Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Update Utility Support models ThinkPad X200, X200s Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 3.10 (BIOS ID: 6DET60WW) 3.10 (BIOS ID: 7XET60WW) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 3.10 (BIOS ID: 6DET60WW) --------------------------------- [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Support for Windows 7 - Support for ME Firmware ver.4.2.0.1020 - Support for MRC2.91 [Problem fixes] - Safely Removal icon may not be displayed at system tray when a SD card like Media card is connected to the computer. Version 3.10 (BIOS ID: 7XET60WW) --------------------------------- [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Support for Windows 7 - Support for ME Firmware ver.4.2.0.1020 - Support for MRC2.91 [Problem fixes] - Safely Removal icon may not be displayed at system tray when a SD card like Media card is connected to the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED There are two ways to check the BIOS version and BIOS ID. [Checking on Windows] Windows Vista or Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click 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 verion/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 verion/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 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. 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 - 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 RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment. 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 the Save button. 4. Choose the directory you would like to download the file to and click the Save button. 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 files 5. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 6. Locate the directory where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. The file will begin to extract all the necessary files to the folder specified in the step 9. Installing files 11. Make sure firmly connect the AC adapter to the target computer and make sure the checkbox next to "Install ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility now" is selected and click Finish. 12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Update This procedure is intended only for system administrators. The BIOS is updated without any user interaction. - Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the files. - At the command line, execute WINUPTP.EXE with the -S option. Example: C:\DRIVERS\FLASH\6duj37us\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. (BIOS ID: 6DETnnWW) ------------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 3.10 3.10 (6DET60WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/10/05 3.08 3.08 (6DET58WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/09/04 3.07 3.07 (6DET57WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/08/21 3.05 3.05 (6DET55WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 02 2009/08/03 3.05 3.05 (6DET55WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/07/10 3.03 3.03 (6DET53WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/05/27 3.02 3.02 (6DET52WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/05/21 3.01 3.01 (6DET51WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/04/30 2.08 2.08 (6DET44WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) For preload use 2.06 2.06 (6DET42WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/04/03 2.04 2.04 (6DET40WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/02/18 2.02 2.02 (6DET38WW) 1.03 (7XHT21WW) 01 2009/01/05 1.10 1.10 (6DET33WW) 1.03 (7XHT21WW) 5th release 1.07 1.07 (6DET30WW) 1.03 (7XHT21WW) 4th release 1.06 1.06 (6DET29WW) 1.03 (7XHT21WW) 3rd release 1.05 1.05 (6DET28WW) 1.03 (7XHT21WW) 2nd release 1.04 1.04 (6DET27WW) 1.03 (7XHT21WW) 1st release (BIOS ID: 7XETnnWW) ------------------- Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date --------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 3.10 3.10 (7XET60WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/10/05 3.08 3.08 (7XET58WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/09/04 3.07 3.07 (7XET57WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/08/21 3.06 3.06 (7XET56WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/08/03 3.05 3.05 (7XET55WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/07/10 3.03 3.02 (7XET52WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/05/27 3.01 3.01 (7XET51WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/04/30 2.06 2.06 (7XET22WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) For preload use 2.05 2.05 (7XET21WW) 1.04 (7XHT22WW) 01 2009/04/03 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 (BIOS ID: 6DETnnWW) ------------------- <3.10> BIOS: 3.10 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Support for Windows 7 - (New) Support for ME Firmware ver.4.2.0.1020 - (New) Support for MRC2.91 - (Fix) Safely Removal icon may not be displayed at system tray when a SD card like Media card is connected to the computer. <3.08> BIOS: 3.08 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Updated the Computrace part in the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where VT (Intel virtualization Technology) setting was not changed at the first startup after changing it via WMI interface. <3.07> BIOS: 3.07 / ECP: 1.04 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where some DVI monitors did not work. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where 1-3-3-1 beeps might sound at boot or take time to resume normal operation from standby mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that set wrong memory type. <3.05> BIOS: 3.05 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added the New Feature Instruction section in this README file for removal of the prompt screen for Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension feature from the boot screen described below. - (New) Changed the specification to prevent changing the Boot priority order in BIOS Setup when ConstantSecure Remote Disable and the degraded mode were enabled. - (New) Added support for all special characters on the keyboard as valid characters used for the standard LDAP format for corporate credential. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when the Intel Virtualization Technology option in BIOS Setup was enabled. <3.05> BIOS: 3.05 / ECP: 1.04 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a part of WMI might not be usable. <3.03> BIOS: 3.03 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added full support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable. Note: When ConstantSecure is activated, the BIOS cannot be updated from 6DET53WW 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. <3.02> BIOS: 3.02 / ECP: 1.04 - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might not get the Operating System started after applying the BIOS version 3.01 if both the Intel(R) Virtualization Technology setting and the Intel(R) VT-d Fearure setting are enabled under Config and CPU in the BIOS Setup Utility. <3.01> BIOS: 3.01 / ECP: 1.04 - (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. <2.08> BIOS: 2.08 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II. <2.06> BIOS: 2.06 / ECP: 1.04 - (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 AMT menu of BIOS Setup Utility might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a Bitlocker message to enter password might be displayed after encryption of the device was completed. <2.04> BIOS: 2.04 / ECP: 1.04 - (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. - (Fix) Fixed unnecessary resource claiming for the TPM 1.2 <2.02> BIOS: 2.02 / ECP: 1.03 - (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. <1.10> BIOS: 1.10 / ECP: 1.03 - (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. <1.07> BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.03 - (Fix) The computer may not boot from the USB floppy drive. - (Fix) The CPU frequency in BIOS setup menu may be incorrect. - (Fix) Wrong messages are displayed when Diagnostic Boot mode. <1.06> BIOS: 1.06 / ECP: 1.03 - (New) Support for ThinkPad X200s. <1.05> BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.03 - (Fix) Even if the modem device is disabled by BIOS Setup, it may appear in the Device Manager after reboot. - (Fix) Error may occur on resuming from hibernation state. - (Fix) The computer can not boot from CD-ROM and so on without the internal hard drive. <1.04> BIOS: 1.04 / ECP: 1.03 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X200. (BIOS ID: 7XETnnWW) ------------------- <3.10> BIOS: 3.10 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Support for Windows 7 - (New) Support for ME Firmware ver.4.2.0.1020 - (New) Support for MRC2.91 - (Fix) Safely Removal icon may not be displayed at system tray when a SD card like Media card is connected to the computer. <3.08> BIOS: 3.08 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Support for new computrace ROM. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that the VT setting of Setup parameters changed via WMI is not reflected to the computer after first system reboot. VT: Intel(R) Virtualization Technology <3.07> BIOS: 3.07 / ECP: 1.04 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where some DVI monitors did not work. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where 1-3-3-1 beeps might sound at boot or take time to resume normal operation from standby mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that set wrong memory type. <3.06> BIOS: 3.06 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added the New Feature Instruction section in this README file for removal of the prompt screen for Intel Management Engine BIOS Extension feature from the boot screen described below. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Fn+F7 key function might not work with an error message. <3.05> BIOS: 3.05 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Changed the specification to prevent changing the Boot priority order in BIOS Setup when ConstantSecure Remote Disable and the degraded mode were enabled. - (New) Added support for all special characters on the keyboard as valid characters used for the standard LDAP format for corporate credential. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when the Intel Virtualization Technology option in BIOS Setup was enabled. - (fix) Fixed an issue where a part of WMI might not be usable. <3.03> BIOS: 3.02 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added full support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable. 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. <3.01> BIOS: 3.01 / ECP: 1.04 - (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. <2.06> BIOS: 2.06 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II. <2.05> BIOS: 2.05 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Added support for Spring/2009 models of ThinkPad X200,X200s. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Intel vPro is a trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows 7 is a trademark 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.