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Summary of changes for BIOS update - ThinkCentre A58, M58e

version 5HKT53A

  • Updates the latest Ethernet EEPROM

version 5HKT52A

  • Fixes Windows7 preload issue

version 5HKT51A

  • Resumes the DMBM function
  • Fixes the DVMT issue

version 5HKT50A

  • A Patch for system hang '8D' after reboot

version 5HKT48A

  • Removes Lenovo DMBM function

version 5HKT47A

  • Modifies the debug code and DMBM function

version 5HKT46A

  • Adds function to Auto Detect Floppy for Lenovo NPI floppy error

version 5HKT45A

  • Modifies CD/DVD read boot catalog sector to patch the DVD/CDR not able to boot issue.
  • Patch for fingerprint popup menu display message.

version 5HKT44A

  • Fixes PAP/POP/HDP password setting fail if some special pwd(for example: MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM) is input.
  • Removes COM2 MCU and USB MCU support by Customer special requirement.
  • Patch for SMBIOS Table Type 20 Memory Interleave support.
  • Modifies the CD/DVD Read boot catalog sector to patch DVD issue.

version 5HKT43A

  • Modifies the CPU speed

version 5HKT40A

  • Reduces the POST time and the S3 resume time

version 5HKT39A/5HJT39A

  • Fixes the HDD password issue

version 5HKT38A/5HJT38A

  • Fixes the issues in MFG
  • Fixes password issues

version 5HKT37A/5HJT37A

  • Patch for Chassis intrusion
  • Patch for error message

version 5HKT36A/5HJT36A

  • Modifies DMI TYPE 134
  • Modifies the help message for CPU TM function.

version 5HKT35A/5HJT35A

  • Allows to use special keyboard character (;:) in password on post screen
  • Resumes OSB Logo (Flash BIOS will report CMOS checksum when OSB logo is removed)

version 5HKT34A/5HJT34A

  • Removes OSB Logo
  • Patch for Post Screen to show install memory size
  • Fixes the problem where system hangs when Lenovo USB FB keyboard is connected and NIC is disabled in setup
  • Disables the deepest C2 state to fix failed C1E function test
  • No F11 prompt in post with preload system (#451894)
  • Fixes the issue where system reports 'Memory size decrease error

version 5HKT33A/5HJT33A

  • Patch for Assert ID error (#462340)

version 5HKT32A/5HJT32A

  • POST error should be shown as roll-screen mode (#452535f_1)
  • Patch for systems that report "Device Configuration Change" error message when decrease memory size and remove one HDD at the same time
  • Modifies BIOS help message to meet Lenovo SPEC (#461621)
  • Patch for systems that need psw when warm boot and set required POP on warm boot option
  • Modifies 'Machine type and model' to 20 bits and 'Asset Tag' to 25 bits in cmos setup
  • Patch for systems that require to keyin the PW twice (HDP And POP) when set the same POP and HDP (HDD user password)

version 5HKT31A/5HJT31A

  • Fixes the issue where Onboard LAN unable to wake up in Dos mode

version 5HKT30A/5HJT30A

  • Fixes a problem where, when F1 key is pressed continously, system hangs at Lenovo Logo screen and disables "Quick boot" option

version 5HKT29A/5HJT29A

  • Fixes the issue where HDD size INF is Wrong with 500GB HDD in post screen
  • Adds patch code for LAN can't wake up in Dos mode

version 5HKT28A/5HJT28A

  • Fixes the issue where Post shows wrong memory information
  • Fixes USB Disabled function fail
  • Modifies CPU Speed in SMBIOS
  • Modifies System Summary Floppy A item in cmos setup
  • Updates Intel MRC to Version:2.55
  • Updates Lenovo function for HDD password solution
  • Allows Special characters to be used to set password (updated Lenovo Module)
  • Fixes the issue where 2nd Boot device displays wrong information after the sata device is removed
  • Fixes the issue of failing to boot to USB HDD

version 5HKT27A/5HJT27A

  • Fixes the issue where Network test can't boot when connected to 4 in 1 Card reader
  • Fixes the issue where UUT hangs at check point "9B" When UUT Warm boot
  • Enables Auto Detect Floppy function

version 5HKT26A/5HJT26A

  • Modifies CPU Speed string in cmos setup
  • Adds patch code for ADD2 Card on PCI-E
  • Updates LAN Option ROM to v6.62.1.3
  • Fixes the issue where COM2 disable function failed for Pc-Doctor Tools

version 5HKT25A/5HJT25A

  • Modifies Hardware Security Information (Type 24) structure for Lenovo spec
  • Modifies Boot Block Revision in cmos setup
  • Modifies System memory size in post

version 5HKT24A/5HJT24A

  • Modifies serial number to 20 bits in cmos setup
  • Modifies Q9550 CPU Speed string in cmos setup
  • Fixes the issue where the POP isn't prompted when the system warm boot from POP Password setting
  • Updates Lenovo function for Alt + 321 Number Key
  • Updates Lenovo function for HDD password solution
  • Modifies shared memory size in post

version 5HKT23A/5HJT23A

  • Fixes the wrong USB Legacy Support setting
  • Modifies SMBIOS TYPE 0 date/time format
  • Fixes the issue where cannot access Lenovo Pre-load System when connected to 4 in 1 card reader
  • Removes the "Clear Power-On Password" in cmos setup
  • Fixes Serial Port 1 Address's setting
  • Allows system to wake from S3 in XP
  • Fixes Post error info, is short of "Error:"
  • Adds Hardware Security Information (Type 24)
  • Updates SMBIOS Module to SMB-3.1.02_CORE_RC27

version 5HKT22A/5HJT22A

  • Modifies 17L FSC Table for G41 project
  • Adds scroll screen solution
  • Adds BB recovery destroy markfile issue
  • Modifies Lenovo function, to see "Clear Power-On Password" when enter setup with PAP
  • Fixes the issue where enabled PAP and 'Chasis Intrusion Detect' cause tamper error
  • Removes F11 prompt in post with preload system
  • Adds cmos map fix function where Setup Questions cannot be modified
  • Fixes the issue where UUT hang when system reboot after AMIDEDOS program 20 bits to DMI
  • Implements event log associated with DMI
  • Fixes the issue where PAP prompts when system resumes from S4
  • Fixes the issue where POP is not prompted when the system warmboot from POP prompt process
  • Modifies the BIOS version of the ACPI OEMID TABLE for Lenovo spec
  • Updates HDD passowrd module for G41

version 5HKT21A/5HJT21A

  • Modifies PAP and POP function to clear device error messages report when password is entered for Lenovo spec during "save changes" and exit setup
  • Modifies PAP item string in bios setup
  • Modifies Lenovo recovery function to shut down the system after flash programming in bootblock
  • Removes CPU item "Max CPUID Value Limit","Hardware Prefetcher" and "Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch" in bios setup
  • Modifies "Stuck Key" Error Message
  • Adds "Error:" string to post error spec
  • Updates CPU Microcode Package to DT_P_14
  • Sets USB storage devices report to BBS

version 5HKT20A/5HJT20A

  • Adds 17L FSC Table for G41 project
  • Adds BIOS boot block recovery via USB CD-ROM function
  • Modifies System Configuration message

version 5HKT19A/5HJT19A

  • Fixes items in BIOS setup which do not match with BIOS Setup List v1.01
  • Modifies SMBIOS Memory information to meet Lenovo requirement
  • Adds Lenovo function of the skip flashing Lenovo slp rom hole during bios boot block recovery
  • Updates Intel P4 CPU module to 8.00.12_CPU-P4_3F.13
  • Sets "Require POP On Warm Boot" as "No" and allows to enter Bios without password after warm boot
  • Fixes the issue of UUT black screen after using usb key to flash bios rom

version 5HKT18A/5HJT18A

  • Modifies Clear cmos function
  • Fixes Updated HDD password code from AMI
  • Enables Memory Flex Mode function
  • Updates HDD password associated with POP function
  • Modifies POP Warmboot function
  • Fixes the issue where can't wake S3 with PCI-E X1 Nic after disable "Wake up on Lan"
  • Fixes Clear cmos function and falied boot block recovery test
  • Updates the Boot block revovery ROM file name from "AMIBOOT" to "$IMAGE5H"
  • Patch for incorrect PAP password behavior when 'Ctrl+Alt+Del' is pressed during reboot
  • Sets SMBIOS TYPE 0 offset 10h bits 48:55 from 00h
  • Allows to wake UUT from S5 when "Wake on Lan" in bios is disabled

version 5HKT17A/5HJT17A

  • Fixes the issue where System restart when F12 is pressed on S4 resume
  • Fixes checksum error on post screen
  • Modifies SATA device change error when SATA Controller is enabled
  • Modifies Clear CMOS function
  • Fixes FP which cannot be associated with HDP
  • Modifies token "HDS_MASTER_CONTROL_USER" for HDD Password function

version 5HKT16A/5HJT16A

  • Fixes the issue where "Right arrow" is lost with "General Help" information in bios
  • Removes "2cpus" message in post screen
  • Patch for show caseopen error message at post screen
  • Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1704
  • Modifies SIO offset Reg.64h for Lenovo FSC
  • Updates WarmBoot function
  • Fixes the issue where Fp can't associate with HDD pw POP and PAP
  • Fixes the issue where system does not report an error message when more than one FP is connected
  • Patch for post error message
  • Fixes the issue where FP can't associate with HDD pw POP and PAP
  • Fixes the issue where Post screen prompts "Memory size Decreased" after changing HDD/ODD
  • Modifies USB Legacy function default value
  • Adds Clear CMOS function

version 5HKT15A/5HJT15A

  • Updates Special keyboard password for French KBD by customer
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1462, where WHQL "Hal timer tests(HCT)" test fails
  • Modifies LAN Wake up fail when plug AC power cable again
  • Modifies SMBIOS Memory device information for Customer
  • Updates Intel P4 CPU module to 8.00.12_CPU-P4_3F.12 (added M03106A4_00000006.PDB for Bloomfield co stepping)
  • Updates Intel MRC to Version:2.50
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1459, where "USB Leagcy Support" value cannot be change in BIOS setup
  • Fixes CMVC issue No 444752
  • Patch for SATA device change error when SATA Controller is disabled
  • Fixed CMVC issue No 442823

version 5HKT14A/5HJT14A

  • Removes the Mouse Device change status error message
  • Fixes the issue where System cannot install sco-Unix OS
  • Fixes the issue where floppy default value by ROM Hole function fails
  • Modifies SIO offset Reg.68h for Lenovo FSC request
  • Updates DMBM option ROM to Ver:25C
  • Modifies floppy boot function to retry to boot another floppy diskette

version 5HKT13A/5HJT13A

  • Modifies USB HDD Devices boot fail
  • Adds token HDD_8_IN_SETUP Support in bios setup menu
  • Modifies Ring wake up function for PCI Modem card
  • Updates Lenovo eModule - UPEK USB Finger Print Sensor to V1.5
  • Fixes the issue where USB Keyboard cannot be loaded into bios setup after USB function is disabled
  • Patch for resume from auto boot sequence for PCI/PCI-E Lan items values
  • Patch to make disabled Onboard/PCI Lan available in BIOS after system resumes from S3 and S4
  • Fixes the issue where Post Screen detects incorrect 1TB HDD size
  • Removes CPU ration in post screen
  • Enables C000, D000 read and write for DMBM test
  • Removes floopy disk device status change
  • Update CPU Microcode Package to DT_P_12
  • Changes CPU Cstate MODE to C2
  • Modifies Power stste function
  • Adds to allow INT19 to be trapped
  • Modifies ring wake up for Lenovo Spec 4.03
  • Implements Chassis (case open) function for Lenovo Spec
  • Updates password control function
  • Updates LAN Boot Option ROM to v6.60.2.3
  • Modifies smbios type 4 Processor family to Other for WHQL test
  • Modifies Upek display string in bios setup menu

version 5HKT12A/5HJT12A

  • Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1688
  • Removes Clear CMOS function
  • Modifies memory size of error messages string
  • Modifies Device status change
  • Restores the AssertID post error message
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1423, where UUT hangs when flash AMIDEDOS after flashing BIOS under OS
  • Fixes AFUDOS tools check ROM ID
  • Patch to make disabled Onboard/PCI Lan available in BIOS after system resumes from S3 and S4

version 5HKT11A/5HJT11A

  • Adds FINGER_PRINT_UPEK control item to setup menu
  • Removes the AssertID post error message
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1423, where system hangs when run passmark rebooter
  • BIOS Workaround for Intel G41 DDR Signal Integrity issue after warm reset
  • Modifies SATA GEN1 init value by H/W
  • Modifies FSC data transfer for BTX-10L
  • Fixes BIM issue No. 21993
  • Fixes BIM issue No. 21929,21930
  • Implements Boot block recovery after clear cmos for Lenovo spec

version 5HKT10A/5HJT10A

  • Implements FSC data transfer for BTX-10L
  • Enables Lenovo module Supports: "AssertID","FINGER_PRINT_UPEK", "HDScrty_SUPPORT" and "L_HDSec_SUPPORT"
  • Modifies HD Secruty function, due return error: unresolved external 'PWD_CK_FAIL_AND_HLT_SYS_FAR'
  • Disables ASF Function by Lenovo
  • Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1684
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1391
  • Patch for POP password behavior not correct when load d4
  • Patch for Clear Power-On Password item not match Lenovo SPEC
  • Patch for PAP password must to be typed when enter the BIOS setup
  • Modifies MRC code for check Wolfdale 1333Mhz C stepping
  • Implements case open function by Lenovo
  • Implements Computrace function by Lenovo

version 5HKT09A/5HJT09A

  • Implements ASF module to ASF-2.00.08
  • Updates Onboard LAN Boot rom
  • Fixes the issue where Windows Vista cannot be activated
  • Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_021
  • Updates PCI_EXPRESS-NB:Eaglelake module to 8.00.13_B1_PCIE_01-nbEL_004
  • Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_MRC240
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1437, where the value of "usb functions" does not match with G41 setup listv1.01
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1433, where post screen will show "loading OS¡­" when serial port in bios is disabled
  • Updates ACPI SSDT Table ID for Lenovo SPEC V4.03
  • Fixes ITT issue No 1432, where UUT can't boot from "Automatic Boot Sequence" when WOL from S5
  • Implements CPU and System FSC Table Registers for Thermal test by Lenovo

version 5HKT08A/5HJT08A

  • Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1676
  • Adds silent boot BMP files support
  • Fixes the issue where S3 test fails under Winxp SP2 and USB mouse or K/B unablerespond about 10 seconds after wake UUT up from S3
  • Allows system to wake up from S5 with "disable onboard Lan Controller"
  • Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_MRC230

version 5HKT07A/5HJT07A

  • Fixes ITT issue No 1418, where OEM Revision does not match Lenovo spec
  • Changes APCI Table OEM_ID to by Lenovo
  • Updates USB2-ICH9 module to 8.00.04_USB-2.24.04_BETA2
  • Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_MRC 220
  • Updates INTEL P4 CPU module to 8.00.12_CPU-P4_3F.11
  • Updates Lenovo eModule from "V3.14.06.20Beta13" to "V4.00.00.20Beta14"
  • Updates NorthBridge module to 8.00.15_NB-Eaglelake_020
  • Fixes the issue where SMBIOS type01 System version information does not match with Lenovo standard bios spec (V4.03)
  • Updates VGA BIOS to Revsion:1666

version 5HKT06A/5HJT06A

  • Initial BIOS release


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