IBM ThinkPad 365X/365XD Jul 7, 1998 System Program Service Diskette Version 1.10 ============================================ 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 365X 365XD To determine if you have to update the system program or not, please refer to the "Summary of Change" section. To update the system program, please refer to the "Updating System Program" section. Released Version ---------------- Version 1.01 A fix for some problems Version 1.02 A fix for some problems Version 1.05 A fix for some problems Versoin 1.10 Support for Windows 98 Summary of Changed/Fixed Items ------------------------------ Key: Diskette Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00) (New) New Function or Enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <1.01> - (Fix) On Pentium-120MHz Processor models, the system intermittently operates unstable when optional memory is installed. - (Fix) At AC adapter connected condition, when an external keyboard is attached via Port Replicator, the system sometimes does not get into the suspended condition. <1.02> - (Fix) When space saver KBD is attached to 365X/XD, sometimes system hangs at post. <1.05> - (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. - (Fix) (CD-ROM Built-in Model only) System intermittently can not get into the Suspend Mode. - (Fix) Screen expansion switch sometimes results in black-out screen. - (Fix) CD-ROM access failure is detected when attach/detch the AC adapter while accessing the CD-ROM. - (Fix) The LCD screen is not turned on when ThinkPad is powered-on with its lid closed position. - (Fix) Customized Typematic rate is reset at the Hibernation wake-up time. <1.10> - (Fix) OS/2 Warp 4, When MIDI is played, sound cannot be played correctly. - (Fix) When using adaptec MiniSCSI EPP the system can not enter suspend and hibernation. - (Fix) When hibernation file had been created in drive D, system failed to enter hibernation mode or RediSafe suspend mode and hung up. - (New) Support for Windows 98. Updating System Program ----------------------- Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. - If your computer is attached to a 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 -------------------------- 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 menu. Diskette BIOS BIOS Version P/N Date -------- ------- -------- 1.01 91G1796 07-03-96 1.02 91G1978 08-14-96 1.05 11J9094 01-30-97 1.10 97H4097 06-04-98 Service Information ------------------- The System Program Service diskette installs System Program as follows. Usable ThinkPad Model BIOS P/N Date BIOS ROM Area* -------------------------------------------------------------- 365X / 365XD 97H4097 06-04-98 E000-EFFF * NOTE: - Memory Area C000-C7FF is reserved for Video BIOS. - The "Usable BIOS ROM area" specified above is effective only with the corresponding BIOS P/N. It is subject to be changed by a future system program upgrade. It is not guaranteed for future use. The BIOS P/N and the date can be viewed by invoking Easy-Setup menu. Trade Marks ----------- * Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation. * Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.