Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support models ThinkPad Edge 14", E40 Machine types: 0578, 0579, 0199 ThinkPad Edge 15", E50 Machine types: 0301, 0319, 0302 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 (*1) Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Versions 2.03 (for BIOS ID 80xxxxxx-based computer; machine types: 0578, 0579, 0301, 0319) 2.24 (for BIOS ID 82xxxxxx-based computer; machine types: 0199, 0302) *1: Supported for machine types: 0578, 0579, 0301 and 0319 only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the ISO image files 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 80xxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 80); Machine types: 0578, 0579, 0301, 0319 - BIOS ID 82xxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 82); Machine types: 0199, 0302 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 types 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".) - ThinkPad internal - USB This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 2.03 (BIOS ID: 80ET63WW) [for BIOS ID 80xxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Updated CompuTrace ROM. [Problem fixes] Nothing. Version 2.24 (BIOS ID: 82ET84WW) [for BIOS ID 82xxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Updated CompuTrace ROM. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT NOTES TrackPoint, UltraNav, Keyboard and Power Switch are NOT able to use during BIOS update. The cooling fan rotates higher during BIOS update, too. This is a limitation of ThinkPad Edge series in BIOS update. DO NOT FORCE POWER OFF during BIOS update or your ThinkPad may not be usable. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED There are two ways to check the BIOS version and BIOS ID. [Checking on Windows] Windows 8: 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Select Control Panel from the menu. 3. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, and select System and Security, select Administrative Tools, and then select System Information. - or - 3. Select Run from the menu. 4. Type msinfo32, and press Enter. 5. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in the left side of the window. 6. 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 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] Windows 8: 1. Turn on the computer to start Windows. 2. Hold down the Windows logo key and press C to open the Charm bar on the screen. 3. Select Settings, then Power from the menu. 4. Select Reboot to restart the computer. 5. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" message is displayed at the lower-left area or lower-center of the screen, press the F1 key. The ThinkPad Setup menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 6. Locate the UEFI BIOS Version line and Embedded Controller Version line. "UEFI BIOS version (BIOS ID)" will be shown on the UEFI BIOS Version line. 7. Turn off the computer. Windows 7 and Windows XP: 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 - DO NOT apply 82ET63WW or former BIOS onto ThinkPad Edge 14",E40 Discrete graphics model (BIOS ID 82ET73WW or later) to avoid system hang. If you have these previouse releases, please delete them. Old BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Release ------------------ ---------------- ------------------------- Delete 2.04 (82ET63WW) 1.14 (82HT28WW) 80uj13us.exe/80uj13us.iso Delete 2.02 (82ET61WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) 80uj11us.exe/80uj11us.iso Delete 2.01 (82ET60WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) 80uj10us.exe/80uj10us.iso Delete 2.01 (82ET60WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) 80uj09us.exe/80uj09us.iso Delete 1.11 (82ET25WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) 80uj08us.exe/80uj08us.iso Delete 1.08 (82ET22WW) 1.06 (82HT20WW) 80uj07us.exe/80uj07us.iso You cannot download 80uj13us and older versions from the Web site. - DO NOT apply 80ET54WW(80UJ26US) or former BIOS onto ThinkPad Edge 14" M/T 0579 working with BIOS ID 80ET61WW or later BIOS to avoid malfunction on display of BIOS Setup items. - 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 types of optical drives. - ThinkPad internal - USB Any other types (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. Windows 8: 1. Turn on the computer to start Windows. 2. Hold down the Windows logo key and press C to open the Charm bar on the screen. 3. Select Settings, then Power from the menu. 4. Select Reboot to restart the computer. Windows 7 and Windows XP: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Power on the computer. 5. 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. 6. Choose "Startup" from the menu. 7. Choose "Boot" from the menu. Note the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list. 8. In "Boot Priority Order", make sure the following device is on top of "ATA HDD0". - "ATAPI CD0" (when using the ThinkPad internal optical drive) - "USB CD" (when using a USB optical drive) 9. 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. 10. 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 types of optical drives. - ThinkPad internal - 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. Windows 8: 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. Turn on the computer. 5. Restart the computer from OS menu. 6. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" message is displayed at the lower-left area or lower-center area of the screen, press the F12 key. The Boot menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears,type the correct password. 7. Select "ATAPI CD0" or "USB CD" to boot BIOS Update CD. 8. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information. 9. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 10. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the screen. 11. After the information panel appears, remove the BIOS Update CD from the optical drive then press the Enter key to restart the computer. Windows 7 and Windows XP: 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: Windows 8: 1. Turn on the computer to start Windows. 2. Hold down the Windows logo key and press C to open the Charm bar on the screen. 3. Select Settings, then Power from the menu. 4. Select Reboot to restart the computer. Windows 7 and Windows XP: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 5. 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. 6. Press the F9 key (or hold down the Fn key and press the F9 key) to load default configuration. 7. Select Yes. 8. Press the F10 key (or hold down the Fn key and press the F10 key) to save default configuration and exit. 9. Select Yes. 10. 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 80xxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 80) ----------------------------------------------------- Package (ID) BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ------------ 2.03 (80UJ35UC) 2.03 (80ET63WW) 1.24 (80HT40WW) 01 2012/11/30 2.02 (80UJ33UC) 2.02 (80ET62WW) 1.24 (80HT40WW) 02 2012/10/01 2.02 (80UJ33UC) 2.02 (80ET62WW) 1.24 (80HT40WW) 01 2012/04/12 2.01 (80UJ30UC) 2.01 (80ET61WW) 1.23 (80HT39WW) 01 2011/11/24 1.31 (80UJ26UC) 1.31 (80ET54WW) 1.22 (80HT38WW) 01 2011/09/27 1.30 (80UJ25UC) 1.30 (80ET53WW) 1.22 (80HT38WW) 01 2011/09/14 1.29 1.29 (80ET52WW) 1.21 (80HT37WW) 01 2011/06/22 1.26 1.26 (80ET49WW) 1.20 (80HT36WW) 01 2011/04/21 1.23 1.23 (80ET46WW) 1.19 (80HT35WW) 02 2011/04/05 1.23 1.23 (80ET46WW) 1.19 (80HT35WW) 01 2011/02/22 1.21 1.21 (80ET44WW) 1.18 (80HT34WW) 01 2011/01/17 1.20 1.20 (80ET43WW) 1.17 (80HT33WW) 01 2010/11/30 1.19 1.19 (80ET42WW) 1.17 (80HT33WW) 01 2010/11/04 1.17 1.17 (80ET40WW) 1.16 (80HT32WW) 01 2010/08/10 1.14-1.14 1.14 (80ET37WW) 1.14 (80HT30WW) 02 2010/07/06 1.14-1.14 1.14 (80ET37WW) 1.14 (80HT30WW) 01 2010/06/24 1.13-1.13 1.13 (80ET36WW) 1.13 (80HT29WW) 01 2010/06/07 1.09-1.11 1.09 (80ET32WW) 1.11 (80HT27WW) For factory use 1.08-1.07 1.08 (80ET31WW) 1.07 (80HT27WW) For factory use 1.07-1.07 1.07 (80ET30WW) 1.07 (80HT23WW) 02 2010/04/28 1.07-1.07 1.07 (80ET30WW) 1.07 (80HT23WW) 01 2010/04/14 1.06-1.06 1.06 (80ET29WW) 1.06 (80HT22WW) For factory use 1.05-1.05 1.05 (80ET28WW) 1.05 (80HT21WW) For factory use 1.04-1.03 1.04 (80ET27WW) 1.03 (80HT19WW) For factory use 1.03-1.03 1.03 (80ET26WW) 1.03 (80HT19WW) 01 2010/03/16 1.02-1.02 1.02 (80ET25WW) 1.02 (80HT18WW) For factory use [For BIOS ID 82xxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 82) ----------------------------------------------------- Package (ID) BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ------------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ------------ 2.24 (80UJ35UC) 2.24 (82ET84WW) 1.17 (82HT31WW) 01 2012/11/30 2.23 (80UJ33UC) 2.23 (82ET83WW) 1.17 (82HT31WW) 02 2012/10/01 2.23 (80UJ33UC) 2.23 (82ET83WW) 1.17 (82HT31WW) 01 2012/04/12 2.22 (80UJ32UC) 2.22 (82ET82WW) 1.16 (82HT30WW) 01 2011/12/22 2.20 (80UJ25UC) 2.20 (82ET80WW) 1.16 (82HT30WW) 01 2011/09/14 2.19 2.19 (82ET79WW) 1.15 (82HT29WW) 01 2011/06/22 2.18 2.18 (82ET78WW) 1.14 (82HT28WW) 01 2011/05/27 2.16 2.16 (82ET76WW) 1.14 (82HT28WW) 01 2011/04/21 2.15 2.15 (82ET75WW) 1.14 (82HT28WW) 02 2011/04/05 2.15 2.15 (82ET75WW) 1.14 (82HT28WW) 01 2011/02/22 2.13 2.13 (82ET73WW) 1.14 (82HT28WW) 01 2011/01/24 2.04 2.04 (82ET63WW) 1.14 (82HT28WW) 01 2011/01/17 2.02 2.02 (82ET61WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) 01 2010/11/30 2.01 2.01 (82ET60WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) 01 2010/09/03 1.02 1.02 (82ET58WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) For factory use 1.11 1.11 (82ET25WW) 1.12 (82HT26WW) 01 2010/08/10 1.08-1.06 1.08 (82ET22WW) 1.06 (82HT20WW) 02 2010/07/06 1.08-1.06 1.08 (82ET22WW) 1.06 (82HT20WW) 01 2010/06/24 1.08-1.06 1.08 (82ET22WW) 1.06 (82HT20WW) 00 2010/06/15 1.07-1.06 1.07 (82ET21WW) 1.06 (82HT20WW) For factory use 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 80xxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 80) ----------------------------------------------------- <2.03> BIOS: 2.03 / ECP: 1.24 - (New) Updated CompuTrace ROM. <2.02> BIOS: 2.02 / ECP: 1.24 - [Important] Added support for Windows 8. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of embedded controller might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might be booted. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter may show abnormal message when using unauthorized battery. <2.01> BIOS: 2.01 / ECP: 1.23 - (New) Added support for new system board. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where backlight with certain LCD panels might not work correctly. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Fn+F5(OSD) might be turned on by attaching or detaching battery in DC mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where beep might sound at resume from suspend mode or wake-up from hibernation mode. <1.31> BIOS: 1.31 / ECP: 1.22 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where ripple might appear on LCD screen. <1.30> BIOS: 1.30 / ECP: 1.22 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where charging battery of Pekashift might not start at the time set under a certain condition. - (Fix) Improvement of Battery Firmware Update program. - (Fix) Improvement of BIOS update process. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Keyboard Beep might not work correctly under a certain condition. <1.29> BIOS: 1.29 / ECP: 1.21 - (New) Added support for a new video RAM - (New) Added support for Peakshift function - (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. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang at reboot as part of the installation process of Software of Check Point ltd. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where USB connection might fail. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Fn key lock function might work correctly. <1.26> BIOS: 1.26 / ECP: 1.20 - (New) Added support for a new Wireless LAN card. - (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 correct version of Embedded Controller might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where horizontal noises might appear on the discrete graphics models. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the brightness OSD (On Screen Display) might not match the actual LCD screen brightness. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after running PC-Doctor for DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not be able to be switched back and forth between the screen display on both the LCD and external monitor in the extended desktop mode and others by the Fn+F7 key operation (display switching). <1.23> BIOS: 1.23 / ECP: 1.19 - (Fix) Modified a description of NOTES in this README document. <1.23> BIOS: 1.23 / ECP: 1.19 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the audio mute key might not work. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the video device might not be recognized after installing an additional memory. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where restarting the computer might be needed to refresh the Windows 7 Experience Index. <1.21> BIOS: 1.21 / ECP: 1.18 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where audio playback by Windows Media Player would stop for a moment while ThinkVantage System Update was running. <1.20> BIOS: 1.20 / ECP: 1.17 - (New) Expanded usable memory size (2.9-plus GB with 4 GB memory installed). - (Fix) Fixed a display brightness issue at Windows log-on. - (Fix) Updated Computrace ROM version from v887 to v895. <1.19> BIOS: 1.19 / ECP: 1.17 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the power of the USB ports (except an Power USB port) would be turned on regardless of the BIOS setup when the AC adapter was connected to the computer. <1.17> BIOS: 1.17 / ECP: 1.16 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD brightness might change after resuming normal operation from hibernation, sleep or suspend state. - (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 Fn+Shift+F8 key (holding down the Fn and Shift keys and pressing the F8 key) might not function. - (Fix) Removed options of Touch Pad and TrackPoint from BIOS Setup Utility. The same function is supported by the device driver. <1.14-1.14> BIOS: 1.14 / ECP: 1.14 - (Fix) Added an description of Machine types in Support models in this README document. <1.14-1.14> BIOS: 1.14 / ECP: 1.14 - (New) Initial release after integrating the following packages. - BIOS ID: 80ETxxWW - BIOS ID: 82ETxxWW - (New) Added support for a new WiMAX/WiFi 5150 card for Russia. <1.13-1.13> BIOS: 1.13 / ECP: 1.13 - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3. - (New) Added support for battery firmware update. - (New) Added support for new 2200/2201 error codes for incorrect Machine Type, Serial Number and UUID. - (New) Added support for the 135W AC adapter as 65W AC adapter. - (New) Improved thermal control. - (New) Added disabling option for lower wattage AC adapter warning message. - (New) Added support for the K0 stepping CPU. - (New) Added support for QCMOS tool. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where PXE boot might fail. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Boot Menu was not shown by F12 key operation when a Supervisor Password was set. - (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. - (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 computer might hang when updating the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LED of ThinkPad logo on the lid cover did not blink while going into hibernation state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Rescue and Recovery could not be entered on Windows 7 64-bit when a Hard Disk Password was set. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang if McAfee Endpoint Encryption was installed. <1.09-1.11> BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.11 - (Fix) For production purpose(5). <1.08-1.07> BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) For production purpose(4). <1.07-1.07> BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.07 - (New) Added a description of problem fixes in this README document. <1.07-1.07> BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.07 - (New) The system that attached a non-support battery or a non-support AC adapter indicates the warning message for safety use after the power switch was pressed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the USB port might not work after the PC resumed from suspend mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Wireless LAN might not be disabled by BIOS Setup Utility. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where WIMAX might not be displayed on OSD(On Screen Display) by pressing F9 after wireless LAN was disabled by BIOS Setup Utility. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system might not boot from USB HDD. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the audio device or mouse connected to a certain USB port might have noise signal. <1.06-1.06> BIOS: 1.06 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) For production purpose(3). <1.05-1.05> BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) For production purpose(2). <1.04-1.03> BIOS: 1.04 / ECP: 1.03 - (Fix) For production purpose(1). <1.03-1.03> BIOS: 1.03 / ECP: 1.03 - (Fix) Updated the copyright year to 2010. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where it might not enter BIOS Setup after the password was set. <1.02-1.02> BIOS: 1.02 / ECP: 1.02 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge 14",15",E40,E50. [For BIOS ID 82xxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 82) ----------------------------------------------------- <2.24> BIOS: 2.24 / ECP: 1.17 - (New) Updated CompuTrace ROM. <2.23> BIOS: 2.23/ ECP: 1.17 - [Important] Added support for Windows 8. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of embedded controller might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might be booted. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter may show abnormal message when using unauthorized battery. <2.22> BIOS: 2.22/ ECP: 1.16 - (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. <2.20> BIOS: 2.20 / ECP: 1.16 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where charging battery of Pekashift might not start at the time set under a certain condition. - (Fix) Improvement of Battery Firmware Update program. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Keyboard Beep might not work correctly under a certain condition. <2.19> BIOS: 2.19 / ECP: 1.15 - (New) Added support for Peakshift function - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang at reboot as part of the installation process of Software of Check Point ltd. <2.18> BIOS: 2.18 / ECP: 1.14 - (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 correct version of Embedded Controller might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might turn on Bluetooth automatically after resuming normal operation from hibernation state on Windows XP. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where brightness might not be changed by F7 or F8 key. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where beep might not normally sound when resuming normal operation from hibernation state. <2.16> BIOS: 2.16 / ECP: 1.14 - (New) Added support for the new VRAM. <2.15> BIOS: 2.15 / ECP: 1.14 - (Fix) Modified a description of NOTES in this README document. <2.15> BIOS: 2.15 / ECP: 1.14 - (New) Integrated the Video BIOS. <2.13> BIOS: 2.13 / ECP: 1.14 - (New) Support of new video chip. <2.04> BIOS: 1.24 / ECP: 1.14 - (New) Updated warning messages at BIOS flash by CD/DVD writing software. - (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. <2.02> BIOS: 2.02 / ECP: 1.12 - (New) Expanded usable memory size (2.9-plus GB with 4 GB memory installed). - (New) Supported a new CPU P650. <2.01> BIOS: 2.01 / ECP: 1.12 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad Edge 14",E40 Discrete graphics model for Web release. <1.02> BIOS: 1.02 / ECP: 1.12 - (New) Support for ThinkPad Edge 14",E40 Discrete graphics model for factory use. <1.11> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.12 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 2x2 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN. - (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 Fn+Shift+F8 key (holding down the Fn and Shift keys and pressing the F8 key) might not function. - (Fix) Removed options of Touch Pad and TrackPoint from BIOS Setup Utility. The same function is supported by the device driver. <1.08-1.06> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Added an description of Machine types in Support models in this README document. <1.08-1.06> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Initial release after integrating the following packages. - BIOS ID: 80ETxxWW - BIOS ID: 82ETxxWW <1.08-1.06> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a garbage might appear in ThinkPad logo screen. <1.07-1.06> BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge 14",15". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Rescue and Recovery is a trademark of Lenovo. * Check Point is a registered trademark of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. * ExpressCard is a trademark of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). * McAfee is a registered trademark of McAfee, Inc. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * WiMAX is a trademark of the WiMAX Forum. 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