IBM ThinkPad December 02, 1999 PC-Doctor DOS Version 2.0.717 =========================================================================== ********************************************************************** WARNING THIS SOFTWARE CAN ONLY BE USED WITH THE MACHINES ON THE SUPPORTED LIST ON THIS PAGE. USE OF THIS SOFTWARE WITH ANY OTHER MACHINE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. ********************************************************************** What This Package Does ---------------------- This package provides 'PC-Doctor DOS' ThinkPad diagnostics. The following models are supported: - ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 1412/1452/1472/420/460/480 - ThinkPad i Series 1500 Model 540/560 - ThinkPad 240 - ThinkPad 390E/390X - ThinkPad 570 - ThinkPad 600X *NOTE: Only the following i Series 1400 Model and Type numbers are supported: 2611 - 40x, 412, 452, 456, 47x, 49x, (43x's except 434, 435) 2621 - all of them Released Versions ----------------- Version 2.0.541a Initial Release for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 1412/1452/1472 Version 2.0.616 Support for ThinkPad 240 Version 2.0.627 Support for ThinkPad 390E/570 and problem fixes Version 2.0.651 Support for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 420/460/480 and 1500 Model 540/560 Version 2.0.651a Support for ThinkPad 390X Version 2.0.717 Support for ThinkPad 600X and a problem fix Summary of Changes ------------------ Where: Version n.n.nnn (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <2.0.541a> - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 1412/1452/1472. <2.0.616> - (New) Support for ThinkPad 240. Note: The previous support for ThinkPad 240 is provided by the following three diskettes: - PC-Doctor Startup Disk - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 2 - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 3. This version supports ThinkPad 240 with one diskette. <2.0.627> - (New) Support for ThinkPad 390E and 570. Note: The previous support for ThinkPad 390E and 570 is provided by the following three diskettes: - PC-Doctor Startup Disk - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 2 - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 3. This version supports ThinkPad 390E and 570 by one diskette. - (Fix) ThinkPad 240 with IRET14WW or later versions of system program (BIOS) installed causes CMOS memory diagnostics error. - (Fix) ThinkPad 570 with IMET45WW or later versions of system program (BIOS) installed causes CMOS memory diagnostics error. - (Fix) The following test items are added for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 1412/1452/1472: "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"PCMCIA", "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"PCMCIA External Loop", "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"USB Port External Loop". <2.0.651> - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Model 420/460/480 and 1500 Model 540/560. <2.0.651a> - (New) Support for ThinkPad 390X. <2.0.717> - (New) Support for ThinkPad 600X. - (Fix) FAN test on ThinkPad 240 returns FAIL. - Restriction: Fan test fails on ThinkPad 390E. Diagnostics Procedure --------------------- 1. Power off the system. 2. Insert the 'PC-Doctor DOS' diskette #1 into the diskette drive and power on the system. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: PC-Doctor DOS provides some benchmark tests, for example, a test to indicate how much battery power remains. Results of such tests might differ from the specifications provided in the user's guide and catalog. The results vary depending on the testing method and the testing environment, and IBM does not guarantee these results. Trademarks ---------- * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.