---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name BIOS Support models 3000 N200 (0687) Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional SP2) Microsoft Windows Vista Version 66ET34WW (1.08) Issue date July 19, 2007 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package is to update the BIOS stored in the 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 [Important updates] 1. Update KBC/EC firmware to Rev31 [New functions or enhancements] nothing [Problem fixes] 1. (Fix) Energy Star branding always displayed. Only display Energy Star branding during POST, with non-Celeron CPUs installed 2. (Fix) WD Hdd password malfunctions intermittently 3. (Fix) no display after S3 resumes intermittently 4. (Fix) IO resource reservation for KBC/EC 3rd IO ports ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "Press F1 to enter SETUP, Press F12 to display Boot Menu" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Verify the BIOS Version. 5. Turn off the computer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 to update the BIOS. 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. The BIOS is downloaded as a ISO CD image file, user must burn it into a CD-R/RW optic disk at first. then the optic disk can be used to update user system. please reference to the manual update section. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 "Press F1 to enter SETUP, Press F12 to display Boot Menu" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The PhoenixBIOS 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. After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of BIOS have been released to date. [Released Versions] Versions The contents --------- ---------------- 66ET34WW Third release 66ET32WW Second release 66ET31WW Initial release To check the version of BIOS, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. [Summary of Changes] Where: < > Version (Important) Important Update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <66ET34WW> - (Important) Update KBC/EC firmware to Rev31 - (Fix) Energy Star branding always displayed. Only display Energy Star branding during POST, with non-Celeron CPUs installed - (Fix) WD Hdd password malfunction intermittently - (Fix) no display after S3 resume intermittently - (Fix) IO resource reservation for KBC/EC 3rd IO ports <66ET32WW> - (Important) RAID OpROM Rev 7.0.0.1020 update - (Important) Update KBC/EC firmware to Rev27 - (New) Add new Intel 4965AGN wireless card - (New) Support Conroe_L/Merom_L and new TJ85 CPU - (Fix) Fix PC-Doctor for Windows "system information is not shown" issue - (Fix) Fix hotkey "brightness on" issue - (Fix) Fix Santa Rosa Merom-L(CPUID=10661h) hung in S3 resume - (Fix) Fix DMI_type_16 Max_Memory error - (Fix) Fix Some CPU features are useless for Conroe_L/Merom_L <66ET31WW> - (New) (Initial release) Support for the 3000 N200 (0687). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MANUAL UPDATE 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. Making a CD-R or CD-RW disc to use ---------------------------------- This section provides instructions using the RecordNow! program to make a bootable CD. Please refer to your other product manuals when using other CD writing programs. 1. Make sure you have a ThinkPad with a CD-RW, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD multi drive installed. Prepare a blank CD-R or CD-RW disc. 2. Download the System Program Service Utility file from the Lenovo web site. 3. Run RecordNow! from the Windows Start/Programs menu. 4. Click Backup Projects from the tabs. (right most tab) 5. Click "Burn Image" project. Follow the process. 6. Choose the obtained ISO file in step 2 of this process to create your CD. Updating the BIOS: ------------------ 1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2. Shutdown the computer. 3. Turn on the computer. 4. While the "Press F1 to enter SETUP, Press F12 to display Boot Menu" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F12 key. 5. In the Boot Menu, Select the IDE CD: XXXXX, press enter to boot the system with optical disc. 6. While the "BIOS Version: 66ET34WW", "Please press "Y" key to start Flash Process!!" message is displayed on the screen, press the "Y" key, the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility will begin to update the new BIOS. If you do not want to update the BIOS, you may press "N" to abort. After the update has finished, the Phoenix Phlash16 utility will display a window with following message: "Flash memory has been successfully programmed", "PRESS ANY KEY TO RESTART THE SYSTEM", "If the system does not restart", " TURN THE POWER OFF, THEN ON". Press any key to restart the system when this window appears. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkVantage is a trademark of Lenovo. * Phoenix is a registered trademark of Phoenix. * PhoenixBIOS is a trademark of Phoenix. * 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.