Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Notebook BIOS Update (Bootable CD) for Windows 7

Manufacturer: Lenovo
Model: Lenovo ThinkPad T410
OS: Windows 7

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The BIOS Update CD can boot the Computer disregarding the operating systems and update 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.
Supported Thinkpad systems:
- T410, T410i
Supported Operating Systems:
- MICROSOFT windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit
- MICROSOFT windows vista 32-bit, 64-bit
- Microsoft windows xp Professional SP3
Notes:
- Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Notebook BIOS Update (Bootable CD) for Windows 7 package is compiled into an ISO format, which is compatible with CD writing Software such as RecordNow!(*), and writable to a CD-R or a CD-RW disc.
- If your RecordNow! CD writing program does not have a Burn Image entry, please upgrade RecordNow!
- Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Notebook BIOS Update (Bootable CD) for Windows 7 program is language independent and can be used with any language System.File detailsVersion:1.18-1.07Release Date:2010/04/22Additional informationUse the links below to obtain the BIOS and Embedded Controller files in Other file formats:

• BIOS Utility
  

Summary of ChangesWhere:

• BIOS: BIOS version
• ECP: Embedded Controller Program version
• Important Important update
• (New) New function or enhancement
• (Fix) Correction to existing function

Version 1.20-1.07
BIOS: 1.20 / ECP: 1.07

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where screen garbage might be displayed with 2nd HDD in Ultrabay during resuming from suspend.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a incorrect IP address of HPM (Hardware Password Manager) server might be displayed on HPM logon screen.

Version 1.18-1.07
BIOS: 1.18 / ECP: 1.07

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the screen might not be displayed on LCD panel on Nvidia NVS 3100M model when system booted with closed LCD.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where system might not be resumed on non-Windows ACPI OS.

Version 1.15-1.06
BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.06

• (New) Improve key Input response.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where StartUp Interrupt Menu can not be displayed by condition.
• (Fix) For vPro users: Fixed an issue where multiple provisioning data handling by USB key provisioning does not work.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where NETWORK boot may not be executed VIA ethernet Device.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where screen may not displayed on LCD panel when pressing Fn+F7 key on Nvidia NVS 3100M model when system boot with closed LCD.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where an Device with yellow ! in device manager on ThinkPad T410i.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue optical media may not be ejected by once pressing eject button.

Version 1.12-1.04
BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.04

• (New) Added support for ThinkPad T410i.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where block-noise appeared on the screen when playing the Video through the IEEE 1394 port.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the ExpressCard device might not work after restarting the computer.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue that Disabling Intel AMT option in the BIOS Setup menu did not function correctly.

Version 1.09-1.04
BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.04

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where battery authentication might be failed.

Version 1.09-1.03
BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.04

• (New) Adjusted LED brightness of mic mute button.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where main battery would be used first even though main and sub battery are attached.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where battery charging was stopped if the batterys current capacity was over than Start charging capacity at resuming from sleep state.

Version 1.09-1.02
BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.02

• (New) Improved the waiting time indication for Security chip related operations.
• (New) Optimized the waiting time for Security chip operations as per device.
• (New) Optimized GRAPHICS device settings.
• (New) Updated Lenovo and Phoenix copyright year to 2010.

Version 1.08-1.02
BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.02

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where an unnecessary AUDIO device was listed in the device manager on the integrated GRAPHICS model.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a black rectangle overlapped the ThinkPad logo during boot.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where a 0253 error might occur during boot.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where another error messages would be lost when the warning message for unsupported AC adapters was displayed.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Display switching function by Fn+F7 key might not work with the external Display attached to the Digital port on Port Replicator.
• (Fix) Fixed an issue where Wake On LAN in hibernation state might fail.

Version 1.07-1.01>
BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.01

• (Fix) Fixed an issue where iPod could not be charged even when Always On USB Mode was set to iPod or iPhone.

Version 1.05-1.01
BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.01

• (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad T410.

Notes

You should install the CD/DVD/BD writing Software which supports CD/DVD/BD creation function from the ISO Image file to create the BIOS Update CD.

To boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD, you should have either of the following optical drives.

• ThinkPad internal optical drive
• USB optical drive
• Ultrabay optical drive installed in the Docking station
• 
  Any types of PC Card, CardBus PC Card or ExpressCard optical drive are not supported.

To boot the computer from the BIOS Update CD, you may need to change the boot device setting in your ThinkPad computer. Refer to the Prepare boot device section in this document.

The contents of the BIOS Update CD can not be shown by Windows Explorer.

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 Microsofts site.
To verify if KB937500 is installed properly,

Click Start, then click Control Panel.

Find Programs and Features and click. If this option does not exist on the window, choose Classic View to find Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Notebook BIOS Update (Bootable CD) for Windows 7.

On Tasks pane, click on View installed updates.

Verify that KB937500 is included in the list of installed updates.

Creating the BIOS update CDThis section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.Downloading file

Click once on the underlined file name. Once Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Notebook BIOS Update (Bootable CD) for Windows 7 is done, some pop-up windows will appear.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

In the window to choose Run or Save, click the Save button.

Choose the folder you would like to Download the file to and click the Save button. 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.

Creating BIOS Update CD

Prepare a computer with an optical drive installed and a blank CD/DVD/BD disc, and make sure the CD/DVD/BD writing software is installed into the computer.

Locate the folder where the file was downloaded.

Locate the file ending in .ISO that was downloaded, then double-click Lenovo ThinkPad T410 Notebook BIOS Update (Bootable CD) for Windows 7. A writing software will open.

Follow the instructions on the screen to finish writing and complete creating BIOS Update CD.

Finally delete the file saved in Step 4.Prepare the boot deviceConfirm that an optical drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup.

power off the computer.

power on the computer.

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.

Choose Startup from the menu.

Choose Boot from the menu. Note the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list.

In Boot Priority Order, make sure the following device is on top of ATA HDD0.

• ATAPI CD0 (when using a ThinkPad internal optical drive)
• USB CD (when using a USB optical drive)
• ATAPI CD1 (when using an Ultrabay optical drive installed in the Docking station)

Press the F3 key to exit, or press the F10 key to save the new setup and then select Yes.

Restart the computer.

Update the BIOSNotes:

• 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 Determining Which BIOS Version is Installed section.
• You need an AC adapter, a charged battery pack and either one of the following optical drives.
  • ThinkPad internal optical drive
  • USB optical drive
  • Ultrabay optical drive installed in the Docking station
• Remove the Power-on password prior to updating the BIOS in the RDM (Remote Deployment Manager) or similar environment.

Attention:
Do not turn off, suspend the computer or remove the BIOS UPDATE CD 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

Print these instructions or display on another computer.

Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.

Make sure your ThinkPad computer has an optical drive installed.

Insert the BIOS Update CD into the optical drive and turn on the computer.

Select Read this first from the menu and carefully read the information.

Press the Esc key to return to the menu.

Select Update system program and follow the instructions on the screen.

After the information panel appears, remove the BIOS Update CD from the optical drive then press the Enter key to restart the computer.

Initializing the BIOSBIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings:

Turn off the computer.

Turn on the computer.

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.

Press the F9 key to load default configuration.

Select Yes.

Press the F10 key to save default configuration and exit.

Select Yes.

Restart the computer.

Note:
After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously.Determining which version is installedThere are two ways to check the BIOS version and BIOS ID.Checking on WindowsWindows 7/Vista

Click Start, click Programs(click All Programs in windows 7), 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.

On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in the left side of the window.

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

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.

On the System Information window, make sure System Summary is selected in the left side of the window.

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

Turn off the computer.

Turn on the computer.

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.

Locate the BIOS Version line and Embedded Controller Version line. BIOS version (BIOS ID) will be shown on the BIOS Version line. .

Turn off the computer.

Each version of the ThinkPad BIOS Update Utility contains the following system program (BIOS) and the Embedded Controller program (ECP).PackageBIOS (BIOS ID)ECP (ECP ID) Release 1.20-1.071.20 (6IET60WW)1.07 (6IHT33WW)Current release1.18-1.071.18 (6IET58WW)1.07 (6IHT33WW)6iuj11uc.iso
6iuj11uc.txt 1.15-1.061.15 (6IET55WW)1.06 (6IHT32WW)6iuj09uc.iso
6iuj09uc.txt 1.12-1.041.12 (6IET52WW)1.04 (6IHT30WW)6iuj07uc.iso
6iuj07uc.txt 1.09-1.041.09 (6IET49WW)1.04 (6IHT30WW)6iuj06uc.iso
6iuj06uc.txt 1.09-1.021.09 (6IET49WW)1.02 (6IHT28WW)6iuj04uc.iso
6iuj04uc.txt Memory Map informationReserved AreaThe following conventional memory addresses are reserved by the BIOS and Others.Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD model

• C0000-CFFFF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• D0000-D1FFF : Reserved for Option ROM of ethernet (*a)
• DD000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*b)
• E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

NVIDIA NVS 3100M model

• C0000-CF5FF : Reserved for Video BIOS
• CF800-D17FF : Reserved for Option ROM of Ethernet (*a)
• DD000-DFFFF : Reserved for USB BIOS (*b)
• E0000-FFFFF : Reserved for System BIOS

Notes:

• a: This area becomes free by disabling the Ethernet LAN Option ROM option under Config and NETWORK in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable PXE and WOL features.
  
• b: This area becomes free by disabling the USB BIOS Option ROM option under Config and USB in the BIOS Setup Utility. This choice will disable booting from USB device and Other USB BIOS features.

Usable areaThe following memory address can be used by the memory manager such as EMM386.Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD model

• D2000-DCFFF

NVIDIA NVS 3100M model

• D1800-DCFFF

Note:
Certain addresses in this area will be reserved for CardBus Controllers or Others by Operating Systems. The addresses vary and depend on the design of each Operating System.

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