Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support models ThinkPad Edge 13" ThinkPad Edge 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. Versions 1.20 (for BIOS ID 6Zxxxxxx-based computer) 1.16 (for BIOS ID 6Yxxxxxx-based computer) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the ISO image file 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 6Zxxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6Z) - BIOS ID 6Yxxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6Y) 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 This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.20 (BIOS ID: 6ZET33WW) [For BIOS ID 6Zxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where an AutoPlay window and the Safely Remove Hardware icon might not be shown when some USB devices were attached to the USB port at the right foreground. Version 1.16 (BIOS ID: 6YET33WW) [For BIOS ID 6Yxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when McAfee Endpoint Encryption was installed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED There are two ways to check the BIOS version and BIOS ID. [Checking on Windows] Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools and then click System Information. - or - Click Start, type msinfo32 in the Start Search box and then click msinfo32 in the Programs list. 2. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in the left side of the window. 3. Locate the BIOS version/date line in the right side of the window. "LENOVO BIOS ID (BIOS version), date" will be shown. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your password, or click Continue. Windows XP: 1. Click Start, click All programs, click Accessories, click System Tools and then click System Information. - or - Click Start, click Run, type msinfo32 in the Open box and then click OK. 2. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in the left side of the window. 3. Locate the BIOS version/date line in the right side of the window. "LENOVO BIOS ID (BIOS version), date" will be shown. [Checking on BIOS Setup] 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. 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 type of optical drives. - USB Any other types (PC Card, CardBus PC Card, 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 (or hold down the Fn key and press the F3 key) to exit, or press the F10 key (or hold down the Fn key and 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 type of optical drives. - 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 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 (or hold down the Fn key and press the F9 key) to load default configuration. 5. Select Yes. 6. Press the F10 key (or hold down the Fn key and 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 6Zxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6Z) ----------------------------------------------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 1.20 1.20 (6ZET33WW) 1.11 (6ZHT26WW) 01 2010/09/24 1.19 1.19 (6ZET32WW) 1.11 (6ZHT26WW) 01 2010/08/04 1.18-1.09 1.18 (6ZET31WW) 1.09 (6ZHT24WW) 01 2010/06/09 1.17-1.08 1.17 (6ZET30WW) 1.08 (6ZHT23WW) 01 2010/05/13 1.16-1.06 1.16 (6ZET29WW) 1.06 (6ZHT21WW) 01 2010/04/14 1.15-1.05 1.15 (6ZET28WW) 1.05 (6ZHT20WW) For factory use 1.12-1.04 1.12 (6ZET25WW) 1.04 (6ZHT19WW) For factory use 1.11-1.04 1.11 (6ZET24WW) 1.04 (6ZHT19WW) For factory use 1.08-1.02 1.08 (6ZET20WW) 1.02 (6ZHT17WW) 01 2009/12/18 [For BIOS ID 6Yxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6Y) ----------------------------------------------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 1.16 1.16 (6YET33WW) 1.11 (6YHT26WW) 01 2010/09/24 1.15 1.15 (6YET32WW) 1.11 (6YHT26WW) 01 2010/08/04 1.14-1.09 1.14 (6YET31WW) 1.09 (6YHT24WW) 01 2010/06/09 1.13-1.08 1.13 (6YET30WW) 1.08 (6YHT23WW) 01 2010/05/13 1.12-1.06 1.12 (6YET29WW) 1.06 (6YHT21WW) 01 2010/04/14 1.11-1.05 1.11 (6YET26WW) 1.05 (6YHT20WW) For factory use 1.10-1.04 1.10 (6YET25WW) 1.04 (6YHT19WW) For factory use 1.09-1.04 1.09 (6YET23WW) 1.04 (6YHT19WW) For factory use 1.07-1.02 1.07 (6YET21WW) 1.02 (6YHT17WW) 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 [For BIOS ID 6Zxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6Z) ----------------------------------------------------- <1.20> BIOS: 1.20 / ECP: 1.11 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where an AutoPlay window and the Safely Remove Hardware icon might not be shown when some USB devices were attached to the USB port at the right foreground. <1.19> BIOS: 1.19 / ECP: 1.11 - (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 the computer might hang if Power Manager was opened during the BIOS update with BIOS Update Utility. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Fn+Shift+F8 key (holding down the Fn and Shift keys and pressing the F8 key) might not function. <1.18-1.09> BIOS: 1.18 / ECP: 1.09 - (New) Added support for battery firmware update. <1.17-1.08> BIOS: 1.17 / ECP: 1.08 - (New) Added support for the 135W AC adapter as 65W AC adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where some USB MULTI-LUN Card Reader devices might cause hang-up. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when updating the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that turned off the LED of ThinkPad logo on the lid cover while the lid was closed. - (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. <1.16-1.06> BIOS: 1.16 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added a function that did not charge the batteries other than Lenovo genuine ones for safety reasons. - (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 that might fail to recognize Lenovo genuine batteries which should be recognized. - (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. <1.15-1.05> BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.05 - (New) Added support for a new wireless LAN card. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the BIOS Setup Utility menu might not be displayed when pressing the Enter key while the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" message was displayed at the lower-left area of the screen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might resume normal operation from standby/sleep mode when removing and then attaching the battery in standby/sleep mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery did not recharge when full and then down to 94% charge. <1.12-1.04> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.04 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer with a USB device attached might hang during the computer's start-up process. <1.11-1.04> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Changed the LENOVO COPYRIGHT year to 2010. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with the blue screen. <1.08-1.02> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge 13",E30. [For BIOS ID 6Yxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 6Y) ----------------------------------------------------- <1.16> BIOS: 1.16 / ECP: 1.11 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when McAfee Endpoint Encryption was installed. <1.15> BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.11 - (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 the computer might hang if Power Manager was opened during the BIOS update with BIOS Update Utility. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Fn+Shift+F8 key (holding down the Fn and Shift keys and pressing the F8 key) might not function. <1.14-1.09> BIOS: 1.14 / ECP: 1.09 - (New) Added support for battery firmware update. <1.13-1.08> BIOS: 1.13 / ECP: 1.08 - (New) Added support for the 135W AC adapter as 65W AC adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when updating the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that turned off the LED of ThinkPad logo on the lid cover while the lid was closed. - (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. <1.12-1.06> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added a function that did not charge the batteries other than Lenovo genuine ones for safety reasons. - (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 that might fail to recognize Lenovo genuine batteries which should be recognized. - (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. <1.11-1.05> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the BIOS Setup Utility menu might not be displayed when pressing the Enter key while the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" message was displayed at the lower-left area of the screen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might resume normal operation from standby/sleep mode when removing and then attaching the battery in standby/sleep mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the battery did not recharge when full and then down to 94% charge. <1.10-1.04> BIOS: 1.10 / ECP: 1.04 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Wireless WAN connection might be failed after resuming normal operation from standby/sleep mode. <1.09-1.04> BIOS 1.09 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Changed the LENOVO COPYRIGHT year to 2010. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with the blue screen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Wireless WAN might fail resume or standby/sleep operations. <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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