IBM ThinkPad March 23, 2001
Intel(R) Boot Agent
Version 4.0.17
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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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This package provides the utility to update Intel(R) Boot Agent for
the following ThinkPad computers with the
-IBM 10/100 EtherJet Mini-PCI Adapter with 56K Modem (Intel MiniPCI
Ethernet/Modem Combo Card)"
-Intel PRO/100 SP Mobile Combo Adapter
-Intel MiniPCI Ethernet Card.
- ThinkPad A20m/A20p
- ThinkPad T20, T21, T22
- ThinkPad X20, X21
- ThinkPad A21m/A21p/A21e
- ThinkPad A22m/A22p
- ThinkPad TransNote
To determine if you should update the Intel(R) Boot Agent, refer to
the "Summary of Changes" section.
To update the Intel(R) Boot Agent, refer to the "Installation
Instructions" section.
Released Versions
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Version 2.6 Initially installed
Version 3.0.03 Function enhancement
Version 4.0.15 Function enhancement
Version 4.0.17 Function enhancement
Summary of Changes
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Where: nn> Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<2.6>
- (New) Initially installed in the Intel MiniPCI Ethernet/Modem Combo
Card and the Intel MiniPCI Ethernet card for ThinkPad A20m,
A20p, T20, and X20.
<3.0.03>
- (New) Improved system boot time.
- (New) Modified the Intel(R) Boot Agent setup menu.
<4.0.15>
- (New) Improved system boot time with 0-second wait option.
- (New) Addressed issues with Windows 2000 unattended install.
- (New) Updated PXE base code to Build 82.
<4.0.17>
- (New) Support for ThinkPad TransNote
- (New) Addressed resource conflict with Windows 98 when installing.
- (New) Updated PXE base code to Build 83.
((CAUTION))
Versions 4.0.15 and 4.0.17 require particular ThinkPad BIOS versions
(listed below) for WOL based remote installations. If you plan remote
installation with IBA 4.0.15 or IBA 4.0.17, please use these newer
ThinkPad BIOS versions, Or the ThinkPad will hang on boot.
ThinkPad model minimum BIOS version to use for IBA 4.0
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ThinkPad T20 IYET49WW or later
ThinkPad T21 KZET20WW or later
ThinkPad A20m IWET54WW or later
ThinkPad A20p IVET62WW or later
ThinkPad A21e KUET29WW or later
ThinkPad A21m KXET24WW or later
ThinkPad A21p KYET27WW or later
Installation Instructions
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1. Confirm that either Intel MiniPCI Ethernet/Modem Combo card or
Intel MiniPCI Ethernet card is installed in the system.
2. Boot the system with the Intel(R) Boot Agent diskette.
3. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
4. When Power off the computer is displayed, remove the diskette
and power off the computer.
Determining which version is installed
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1. Confirm that either Intel MiniPCI Ethernet/Modem Combo Card or
Intel MiniPCI Ethernet Card is installed in the MiniPCI slot.
2. Power on the system.
3. Press F12 key to list boot devices while the IBM ThinkPad logo
screen is being displayed. This lists bootable devices.
- If it lists Intel UNDI, PXE-2.0 (build 072), the version is
2.6.
- If it lists Intel(R) Boot Agent Version 3.0.03, the version is
3.0.03.
- If it lists Intel(R) Boot Agent Version 4.0.15, the version is
4.0.15.
- If it lists Intel(R) Boot Agent Version 4.0.17, the version is
4.0.17.
4. Power off the system.
Trademarks
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* IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
* EtherJet is a trademark of IBM Corporation.
* Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks, or service marks of others.