IBM ThinkPad April 5, 2005 PC-Doctor DOS #143 Version 2.0.1381a ====================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides 'PC-Doctor DOS' ThinkPad diagnostics. The following models are supported: - ThinkPad T40/T40p/T41/T41p/T42/T42p - ThinkPad R50/R50e/R50p/R51 Released Versions ----------------- 2.0.1132 (Released for the other models) 2.0.1146 (Released for the other models) 2.0.1154 (Released for the other models) 2.0.1168 (Released for the other models) 2.0.1184 (Released for the other models) 2.0.1224 Initial release 2.0.1243 A problem fix (for ThinkPad T40/T40p only) 2.0.1250 Support for a new Wireless LAN card and a problem fix 2.0.1256 Support for new models 2.0.1265 Support for new models 2.0.1265a (Released for the other models) 2.0.1291 Support for a new model 2.0.1303 Support for new models 2.0.1314 Support for a new Wireless LAN card and problem fixes 2.0.1314a Support for a new Wireless LAN card 2.0.1320 Support for new models, a new Wireless LAN card and a problem fix 2.0.1350 Support for new Wireless LAN cards 2.0.1361 Support for a new Wireless LAN card 2.0.1381 Support for a new Wireless LAN card and a problem fix 2.0.1381a Aupport for new'ThinkPad Devices' test category and problem fixes Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: < > Version (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <2.0.1224> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T40/T40p. (PC-Doctor DOS #132) <2.0.1243> - (Fix) Intel Wireless LAN test returns 'FAILED'. (ThinkPad T40/T40p only) <2.0.1250> - (New) Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. - (Fix) In the Keyboard Interactive Test, the suitable Keyboard layout does not appear. <2.0.1256> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T41 and R50. <2.0.1265> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T41p and R50p. <2.0.1291> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R51 (Machine Types 18xx-xxx). <2.0.1303> - (New) Support for ThinkPad R50e and R51 (Machine Types 28xx-xxx). <2.0.1314> - (New) Support for Intel 11b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. - (Fix) System freezes during Conexant modem test. - (Fix) Intel Ethernet test returns 'FAILED' if LAN cable is attached. <2.0.1314a> - (New) Support for Ambit 11b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. <2.0.1320> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T42/T42p. - (New) Support for Intel 11b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. (ThinkPad R50e Machine Types 1834-65C/66C/67C/74C/75C/76C only) - (Fix) Expansion ROM Checksum FAIL is reported in Memory Contents. <2.0.1350> - (New) Change diskette configuration. (PC-Doctor DOS #143) - (New) Support for IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter II. - (New) Support for Intel 11b Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. (ThinkPad R50e Machine Types 1834-65C/66C/67C/74C/75C/76C only) - (New) Support for TouchStrip Sensor. <2.0.1361> - (New) Support for Intel 11a/b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. <2.0.1381> - (New) Support for Foxconn 11a/b/g Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter. (ThinkPad R50e Wireless LAN models only) - (Fix) TouchStrip Sensor Test returns 'FAILED'. (ThinkPad T42/T42p only) <2.0.1381a> - (New) Support for new 'ThinkPad Devices' test category. - (Fix) TouchStrip Sensor Test returns 'FAILED'. (ThinkPad T42/T42p only) - (Fix) HDD Active Protection Test returns 'FAILED'. Diagnostics Procedure --------------------- 1. Power off the system. 2. Insert the 'PC-Doctor DOS #143-1' diskette into the diskette drive and power on the system. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: PC-Doctor DOS provides some benchmark tests, for example, a test to indicate how much battery power remains. Results of such tests might differ from the specifications provided in the user's guide and catalog. The results vary depending on the testing method and the testing environment, and IBM does not guarantee these results. Determining which version is installed ------------------------------------------ 1. Run PC-Doctor DOS. 2. Select Quit menu by keyboard or mouse. 3. Select About. 4. Version Number is shown. Note: This version information does not show minor version. For example, the version 2.0.651a shows version 2.0.651. Known Limitations ----------------- 1. Intel Wireless Radio test may return FAILED if the security function is enabled in the access point. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. * PC-Doctor is a registered trademark of PC-Doctor, Inc. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.