This ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility updates the BIOS program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below.
This release supports the following systems: - ThinkPad T23
Notes: - This BIOS version will only work with the Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06a (or higher). Please obtain the additional package, Embedded Controller Program Version 1.06a (or higher), and update the Embedded Controller Program. - If you need to update Embedded Controller Program as well as the BIOS, update the BIOS first. - This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.
If your computer is attached to any kind of docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.
Print these instructions or display on another computer.
Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
Select Update system program and follow the instruction on the screen. Note: If you are updating the system program through the USB external diskette drive, it will take quite a long time to complete reading the system program file, but it is normal. Continue the update.
Attention: 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.
To initialize the BIOS settings
Turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer.
While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
Press the F9 key to load the default configuration.
Select Yes.
Press the F10 key to save the default configuration and exit.
Select Yes.
After the initialization has been completed, the system restarts automatically.
BIOS information with links to previous BIOS releases
Each version of the System Program Service Diskette contains the following system program (BIOS). Also the supported versions of Embedded Controller Program are shown below.
The versions of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program can be viewed by entering BIOS Setup Utility.
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility
Turn off the computer.
Turn on the computer.
While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is displayed at the lower-left area of the screen, press the F1 key. The BIOS Setup Utility menu will be displayed. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
Check the BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
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