Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name BIOS Update Utility Support models ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad T400 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Versions 3.24 (for BIOS ID 7Uxxxxxx-based computer) 3.25 (for BIOS ID 7Vxxxxxx-based computer) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates two sets of the BIOSes (including system programs and Embedded Controller programs) stored in the following ThinkPad computers to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. - BIOS ID 7Uxxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 7U) - BIOS ID 7Vxxxxxx-based computer (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 7V) This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 3.24 (BIOS ID: 7UET94WW) [for BIOS ID 7Uxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for the function to disable & unconfigure AMT via WMI. [Problem fixes] Nothing. Version 3.25 (BIOS ID: 7VET95WW) [for BIOS ID 7Vxxxxxx-based computer] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [Important updates] - Added support for the function to disable & unconfigure AMT via WMI. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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 - If you use Windows Vista, before applying this BIOS into the system, you should install Windows Vista KB 937500. The information of KB937500 is located in the following Microsoft's site. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937500/en-us To verify if KB937500 is installed properly, 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Find 'Programs and Features' and click. If this option does not exist on the window, choose Classic View to find it. 3. On 'Tasks' pane, click on "View installed updates". 4. Verify that KB937500 is included in the list of installed updates. - 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 remote deployment environments. 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 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. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account 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. The file name ends with "US.EXE" for 32-bit, "U6.EXE" for 64-bit Windows. 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 10. 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 is for system administrators' use only. 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 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 BIOSes and ECPs (Embedded Controller Programs) have been released to date. [For BIOS ID 7Uxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 7U) ----------------------------------------------------- Package (ID) BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 3.24 (7UUJ49US) 3.24 (7UET94WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2012/12/07 3.23 (7UUJ48US) 3.23 (7UET93WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2011/12/22 3.22 3.22 (7UET92WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 02 2011/05/12 3.22 3.22 (7UET92WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2011/03/30 3.21 3.21 (7UET91WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/12/17 3.19 3.19 (7UET89WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 02 2010/11/08 3.19 3.19 (7UET89WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/08/09 3.18-1.06 3.18 (7UET88WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/06/15 3.16-1.06 3.16 (7UET86WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/04/20 3.15-1.06 3.15 (7UET85WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/03/31 3.12-1.06 3.12 (7UET82WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/01/22 3.11-1.06 3.11 (7UET81WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2009/12/22 3.09-1.05 3.09 (7UET79WW) 1.05 (7VHT15WW) 01 2009/11/27 3.09-1.03 3.09 (7UET79WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) 01 2009/10/16 3.08-1.03 3.08 (7UET78WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) For preload use 3.06-1.03 3.06 (7UET76WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) For preload use 3.01-1.03 3.01 (7UET71WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) 01 2009/05/25 3.00-1.03 3.00 (7UET70WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) 01 2009/04/30 2.16-1.01 2.16 (7UET66WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) For preload use 2.12-1.01 2.12 (7UET64WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2009/04/03 2.07-1.01 2.07 (7UET61WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2009/02/18 2.03-1.01 2.03 (7UET57WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2009/01/23 1.23-1.01 1.23 (7UET53WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2008/11/25 1.20-1.01 1.20 (7UET50WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2008/11/18 1.19-1.01 1.19 (7UET49WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 6th release 1.18-1.01 1.18 (7UET48WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 5th release 1.15-1.01 1.15 (7UET45WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 4th release 1.13-1.01 1.13 (7UET43WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 3rd release 1.12-1.01 1.12 (7UET42WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 2nd release 1.11-1.01 1.11 (7UET41WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 1st release [For BIOS ID 7Vxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 7V) ----------------------------------------------------- Package (ID) BIOS (BIOS ID) ECP (ECP ID) Rev. Issue Date ---------------- ---------------- ---------------- ---- --------------- 3.25 (7UUJ49US) 3.25 (7VET95WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2012/12/07 3.24 (7UUJ48US) 3.24 (7VET94WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2011/12/22 3.20 3.20 (7VET90WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 02 2011/05/12 3.20 3.20 (7VET90WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2011/03/30 3.19 3.19 (7VET89WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/12/17 3.17 3.17 (7VET87WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 02 2010/11/08 3.17 3.17 (7VET87WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/08/09 3.16-1.06 3.16 (7VET86WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/06/15 3.14-1.06 3.14 (7VET84WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/04/20 3.13-1.06 3.13 (7VET83WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/03/31 3.12-1.06 3.12 (7VET82WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2010/01/22 3.11-1.06 3.11 (7VET81WW) 1.06 (7VHT16WW) 01 2009/12/22 3.10-1.05 3.10 (7VET80WW) 1.05 (7VHT15WW) 01 2009/11/27 3.10-1.03 3.10 (7VET80WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) 01 2009/10/16 3.07-1.03 3.07 (7VET77WW) 1.03 (7VET14WW) For preload use 3.01-1.03 3.01 (7VET71WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) 01 2009/05/25 3.00-1.03 3.00 (7VET70WW) 1.03 (7VHT14WW) 01 2009/04/30 2.16-1.01 2.16 (7VET66WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) For preload use 2.12-1.01 2.12 (7VET64WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2009/04/03 2.07-1.01 2.07 (7VET61WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2009/02/18 1.20-1.01 1.20 (7VET50WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 01 2008/11/18 1.17-1.01 1.17 (7VET47WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 4th release 1.15-1.01 1.15 (7VET45WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 3rd release 1.12-1.01 1.12 (7VET42WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 2nd release 1.09-1.01 1.09 (7VET39WW) 1.01 (7VHT12WW) 1st release 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 [For BIOS ID 7Uxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 7U) ----------------------------------------------------- <3.24> BIOS: 3.24 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for the function to disable & unconfigure AMT via WMI. <3.23> BIOS: 3.23 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Updated CPU microcode. <3.22> BIOS: 3.22 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Added a Note description of <3.19> Fix information of VERSION INFORMATION in this README document. <3.22> BIOS: 3.22 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Tivoli OS from USB memory key might not boot. <3.21> BIOS: 3.21 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added new microcode of CPU. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system might not be able to start if a certain HDD was installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the 1680 by 1050 resolution does not work with a certain external monitor. <3.19> BIOS: 3.19 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Added an description of LIMITATIONS in this README document. <3.19> BIOS: 3.19 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD screen might be wavy (The discrete graphic models only). Note: - You may see the mottled desktop screen if you change color settings in ATI mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when McAfee Endpoint Encryption was installed. <3.18-1.06> BIOS: 3.18 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD brightness might become maximum after resuming normal operation from sleep/standby/suspend state (on the discrete graphic models only). - (Fix) Fixed an issue where incorrect IP address of HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server might be displayed on the HPM logon screen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where password might not be reset. <3.16-1.06> BIOS: 3.16 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue Windows Blue Screen might be happen. <3.15-1.06> BIOS: 3.15 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue LCD showing moving slant lines looking from some direction. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Screen resolution of monitor may be changed at Lid close. - (Fix) Fixed an issue System failure may happen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue of displaying PXE menu. <3.12-1.06> BIOS: 3.12 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for SanDisk SSD. - (New) Updated the copyright year to 2010. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0253 error was not displayed even if EFI Variable Block Data was destroyed. <3.11-1.06> BIOS: 3.11 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for Intel Boot Agent version 1.3.36. - (New) Added comment in BIOS Setup Utility that Intel VT-d must be enabled for the Intel TXT. - (New) Added a setting of Computrace function with SRCMOS utility. - (New) Added support for 1600x900 screen resolution on an external monitor. - (New) Improvement of cooling fan speed control. - (New) Added support for the 135W AC Adapter. - (New) MRC 2.91 updated. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Fan is running at full speed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Integrated Camera isn't enabled by WMI after first boot. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Intel MEBx mightn't work well. - (Fix) Fixed an issue System failure might happen when 2nd HDD adapter is installed. <3.09-1.05> BIOS: 3.09 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when the battery was low. <3.09-1.03> BIOS: 3.09 / ECP: 1.03 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the IP address might not be allocated from the HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server with DHCP. <3.08-1.03> BIOS: 3.08 / ECP: 1.03 - (New) Added support for BIOS update on the 64-bit version of Windows. (The file name ends with "US.EXE" for 32-bit, "U6.EXE" for 64-bit Windows.) - (New) Added support for Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150. - (New) Updated the Computrace part in the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0120 error was not displayed even if Stuck Key was pressed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where AMT abort error might happen. <3.06-1.03> BIOS: 3.06 / ECP: 1.03 - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows 7. - (New) Added support for MRC 2.91 - (New) Added support for all special characters on the keyboard as valid characters used for the standard LDAP format for corporate credential. - (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 Intel WiFi Link 1000. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where VT (Intel Virtualization Technology) setting was not changed at the first startup after changing it via WMI interface. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that set wrong memory type. - (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 some DVI monitors did not work. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where 1-3-3-1 beeps might sound on boot or take time to resume normal operation from standby mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a part of WMI might not be usable. <3.01-1.03> BIOS: 3.01 / ECP: 1.03 - (New) Added full support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable. - (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. - (New) Saved about 500ms for system boot. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system with BitLocker Drive Encryption feature enabled might reject a correct Personal Identification Number on Windows Vista. <3.00-1.03> BIOS: 3.00 / ECP: 1.03 - (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. <2.16-1.01> BIOS: 2.16 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II. <2.12-1.01> BIOS: 2.12 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added support for Intel AMT Management Engine Firmware Update Utility version 4.1.1.3.1038 - (New) Added support for Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the AMT menu of BIOS Setup Utility might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that did not detect SSD devices. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might cause reboot failure. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that displayed a password prompt message at startup when a USB memory and/or USB hard drive is attached to the computer or Enhanced USB Port Replicator if BitLocker drive encryption was made on Windows Vista. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Post failure might happen when using new Bay HDD adapter installed docking station. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the TPM function might not work after resuming normal operation from standby state if the "Timer Wake with Battery Operation" option in BIOS Setup Utility was disabled. <2.07-1.01> BIOS: 2.07 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added support for MRC 2.5 - (New) Updated LENOVO and Phoenix copyright year to 2009. - (New) Added control to hide/display Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC protection (AT-p) menu in BIOS Setup with using Intel AMT Management Engine version 4.1 - (New) Applied recent modification of the SMBIOS DDR3 memory information specification. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a blue screen error appeared when DOS full screen was opened after resuming normal operation from standby state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not select "Digital Display(DVI)" from Boot Display Device of Display of Config in BIOS Setup (Integrated graphics models only). - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might change the CPU usage of system process after attached to the Docking Station. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that WiMAX did not work correctly when wireless LAN was disabled by BIOS Setup (WiMAX models only). - (Fix) Fixed unnecessary resource claiming for the TPM 1.2 <2.03-1.01> BIOS: 2.03 / ECP: 1.01 - (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. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that the computer might hang with beep sounds at boot. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might have blank screen at boot (Intel Celeron Processor models only). <1.23-1.01> BIOS: 1.23 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added PCI Express Power Management disabling capability in BIOS setup. - (New) Support for Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC protection (AT-p). Notes: - To use the AT-p features, Intel ME Firmware version 4.1.2 should be installed in your computer. - If you are applying old BIOS versions on the computer with AT-p features enabled, one of the following messages may appear. . Error The system program file is not correct for this system . The process does not recognize this system.@The utility process has not completed. This means the old BIOS does not support the AT-p features. Still, if you want to get back to the old BIOS, you should inactivate the AT-p features before applying old BIOS versions. - (Fix) Some CardBus devices may have slow performance. <1.20-1.01> BIOS: 1.20 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) (On Windows Vista) The computer with the Smart Card Reader resumes normal operation immediately after going into sleep mode at critical low battery state. - (Fix) The computer may hang with blue screen if a setting of Advanced options of Power Manager is changed (for example, the CD-ROM speed setting). <1.19-1.01> BIOS: 1.19 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) (On Windows XP) The computer (ATI graphics model) may switch the display to incorrect display device(s) after docked/undocked to/from the Docking Station at standby mode. <1.18-1.01> BIOS: 1.18 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) The external display may have blank screen when the computer is attached to the Docking Station with the LCD closed and then is powered on. - (Fix) SATA controller mode can not be changed via WMI script. <1.15-1.01> BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.01 - (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. <1.13-1.01> BIOS: 1.13 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) The LCD may have blank screen when the display mode is changed to energy saving on switchable graphics system. <1.12-1.01> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.01 - (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. - (Fix) The computer may hang after graphics mode changing and reboot. <1.11-1.01> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T400,R400 - IEEE 1394 models. [For BIOS ID 7Vxxxxxx-based computer] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 7V) ----------------------------------------------------- <3.25> BIOS: 3.25 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for the function to disable & unconfigure AMT via WMI. <3.24> BIOS: 3.24 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Updated CPU microcode. <3.20> BIOS: 3.20 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Added a Note description of <3.17> Fix information of VERSION INFORMATION in this README document. <3.20> BIOS: 3.20 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Tivoli OS from USB memory key might not boot. <3.19> BIOS: 3.19 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added new microcode of CPU. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system might not be able to start if a certain HDD was installed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the 1680 by 1050 resolution does not work with a certain external monitor. <3.17> BIOS: 3.17 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Added an description of LIMITATIONS in this README document. <3.17> BIOS: 3.17 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD screen might be wavy (The discrete graphic models only). Note: - You may see the mottled desktop screen if you change color settings in ATI mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot when McAfee Endpoint Encryption was installed. <3.16-1.06> BIOS: 3.16 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD brightness might become maximum after resuming normal operation from sleep/standby/suspend state (on the discrete graphic models only). - (Fix) Fixed an issue where incorrect IP address of HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server might be displayed on the HPM logon screen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where password might not be reset. <3.14-1.06> BIOS: 3.14 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue Windows Blue Screen might be happen. <3.13-1.06> BIOS: 3.13 / ECP: 1.06 - (Fix) Fixed an issue LCD showing moving slant lines looking from some direction. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Screen resolution of monitor may be changed at Lid close. - (Fix) Fixed an issue System failure may happen. - (Fix) Fixed an issue of displaying PXE menu. <3.12-1.06> BIOS: 3.12 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for SanDisk SSD. - (New) Updated the copyright year to 2010. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0253 error was not displayed even if EFI Variable Block Data was destroyed. <3.11-1.06> BIOS: 3.11 / ECP: 1.06 - (New) Added support for Intel Boot Agent version 1.3.36. - (New) Added comment in BIOS Setup Utility that Intel VT-d must be enabled for the Intel TXT. - (New) Added a setting of Computrace function with SRCMOS utility. - (New) Added support for 1600x900 screen resolution on an external monitor. - (New) Improvement of cooling fan speed control. - (New) Added support for the 135W AC Adapter. - (New) MRC 2.91 updated. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Fan is running at full speed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Integrated Camera isn't enabled by WMI after first boot. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the IP address might not be allocated from the HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server with DHCP. - (Fix) Fixed an issue Intel MEBx mightn't work well. - (Fix) Fixed an issue System failure might happen when 2nd HDD adapter is installed. <3.10-1.05> BIOS: 3.10 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang when the battery was low. <3.10-1.03> BIOS: 3.10 / ECP: 1.03 - (New) Added support for BIOS update on the 64-bit version of Windows. (The file name ends with "US.EXE" for 32-bit, "U6.EXE" for 64-bit Windows.) - (New) Added support for Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150. - (New) Updated the Computrace part in the BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might cause the computer hanged during Windows operation. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0120 error was not displayed even if Stuck Key was pressed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where AMT abort error might happen. <3.07-1.03> BIOS: 3.07 / ECP: 1.03 - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows 7. - (New) Added support for MRC 2.91 - (New) Added support for all special characters on the keyboard as valid characters used for the standard LDAP format for corporate credential. - (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 Intel WiFi Link 1000. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where VT (Intel Virtualization Technology) setting was not changed at the first startup after changing it via WMI interface. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that set wrong memory type. - (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 some DVI monitors did not work. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where 1-3-3-1 beeps might sound on boot or take time to resume normal operation from standby mode. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a part of WMI might not be usable. <3.01-1.03> BIOS: 3.01 / ECP: 1.03 - (New) Added full support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable. - (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. - (New) Saved about 500ms for system boot. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system with BitLocker Drive Encryption feature enabled might reject a correct Personal Identification Number on Windows Vista. <3.00-1.03> BIOS: 3.00 / ECP: 1.03 - (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. (This function is not supported for R400 w/o IEEE 1394 models: 7443-TVx,TWx.) - (New) Added support for ConstantConnect. (This function is not supported for R400 w/o IEEE 1394 models: 7443-TVx,TWx.) - (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. <2.16-1.01> BIOS: 2.16 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added support for ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II. <2.12-1.01> BIOS: 2.12 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added support for Spring/2009 models of ThinkPad R400,T400. <2.07-1.01> BIOS: 2.07 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Added PCI Express Power Management disabling capability in BIOS setup. - (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 some CardBus devices might have slow performance. - (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. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a blue screen error appeared when DOS full screen was opened after resuming normal operation from standby state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that could not select "Digital Display(DVI)" from Boot Display Device of Display of Config in BIOS Setup (Integrated graphics models only). - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might change the CPU usage of system process after attached to the Docking Station. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might have blank screen at boot (Intel Celeron Processor models only). - (Fix) Fixed unnecessary resource claiming for the TPM 1.2 <1.20-1.01> BIOS: 1.20 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) SATA controller mode can not be changed via WMI script. - (Fix) (On Windows Vista) The computer with the Smart Card Reader resumes normal operation immediately after going into sleep mode at critical low battery state. - (Fix) The computer may hang with blue screen if a setting of Advanced options of Power Manager is changed (for example, the CD-ROM speed setting). <1.17-1.01> BIOS: 1.17 / ECP: 1.01 - (Fix) The external display may have blank screen when the computer is attached to the Docking Station with the LCD closed and then is powered on. <1.15-1.01> BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.01 - (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. <1.12-1.01> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.01 - (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. <1.09-1.01> BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.01 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R400 - w/o IEEE 1394 models. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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-D2FFF : 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. D3000-DDFFF DF800-DFFFF Note: Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for optional devices by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating System. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS - The computer with the Integrated Smart Card Reader is unable to resuming normal operation from standby mode after hot-docking to the Docking Station which has a hard drive with a hard disk password installed. - (The discrete graphic models only) The snowy pattern is shown when the screen is filled with a specific gray level. This symptom is not shown with the BIOS (7UET88WW, 7VET86WW) or older version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * ATI is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, lnc. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Intel vPro is a trademark of Intel Corporation. * McAfee is a registered trademark of McAfee, Inc. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * SanDisk is a registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. * Tivoli and IBM are registered trademarks of IBM 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.