IBM ThinkPad 380Z March 15, 1999
System Program Service Diskette
Version 1.04
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What This Diskette Does
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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 model is as follows.
- ThinkPad 380Z
To determine if you have to update the system program or not, please
refer to the "Summary of Changes" section.
To update the system program, please refer to the "Updating System
Program" section.
Released Versions
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Version 1.00 (Initial Release) Problem fixes
Version 1.01 A problem fix
Version 1.02 Problem fixes
Version 1.03 A problem fix
Version 1.04 Problem fixes
Summary of Changes
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Key: <n.nn> Diskette Version (for example, 1.04 means Version 1.04)
(New) New Function or Enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<1.00 - IGET23WW>
- (Fix) Password can not be input when the system goes into standby
mode (rather than suspend) by the suspend timer function if the
system is attached to a Port Replicator.
- (Fix) UUID (Universally Unique ID) should be displayed as lower case
characters.
- (Fix) (Windows 98 only)
The Windows screen appears when the system resumes to normal
operation from the standby mode if 'resume on incoming call'
or 'scheduled tasks' option is enabled.
(This is out of Windows 98's design.)
- (Fix) (Windows 95 only)
The system may hang during Windows 95 installation under some
conditions.
<1.01 - IGET23WW>
- (Fix) The System Program update can't be done with the following
error messages if the TrackPoint is disabled
- Run-time error R6003
- Integer divided by 0
Note: This diskette (Version 1.01) has the same level of System
Program (BIOS) as the previous level of diskette (Version 1.00)
has. So you don't need to update the System Program again with
this System Program Service Diskette if you could do that with
the Version 1.00 successfully
<1.02 - IGET24WW>
- (Fix) Conforming to a new revision of video chip
- (Fix) If the system is powered with battery power, some PC Cards can
not be shut down correctly when the system is shut down
- (Fix) (Windows 98 APM Mode only)
Microsoft IntelliMouse is disabled when the system returns to
normal operation from the standby mode
- (Fix) (OS/2 HPFS format only)
If there is an unformatted hard disk partition other than the
HPFS formatted hard disk partition where a hibernation file is
to be created, the system can't go into the hibernation mode
<1.03 - IGET25WW>
- (Fix) Version of BIOS is not displayed correctly by LANClient Control
Manager
<1.04 - IGET26WW>
- (Fix) After rebooting, the system may hang if the Port Replicator
with Advanced EtherJet Feature is attached and the EtherJet
port is enabled
- (Fix) (Windows 98 APM mode only)
After resuming from turning on the LCD screen by Fn + F3,
the hard disk will stop if there is no hard drive activity
within 5 seconds. "Turn off hard disks" option in Power
Management properties does not affect it
- (Fix) After putting the system into suspend mode, the system will
resume with no apparent user or application intervention
(This condition is very rare and does not happen under
ordinary circumstances)
Updating System Program
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To determine if you have to update the system program or not, please
refer to the "Summary of Changes" section.
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 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, run the diagnostics to make sure
that the computer runs with no errors:
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 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.
11. Verify that OK appears for all of the devices tested.
12. Press the Esc key to exit Test and turn off the computer.
System Program Information
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Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the
following system program (BIOS). The BIOS version and BIOS date can be
viewed by invoking Easy-Setup.
Diskette BIOS BIOS
Version Version Date
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1.00 IGET23WW 09/11/98
1.01 IGET23WW 09/11/98
1.02 IGET24WW 10/27/98
1.03 IGET25WW 02/10/99
1.04 IGET26WW 03/15/99
Service Information
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The System Program Service diskette installs System Program as follows.
ThinkPad BIOS BIOS Reserved Usable
Model Version Date BIOS Area* BIOS ROM Area*
----- -------- -------- --------- -------------
380Z IGET26WW 03/15/99 C000-CBFF E000-EFFF
F000-FFFF
* NOTE: - Memory Range C000-CBFF 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
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* IBM, OS/2 and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
* LANClient Control Manager is a trademark of IBM Corporation.
* Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
* IntelliMouse is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.