3000 C200, N100 BIOS Version 3.00 Windows XP Home / Pro SP2 January 12, 2007 Disk space needed: 4.34MB ====================================================================== What this package does ---------------------- This BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (including system program and Embedded Controller program) stored in the computer to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. Supported systems ----------------- - 3000 C200 - 3000 N100 The supported operating systems are as follows: - Windows XP Home/Pro SP2 Released versions ----------------- Version 3.00 2nd Release Version 1.01 1st Release Summary of changes ------------------ Where: : Utility version (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function (BIOS) Modification in BIOS (EC) Modification in EC <3.00> - (New) Support for the 3000 N100 BIOS Version 2.03 (61ET34WW) for N100 model Please refer to the note attached on the bottom of this readme. And Version 1.02 (64ET14WW) for C200 model <1.01> - (New) Initial release for the C200. Updating BIOS ------------- Notes: - Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) environment or similar environment. - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the BIOS. - 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. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Start Windows XP and logon with administrative privileges on the target computer. 4. Save this package onto the hard drive. 5. Click Start, then click Run. 6. Specify the file name with the full path name where you saved the package. (e.g. C:\DRIVERS\WIN\FLASH\63af03US\AdRomLdr.exe) and then click OK. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen. After the update has been completed, the system is rebooted automatically. Do the following to make sure the BIOS is updated correctly. 8. Turn off the computer. 9. Turn on the computer. 10. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the LenovoCare button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The PhoenixBIOS Setuup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 11. Verify the BIOS Version. 12. Turn off the computer. Trademarks ---------- Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others. ====================================================================== Reference for N100 ====================================================================== Software Name 3000 BIOS Support models 3000 N100 Operating Systems Windows XP Home Edition and Professional SP2 Version 2.03 Issue date Dec 19, 2006 What this package does ---------------------- This BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS (including system program and Embedded Controller program) 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] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Support Intel T2060&T2350 CPU. [Problem fixes] - Change "IDE HDD" to "SATA HDD" in BIOS Setup menu. - Fix Lenovo boot management boot problem. Version information ------------------- The following versions of BIOS have been released to date. [Released Versions] Versions The contents -------- --------------- 2.03 Fifth release 2.02 Fourth release 1.02 Third release 1.01 Second release 1.00 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 <2.03> - (New) Support Intel T2060&T2350 CPU. - (Fix) Change "IDE HDD" to "SATA HDD" in BIOS Setup menu. - (Fix) Fix Lenovo boot management boot problem. <2.02> - (New) Support for Merom T5200 CPU. - (New) Updated Intel OSB V3.50 - (New) Added BROADCOM WLAN ABG card support. - (Fix) Force boot from hard drive when S4 resume with DC mode. - (Fix) Removed (Simultaneous) function from the BIOS setup menu. - (Fix) Fixed wrong memory size in BIOS setup menu. <1.02> - (New) Yonah D0 step support <1.01> - (New) Boot sequence is changed when a USB Floppy Disk Drive is attached. - (Fix) PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility menu displays incorrect CPU speed for 1.66GHz and 1.83GHz. - (Fix) Fixes for SMBIOS for ThinkVantage functions and others. <1.00> - (New) (Initial release) Support for 3000 N100. Installation instructions ------------------------- 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. - If a USB Floppy Disk Drive is attached to your computer, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding. - After updating BIOS to the new BIOS, the system will automatically reboot. If the first reboot fails, press the power button for 4 seconds to shutdown the machine. The following reboot will be successful. Attention: 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. 1. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 2. Start Windows and logon with administrative privileges. 3. Locate the directory where the files were extracted. 4. Double-click WinPhlash.exe. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. After the update has been completed, the computer restarts automatically. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. 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 Lenovo Care button" 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. Determining which version is installed -------------------------------------- 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press Lenovo Care button" 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. 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.