IBM ThinkPad* 365C/365CS/365CD/365CSD/365E/365ED July 23, 1996 System Program Service Diskette Ver 2.0.14 ========================================== What This Diskette Does ----------------------- This System Program Service diskette updates the system program stored in ROM of the following ThinkPad models: - ThinkPad 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD, 365E, 365ED. There are two diskettes included in this release. Diskette 1 is used for the following countries/languages: - United States (English) - Danish - Finnish - French - German - Italian - Japanese Diskette 2 is used for the following countries/languages: - Dutch - Norwegian - Portuguese - Spanish - Swedish - United Kindom (English) If you are experiencing one of the problems listed in the following Summary of Problem Fixes section, please follow the instructions given in the Updating System Programs section below to update the system program of the above-listed ThinkPad computer. Release Version --------------- Version 1.0.03 Supports 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD. Version 2.0.07 Supports 365E, 365ED and Corrective Service for 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD. Version 2.0.10 Supports 365E, 365ED and Corrective Service for 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD. Version 2.0.13 Supports 365E, 365ED and Corrective Service for 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD. Version 2.0.14 Supports 365E, 365ED and Corrective Service for 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD. BIOS Date Matrix ---------------- Ver. Date 365C/365CS/365CD 365E/365ED 365CSD ------ ---------- -------- ------------- 1.0.03 11/20/1995 Supported Not Supported 2.0.07 3/21/1996 Supported Supported 2.0.10 4/30/1996 Supported Supported 2.0.13 6/04/1996 Supported Supported 2.0.14 7/23/1996 Supported Supported Summary of changed/ fixed items ------------------------------- Note: n.n.nn : Diskette Version (e.g. 1.0.03 implies Version 1.0.03). (New) : New Function or Enhancement ThinkPad 365C, 365CS, 365CD, 365CSD, 365E, 365ED ------------------------------------------------- 2.0.07 Supports 5x86C CPU. 2.0.07 The system powers-off automatically, when you shut-down Windows** 95. 2.0.07 Resolves the keyboard problem if you exit the BIOS Setup screen (CTRL+ALT+F11) in DOS from Windows, without saving. (ALT key appears stuck) 2.0.10 Resolves the mouse problem when the system is Resumed, from Suspend by lid closure. 2.0.13 Resolves the problem of using External MIDI device. Please note that the following "Input/Output Range" values should be used for the Audio Device: Input/Output Range: 0220-022F Input/Output Range: 0388-038B Input/Output Range: 0330-0331 Resolves the system hang problem, during lid closure while using a PCMCIA Communication card and running on AC power. Resolves the problem of using certain combinations of Keyboards and External mouse. 2.0.14 Resolves NEC Memory timimg problem with ThinkPad 365C/CS/CD/CSD. Displays the correct BIOS Level in the Personalization Screen. Updating System Programs ------------------------ Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program. 1. Print these instructions or display on another computer. 2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer. 3. Attach the diskette drive to the computer if you are using a ThinkPad 365CD/CSD/ED. 4. Insert the System Program Service Diskette for your country/language into the diskette drive and turn on the computer. Follow the instructions 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. 5. A message will flash on the screen when the update has been completed. Remove the System Program Service Diskette from the A: Drive when the message appears and reboot the system. Your ThinkPad 365 is now updated with the new BIOS and is ready to be used. The BIOS version and date are shown in the upper left corner of the screen whenever the system is booted. Service Information ------------------- Following is the Upper Memory Map for systems with BIOS dated before 2/2/96: A000 - AFFF EGA/VGA Graphics B000 - B7FF Available UMB B800 - BFFF CGA/EGA/VGA Text C000 - C9FF Video BIOS CA00 - CFFF Available UMB - Can NOT be used for PCMCIA D000 - DFFF Available UMB - Can be used for PCMCIA E000 - E5FF System Setup E600 - E9FF Available UMB - Can NOT be used for PCMCIA EA00 - EFFF Power Management F000 - FFFF System BIOS When using OS/2 Warp 3.0 with this level of BIOS you must have the following statement in the CONFIG.SYS file for proper PCMCIA operation: BASEDEV=RESERVE.SYS /MEM:CA00,6000 Following is the Upper Memory Map for systems with BIOS dated on or after 2/2/96: A000 - AFFF EGA/VGA Graphics B000 - B7FF Available UMB B800 - BFFF CGA/EGA/VGA Text C000 - C5FF System Setup C600 - C7FF Available UMB - Can NOT be used for PCMCIA C800 - DFFF Available UMB - Can be used for PCMCIA E000 - E9FF Video BIOS EA00 - EFFF Power Management F000 - FFFF System BIOS When using OS/2 Warp 3.0 with this level of BIOS you must have the following statement in the CONFIG.SYS file for proper PCMCIA operation: BASEDEV=RESERVE.SYS /MEM:C600,2000 The Upper memory map can change with new levels of BIOS For Windows 95** Users ---------------------- This release of BIOS includes Plug and Play resource information for the IRDA infrared port. Windows 95 does not currently load any drivers for this port when it is recognized, so you may encounter problems running Puma Tranxit or other Windows based IR applications. To correct this problem perform the following steps: 1. Boot up the system to Windows 95 desktop. 2. Go to the Device Manager. Go to the Ports. "REMOVE" all COM Ports. (Do NOT reboot). 3. Go to MSDOS prompt. Go to C:\WINDOWS\INF directory. Type EDIT MSPORTS.INF and press ENTER. Go to "STD" section of this file. Change the following statement: %*PNP0510.DeviceDesc% = NoDrv, *PNP0510 ; IRDA Communications port TO: %*PNP0510.DeviceDesc% = ComPort, *PNP0510; IRDA Communications port 4. Save the changes and reboot the machine. 5. 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