IBM ThinkPad G41 January 21, 2005
System Program Service Diskette
BIOS Version : 1.06 (1XET47WW)
Diskette Version : 1.06
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Notice:
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This program is language independent and can be used with any language
system.
What This Diskette Does
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This System Program Service Diskette updates the system program (BIOS)
stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or
expand functions as noted below.
This release supports the following system:
- ThinkPad G41
To determine if you should update the system program, refer to the
Summary of Changes section.
To update the system program, refer to the Installation instructions
section.
Released Versions
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Where: Diskette version - BIOS version (BIOS internal ID)
1.03 - 1.03 (1XET44WW) Initial Release for ThinkPad G41
1.04 - 1.04 (1XET45WW) Problem fixes
1.06 - 1.06 (1XET47WW) Problem fixes
Summary of Changes
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Where: <n.nn - x.xx (bbbbbbbb)>
n.nn : Diskette version
x.xx : BIOS version
bbbbbbbb : BIOS internal ID which is for administrator
purpose.
(New) New Function or Enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.03 - 1.03 (1XET44WW)>
- (New) Support for ThinkPad G41.
<1.04 - 1.04 (1XET45WW)>
- (Fix) Wrong CPU speed may be displayed in BIOS Setup on the
machine with a CPU.
- (Fix) After display mode was set by GUI on Desktop, display
mode may be changed when LID is re-opened.
<1.06 - 1.06 (1XET47WW)>
- (Fix) Some systems power on automatically after AC/Battery
plug in from no power state.
- (Fix) "unknown" may be returned for Processor family of SMBIOS
type4.
Updating System Program (BIOS)
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Notes:
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the system program
(BIOS) in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar
environment.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the
system program (BIOS).
- Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is write-protected.
1. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3. Start Microsoft Windows 2000/XP and logon with administrative
privileges on the target computer.
4. Make the temporary directory on the hard disk drive
(for instance, C:\Temp)
5. Download the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility from the web site and
store the file into the temporary directory.
6. Click Start and then click Run.
7. In the Open dialog box, specify the utility filename with the full
path name where you stored ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility.
(For example: C:\Temp\1xuj04ud.exe)
Then click OK. This will create the diskette.
8. Insert the write protected System Program Service Diskette into
the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
9. Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the
information that appears.
10. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
11. Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the
screen.
Note:
If you are updating the system program through the USB external
diskette drive, it will take quite a long time to complete reading
the system program file, but it is normal. Continue the update.
Attention:
Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the diskette 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 System Program (BIOS)
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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. Make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. 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.
5. Press F9 key to load default configuration.
6. Select Yes.
7. Press F10 key to save default configuration and exit.
8. Select Yes.
After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts
automatically.
BIOS Information
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Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the
following system program (BIOS). The versions of BIOS can be viewed by
envoking the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Diskette BIOS Version
Version (Internal ID)
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1.03 1.03 (1XET44WW)
1.04 1.04 (1XET45WW)
1.06 1.06 (1XET47WW)
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
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Reserved Area:
The following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the system
program (BIOS) and others.
nVidia Graphic Model:
C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
D0000-D27FF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2)
E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS
Other Model:
C0000-CC7FF : Reserved for Video BIOS
CC800-CEFFF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*1)
DC000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*2)
E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS
(Note)
*1: This area becomes free by disabling the Internal Network Option
ROM option under Config and Network in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
*2: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Support option
under Config and USB in IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Usable Area:
The following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as
EMM386.
D2800-DBFFF (nVidia Graphic Model)
CF000-DBFFF (Other Model)
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.
Restrictions
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Passwords can be set with the passphrase feature, however, that feature
is supported by Windows 2000 and Windows XP only.
Trademarks
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* IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
* Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
* Microsoft, Windows and Windows XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.