Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS Update Utility 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 1.25 (for BIOS ID 6Zxxxxxx-based computer) 1.20 (for BIOS ID 6Yxxxxxx-based computer) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates 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) This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.25 (BIOS ID: 6ZET38WW) [For BIOS ID 6Zxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted. - Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter may show error messages when using unauthorized battery. - Fixed an issue where the wireless radio would be turned on even though it was turned off by Fn+F5 key operation when all of the following conditions were met. 1. Press the Fn+F5 keys, then select Turn all radios off. 2. Shut down the computer. 3. Detach both the AC adapter and the battery, then wait for a while. 4. Attach them and turn on the computer. - Improved battery firmware update program. - Fixed an issue where the keyboard beep function might not work correctly. - Fixed an issue where the computer might fail to resume normal operation from standby/sleep state by using the USB mouse or keyboard via the USB Hub. Version 1.20 (BIOS ID: 6YET37WW) [For BIOS ID 6Yxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted. - Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter may show error messages when using unauthorized battery. - Fixed an issue where the wireless radio would be turned on even though it was turned off by Fn+F5 key operation when all of the following conditions were met. 1. Press the Fn+F5 keys, then select Turn all radios off. 2. Shut down the computer. 3. Detach both the AC adapter and the battery, then wait for a while. 4. Attach them and turn on the computer. - Improved battery firmware update program. - Fixed an issue where the keyboard beep function might not work correctly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 and a charged battery pack. - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment. Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the computer 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. Manual Update 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. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account on the target computer. 6. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the target computer. 7. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 8. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. 10. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 11. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 10. Updating the BIOS 12. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click Finish. 13. Follow the instructions on the screen. 14. Select 'Update ThinkPad BIOS' and follow the instructions on the screen. 15. After the update has been completed, the program shows a message 'Flash Update has been successfully completed...'. Follow the instructions on the screen to restart the computer. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Update This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the file. 2. In the step 12 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute WINUPTP.EXE with the -s option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\WINUPTP -s To view the update result, refer to the WINUPTP.log file created at the same directory of the package. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 and hold down the Fn key and press the F9 key to load default configuration. 5. Select Yes. 6. Press and 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 --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 1.25 1.25 (6ZET38WW) 1.14 (6ZHT29WW) 01 2012/05/08 1.24 1.24 (6ZET37WW) 1.13 (6ZHT28WW) 01 2011/06/28 1.23 1.23 (6ZET36WW) 1.12 (6ZHT27WW) 01 2011/06/14 1.21 1.21 (6ZET34WW) 1.12 (6ZHT27WW) 01 2011/01/21 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 --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 1.20 1.20 (6YET37WW) 1.14 (6YHT29WW) 01 2012/05/08 1.19 1.19 (6YET36WW) 1.13 (6YHT28WW) 01 2011/06/28 1.18 1.18 (6YET35WW) 1.12 (6YHT27WW) 01 2011/06/14 1.17 1.17 (6YET34WW) 1.12 (6YHT27WW) 01 2011/01/21 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) ----------------------------------------------------- <1.25> BIOS: 1.25 / ECP: 1.14 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter may show error messages when using unauthorized battery. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the wireless radio would be turned on even though it was turned off by Fn+F5 key operation when all of the following conditions were met. 1. Press the Fn+F5 keys, then select Turn all radios off. 2. Shut down the computer. 3. Detach both the AC adapter and the battery, then wait for a while. 4. Attach them and turn on the computer. - (Fix) Improved battery firmware update program. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the keyboard beep function might not work correctly. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might fail to resume normal operation from standby/sleep state by using the USB mouse or keyboard via the USB Hub. <1.24> BIOS: 1.24 / ECP: 1.13 - (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 USB connection might fail. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the volme of beep sound might not be normal when initiating the "Timer Wake with Battery Operation" option in the BIOS Setup. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a beep sound might not be heard when entering standby/sleep state. <1.23> BIOS: 1.23 / ECP: 1.12 - (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 computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of Embedded Controller might not be displayed. <1.21> BIOS: 1.21 / ECP: 1.12 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the BIOS Update Utility might hang on Windows 7 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 audio mute key might not work. <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) ----------------------------------------------------- <1.20> BIOS: 1.20 / ECP: 1.14 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter may show error messages when using unauthorized battery. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the wireless radio would be turned on even though it was turned off by Fn+F5 key operation when all of the following conditions were met. 1. Press the Fn+F5 keys, then select Turn all radios off. 2. Shut down the computer. 3. Detach both the AC adapter and the battery, then wait for a while. 4. Attach them and turn on the computer. - (Fix) Improved battery firmware update program. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the keyboard beep function might not work correctly. <1.19> BIOS: 1.19 / ECP: 1.13 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after enabling the PeakPower scheduler in the Power Agendas of Power Manager. <1.18> BIOS: 1.18 / ECP: 1.12 - (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 computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of Embedded Controller might not be displayed. - (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. <1.17> BIOS: 1.17 / ECP: 1.12 - (New) Updated CPU microcode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the BIOS Update Utility might hang on Windows 7 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 audio mute key might not work. <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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * McAfee is a registered trademark of McAfee, Inc. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * PC-Doctor is a registered trademark of PC-Doctor, Inc. 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