Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support model ThinkPad Edge 13", E30 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 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 1.08-1.02 (BIOS ID: 6ZET20WW) 1.07-1.02 (BIOS ID: 6YET21WW) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 USB CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo, DVD, DVD Multi or others should be prepared. Hereafter it is called as "optical drive". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.08-1.02 (BIOS ID: 6ZET20WW) ------------------------------------- [Important updates] Initial BIOS release for ThinkPad Edge 13" and E30. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. Version 1.07-1.02 (BIOS ID: 6YET21WW) ------------------------------------- [Important updates] Initial BIOS release for ThinkPad Edge 13" and E30. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] 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. - You should have an USB optical drive to boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD. Any types of PC Card, CardBus PC Card or 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 "USB CD" (for the USB optical drives) is on the top. 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 an 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. BIOS ID: 6ZETxxWW ----------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ----------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ---------- 1.08-1.02 1.08 (6ZET20WW) 1.02 01 2009/12/18 BIOS ID: 6YETxxWW ----------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ----------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ---------- 1.07-1.02 1.07 (6YET21WW) 1.02 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 BIOS ID: 6ZETxxWW ---------------- <1.08-1.02> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge 13", E30. BIOS ID: 6YETxxWW ---------------- <1.07-1.02> BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge 13", E30. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * PC Card and ExpressCard are trademarks of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). 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