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Software name BIOS Update Utility
Support models ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit
Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit
Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional
Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
support which Operating Systems.
Version 1.40
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package updates the BIOS (including system program and Embedded
Controller program) stored in the ThinkPad computer to fix problems, add new
functions, or expand functions as noted below.
This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DO NOT FORCE POWER OFF during reboot after BIOS update because of multiple
reboot happening.
There may be a chance of extra flash update and ECP update during reboot time.
If you cut down the power during this, a system board may need to be replaced.
Three times reboot at maximum may happen. This is a part of update process.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 1.40
[Important updates]
- Added support for Microsoft Windows 8.
[New functions or enhancements]
- Updated CompuTrace ROM.
[Problem fixes]
Nothing.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
There are two ways to check the BIOS version and BIOS ID.
[Checking on Windows]
Windows 8:
1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left
area of the screen.
2. Select Control Panel from the menu.
3. Make sure "View by Category" is selected, and select System and Security,
select Administrative Tools, and then select System Information.
- or -
2. Select Run from the menu.
3. Type msinfo32, and press Enter.
4. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in
the left side of the window.
5. Locate the BIOS version/date line in the right side of the window.
"LENOVO BIOS ID (BIOS version), date" will be shown.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your
password, or click Continue.
Windows 7/Vista:
1. Click Start, click All Programs or Programs, click Accessories, click
System Tools and then click System Information.
- or -
Click Start, type msinfo32 in the Start Search box and then click msinfo32
in the Programs list.
2. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in
the left side of the window.
3. Locate the BIOS version/date line in the right side of the window.
"LENOVO BIOS ID (BIOS version), date" will be shown.
If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type your
password, or click Continue.
Windows XP:
1. Click Start, click All programs, click Accessories, click System Tools and
then click System Information.
- or -
Click Start, click Run, type msinfo32 in the Open box and then click OK.
2. On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in
the left side of the window.
3. Locate the BIOS version/date line in the right side of the window.
"LENOVO BIOS ID (BIOS version), date" will be shown.
[Checking on BIOS Setup]
Windows 8:
1. Turn on the computer to start Windows.
2. Hold down the Windows logo key and press C to open the Charm bar on the
screen.
3. Select Settings, then Power from the menu.
4. Select Reboot to restart the computer.
5. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button"
message is displayed at the lower-left area or lower-center of the screen,
press the F1 key. The ThinkPad Setup menu will be displayed. If a password
prompt appears, type the correct password.
6. Locate the UEFI BIOS Version line and Embedded Controller Version line.
"UEFI BIOS version (BIOS ID)" will be shown on the UEFI BIOS Version line.
7. Turn off the computer.
Windows 7 and Windows XP:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage 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.
4. Check the BIOS Version and Embedded Controller Version.
5. Turn off the computer.
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NOTES
- If you use Windows Vista, before applying this BIOS into the system, you
should install Windows Vista KB 937500. The information of KB937500 is located
in the following Microsoft's site.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/937500/en-us
To verify if KB937500 is installed properly,
1. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
2. Find 'Programs and Features' and click. If this option does not exist on
the window, choose Classic View to find it.
3. On 'Tasks' pane, click on "View installed updates".
4. Verify that KB937500 is included in the list of installed updates.
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UPDATING THE BIOS
Notes:
- If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update
the BIOS. To determine if you should update the BIOS, refer to the Version
Information section.
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack.
- Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote
Deployment Manager) or similar environment.
Attention:
Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed.
IF YOU DO THAT WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY
HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
Manual Update
This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.
Downloading file
1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up
windows will appear.
2. Follow the instructions on the screen.
3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save.
A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete.
Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating
that the download completed successfully.
Extracting file
5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account on the target
computer.
6. Make sure the AC adapter is firmly connected to the target computer.
7. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.
8. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it.
9. Follow the instructions on the screen.
10. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to
select a different folder, click Browse.
11. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will
be extracted to the folder selected in the step 10.
Updating the BIOS
12. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click
Finish.
13. Follow the instructions on the screen.
14. Select 'Update ThinkPad BIOS' and follow the instructions on the screen.
15. After the update has been comple
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