IBM ThinkPad X30 March 14, 2005 ThinkPad Embedded Controller Program Update Utility Version 1.04 (1KHT16WW) ====================================================================== Notice: ------- - This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.07 (or higher). Please get the additional package, BIOS Version 1.07 (or higher), and update the BIOS in the system with it. - If you need to update the BIOS as well as the Embedded Controller Program, update BIOS first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This Embedded Controller Program Update Utility updates the Embedded Controller Program (H8 controller firmware) stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This release supports the following system: - ThinkPad X30 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows 98 - Windows 98 Second Edition(*1) - Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a or later - Windows 2000 - Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) (Note) *1: Before using the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends that you apply the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web Site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. To determine if you should update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Summary of Changes section. To update the Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Updating Embedded Controller Program section. Released Versions ----------------- Where: Program version (Internal ID) Description 1.00 (1KHT12WW) Initial release for ThinkPad X30 1.02 (1KHT14WW) Problem fixes 1.03 (1KHT15WW) A function enhancement 1.04 (1KHT16WW) Problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: x.xx : Embedded Controller Program version bbbbbbbb : Embedded Controller Program internal ID which is for administrator purpose. (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 (1KHT12WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X30. <1.02 (1KHT14WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05. - (Fix) (Windows XP and Windows 2000) If the computer is attached to the UltraBase X3 option with a battery option installed and goes into standby mode, warm- undocking the system from the UltraBase X3 may be failed. (The system should once resume normal operation from standby mode and then go back into the standby mode again when the ejection button is pressed for warm-undocking operation, but the system intermittently fails to go back into the standby mode.) - (Fix) (Windows NT 4.0 and DOS) If the computer is attached to the UltraBase X3 option with a battery option installed, beeps may sound continuously when the system resumes normal operation from suspend mode. - (Fix) The battery may not be charged while the computer is turned off. <1.03 (1KHT15WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.07 or higher. - (New) Improvement of the control function of the battery. <1.04 (1KHT16WW)> NOTE: This version of Embedded Controller Program will only work with BIOS Version 1.07 or higher. - (Fix) Charge will stop with some kinds of battery. - (Fix) After completing Embedded Controller Program update and if the computer is automatically rebooted, the error message, "Operating System not found", may be displayed and then reboot stops. Updating Embedded Controller Program ------------------------------------ Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the Embedded Controller Program. - If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - If a USB Diskette Drive is attached to your computer, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - Before using this BIOS Update Utility with Windows 98 Second Edition, IBM recommends applying the Windows 98 Second Edition Shutdown Supplement from the Microsoft Web site Knowledge Base Article ID Q239887. - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the Embedded Controller Program 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 98 or start Windows NT 4.0/2000/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 -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 Embedded Controller Program 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 Embedded Controller Program 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 Embedded Controller Program and follow the instruction on the screen. Warning: 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. Embedded Controller Program Information --------------------------------------- Each version of the Embedded Controller Program Update Utility contains the following Embedded Controller Program. Also the supported BIOS versions are shown bellow. The version of Embedded Controller Program and BIOS can be viewed by entering IBM BIOS Setup Utility. Embedded Controller BIOS Version Program Version (Internal ID) ------------------- ------------------------------------- 1.00 (1KHT12WW) 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05 1.02 (1KHT14WW) 1.00c, 1.01, 1.02, 1.03, 1.04 or 1.05 1.03 (1KHT15WW) 1.07 or higher 1.04 (1KHT16WW) 1.07 or higher To enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility; 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the Press F1 for IBM BIOS Setup Utility message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press F1 key. The IBM BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 4. Check Embedded Controller Version and BIOS Version. 5. Turn off the computer. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.