This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.This release supports the following systems:- ThinkPad R31Note:This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
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BIOS Non-Diskette
This Additional information field contains the following sections
I. Summary of changesII. Installation instructionsIII. BIOS information
I. Summary of changes
Symptom corrected by version 1FETF1WW (3.11)
Display switch Hot key (Fn+F7) may not work with WindowsXP SP2.
Click here to view the symptoms corrected by the previous BIOS build releases.
II. Installation instructions
Notes:
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.
If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
Print these instructions or display on another computer.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen.Attention: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the computer while the update is still in progress, the system board may have to be replaced.After the update has been completed, do the following to make the changes effective.
Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn on the computer.
While the Press F1 for BIOS Setup Utility 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.
Verify the BIOS version and date.
III. BIOS information
Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date as well as the Embedded controller version number can be viewed by running ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the System Information button or by invoking BIOS Setup Utility.
BIOS versionBIOS versionBIOS dateFile name
1.06
1FET59WW
28 Jan 2002
Not available
1.08
1FET61WW
05 Feb 2002
Not available
1.13
1FETA3WW
22 Feb 2002
Not available
1.16
1FETA6WW
13 Mar 2002
Not available
1.17
1FETA7WW
22 Mar 2002
Not available
1.18
1FETA8WW
12 Apr 2002
Not available
1.19
1FETA9WW
02 May 2002
Not available
1.27
1FETB7WW
02 May 2002
Not released to the Web
1.31
1FETC1WW
20 Jun 2002
Not available
1.34
1FETC4WW
26 Jul 2002
Not available
3.01a
1FETE1WW
14 Aug 2002
spsd1fe1
3.02a
1FETE2WW
20 Aug 2002
spsd1fe2
3.03
1FETE3WW
02 Sep 2002
Not available
3.03a
1FETE3WW
02 Sep 2002
spsd1fe3
3.04
1FETE4WW
09 Oct 2002
spsd1fe4
3.05
1FETE5WW
06 Jan 2003
spsd1fe5
3.06
1FETE6WW
28 Jan 2003
spsd1fe6
3.08
1FETE8WW
11 Apr 2003
spsd1fe8
3.09
1FETE9WW
03 Oct 2003
spsd1fe9
3.10
1FETF0WW
19 Dec 2003
spsd1ff0
3.11
1FETF1WW
01 Dec 2004
Current release
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IBM ThinkPad R31 November 26, 2004
System Program Service Diskette
Diskette Version : 3.11
BIOS Version : V3.11 (1FETF1WW)
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Notice:
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This program is language independent and can be used with any language
system.
What This Package Does
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The ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility given here can update the system
program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new
functions, or expand functions.
This release supports the following systems:
- ThinkPad R31
To determine if you have to update the system program or not, refer to
the "Summary of Changes" section.
To update the system program, refer to the Installation instructions
section.
Released Versions
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Version 1.06 [V1.06(1FET59WW)] Initial Release
Version 1.08 [V1.08(1FET61WW)] Problem fixes
Version 1.13 [V1.13(1FETA3WW)
] Program fixes and additional OS
support
Version 1.16 [V1.16(1FETA6WW)] Program fixes
Version 1.17 [V1.17(1FETA7WW)] Program fixes
Version 1.18 [V1.18(1FETA8WW)] Program fixes
Version 1.19 [V1.19(1FETA9WW)] A problem fix
Version 1.27 [V1.27(1FETB7WW)] Problem fixes
Version 1.31 [V1.31(1FETC1WW)] Problem fixes and new CPU support
Version 1.34 [V1.34(1FETC4WW)] Problem fixes
Version 3.01 [V3.01(1FETE1WW)] A problem fix and new CPU support
Version 3.01a[V3.01(1FETE1WW)] A problem fix(Note 1)
Version 3.02 [V3.02(1FETE2WW)] Problem fixes
Version 3.02a[V3.02(1FETE2WW)] A problem fix(Note 1)
Version 3.03 [V3.03(1FETE3WW)] Problem fixes
Version 3.03a[V3.03(1FETE3WW)] A problem fix(Note 1)
Version 3.04 [V3.04(1FETE4WW)] Problem fixes
Version 3.05 [V3.05(1FETE5WW)] A problem fix
Version 3.06 [V3.06(1FETE6WW)] A problem fix
Version 3.08 [V3.08(1FETE8WW)] A problem fix
Version 3.09 [V3.09(1FETE9WW)] A problem fix
Version 3.10 [V3.10(1FETF0WW)] A problem fix
Version 3.11 [V3.11(1FETF1WW)] A problem fix
Note 1: This release modifies the program which updates the BIOS.
There is no change to the BIOS itself.
Summary of Changes
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Where:
xxxxxx : Utility version
yyyyyyyy : BIOS version
(New) means New Function or Enhancement
(Fix) means Correction to existing function
<1.06 - 1FET59WW>
- (New) Support for ThinkPad R31.
<1.08 - 1FET61WW>
- (New) Removed Enhanced Security item from IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Enhanced Security is always enabled.
- (Fix) There is noise at audio mute.
<1.13 - 1FETA3WW)
- (New) Support for Windows NT 4.0.
- (Fix) The system may hang intermittently during network download
installation.
- (Fix) (PC DOS)
Mute the sound by pressing the mute button, but after reboot
the mute is disabled.
- (Fix) The system may hang intermittently during resuming from lid
close standby.
- (Fix) (PC DOS)
MEM command only returns 16 MB available on PC DOS.
- (Fix) The system may hang intermittently during resume from
hibernation.
<1.16 - 1FETA6WW>
- (Fix) 5.25 inch floppy disk drive icon is displayed in "My
Computer".
- (Fix) (Windows 98SE)
After Install the video driver then restart the system,
the screen becomes blank with the backlight on.
<1.17 - 1FETA7WW>
- (Fix) (Windows XP)
Sometimes the system may hang up at booting with blue screen.
<1.18 - 1FETA8WW>
- (Fix) (Windows 2000)
Once power on password is set, BIOS setup utility may not
accept any key.
- (Fix) (Windows XP)
Sometimes bluescreen or serious error may appear at booting.
<1.19 - 1FETA9WW>
- (Fix) Slow retrieval of serial number through USB barcode scanner.
NOTE: This problem is concerning a manufacturing issue in a
factory. There is no impact for the customer
environment.
If you already installed Version 1.18, you do not need
to install Version 1.19.
<1.27 - 1FETB7WW>
- (Fix) Enhanced the Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology item in IBM
BIOS Setup Utility.
- (Fix) (Windows NT)
The system must be restarted to take effect of change when
unselecting "will not suspend even if LCD is close" in
ThinkPad configurations utility.
<1.31 - 1FETC1WW>
- (Fix) When the system is shut down just after copying file using
IBM Microdrive, the system shows error message and it takes
longer time to shut down the system.
- (Fix) Garbage may appear during resuming from hibernation.
- (Fix) (Windows NT) The System hangs after resuming from timer
standby, if the system enters standby mode by timer after
LCD off timer is executed.
- (New) Celeron 1.33GHz CPU (New Stepping level) support.
- (Fix) (Windows NT) Garbage displayed on either LCD or monitor while
toggling the display.
- (Fix) The system with IBM Security Chip may hang, if IBM Security
Chip is disabled, CSS is installed and supervisor password is
enabled.
- (Fix) (Windows 98SE Japanese) After installing Intel Chipset
Software Installation Utility, the system may hang with blue
screen.
- (Fix) If power on password or supervisor password is set, password
prompt also appears at warm boot.
<1.34 - 1FETC4WW>
- (Fix) The system hangs up at POST after enabling the serial port
to (2F8, IRQ3)
- (Fix) BIOS can not keep setting of disabling network devices.
- (Fix) Network boot device may be enabled even if it is disabled at
Boot menu in BIOS setup.
- (Fix) If HDD password is set, password prompt also appears at warm
boot.
- (Fix) MS intelli USB Optical mouse does not work from cold boot
when attached to the port replicator.
<3.01 - 1FETE1WW>
- (New) New CPU Stepping level B1 support.
- (Fix) (Windows XP)
The system may freeze at disabling and enabling the parallel
port through ThinkPad Configuration utility after changing
the parallel port setting to 378/IRQ7 and EPP.
<3.01a- 1FETE1WW>
- (Fix) After BIOS update, the system may not work.
NOTE: This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS.
There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have
already updated the system to V3.01(1FETE1WW), you do not need
to apply this release.
<3.02 - 1FETE2WW>
- (Fix) (Windows 98/Me)
The display becomes black when resuming from hibernation.
- (Fix) (Windows NT)
A display device may not be changed from Intel Graphic
properties.
- (Fix) (Windows 2000)
If battery pack is not in the system, unexpected Reboot or
crash may occur during restoring the preload.
<3.02a- 1FETE2WW>
- (Fix) After BIOS update, the system may not work.
NOTE: This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS.
There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have
already updated the system to V3.02(1FETE2WW), you do not need
to apply this release.
<3.03 - 1FETE3WW>
- (Fix) Some garbage is displayed during hibernation resume.
- (Fix) Wrong CPU type is shown in UMS basic system table.
<3.03a- 1FETE3WW>
- (Fix) After BIOS update, the system may not work.
NOTE: This release modifies the program which installs the BIOS.
There is no change to the BIOS itself. If you have
already updated the system to V3.03(1FETE3WW), you do not need
to apply this release.
<3.04 - 1FETE4WW>
- (Fix) PC-Doctor for DOS returns wrong battery type.
- (Fix) Refresh function of battery does not work.
- (Fix) Wrong CPU speed appeared in BIOS setup menu.
- (Fix) Battery MaxiMiser may prevent suspend operation.
- (Fix) High pitch noise can be heard when running Access ThinkPad
or Internet Explorer.
<3.05 - 1FETE5WW>
- (Fix) Can not boot from USB FDD attached to an external USB hub.
<3.06 - 1FETE6WW>
- (Fix) Wrong cache size information shown at POST.
<3.08 - 1FETE8WW>
- (Fix) Cannot boot with Windows 2000 setup diskette by using USB FDD drive.
<3.09 - 1FETE9WW>
- (Fix) Stop Error occurs when Windows 2000 boot up, after installing
Pointsec under the NTFS environment.
<3.10 - 1FETF0WW)>
- Corrects and issue with applications that use the Int 13 API call not
getting the correct hard disk drive (HDD) information. This can occur if
the Startup Boot device order in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility is changed from
the first hard disk drive booting first to the second HDD booting first.
<3.11 - 1FETF1WW)>
- Display swtich Hot key (Fn) may not work with WindowsXP SP2.
Installation Instructions
-------------------------
NOTES:
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the
system program.
- If your computer is attached to any kind of port replicator, turn
off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
1. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive
and turn on the computer.
4. Select "Read this first..." from the menu and carefully read the
information that appears.
5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
6. Select "Update system program" and follow the instruction on
the screen.
WARNING: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update
has been completed. If you turn off or suspend the
computer while the update is still in progress, the
system board may have to be replaced.
After the update has been completed, do the following to make the
changes effective.
7. Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from
the diskette drive.
8. While the Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed
at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The IBM
BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt
appears, type the correct password.
9. Verify the BIOS version and date.
BIOS Information
----------------
Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the
following system program (BIOS). The BIOS Version and the date as well
as the Embedded controller version number can be viewed by running
ThinkPad Configurator from your operating system and selecting the
System Information button or by invoking IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
1. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive, then turn
off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the "Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility" message is
displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The
IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password
prompt appears, type the correct password.
4. The BIOS version and date are displayed on the first screen of
the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Diskette BIOS BIOS
Version Version Date
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1.06 V1.06(1FET59WW) 2002-01-28
1.08 V1.08(1FET61WW) 2002-02-05
1.13 V1.13(1FETA3WW) 2002-02-22
1.16 V1.16(1FETA6WW) 2002-03-13
1.17 V1.17(1FETA7WW) 2002-03-22
1.18 V1.18(1FETA8WW) 2002-04-12
1.19 V1.19(1FETA9WW) 2002-05-02
1.27 V1.27(1FETB7WW) 2002-04-22
1.31 V1.31(1FETC1WW) 2002-06-20
1.34 V1.34(1FETC4WW) 2002-07-26
3.01 V3.01(1FETE1WW) 2002-08-14
3.01a V3.01(1FETE1WW) 2002-08-14
3.02 V3.02(1FETE2WW) 2002-08-20
3.02a V3.02(1FETE2WW) 2002-08-20
3.03 V3.03(1FETE3WW) 2002-09-02
3.03a V3.03(1FETE3WW) 2002-09-02
3.04 V3.04(1FETE4WW) 2002-10-09
3.05 V3.05(1FETE5WW) 2003-01-06
3.06 V3.06(1FETE6WW) 2003-01-28
3.08 V3.08(1FETE8WW) 2003-04-11
3.09 V3.09(1FETE9WW) 2003-10-03
3.10 V3.10(1FETF0WW) 2003-12-19
3.11 V3.11(1FETF1WW) 2004-11-15
Determining the Diskette Version
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Once BIOS update program starts following screen will appear with
white letters on the blue background. The diskette version is
displayed on the screen.
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IBM ThinkPad
System Program Service Diskette
Ver. 3.03a
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