Revision : 02 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package Name DVD Firmware Update Utility for Windows XP, Vista Support models ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad T400, R400 ThinkPad T500, W500 ThinkPad W700, W700ds ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL500, SL400c, SL500c Release FWSB04 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT - WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES - IMPORTANT INFORMATION - CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE - SUPPORT INFORMATION - INSTALLATION GUIDE - RELEASE INFORMATION - SUMMARY OF CHANGES - TRADEMARKS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This utility will examine your system configuration and detect all SATA optical drive (ODD) installed in your ThinkPad. SATA (Serial AT Attachment) is a new interface for storage devices. The utility will then check the firmware revision of the ODD and judge whether your system requires a firmware update or not. If required, it will prompt you to run the appropriate firmware update program for your drive. This package will run on the Microsoft Windows XP, Vista 32-bit and Vista 64-bit. There is no ISO format release for the SATA ODD firmware update. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT INFORMATION This utility doesn't run on the Microsoft Windows 7. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Release FWSB04 [Firmware Updates] Model Firmware ---------------- ------------------------------- [HLDS] GSA-T50N RX06 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced) GSA-T50N RE06 (ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL500, SL400c, SL500c) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT INFORMATION This package provides firmware for the following Optical Drives. ("x" means a character, "|" shows new to this list.) HLDS GSA-T30N HLDS GSA-U20N HLDS GSA-T50N (for Serial Utrabay Enhanced) HLDS GSA-T50N (for ThinkPad SL series) PCC UJDA777DVD PCC UJDA777 Optiarc AD-7910S Optiarc AD-7590S -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION GUIDE To check your SATA ODD make and model To know a make and model of your ThinkPad ODD, following steps will be helpful. 1. Click "Start" button on the task bar. 2. XP: Select "Run...". Vista: Select "All Programs" then select "Accessories" and select "Run". 3. Enter "devmgmt.msc" and press Enter key or click "OK" 4. Click to open "DVD/CD-ROM drives" entry from the device list. 5. You will find a make and a model of the SATA ODD. Download 1. Start Windows XP, Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Download the listed file. Installation * Remove an optical disc media from an ODD before start update. 1. Run the downloaded file. 2. Follow the instruction on the screen. 3. There will be several files extracted. 4. Open My Computer and open folders to reach where the Firmware Update Utility extracted. They will be in 'drive:\fwsbxx' subdirectory or under the fwsbxx folder under the file downloaded folder. (where 'xx' indicates a release version of the utility.) 5. Find the fwwinod.exe and run it with double clicking. Attention: Do not run other the programs. (see Notes below) 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. [IMPORTANT] After the update process finished, shutdown the Windows and power it on again. Or your ODD may not work properly. An updated firmware needs to perform power on sequence to enable properly. Attention: Please do not power off the ThinkPad during the firmware update, or your optical drive may NOT be usable anymore. Notes: - When you use this update utility, all the process has to been done under AC powered with a fully charged battery installed. This is for avoiding an accident of power lost. - The update utility will not find an optical drive in a Docking Station In this case, please remove the drive and install it into a bay in your ThinkPad. If you encounter a problem installing a drive into your ThinkPad, please call your local Help Center. - The utility contains several executable files, but DO NOT RUN THESE PROGRAMS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED. Running these programs manually could ruin your drive. - The Optical Drive Firmware Update Utility does not support a suspend/hibernation/resume feature of the ThinkPad while the firmware update utility is running. Please do not use Fn-F4 or equivalent functions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RELEASE INFORMATION Release Rev Issue Date ------- --- ---------- FWSB04 02 2009/10/20 FWSB04 01 2009/09/18 FWSB03 2009/06/17 FWSB02 2009/03/03 FWSB01 2008/08/07 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY OF CHANGES means a release number. "x" means a character, Note: This utility doesn't run on the Microsoft Windows 7. Model Firmware ---------------- -------- [HLDS] GSA-T50N RX06 (Serial Ultrabay Enhanced) GSA-T50N RE06 (ThinkPad SL300, 400, 500, 400c, 500c) Model Firmware ---------------- -------- [ Optiarc ] AD-7590S 1.FM Model Firmware ---------------- -------- [ HLDS ] GSA-U20N HX12 GSA-T50N RX05 GSA-T50N RE05 [ PCC ] UJDA777DVD WV03 UJDA777 VV03 [ Optiarc ] AD-7910S 1.D1 Model Firmware ---------------- -------- [ HLDS ] GSA-T30N FX07 GSA-U20N HX11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft, Windows, Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.