Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS Update Utility Support model ThinkPad X200 Tablet Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 3.21 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates 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. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 3.21 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for the function to disable & unconfigure AMT via WMI. [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 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. Check the BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. 5. Turn off the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - To use Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection , "Intel AMT 4.1 - Management Engine Firmware" version 4.1.3 or higher must be installed into your computer. - If system protection function by Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection, ConstantSecure Remote Disable or ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager feature is still activated and when you try to get back to the older BIOS versions without these features, the following message will be displayed. This is to prevent system protection function from being deactivated. BIOS Update CD: "Error The system program file is not correct for this system" BIOS Update Utility: "The process does not recognize this system.The utility process has not completed." To get back to such the older BIOS versions, you should deactivate these features before applying the BIOS. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 remote deployment environments. 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. The file name ends with "US.EXE" for 32-bit, "U6.EXE" for 64-bit Windows. 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 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NEW FEATURE INSTRUCTION 1. How to enter the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension screen: To save system boot time, the prompt for Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension screen was removed from the boot screen. Instead of the prompt, the following new entries were added in the Boot Menu shown by pressing the F12 key at boot. To enter the Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension screen, do the following. 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 F12 key. A Boot Menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Select "Enter ME Configuration Screens" or "Initiate a Remote Connection". Notes: - The new entries in the Boot Menu are shown on the ThinkPad models with Intel vPro supported/enabled only. - The Boot Menu may be suppressed by the BIOS Setup. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been released to date. Package (ID) BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 3.21 (7WUJ45US) 3.21 (7WET71WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2012/12/13 3.20 3.20 (7WET70WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2011/12/26 3.19 3.19 (7WET69WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2011/05/20 3.18 3.18 (7WET68WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2011/05/11 3.17 3.17 (7WET67WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2010/12/16 3.15 3.15 (7WET65WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2010/11/11 3.14 3.14 (7WET64WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2010/07/14 3.13 3.13 (7WET63WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2010/04/07 3.12 3.12 (7WET62WW) 1.06 (7WHT19WW) 01 2010/03/03 3.11 3.11 (7WET61WW) 1.04 (7WHT17WW) 01 2009/11/27 3.10 3.10 (7WET60WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/10/07 3.09 3.09 (7WET59WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/09/07 3.08 3.08 (7WET58WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/08/31 3.06 3.06 (7WET56WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/07/10 3.02 3.02 (7WET52WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/06/09 3.00 3.00 (7WET50WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/04/30 2.07 2.07 (7WET36WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) For preload use 2.06 2.06 (7WET35WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/04/08 2.05 2.05 (7WET34WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/04/02 2.03 2.03 (7WET32WW) 1.02 (7WHT15WW) 01 2009/02/17 2.02 2.02 (7WET31WW) 1.01 (7WHT14WW) 01 2009/01/05 1.05 1.05 (7WET27WW) 1.01 (7WHT14WW) 2nd release 1.02 1.02 (7WET24WW) 1.01 (7WHT14WW) 1st release 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 <3.21> BIOS: 3.21 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for the function to disable & unconfigure AMT via WMI. <3.20> BIOS: 3.20 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for new microcode of CPU. <3.19> BIOS: 3.19 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where TrackPoint(Automatic) of BIOS Setup items might not be defined by WMI. <3.18> BIOS: 3.18 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where OS boot with Tivoli OS from USM memory key might fail. <3.17> BIOS: 3.17 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added new microcode of CPU. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system might not be able to start if a certain HDD was installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the 1680 by 1050 resolution does not work with a certain external monitor. <3.15> BIOS: 3.15 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when McAfee Endpoint Encryption was installed. <3.14> BIOS: 3.14 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where an incorrect IP address of HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server might be displayed on HPM logon screen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where password might not be reset. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the combination of PC with Gemplus ExpressCard smart card reader and USB mouse might not enter suspend/standby/sleep mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where start-up completion might take 60 to 90 seconds when the lid was closed. <3.13> BIOS: 3.13 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) System hang may occur at POST depending on ME setting. - (Fix) PXE boot may be failed on the system with PXE ver 1.3.36. <3.12> BIOS: 3.12 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for SanDisk SSD. - (New) The year for lenovo and Phoenix copyright was changed to 2010. - (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. <3.11> BIOS: 3.11 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added support for 1600x900 screen resolution on the external display. - (New) Improved the speed control of cooling fan. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the IP address might not be allocated from the HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server with DHCP. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where boot might take longer on the computer with a Wireless WAN adapter. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when the battery was low. <3.10> BIOS: 3.10 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Added support for Microsoft Windows 7. - (New) Added support for ME Firmware version 4.2.0.1020 - (New) Added support for MRC 2.91 - (New) Added support for BIOS update on the 64-bit version of Windows. (The file name ends with "US.EXE" for 32-bit, "U6.EXE" for 64-bit Windows.) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a Safely Removal icon might not be displayed at the task tray when a card was inserted in the Media Card Reader. <3.09> BIOS: 3.09 / ECP: 1.02 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the touch panel might not work. <3.08> BIOS: 3.08 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Updated the Computrace part in the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where some DVI monitors did not work. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that set wrong memory type. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where VT (Intel virtualization Technology) setting was not changed at the first startup after changing it via WMI interface. <3.06> BIOS: 3.06 / ECP: 1.02 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a part of WMI might not be usable. <3.02> BIOS: 3.02 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Added support for ConstantSecure Full Theft protection. Note: When ConstantSecure is activated, the BIOS cannot be updated from 7XET52WW to the older versions. - (New) Added support for MRC 2.7 - (New) Removed the prompt screen for Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension feature from the boot screen to save system boot time. (Refer to the 1 of "New Feature Instruction" sction.) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system with BitLocker Drive Encryption feature enabled might reject a correct Personal Identification Number on Windows Vista. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang at Windows startup. <3.00> BIOS: 3.00 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Added support for Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection (AT-p). Note: To use the Intel AT-p feature, "Intel AMT 4.1 - Management Engine Firmware" version 4.1.3 or higher must be installed into your computer. - (New) Added support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable. - (New) Added support for ConstantConnect. - (New) Added support for ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager. Note: If system protection function by Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection, ConstantSecure Remote Disable or ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager feature is still activated and when you try to get back to the older BIOS versions without these features, the following message will be displayed. This is to prevent system protection function from being deactivated. BIOS Update CD: "Error The system program file is not correct for this system" BIOS Update Utility: "The process does not recognize this system.The utility process has not completed." To get back to such the older BIOS versions, you should deactivate these features before applying the BIOS. - (New) Saved about 1 to 3 seconds for system boot on the models with the finger print reader. <2.07> BIOS: 2.07 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II. <2.06> BIOS: 2.06 / ECP: 1.02 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where AMT menu of BIOS Setup Utility might not be displayed. <2.05> BIOS: 2.05 / ECP: 1.02 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where WiMAX might not work correctly when Wireless LAN was disabled by BIOS Setup (WiMAX model only). - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a Bitlocker message to enter password might be displayed after encryption of the device was completed. <2.03> BIOS: 2.03 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Added support for MRC 2.5 - (New) Updated LENOVO and Phoenix copyright year to 2009. - (New) Applied recent modification of the SMBIOS DDR3 memory information specification. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with beep sounds at boot. <2.02> BIOS: 2.02 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added PCI Express Power Management disabling capability in BIOS setup. Note: Disabling PCI Express power management may fix troubles on using the PCI Express card, however, reduces battery life by several minutes. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0191 error occurred at boot if the supervisor password was installed in the computer and when the BIOS update was done on the computer without entering the supervisor password. <1.05> BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) The external USB keyboard with built-in USB Hub may not work at boot. - (Fix) SATA controller mode can not be changed via WMI script. - (Fix) The CPU Speed in BIOS Setup menu may be incorrect. <1.02> BIOS: 1.02 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X200 Tablet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BIOS INFORMATION Memory Map Information ---------------------- Reserved Area: The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS and others. (When Intel Turbo Memory is installed in your system, conventional memory addresses are reserved 11 Kbytes more.) C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a) DE000-DF7FF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*b) E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS Notes: *a: This area becomes free by disabling the Ethernet LAN Option ROM option under Config and Network in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features. *b: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Option ROM option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable booting from USB device and other USB BIOS features. Usable Area: The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386. D2000-DDFFF DF800-DFFFF Note: Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers or others by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating System. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). * Gemplus is a registered trademark of Gemplus. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Intel vPro is a trademark of Intel Corporation. * McAfee is a registered trademark of McAfee, Inc. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * WiMAX is a trademark of the WiMAX Forum. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.