Revision : 02 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Update Utility Support model ThinkPad X100e Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional SP2, SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.25-1.20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 1.25-1.20 [Important updates] - Added support for Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when updating the BIOS. - Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when using Ethernet. - Fixed an issue where the remaining battery change 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. - Fixed an issue where setting to disable WiMAX in BIOS Setup Utility takes effect at the next system boot. - Fixed an issue where the serial number of the PC might not be correctly read. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- KNOWN LIMITATION Version 1.25-1.20 A system will hang up at attemping to close LDC cover during Windows XP bringing up. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 folder 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 file 5. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges on the target computer. 6. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the target computer. 7. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 8. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. 9. Follow the instructions on the screen. 10. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 11. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9. Updating the BIOS 12. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click Finish. 13. Follow the instructions on the screen. 14. Select 'Update ThinkPad BIOS' and follow the instructions on the screen. 15. After the update has been completed, the program shows a message 'Flash Update has been successfully completed...'. Follow the instructions on the screen to 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. 1. Refer to the Manual Update section, and download and extract the file. 2. In the step 12 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute WINUPTP.EXE with the -s option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\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 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 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of BIOS and ECP (Embedded Controller Program) have been released to date. Package BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP Rev. Issue Date ---------- ----------------- ---- ---- ---------- 1.25 -1.20 1.25 (6XET41WW) 1.20 02 2010/07/02 1.25 -1.20 1.25 (6XET41WW) 1.20 01 2010/06/09 1.23 -1.19 1.23 (6XET39WW) 1.19 01 2010/05/10 1.22 -1.18 1.22 (6XET38WW) 1.18 01 2010/04/26 1.21 -1.17 1.21 (6XET37WW) 1.17 01 For Manufacturing 1.20a-1.16 1.20a (6XET36WW) 1.16 02 2010/04/02 1.20a-1.16 1.20a (6XET36WW) 1.16 01 2010/03/31 1.13 -1.11 1.13 (6XET34WW) 1.11 01 2010/03/04 1.12 -1.11 1.12 (6XET33WW) 1.11 01 For Manufacturing 1.11 -1.10 1.11 (6XET32WW) 1.10 02 2010/02/23 1.11 -1.10 1.11 (6XET32WW) 1.10 01 2010/02/18 1.10a-1.10 1.10a (6XET31WW) 1.10 01 2010/01/15 1.03a-1.05 1.03a (6XET20WW) 1.05 01 2009/12/18 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 <1.25-1.20> BIOS: 1.25 / ECP: 1.20 - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit. <1.25-1.20> BIOS: 1.25 / ECP: 1.20 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when updating the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when using Ethernet. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the remaining battery change 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 where setting to disable WiMAX in BIOS Setup Utility takes effect at the next system boot. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the serial number of the PC might not be correctly read. <1.23-1.19> BIOS: 1.23 / ECP: 1.19 - (New) Improvement of thermal control. <1.22-1.18> BIOS: 1.22 / ECP: 1.18 - (Fix) ThinkPad X100e hangs up sometimes when a storage device such as a USB mass storage device is connected to it. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that WiMAX may not be dispalyed on On Screen Display by pressing Fn and F5 keys, while WiFi is disabled in BIOS Setup. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that Wireless LAN and LAN may be enabled automatically at resume from suspend mode even if the both are disabled in BIOS Setup. <1.20a-1.16> BIOS: 1.20a / ECP: 1.16 - (Fix) Fixed an issue that the PC may be resumed from suspend mode by detaching and then attaching the battery. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that charging of a specific battery may be terminated on the way when the percent of start and stop charging are set from Power Manger. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that the first used date of battery may not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that lenovo genuin battery attached may be regarded as a none genuine one. <1.13-1.11> BIOS: 1.13 / ECP: 1.11 - (New) Improved suspend/resume action. <1.12-1.11> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.11 - (New) Improved thermal control. <1.11-1.10> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.10 - (Fix) README file (this file) minor modification. A 32-bit and a 64-bit version are not separated files. <1.11-1.10> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.10 - (New) Added function for enabling both Wireless WAN and Wireless LAN at the same time. - (New) Added support for new Wireless card supporting both WiMAX and Wi-Fi. <1.10a-1.10> BIOS: 1.10a / ECP: 1.10 - (New) Added support for Battery Stretch function. - (New) Added support for new Wireless LAN cards. <1.03a-1.05> BIOS: 1.03a / ECP: 1.05 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X100e. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.