Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------Software name BIOS Update CD (ISO image file for bootable CD) Support models ThinkPad Edge

11" ThinkPad Edge E10

Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Versions 1.16 (for Machine type: 0328) 1.18 (for Machine type: 2545)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package provides the ISO image file of BIOSes which are compatible with CD/DVD writing software to create the CD/DVD for the BIOS update. Hereafter the CD/DVD for the BIOS update is called as "BIOS Update CD". The BIOS Update CD can boot the computer disregarding the operating systems and update two sets of the BIOSes (including system programs and Embedded Controller programs) stored in the following ThinkPad computers to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. - Machine type: 0328 with BIOS ID 86xxxxxx (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 86) - Machine type: 2545 with BIOS ID 87xxxxxx (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 87) For that purpose, it is necessary to have the CD/DVD writing software (with CD/DVD creation function from the ISO image file) prepared separately. Also, any one of the following type of CD-RW, CD-RW & DVD Combo, DVD, DVD Multi or other optical drives should be prepared. (Hereafter these drives are called as "optical drive".) - USB This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 1.16 (for Machine type: 0328) -------------------------------------[Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing.

[Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted. - Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter might show error messages when using unauthorized battery. Version 1.18 (for Machine type: 2545) -------------------------------------[Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted. - Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter might show error messages when using unauthorized battery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED There are two ways to check the BIOS version and BIOS ID. [Checking on Windows] Windows 7: 1. Click Start, click All 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] 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" 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. Locate the BIOS Version line and Embedded Controller Version line. "BIOS version (BIOS ID)" will be shown on the BIOS Version line. 5. Turn off the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOTES - You should install the CD/DVD writing software which supports CD/DVD 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 any one of the following type of optical drives. - USB Any other types (PC Card, CardBus PC Card, ExpressCard or others) 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------CREATING THE BIOS UPDATE CD 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. Creating BIOS Update CD 5. Prepare a computer with an optical drive installed and a blank CD/DVD disc, and make sure the CD/DVD writing software is installed into the computer. 6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file ending in ".ISO" that was downloaded, then double-click it. A writing software will open. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish writing and complete creating BIOS Update CD. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

PREPARING THE BOOT DEVICE Confirm that an optical drive is in the boot device list of your BIOS setup. 1. Power off the computer. 2. Power on the computer. 3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" 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. Choose "Startup" from the menu. 5. Choose "Boot" from the menu. Note the current boot priority order for restoration later if you need to modify your boot list. 6. In "Boot Priority Order", make sure the following device is on top of "ATA HDD0". - "USB CD" (when using a USB optical drive) 7. Press the F3 key (or hold down the Fn key and press the F3 key) to exit, or press the F10 key (or hold down the Fn key and press the F10 key) to save the new setup and then select Yes. 8. Restart the computer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------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, a charged battery pack and any one of the following type of optical drives. - USB - 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the target 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 BIOS BIOS Initialization is suggested for some problems. To initialize the BIOS settings: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer.

3. While the "To interrupt normal startup, press Enter" 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. Press the F9 key (or hold down the Fn key and press the F9 key) to load default configuration. 5. Select Yes. 6. Press the F10 key (or hold down the Fn key and press the F10 key) to save default configuration and exit. 7. Select Yes. 8. Restart the computer. Note: After initialization you may need to reapply some settings that you had changed previously. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------VERSION INFORMATION The following versions of BIOSes and ECPs (Embedded Controller Programs) have been released to date. [For Machine type: 0328 with BIOS ID 86xxxxxx] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 86) ----------------------------------------------------Package ------1.16 1.15 1.14 1.13 1.11 1.09 1.08 1.07 only) 1.06 1.03 BIOS (BIOS ID) ---------------1.16 (86ET32WW) 1.15 (86ET31WW) 1.14 (86ET30WW) 1.13 (86ET29WW) 1.11 (86ET27WW) 1.09 (86ET25WW) 1.08 (86ET24WW) 1.07 (86ET23WW) ECP (ECP ID) ---------------1.13 (86HT27WW) 1.12 (86HT26WW) 1.12 (86HT26WW) 1.11 (86HT25WW) 1.09 (86HT23WW) 1.08 (86HT22WW) 1.08 (86HT22WW) 1.07 (86HT21WW) Rev. ---01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 Issue Date ---------2012/05/09 2011/12/12 2011/09/22 2011/08/02 2011/05/19 2011/03/11 2011/01/20 2010/12/04 (Manufacturing 2010/11/04 2010/09/08

1.06 (86ET22WW) 1.07 (86HT21WW) 1.03 (86ET19WW) 1.05 (86HT19WW)

[For Machine type: 2545 with BIOS ID 87xxxxxx] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 87) ----------------------------------------------------Package ------1.18 1.17 1.16 1.15 1.12 1.09 1.08 1.05 BIOS (BIOS ID) ---------------1.18 (87ET44WW) 1.17 (87ET43WW) 1.16 (87ET42WW) 1.15 (87ET41WW) 1.12 (87ET38WW) 1.09 (87ET35WW) 1.08 (87ET34WW) 1.05 (87ET31WW) ECP (ECP ID) ---------------1.10 (87HT25WW) 1.09 (87HT24WW) 1.09 (87HT24WW) 1.08 (87HT23WW) 1.07 (87HT22WW) 1.06 (87HT21WW) 1.05 (87HT20WW) 1.04 (87HT19WW) Rev. ---01 01 01 01 01 01 01 01 Issue Date ---------2012/05/09 2011/12/12 2011/09/22 2011/08/02 2011/05/19 2011/03/11 2010/11/04 2010/09/08

Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README

document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. To check the version of BIOS and Embedded Controller Program, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > BIOS: ECP: [Important] (New) (Fix) Package version BIOS version Embedded Controller Program version Important update New function or enhancement Correction to existing function

[For Machine type: 0328 with BIOS ID 86xxxxxx] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 86) ----------------------------------------------------<1.16> BIOS: 1.16 / ECP: 1.13 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter might show error messages when using unauthorized battery. <1.15> BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.12 - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might turn on the wireless LAN automatically by power-on on the system with wireless LAN turned off by [Fn+F5] key. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the shadow might appear in the part of the screen upper part of a specific LCD panel. <1.14> BIOS: 1.14 / ECP: 1.12 - (Fix) Improvement of Battery Firmware Update program. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Keyboard Beep might not work correctly under a certain condition. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Bluetooth is turned on by turning on global master control switch in wireless radio. <1.13> BIOS: 1.13 / ECP: 1.11 - (Add) Improvement of Peakshft funtion. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where USB connection might fail. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang at reboot as part of the installation process of Software of Check Point ltd. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where display blackout might occur by uninstalling video driver on the system with Windows Vista or Windows 7. <1.11> BIOS: 1.11 / ECP: 1.09 - (Add) Added support for Peak shift function - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might fail to go into standby/sleep state or resume normal operation from standby/sleep state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of Embedded Controller might

not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the external monitor might have blank screen when the computer resumed normal operation from standby/sleep state by using the external USB keyboard. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang after running PC-Doctor for DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not be able to be switched back and forth between the screen display on both the LCD and external monitor in the extended desktop mode and others by the Fn+F7 key operation (display switching). - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a beep sound might be heard at resuming normal operation from standby/sleep or hibernation state even if beep sound is disabled in BIOS Setup and Power Manager. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a beep sound might not be heard normally at resuming normal operation from standby/sleep or hibernation state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where an FAN error might occur quite sometimes after POST . <1.09> BIOS: 1.09 / ECP: 1.08 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where restarting the computer might be needed to refresh the Windows 7 Experience Index. <1.08> BIOS: 1.08 / - (Fix) Fixed for a - (Fix) Fixed ECP: 1.08 an issue where audio playback by Windows Media Player would stop moment while ThinkVantage System Update was running. an issue where mute audio by pressing F1 key might not work.

<1.07> (Manufacturing only) BIOS: 1.07 / ECP: 1.07 - (Fix) Fixed enter BIOS too slowly on Compatibility mode. - (Fix) Fixed window log-on brightness issue. - (Fix) Fixed computrace message doesn't display when actived it. <1.06> BIOS: 1.06 / ECP: 1.07 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the screen brightness changed few seconds late when the AC adapter was connected/disconnected to the computer on Windows XP. - (Fix) Fixed an issue which had an installation error of Bluetooth driver when the Bluetooth radio was turned off. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the fuel gauge and Power Manager might show 0% as remaining battery charge or an error message. <1.03> BIOS: 1.03 / ECP: 1.05 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge 11",E10 (Machine type: 0328). [For Machine type: 2545 with BIOS ID 87xxxxxx] (Upper two alphanumeric characters of BIOS ID are 87) ----------------------------------------------------<1.18> BIOS: 1.18 / ECP: 1.10 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where incorrect Embedded Controller version might be shown in SMBIOS Type 0 and 11. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where maintenance USB key with over 2 GB might not be booted.

- (Fix) Fixed an issue where Windows Power Meter may show error messages when using unauthorized battery. <1.17> BIOS: 1.17 / ECP: 1.09 - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might turn on the wireless LAN automatically by power-on on the system with wireless LAN turned off by [Fn+F5] key. <1.16> BIOS: 1.16 / ECP: 1.09 - (Fix) Improvement of Battery Firmware Update program. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Keyboard Beep might not work correctly under a certain condition. <1.15> BIOS: 1.15 / ECP: 1.08 - (Add) Improvement of Peakshft funtion. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the system might not enter hibernation mode after entered suspend mode even though suspend/stanby timer and hibernation timer are set in BIOS Setup. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang at reboot as part of the installation process of Software of Check Point ltd. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where resume from suspend mode might fail after the system with Mouse or Keyboard via USB Hub enters suspend. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where adjustment of brightness by hotkey might not work correctly. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where brightness might change after restart or resume from suspend when setting brightness in PowerManager and ajdusting brightness by Hot key. <1.12> BIOS: 1.12 / ECP: 1.07 - (Add) Added support for Peak shift function - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might fail to go into standby/sleep state or resume normal operation from standby/sleep state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the correct version of Embedded Controller might not be displayed. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might not boot on PC-DOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a beep sound might not be heard normally at resuming normal operation from standby/sleep or hibernation state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might turn on Bluetooth automatically after resuming normal operation from hibernation state on Windows XP. - (Fix) Fixed an issue battery firmware update might fail. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where an FAN error might occur quite sometimes after POST . <1.09> BIOS: 1.09 / - (Fix) Fixed for a - (Fix) Fixed ECP: 1.06 an issue where audio playback by Windows Media Player would stop moment while ThinkVantage System Update was running. an issue where mute audio by pressing F1 key might not work.

<1.08> BIOS: 1.08 / ECP: 1.05 - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II device had a yellow "!" in Device Manager. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the On Screen Display for screen brightness might not work correctly when the AC adapter was connected/disconnected to the computer on Windows XP. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the fuel gauge and Power Manager might show 0% as

remaining battery charge or an error message. <1.05> BIOS: 1.05 / ECP: 1.04 - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Edge 11",E10 (Machine type: 2545). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * PC Card and ExpressCard are trademarks of PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association). Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.