ThinkPad R50e

ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility

June 7, 2005

Version 2.03 (1WET83WW)

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Notice:
------- This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller
Version 1.01 (or higher). Obtain the additional package,
Embedded Controller Program Version 1.01 (or higher), and
the Embedded Controller Program in the system with it.
- If you need to update Embedded Controller Program as well
BIOS, update BIOS first.
- This program is language independent and can be used with
language system.

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What This Package Does

---------------------This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (system program)
stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or
expand functions as noted below.
This release supports the following system:
- ThinkPad R50e
The supported operating systems are as follows:
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional)
To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Summary of
Changes section.
To update the BIOS, refer to the Updating BIOS section.
Released Versions
----------------Where:
BIOS version (BIOS internal ID)
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.08
1.16
1.19
1.20
1.22
2.02
2.03

(1WET42WW)
(1WET46WW)
(1WET47WW)
(1WET52WW)
(1WET60WW)
(1WET63WW)
(1WET64WW)
(1WET66WW)
(1WET82WW)
(1WET83WW)

Description

Initial Release for ThinkPad R50e

Support for new models and problem fixes
Support for new models
A problem fix
Function enhancements and problem fixes
A problem fix
Function enhancements and problem fixes
A problem fix
Function enhancements and a problem fix
A function enhancement and a problem fix

Summary of Changes
-----------------Where: <x.xx (bbbbbbbb)>
x.xx
: BIOS version

bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator

purpose.
(New) New Function or Enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.01 (1WET42WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.00.
- (New) Support for ThinkPad R50e.
<1.02 (1WET46WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.00.
- (New) Support for new ThinkPad R50e models.
(Models 1834-65C/66C/67C/74C/75C/76C)
- (Fix) USB mass storage set by Startup menu of IBM BIOS Setup may
not be booted on some Operating Systems other than Windows
and DOS.
- (Fix) Bootable CD may be booted slowly.
<1.03 (1WET47WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (New) Support for new ThinkPad R50e models announced in July 2004.
- (New) Support for a new wireless adapter card for some models.
<1.08 (1WET52WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (Fix) Resuming normal operation from suspend mode may fail in the
environment of low temperature (before or after 0 degree C).
<1.16 (1WET60WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (New) Support for a new option, "Require password after hibernate"
in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
This added function enables and disables the power-on
password prompt when returning from hibernation
- (New) Support for a new function, "Timer Wake with Battery
Operation" in the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
This added function enables and disables scheduled wake up
events if the computer is not connected to the AC adapter.
- (Fix) System may hang when the 3D screen saver is running or system
is idling for an extended period of time.
- (Fix) After the battery life reaches an hour remaining,
battery life may become very short if the AC adapter is
removed from the computer in hibernation mode.
<1.19 (1WET63WW)>

Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (Fix) The computer may be immediately powered off at the password
prompt screen after returning from hibernation mode if the
Power-on password is set and the "Require password after
hibernate" option in the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility is set to
Enabled.
<1.20 (1WET64WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (New) Internal Network device enable/disable function is added in
IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
- (New) Internal Wireless device enable/disable function is added in
IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
- (New) Intel Centrino Logo is updated.
- (Fix) The memory data will be corrupted if timer resume is aborted
when "Timer Wake with Battery Operation" option in IBM BIOS
Setup Utility is disabled.
- (Fix) The system hangs when booted from the 2nd FDD in boot order.
- (Fix) Old version of IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
software (Version 2.4.1.7 or elders) may not work.
<1.22 (1WET66WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (Fix) The clock frequency (speed) of CPU is not set to the highest
speed in battery mode even if "Intel(R) SpeedStep technology"
option of "Power" of "Config" in the "IBM BIOS Setup Utility"
menu is set to Enabled and its "Mode for Battery" option is
set to "Maximum Performance".
<2.02 - 2.02 (1WET82WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (New) Support for new ThinkPad R50e models.
(Machine types: 1834, 1842 and 2670)
- (New) MPU microcode update.
- (Fix) Input process of the supervisor password is improved.
<2.03 - 2.03 (1WET83WW)>
Note:
This BIOS version will only work with Embedded Controller Program
Version 1.01 (or higher).
- (New) MPU microcode update.
- (Fix) Some BIOS Setup menu items are not copied with using a Remote
CMOS Update Utility.
Updating BIOS
-------------

Notes:
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS.
- If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port
replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM
(Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment.
1. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3. Start Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative privileges
on the target computer.
4. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive.
5. Click the Start button, then click Run.
6. Specify the file name with the full path name where you extracted
the package. (e.g. C:\Temp\xxxxxxxx.EXE)
Then click OK.
Hint:
For unattended update, specify the file name with options
"-s -a -s". (e.g. C:\Temp\xxxxxxxx.EXE -s -a -s)
The BIOS is updated without any user interaction.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Depending on the operating system configuration, restarting the
operating system and rerunning this BIOS update utility may be
required. In this case, the following message will appear.
"DeviceIoControl() returns 2
Please restart your operating system and
execute the BIOS or Embedded Controller
update utility again."
Windows will shut down automatically and ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility
screen appears.
8. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the
information that appears.
9. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
10. Select Update system program and follow the instructions 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, the system is automatically
turned off.
Initializing BIOS
----------------In some cases, it may be a good idea to try BIOS initialization when
you have some troubles.
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 Access IBM
button" 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.
4. Press F9 key to load default configuration.
5. Select Yes.
6. Press F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
7. Select Yes.
After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts
automatically.
BIOS Information
---------------Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the
following BIOS.
Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown
bellow.
The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by
entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
BIOS Version
(Internal ID)
--------------1.01 (1WET42WW)
1.02 (1WET46WW)
1.03 (1WET47WW)
1.08 (1WET52WW)
1.16 (1WET60WW)
1.19 (1WET63WW)
1.20 (1WET64WW)
1.22 (1WET66WW)
2.02 (1WET82WW)
2.03 (1WET83WW)

Embedded Controller
Program Version
------------------1.00
1.00
1.01 (or higher)
1.01 (or higher)
1.01 (or higher)
1.01 (or higher)
1.01 (or higher)
1.01 (or higher)
1.01 (or higher)
1.01 (or higher)

To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility;

1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM
button" 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.
4. Check BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
5. Turn off the computer.
Memory Map Information
---------------------Reserved Area:
The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by BIOS and
others.
C0000-CCFFF
CD000-CEFFF
DC000-DFFFF
E0000-FFFFF

:
:
:
:

Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved

for
for
for
for

Video BIOS
Option ROM of Ethernet
USB BIOS (*1)
System BIOS

(Note)
*1: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option
under Config and USB in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Even if disabled, the USB devices work under the Windows
environment.
Usable Area:
The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as
EMM386.
CF000-DBFFF
But 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
---------* ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo.
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IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.

Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,

trademarks or service marks of others.