Flash BIOS update - bootable diskette version for ThinkCentre(R) 9214, 9215, 9216, 9217, 9218, 9219 Version 61KTFAA Installation README This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on ThinkCentre 9214, 9215, 9216, 9217, 9218, and 9219 systems. BIOS is programming that controls low-level hardware operations, including interactions with diskette drives, hard drives, and the keyboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip. Your computer uses flash BIOS, which can be updated through a program on a flash diskette so that you do not have to replace the BIOS chip to update the BIOS. Note: Make note of any settings you have changed in the BIOS Configuration Utility. These settings may have to be re-entered after updating the BIOS. Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation. Downloading the update ---------------------- 1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page. 2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the downloaded file, be sure to select a path that does not have a space in its name. Extracting the update --------------------- Installing this update involves creating a BIOS flash diskette and running the flash program from the diskette. Before you begin, have a blank 1.44 MB diskette ready. 1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and Folders. 2. Insert a blank 1.44MB floppy diskette into the diskette drive. 3. Type 61jtfaa_flash.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. This will locate the file you just downloaded. 4. Double-click the 61jtfaa_flash.exe icon. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts. The necessary files will be extracted to the diskette. Installing the update --------------------- 1. Close all open applications. 2. Leave the diskette in the A: drive, and shut down and restart the computer to start the BIOS flash program. You will be asked if you wish to update the serial number of your machine. 3. Press N. You will be asked if you wish to update the machine type/model number of your machine. 4. Press N. 5. Wait until you see the following message: Flashing Complete Remove Floppy Diskette & hit to Continue 6. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive and press the key to restart your system. Summary of changes ------------------ General Information: 61JTxxA is the flash diskette level. 61KTxxA is the binary image level. (BIOS) NOTE: All changes carry forward. That is, if a change is added in 01, it is also in 02, 03 etc. Changes for 61JTxxA/61KTxxA: 61JTFAA/61KTFAA - Fixes a problem where the system hangs when the USB floppy diskette drive is write protected and a file is copied onto the USB floppy diskette drive 61JTF9A/61KTF9A - Enhances SATA detection during POST - Fixes Rescue and Recovery installation problem 61JTF8A/61KTF8A - Fixes a problem where the system hangs when using a USB floppy drive - Updates Video BIOS to v2.43 61JTF7A/61KTF7A - Fixes a problem where the hard drive LED is almost always on after "Reset" command - Updates fan curve (Sensor.ssr) 61JTF4A/61KTF4A - Fixes a problem where a USB mouse will not work in DOS mode - Adds VGA BIOS in bootblock - Fixes a problem where PXE ROM cannot update 61JTF3A/61KTF3A - Initial Production Release Trademarks ---------- ThinkPad, ThinkCentre and Think Accessories are registered trademarks of Lenovo. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. THIS DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT. BY FURNISHING THIS DOCUMENT, WE GRANT NO LICENSES TO ANY PATENTS OR COPYRIGHTS. Copyright (c) Lenovo 2007, all rights reserved