed an issue a system will hang up at attemping to close LDC cover during Windows XP bringing up. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where SD Card Reader might be active even if Memory Card Slot is disabled in BIOS Setup. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where brightness might not be changed by pressing Fn+Delete/Home key. <1.25-1.20> BIOS: 1.25 / ECP: 1.20 - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit. - (New) Added support for battery firmware update. <1.25-1.20> BIOS: 1.25 / ECP: 1.20 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when updating the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when using Ethernet. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the remaining battery change 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. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where setting to disable WiMAX in BIOS Setup Utility takes effect at the next system boot. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the serial number of the PC might not be correctly read. <1.23-1.19> BIOS: 1.23 / ECP: 1.19 - (New) Improvement of thermal control. <1.22-1.18> BIOS: 1.22 / ECP: 1.18 - (Fix) ThinkPad X100e hangs up sometimes when a storage device such as a USB mass storage device is connected to it. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that WiMAX may not be dispalyed on On Screen Display by pressing Fn and F5 keys, while WiFi is disabled in BIOS Setup. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that Wireless LAN and LAN may be enabled automatically at resume from suspend mode even if the both are disabled in BIOS Setup. <1.20a-1.16> BIOS: 1.20a / ECP: 1.16 - (Fix) Fixed an issue that the PC may be resumed from suspend mode by detaching and then attaching the battery. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that charging of a specific battery may be terminated on the way when the percent of start and stop charging are set from Power Manger. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that the first used date of battery may not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that lenovo genuin battery attached may be regarded as a none genuine one. <1.13-1.11> BIOS: 1.13 / ECP: 1.11 - (New) Improved suspend/resume action. <1.12-1.11> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.11 - (New) Improved thermal control. <1.11-1.10> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.10 - (New) Added function for enabling both Wireless WAN and Wireless LAN at the same time. - (New) Added support for new Wireless card supporting both WiMAX and Wi-Fi. <1.10a-1.10> BIOS: 1.10a / ECP: 1.10 - (New) Added support for Battery Stretch function. - (New) Added support for new Wireless LAN cards. <1.03a-1.05> BIOS: 1.03a / ECP: 1.05 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X100e. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * ExpressCard are trademarks of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). 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