IBM ThinkPad 765/760XD/760E/760ED XGA January 10, 2000 System Program Service Diskette Version 2.13 (HXET60WW) ========================================================================== Notice: ------- This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. What This Diskette Does ----------------------- The System Program Service Diskette given here can update the system program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions. The supported models are as follows. - ThinkPad 765, 760XD, 760E, 760ED, which support XGA (1024 x 768) panel displays. * IMPORTANT NOTICE for 760E/760ED system users; If your display is an SVGA (800 x 600), this diskette does NOT support your BIOS. Please update your BIOS with the "IBM ThinkPad 760XL/760E/760ED/760EL/760ELD System Program Service Diskette". To determine if you have to update the system program or not, refer to the "Summary of Change" section. To update the system program, refer to the "Updating System Program" section. Released Versions ----------------- Version 1.00 (HXET23WW) A fix for some problems Version 1.01 (HXET27WW) A fix for some problems Version 1.02 (HXET31WW) A fix for some problems Version 2.00 (HXET51WW) Support new functions Version 2.01 (HXET53WW) A fix for some problems Version 2.10 (HXET57WW) Support for Windows 98 Version 2.11 (HXET58WW) Support for Windows 2000 Professional Beta-3 Release Version 2.12 (HXET59WW) Support for Windows 2000 RC2 Release A fix for some problems Version 2.13 (HXET60WW) Support for Windows 2000 Release Summary of Changes ------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.00 - HXET23WW> - (Fix) A small amount (8KB) of data could be overwritten and lost under the following circumstances: - Hibernation is Enabled. - There is data present on the last cylinder of the Hard Disk Drive. - The ThinkPad actually enters Hibernation mode by pressing Fn-F12 or by customized power management options. NOTE: - The problem does not occur when creating the Hibernation file. - It only occurs when the ThinkPad actually enters Hibernation mode. - Only 2.1GB Hard Disk has this problem. There is no problem with other hard disks currently available from IBM. <1.01 - HXET27WW> - (Fix) System intermittently hangs especially under communication environments. <1.02 - HXET31WW> - (Fix) (Windows 95 only) POST Error 1101 at power-on when the serial port configuration is changed by the Device Manager of Windows 95 while the system is "docked". <2.00 - HXET51WW> - (New) IBM 4GB and 5GB hard disk drives are supported. - (New) IBM ThinkPad SelectaDock III and IBM ThinkPad SelectaBase PC card enabler are supported. - (New) SelectaDock III "Wake up on LAN" feature is supported. <2.01 - HXET53WW> - (Fix) Power management incorrectly works after removing AC Power and then entering stand-by. - (Fix) Windows95(OSR2) hangs after hibernation. - (Fix) DMA is disabled in LPT mode after the parallel port resource is changed. - (Fix) Shutdown incorrectly works in AC operating without battery, CDROM media being set or external FDD being connected. - (Fix) IR communication fails when 760 is docked in SelectaDock I or SelectaDock II. - (Fix) No video displayed after resuming from suspend with CRT cable disconnected and: - Display Device=CRT only - Virtual Screen=on - Resolution=1280x1024 - (Fix) Video Corruption intermittently occurs during POST and during Hardware Detect. - (Fix) Video mode 12H won't be displayed on TV screen(NTSC/PAL). - (Fix) MPEG player windows will move after switching display device with Fn+F7 key at 1024x768(resolution) and 43Hz(vert.). - (Fix) A hang occurs at reboot while x8 speed CDROM is working. - (Fix) Hangs during Operating System boot when 2 Memory DIMMs are installed on 150MHz models. - (Fix) System intermittently hangs while operating on battery power. <2.10 - HXET57WW> - (Fix) Bit3 pci to vme bus card does not get configured in a Select-a-dock. The end result is an infinite loop between POST and Ezsetup. - (Fix) Keystroke entry immediately after entering the power on password can result in failure of proper recognition of subsequent keystrokes That is, a keystroke immediately after the entry of a password (before the operating system is fully loaded), can cause problems with any subsequent keyboard entry. If you experience this problem, update the BIOS with this SPSD. - (New) Support for Windows 98 <2.11 - HXET58WW> - (New) Support for Windows 2000 Professional Beta-3 Release <2.12 - HXET59WW> - (New) Support for Windows 2000 RC2 Release - (Fix) On Windows 2000, system does not enter full suspend with PC card once OS hibernation-wakeup is used. <2.13 - HXET60WW> - (New) Support for Windows 2000 Release Installation Instructions ------------------------- Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is attached to any kinds of Docking station or port replicator, 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. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. 4. Select "Read this first..." from the menu and carefully read the information that appears. 5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu. 6. Select "Update system 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, do the following to make the changes effective. 7. Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from the diskette drive, then turn off the computer. 8. Press and hold the F1 key, then turn on the computer. Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 9. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password. 10. Select Config, then select Initialize. 11. Select OK to initialize the system. Run the diagnostics to make sure that the computer runs with no errors: 12. Turn off the computer, press and hold the F1 key, then turn on the computer. Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 13. Select Test, then select Start to run all the basic tests. Various test patterns will appear on the screen. An OK will appear for each device that passes the test. 14. Verify that OK appears for all of the devices tested. 15. Press the Esc key to exit Test and turn off the computer. System Program Information -------------------------- Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). The BIOS P/N and the date can be viewed by invoking Easy-Setup and selecting Config followed by System Board. Diskette BIOS BIOS Version LEVEL Date ------- -------- -------- 1.00 HXET23WW 11-01-96 1.01 HXET27WW 12-11-96 1.02 HXET31WW 02-18-97 2.00 HXET51WW 08-15-97 2.01 HXET53WW 09-25-97 2.10 HXET57WW 05-21-98 2.11 HXET58WW 03-30-99 2.12 HXET59WW 09-07-99 2.13 HXET60WW 12-09-99 Service Information ------------------- The System Program Service diskette installs System Program as follows. BIOS Reserved Usable ThinkPad Model DATE BIOS Area* BIOS ROM Area* --------------------------------------------------------- 765/760XD/760E/760ED 12-09-99 C000-C7FF E000-EFFF F000-FFFF * NOTE: - Memory Range C000-C7FF is reserved for Video BIOS. - Memory Range E000-EFFF can be used as UMB (Upper Memory Block) by a memory manager such as EMM386.EXE. - Memory Range F000-FFFF is reserved for BIOS. The BIOS Version and the date can be viewed by invoking Easy-Setup menu. Trademarks ---------- * IBM, ThinkPad is a trademark of IBM Corp. * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.