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Summary of changes for BIOS update - ThinkCentre A57 (type 9702, 9703, 9704, 9708, 9851, 9853, 9859, 9794, 9788, 9789) / M57e (type 7783, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9481, 9482, 9487, 9488, 9489, 9622, 9948, 9952)

version 51KT58A

  • Updates the latest Ethernet EEPROM

version 51KT56A

  • Removes ICH7 BIOS SpecUpdate Rev2.5

version 51KT55A

  • ICH7 BIOS SpecUpdate Rev2.5

version 51KT54A

  • Patch issue of CMOS data lose
  • Set default year to 2009 if CMOS error

version 51KT53A

  • Patch HDD password function

version 51KT52A

  • Fixes the issue where the LOGO displays twice after unpacking image of LAN boot ROM
  • Updates sign on for G31T-LN

version 51KT51A

  • Protects the Lenovo SLP ROM hole data during BIOS BB recovery

version 51KT50A

  • Changes memory slot from 4 to 2 and removes type 5/6 in DMI table
  • Fixes the problem where CPU fan spins in full speed in normal temperature

version 51KT49A

  • Adds support for special keyboard for french characters
  • Fixes some specific UUID that cannot be flashed

version 51KT48A

  • Sets password to case-insensitive
  • Updates ATA string in summary
  • Adds the feature of not use "Automatic Boot Sequence" if system does not wakeup

version 51KT47A

  • Patch Extended Memory Size with Extended VGA
  • Patch FSB value in CMOS setup

version 51KT46A

  • Clears SR (Status Register) of ROM before flash
  • Updates Microcode for CPUID 10676/10677
  • Patch OS halt on if insert USB device when USB disabled

version 51KT45A

  • Removes "Clear SR of ROM before flash"

version 51KT44A

  • Removes workaround of ADD2-R card wave
  • Changes length of password to 1~16

version 51KT43A

  • Patch ADD2-R card halt on 98

version 51KT42A

  • Patch USB HDD halt up during reboot after format it under OS
  • Patch EIST function for CPUID 1067A
  • Patch ADD2-R card screen wave

version 51JT41

  • Speeds up USB-HDD accessing in DOS
  • Updates Microcode for CPUID 1067A

version 51JT40A

  • Fixes the problem where the message "Press F1 to run Setup" will not show when system is on a PS/2 keyboard
  • Fixes the issue where MEMINFO2.EXE tool test fails
  • Removes thermal shutdown function

version 51JT39A

  • Fixes the issue where, BIOS shows "F11 to diagnose hardware or recover your system" message when option keys display style is set to normal
  • Allows a USB keyboard to work in CMOS and popup menu when USB function is disabled

version 51JT38A

  • Modifies the command string "To interrupt normal post, press enter" to read like "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter and highlight Enter"
  • Fixes the problem where the system can not halt on if user enters 3 wrong PAP

version 51JT37A

  • Patch for DMI loss issue

version 51JT36A

  • Patch for DMI loss issue
  • Modifies Thermal control for 10L

version 51JT35A

  • Updates Computrace module to fix the problem where it could not be auto-disabled
  • Fixes the patch status of "Ethernet Support" which is incorrect in "system summary"

version 51JT34A

  • Updates thermal control parameter for 17L/25L
  • Removes DMI lost issue solution because markfile will be cleared if flashed lower BIOS than 33A

version 51JT33A

  • Patch for DMI loss issue

version 51JT32A

  • Patch fixes the issue where enduser could not see "configuration changed" waring after set POP
  • Patch fixes the issue where system always boot from HDD when set all boot devices are disabled
  • Patch fixes the issue where CPU E8500 halt on 13h

version 51JT31A

  • Patch fixes the issue where TVT AP can not be invoked by hotkey F11 during first time POST
  • Patch fixes the issue where Samsung 160HDD hangs
  • Patch fixes the issue where key halt when popup menu called after CMOS setup

version 51JT30A

  • Adds auto disabled Computrace function
  • Removes BIOS lock function to reserve some runtime space
  • Fixes the issue where after disabled all the device in setup group [Error Boot Sequence], it still will boot from bootalbe device (eg. USB key) if POST error taken place

version 51JT29A

  • Updates Microcode for CPUID 10676/10677
  • Preserves the CMOS index during POST INT09
  • Fixes Patch system boot error when preload audit
  • Removes BCP headers

version 51JT28A

  • Update Fingerprint eModule to fix Fingerprint GUI issue
  • Fixed PECI default value to Enabled after flash new version BIOS

version 51JT27A

  • Fixes the problem where Patch PECI cannot be detect with Conroe CPU

version 51JT26A

  • Updates CPU EM from 3f.07 to 3F.08 Alpha
  • Removes hotkey function during POST
  • Fixes the problem where Patch S3 will hang if end user presses key continually

version 51JT25A

  • Updates 10L/17L/25L Thermal control parameter
  • Removes hotkey F5 to change multi-language
  • Removes "F2/F3 change colors"in help message
  • Fixes the problem where the system hangs E9 after flash new version BIOS
  • Patch ADD2-R card on PCI-E hang 9A - Sets default year to 2008 if CMOS error

version 51JT24A

  • Updates the thermal control by CPU type

version 51JT23A

  • Fixes the problem where system take long time when shutdown under DOS or BIOS SETUP
  • Adds 17L/25L Thermal control
  • Updates Microcode for CPUID 10677
  • Enables PCI clock auto-detect

version 51JT22A

  • Fixes the problem where Intel logo show 1/4 picture when user press "ESC" key to skip Fingerprint GUI
  • Upgrades User Password to equal Administrator popedem when user set user password only

version 51JT23A

  • Fixes the problem where the Patch system will black and show CMOS Checksum when update BIOS with Boot block function
  • Updates the TVT module to solve options key displays is wrong
  • Removes ACPI Thermal Zone

version 51JT20A

  • Fixes the problem where the CPU shows wrong speed
  • Modifies"Speed" in "System Summery" like this:1.80GHz
  • Fixes the problem where the CMOS password will not hang when user enter wrong password three times
  • Fixes the problem when Fingerprint was wrong when user changed PAP and POP

version 51JT19A

  • Fixes Patch system halted occasionally at LENOVO logo position

version 51JT18A

  • Fixes Patch system auto wake up at 00:00:00
  • Changes LOGO picture to fix LOGO looks not smooth
  • Disables F2 F3 function key in BIOS SETUP
  • Removes parameter /n at boot block flash

version 51JT17A

  • Updates Setup source V02.61 to solve HDD PASSWORD will hang and string was wrong
  • Update EM finger print to support HDD PASSWORD
  • Updates EM finger print to solve 'Security option=setup' will need password issue
  • Updates EM computrace to solve computrace can not enable when computrace auto disabled
  • Fixes the Patch registers for Intel validation to meet MRC

version 51JT16A

  • Fixes the problem where Patch COM2 port will show in Device Management when No COM2 cable plused
  • Sets Floppy autodetect when enduser load default value
  • Fixes the problem where Patch F12 shows twice
  • Updates CPU EM from 3F.06RC to 3F.07
  • Updates HDD MODULE to solve, SYSTEM don't lock after HDD PASSWORD for 3 attempt
  • Adds "Error Boot Sequence" if chassis intrusion is activated
  • Fixes the problem where Patch string error for HDD PASSWORD and COMPUTRACE
  • Moves posistion of USB logo to right upper corner.
  • Changes "Boot" to "StartUp" to follow new BIOS SETUP SPEC.
  • Always show "Set User Password" and "Security Options"
  • Updates EM COMPRTRACE v06.03 to add COMPUTRACE auto disabled function
  • Changes "Error and automatic Boot Sequence" to LAN->HDD->FDD->ODD
  • Adds item "Options Keys Display","Option keys Display Style","StartUp Device menu Prompt"

version 51JT15A

  • Updates FingerPrint eModule to solve FingerPrint issue
  • Enables EEPROM reloading function at shutdown to solve, can not wake up from DOS
  • Solves OSB Logo disappeared when change logo use MMTOOL.EXE
  • Updates TVT eModule to solve the issue where, F11 key always show in POP menu
  • Fixes hidden item of multi-language
  • Modifies "USB Storage Device Support" to "USB Legacy Support"
  • Releases floppy item for G31T-LN

version 51JT14A

  • Updates newest setup screen
  • Patch Chassis intrusion function is related to supervisor password
  • Adds S3 resume will reset system if Chassis intrusion is active
  • Fixes PCI HCT of DTM failed
  • Fills memory speed to DMI type17 to solve MEMINFO2.EXE run error
  • Patch S3 resume time for DTM

version 51JT13A

  • Updates CPU MODULE to support wolfdale/yorkfield CPU
  • Fixes the problem where winbios.exe could not run in VISTA system
  • Fixes the problem where Patch S3 hangs if user presses key continually
  • Changes item deafult to "Last State" for "PORON after PWR-Fail"

version 51JT12A

  • Adds Fan detection function support (CPU FAN)
  • Adds kKey warning function support.
  • Adds delay time to 2 second for configuration changes
  • Modifies string in CMOS setup
  • Removes floppy items for G31t-LN
  • Updates strings for Mult-language
  • Removes some CMOS for future use
  • Changes return code of unknown type CPU from "Unknown" to "other"

version 51JT11A

  • Adds Multi-language support
  • Patches BIOS recovery with CD-ROM abnormal if use Lenovo's ISO image
  • Changes date and time after flash new version BIOS

version 51JT10A

  • Adds FingerPrint function support
  • Solves S5 can not wake up by wake on lan after Power lose

version 51JT09A

  • Disables PCI clock auto-detect
  • Adds beep for chassis intrution

version 51JT08A

  • Modifies multi-boot sequence
  • Adds Lan PME support for G3 to G5
  • Patch system restarts when S3->S4
  • Adds Halt on for Multi-boot sequence
  • Updates CPU EM from 3E.02 to 3F.03 Beta
  • Updates Microcode for CPUID 10661, 06F5, 10671
  • Sets USB devices to "Removable Drives" as AMI default setting (<530MB)

version 51JT07A

  • Modifies Multi Boot sequence error
  • Updates the Microcode
  • Modifies COM2 autodetect function
  • Changes BIOS Version at DXDIAG section
  • Modifies OA2 function fail
  • Modifies flash2 failed when run flash2.exe
  • Adds primary channel support for HDD Security

version 51JT06A

  • Adds TVT Module
  • Modifies the Thermal Parameter
  • Changes BIOS recovery filename to $image51.rom
  • Adds HDDSecurity, COMPUTRACE module
  • Adds QUIET mode
  • Modifies text for "halt on" items

version 51KT03A

  • Initial Production BIOS Release


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