Revision : 01 Software name BIOS Update Utility Support models ThinkPad Edge E220s ThinkPad Edge E420s Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional 32-bit SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 1.11 WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package updates the BIOS 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 1.11 Nothing - Support HDD/mSATA tamper detection function - Fixed an issue where NumLock On Screen Display icon was displayed unexpectedly. - Fixed an issue where 'CD-ROM speed' and 'PCI Express Power Management' menus were displayed on Power Manager unexpectedly. - Fixed an issue where a POST error was displayed when no HDD was installed. 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 ThinkPad Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Check the UEFI BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version. "UEFI BIOS version " will be shown on the UEFI BIOS Version line. 5. Turn off the computer. NOTES - Some BIOS settings might be changed back to the default after BIOS update. For example, the setting of SATA Controller Mode Option is changed from Compatibility to AHCI. In this case, you need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously. 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 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 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. 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: \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 ThinkPad 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 have been released to date. Package BIOS ECP Rev. Issue Date 1.11 1.11 (8JET29WW) 1.11 (8JHT29WW) 01 2011/05/20 1.08 1.08 (8JET26WW) 1.08 (8JHT26WW) 01 2011/04/08 1.06 1.06 (8JET24WW) 1.06 (8JHT24WW) 01 2011/03/29 1.05 1.05 (8JET23WW) 1.05 (8JHT23WW) 01 2011/02/04 Note: Revision number 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 update New function or enhancement Correction to existing function <1.11-1.11> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.11 - Support HDD/mSATA tamper detection function - Fixed an issue where NumLock On Screen Display icon was displayed unexpectedly. - Fixed an issue where 'CD-ROM speed' and 'PCI Express Power Management' menus were displayed on Power Manager unexpectedly. - Fixed an issue where a POST error was displayed when no HDD was installed. <1.08-1.08> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.08 - ThinkLight turns on for 3 seconds at first time power on. - Support mSATA model. - Update Intel Management Engine firmware 7.1.10.1065. - Update RealTek LAN PXE Option ROM 2.39. - Fixed an issue where system hangs during resume from standby after reboot intermittently. - Fixed an issue where space bar responds slower. <1.06-1.06> BIOS: 1.06 / ECP: 1.06 - Modified statement of diagnostic splash screen when 'Diagnostic' is selected in BIOS setup menu. - Fixed an issue where BIOS setup menu and POST screen are not displayed on external display even if external monitor is selected for Boot Display Device in BIOS setup menu. - Fixed an issue where beep sound is too short when system is resuming from standby state on Windows XP. - Fixed an issue where ThinkLight On Screen Display does not appear when ThinkLight is controlled by SimpleTap application. - Fixed an issue where system does not enter into hibernation state when hibernation timer is expired while system is in standby state. - Fixed an issue where battery charge does not start if Power Manager is uninstalled. <1.05-1.05> BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.05 - Initial release for ThinkPad Edge E420s/E220s.