Flash BIOS update - CD-ROM ISO image version for ThinkCentre A58, M58e Version 5HKT53A Installation README This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on ThinkCentre A58 (type 7515, 7522, 7523, 7560, 7569, 7610, 7611, 7705, 7706, 7715, 7718, 7719, 7721, 7749, 7773, 7774, 7799) and ThinkCentre M58e (type 7258, 7259, 7260, 7267, 7268, 7269, 7270, 7279, 7280, 7290, 7296, 7298, 7303, 7304, 7306, 7307, 7408, 7413, 7487, 7491, 7506, 7508, 7514) BIOS is programming that controls low-level hardware operations, including interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives, and the keyboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip. Your computer uses flash BIOS, which can be updated through a program on a flash diskette so that you do not have to replace the BIOS chip to update the BIOS. Do not write protect the flash diskette as this may cause the flash process to hang. Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation. Important Note ============== Installing this update involves creating a BIOS flash CD and running the flash program from the CD. You must have access to a CD-R or CD-RW drive and CD-R software which is capable of creating a CD from an ISO image. Downloading the package ======================= 1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file. Create the bootable CD ====================== Create a CD from the CD ISO file, 5hj953aus.iso. Use your CD-R software's feature for creating a CD from an ISO image; RecordNow! calls this feature "Burn Image". Refer to the help provided with your CD-R software for further assistance. Installing the package ====================== 1. Close all open applications. 2. Insert the bootable CD into your CD-ROM drive. 3. Shutdown the computer. 4. With the CD still inserted in the CD-ROM drive, power on the system. 5. The current BIOS level on the system is compared to that on the flash update CD. If the levels are the same, or the level on the CD is older than the ROM, a message is displayed stating: "BIOS ROM file is older than (or same as) BIOS ROM image. Continue Anyway? (y/n)" 6. The update may take up to 2 minutes. Do not power off or restart the system during this procedure! 7. Wait until you see a message stating that the update has completed successfully. 8. Remove the CD from the CD-ROM drive. 9. Press Enter. Note: If your system boots back to a 1962 POST error or displays a picture of a diskette on the screen, enter the Setup utility by pressing F1 during startup and change the Startup options to include your hard drive. Summary of Changes ================== General Information: 5HJTxxA is the flash diskette level. 5HKTxxA is the binary image level. (BIOS) NOTE: All changes carry forward. That is, if a change is added in 01, it is also in 02, 03 etc. Changes for 5HKTxxA/5HJTxxA: 5HKT53A/5HJT53A: - Updates the latest Ethernet EEPROM 5HKT52A/5HJT52A - Fixes Windows7 preload issue 5HKT51A/5HJT51A - Resumes the DMBM function - Fixes the DVMT issue 5HKT50A/5HJT50A - Patch for system hang '8D' after reboot 5HKT48A/5HJT48A - Removes Lenovo DMBM function 5HKT47A/5HJT47A - Modifies the debug code and DMBM function 5HKT46A/5HJT46A Adds function to Auto Detect Floppy for Lenovo NPI floppy error 5HKT45A/5HJT45A - Modifies CD/DVD read boot catalog sector to patch the DVD/CDR not able to boot issue. - Patch for fingerprint popup menu display message. 5HKT44A/5HJT44A - Fixes PAP/POP/HDP password setting fail if some special pwd (for example: MMMMMMMMMMMMM) is input. - Removes COM2 MCU and USB MCU support by Customer special requirement. - Patch for SMBIOS Table Type 20 Memory Interleave support. - Modifies the CD/DVD Read boot catalog sector to patch DVD issue. 5HKT43A/5HJT43A Modifies the CPU speed 5HKT39A/5HJT39A - Fixes the HDD password issue 5HKT38A/5HJT38A - Fixes the issues in MFG - Fixes password issues 5HKT37A/5HJT37A - Patch for Chassis intrusion - Patch for error message 5HKT36A/5HJT36A - Modifies DMI TYPE 134 - Modifies the help message for CPU TM function. 5HKT35A/5HJT35A - Allows to use special keyboard character (;:) in password on post screen - Resumes OSB Logo (Flash BIOS will report CMOS checksum when OSB logo is removed) 5HKT34A/5HJT34A - Removes OSB Logo - Patch for Post Screen to show install memory size - Fixes the problem where system hangs when Lenovo USB FB keyboard is connected and NIC is disabled in setup - Disables the deepest C2 state to fix failed C1E function test - No F11 prompt in post with preload system (#451894) - Fixes the issue where system reports 'Memory size decrease' error 5HKT33A/5HJT33A - Patch for Assert ID error (#462340) 5HKT32A/5HJT32A - POST error should be shown as roll-screen mode (#452535f_1) - Patch for systems that report "Device Configuration Change" error message when decrease memory size and remove one HDD at the same time - Modifies BIOS help message to meet Lenovo SPEC (#461621) - Patch for systems that need psw when warm boot and set required POP on warm boot option - Modifies 'Machine type and model' to 20 bits and 'Asset Tag' to 25 bits in cmos setup - Patch for systems that require to keyin the PW twice (HDP And POP) when set the same POP and HDP (HDD user password) 5HKT31A/5HJT31A - Fixes the issue where Onboard LAN can't wake up in Dos mode 5HKT30A/5HJT30A - Fixes a problem where, when F1 key is pressed continously, system hangs at Lenovo Logo screen and disables "Quick boot" option 5HKT29A/5HJT29A - Fixes the issue where HDD size INF is Wrong with 500GB HDD in post screen - Adds patch code for LAN can't wake up in Dos mode 5HKT28A/5HJT28A - Fixes the issue where Post shows wrong memory information - Fixes USB Disabled function fail - Modifies CPU Speed in SMBIOS - Modifies System Summary Floppy A item in cmos setup - Updates Intel MRC to Version:2.55 - Updates Lenovo function for HDD password solution - Allows Special characters to be used to set password (updated Lenovo Module) - Fixes the issue where 2nd Boot device displays wrong information after the sata device is removed - Fixes the issue of failing to boot to USB HDD 5HKT27A/5HJT27A - Fixes the issue where Network test can't boot when connected to 4 in 1 Card reader - Fixes the issue where UUT hangs at check point "9B" When UUT Warm boot - Enables Auto Detect Floppy function 5HKT26A/5HJT26A - Modifies CPU Speed string in cmos setup - Adds patch code for ADD2 Card on PCI-E - Updates LAN Option ROM to v6.62.1.3 - Fixes the issue where COM2 disable function failed for Pc-Doctor Tools 5HKT25A/5HJT25A - Modifies Hardware Security Information (Type 24) structure for Lenovo spec - Modifies Boot Block Revision in cmos setup - Modifies System memory size in post 5HKT24A/5HJT24A - Modifies serial number to 20 bits in cmos setup - Modifies Q9550 CPU Speed string in cmos setup - Fixes the issue where the POP isn't prompted when the system warm boot from POP Password setting - Updates Lenovo function for Alt + 321 Number Key - Updates Lenovo function for HDD password solution - Modifies shared memory size in post 5HKT23A/5HJT23A - Fixes the wrong USB Legacy Support setting - Modifies SMBIOS TYPE 0 date/time format - Fixes the issue where cannot access Lenovo Pre-load System when connected to 4 in 1 card reader - Removes the "Clear Power-On Password" in cmos setup - Fixes Serial Port 1 Address's setting - Allows system to wake from S3 in XP - Fixes Post error info, is short of "Error:". - Adds Hardware Security Information (Type 24) - Updates SMBIOS Module to SMB-3.1.02_CORE_RC27 5HKT22A/5HJT22A - Modifies 17L FSC Table for G41 project - Adds scroll screen solution - Adds BB recovery destroy markfile issue - Modifies Lenovo function, to see "Clear Power-On Password" when enter setup with PAP - Fixes the issue where enabled PAP and 'Chasis Intrusion Detect' cause tamper error - Removes F11 prompt in post with preload system - Adds cmos map fix function where Setup Questions cannot be modified - Fixes the issue where UUT hang when system reboot after AMIDEDOS program 20 bits to DMI - Implements event log associated with DMI - Fixes the issue where PAP prompts when system resumes from S4 - Fixes the issue where POP is not prompted when the system warmboot from POP prompt process - Modifies the BIOS version of the ACPI OEMID TABLE for Lenovo spec - Updates HDD passowrd module for G41 5HKT21A/5HJT21A - Modifies PAP and POP function to clear device error messages report when password is entered for Lenovo spec during "save changes" and exit setup - Modifies PAP item string in bios setup - Modifies Lenovo recovery function to shut down the system after flash programming in bootblock - Removes CPU item "Max CPUID Value Limit","Hardware Prefetcher" and "Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch" in bios setup - Modifies "Stuck Key" Error Message . - Adds "Error:" string to post error spec - Updates CPU Microcode Package to DT_P_14 - Sets USB storage devices report to BBS 5HKT20A/5HJT20A - Adds 17L FSC Table for G41 project - Adds BIOS boot block recovery via USB CD-ROM function - Modifies System Configuration message 5HKT19A/5HJT19A - Fixes items in BIOS setup which do not match with BIOS Setup List v1.01 - Modifies SMBIOS Memory information to meet Lenovo requirement - Adds Lenovo function of the skip flashing Lenovo slp rom hole during bios boot block recovery - Updates Intel P4 CPU module to 8.00.12_CPU-P4_3F.13 - Sets "Require POP On Warm Boot" as "No" and allows to enter Bios without password after warm boot - Fixes the issue of UUT black screen after using usb key to flash bios rom 5HKT18A/5HJT18A - Modifies Clear cmos function - Fixes Updated HDD password code from AMI - Enables Memory Flex Mode function - Updates HDD password associated with POP function - Modifies POP Warmboot function - Fixes the issue where can't wake S3 with PCI-E X1 Nic after disable "Wake up on Lan" - Fixes Clear cmos function and falied boot block recovery test - Updates the Boot block revovery ROM file name from "AMIBOOT" to "$IMAGE5H" - Patch for incorrect PAP password behavior when 'Ctrl+Alt+Del' is pressed during reboot - Sets SMBIOS TYPE 0 offset 10h bits 48:55 from 00h - Allows to wake UUT from S5 when "Wake on Lan" in bios is disabled 5HKT17A/5HJT17A - Fixes the issue where System restart when F12 is pressed on S4 resume - Fixes checksum error on post screen - Modifies SATA device change error when SATA Controller is enabled - Modifies Clear CMOS function - Fixes FP which cannot be associated with HDP - Modifies token "HDS_MASTER_CONTROL_USER" for HDD Password function 5HKT16A/5HJT16A - Fixes the issue where "Right arrow" is lost with "General Help" information in bios - Removes "2cpus" message in post screen - Patch for show caseopen error message at post screen - Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1704 - Modifies SIO offset Reg.64h for Lenovo FSC - Updates WarmBoot function - Fixes the issue where Fp can't associate with HDD pw POP and PAP - Fixes the issue where system does not report an error message when more than one FP is connected - Patch for post error message - Fixes the issue where FP can't associate with HDD pw POP and PAP - Fixes the issue where Post screen prompts "Memory size Decreased" after changing HDD/ODD - Modifies USB Legacy function default value - Adds Clear CMOS function 5HKT15A/5HJT15A - Updates Special keyboard password for French KBD by customer - Fixes ITT issue No 1462, where WHQL "Hal timer tests(HCT)" test fails - Modifies LAN Wake up fail when plug AC power cable again - Modifies SMBIOS Memory device information for Customer - Updates Intel P4 CPU module to 8.00.12_CPU-P4_3F.12 (added M03106A4_00000006.PDB for Bloomfield co stepping) - Updates Intel MRC to Version:2.50 - Fixes ITT issue No 1459, where "USB Leagcy Support" value cannot be change in BIOS setup - Fixes CMVC issue No 444752 - Patch for SATA device change error when SATA Controller is disabled - Fixed CMVC issue No 442823 5HKT14A/5HJT14A - Removes the Mouse Device change status error message - Fixes the issue where System cannot install sco-Unix OS - Fixes the issue where floppy default value by ROM Hole function fails - Modifies SIO offset Reg.68h for Lenovo FSC request - Updates DMBM option ROM to Ver:25C - Modifies floppy boot function to retry to boot another floppy diskette 5HKT13A/5HJT13A - Modifies USB HDD Devices boot fail - Adds token HDD_8_IN_SETUP Support in bios setup menu - Modifies Ring wake up function for PCI Modem card - Updates Lenovo eModule - UPEK USB Finger Print Sensor to V1.5 - Fixes the issue where USB Keyboard cannot be loaded into bios setup after USB function is disabled - Patch for resume from auto boot sequence for PCI/PCI-E Lan items values - Patch to make disabled Onboard/PCI Lan available in BIOS after system resumes from S3 and S4 - Fixes the issue where Post Screen detects incorrect 1TB HDD size - Removes CPU ration in post screen - Enables C000, D000 read and write for DMBM test - Removes floopy disk device status change - Update CPU Microcode Package to DT_P_12 - Changes CPU Cstate MODE to C2 - Modifies Power stste function - Adds to allow INT19 to be trapped - Modifies ring wake up for Lenovo Spec 4.03 - Implements Chassis (case open) function for Lenovo Spec - Updates password control function - Updates LAN Boot Option ROM to v6.60.2.3 - Modifies smbios type 4 Processor family to Other for WHQL test - Modifies Upek display string in bios setup menu 5HKT12A/5HJT12A - Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1688 - Removes Clear CMOS function - Modifies memory size of error messages string - Modifies Device status change - Restores the AssertID post error message - Fixes ITT issue No 1423, where UUT hangs when flash AMIDEDOS after flashing BIOS under OS - Fixes AFUDOS tools check ROM ID - Patch to make disabled Onboard/PCI Lan available in BIOS after system resumes from S3 and S4 5HKT11A/5HJT11A - Adds FINGER_PRINT_UPEK control item to setup menu - Removes the AssertID post error message - Fixes ITT issue No 1423, where system hangs when run passmark rebooter - BIOS Workaround for Intel G41 DDR Signal Integrity issue after warm reset - Modifies SATA GEN1 init value by H/W - Modifies FSC data transfer for BTX-10L - Fixes BIM issue No. 21993 - Fixes BIM issue No. 21929,21930 - Implements Boot block recovery after clear cmos for Lenovo spec 5HKT10A/5HJT10A - Implements FSC data transfer for BTX-10L - Enables Lenovo module Supports: "AssertID","FINGER_PRINT_UPEK", "HDScrty_SUPPORT" and "L_HDSec_SUPPORT" - Modifies HD Secruty function, due return error: unresolved external 'PWD_CK_FAIL_AND_HLT_SYS_FAR' - Disables ASF Function by Lenovo - Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1684 - Fixes ITT issue No 1391 - Patch for POP password behavior not correct when load d4 - Patch for Clear Power-On Password item not match Lenovo SPEC - Patch for PAP password must to be typed when enter the BIOS setup - Modifies MRC code for check Wolfdale 1333Mhz C stepping - Implements case open function by Lenovo - Implements Computrace function by Lenovo 5HKT09A/5HJT09A - Implements ASF module to ASF-2.00.08 - Updates Onboard LAN Boot rom - Fixes the issue where Windows Vista cannot be activated - Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_021 - Updates PCI_EXPRESS-NB:Eaglelake module to 8.00.13_B1_PCIE_01-nbEL_004 - Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_MRC240 - Fixes ITT issue No 1437, where the value of "usb functions" does not match with G41 setup listv1.01 - Fixes ITT issue No 1433, where post screen will show "loading OSĄ­" when serial port in bios is disabled - Updates ACPI SSDT Table ID for Lenovo SPEC V4.03 - Fixes ITT issue No 1432, where UUT can't boot from "Automatic Boot Sequence" when WOL from S5 - Implements CPU and System FSC Table Registers for Thermal test by Lenovo 5HKT08A/5HJT08A - Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1676 - Adds silent boot BMP files support - Fixes the issue where S3 test fails under Winxp SP2 and USB mouse or K/B can't respond about 10 seconds after wake UUT up from S3 - Allows system to wake up from S5 with "disable onboard Lan Controller" - Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_MRC230 HKT07A/5HJT07A - Fixed ITT issue No 1418, where OEM Revision does not match Lenovo spec - Changes APCI Table OEM_ID to by Lenovo - Updates USB2-ICH9 module to 8.00.04_USB-2.24.04_BETA2 - Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_MRC 220 - Updates INTEL P4 CPU module to 8.00.12_CPU-P4_3F.11 - Updates Lenovo eModule from "V3.14.06.20Beta13" to "V4.00.00.20Beta14" - Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_020 - Fixes the issue where SMBIOS type01 System version information does not match with Lenovo standard bios spec (V4.03) - Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1666 5HKT06A/5HJT06A - Initial BIOS release Trademarks ========== ThinkCentre is a trademark of the Lenovo Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. 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