Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support model ThinkPad X120e Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.12 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 1.12 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - (Fix) ThinkPad BIOS Settings Capture/Playback Utility does not work with copying supervisor password. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED There are two ways to check the BIOS version and BIOS ID. [Checking on Windows] Windows 7/Vista: 1. Click Start, click All Programs or 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. 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. - 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. - If you use BIOS version 1.08 and older, applying this BIOS does not work if Supervisor password is enabled and Flash BIOS Updating by End-Users is disabled. - If you see the following message even though the custom start up image file is not used, select No to remove this message in the future update. "A custom start up file has been previously applied to this system. Keep the custom start up image file?" 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 BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been released to date. Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- ---------- 1.12 1.12 (8FET28WW) 1.05 (8FHT17WW) 01 2011/04/20 1.11 1.11 (8FET27WW) 1.05 (8FHT17WW) 01 2011/03/30 1.10 1.10 (8FET26WW) 1.05 (8FHT17WW) 01 2011/03/23 1.08 1.08 (8FET24WW) 1.01 (8FHT13WW) 01 2011/03/01 1.04 1.04 (8FET20WW) 1.01 (8FHT13WW) 01 2011/01/25 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 <1.12> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) ThinkPad BIOS Settings Capture/Playback Utility does not work with copying supervisor password. <1.11> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.05 - (New) Increase the dedicated video memory size from 64MB to 384MB to improve the performance of video playback. <1.10> BIOS: 1.10 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) ThinkPad BIOS Settings Capture/Playback Utility does not work. - (Fix) System may hang up when supervisor password is set and 'Flash Firmware Updating by End-Users' is disabled. - (Fix) Preview camera image is not smooth after resume from S3. - (Fix) Battery information is sometimes wrong. - (Fix) Boot Order Lock function does not work. - (Fix) Wrong board serial number is displayed. - (Fix) Alt key become stuck after pressing Fn+Alt+Insert then releasing with Alt, Fn, then Insert. - (Fix) Some of SMBIOS table is incorrect. - (Fix) Wireless LAN Radio on F9 OSD does not retain state after restart. <1.08> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Increase the dedicated video memory size from 64MB to 384MB to improve the performance of video playback. <1.04> BIOS: 1.04 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X120e. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * PC Card and ExpressCard are trademarks of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). 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