Updated/New IBM ThinkPad Software Installer

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n3il · #91 Post by **n3il** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 2:40 am

yves wrote: I changed the model number (notthe serial number)

OK when you did so did you do the following?

When updating the system unit serial number, the information must
be entered in the following syntax:
1S26474AU78F12345
where,
1S preceeds Type number, Model, and then Serial number

Also, the maintenance disk should give the option to reset the UUID. If you change the type, model or serial number you should also reset the UUID to reflect this change.

Let us know how you get on.

As for changing the model number with the BIOS update - that is for large enterprise customers to allow all T40 (for example) machines to be treated as one type/model combination for rolling out images using Image Ultra Builder. AFAIK it will not directly affect what the BIOS reports.

yves · #92 Post by **yves** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:33 am

I got a problem .

There is no option to reset the UUID on the maintenace disk

When I select option 4 (assign UUID) I got the folowing message = "Valid UUID has been already stored"

Where could I find an option to reset UUID ?

I think it is 3 - Delete S/N data from EEPROM

BUT THEN i HAVE TO DO A CODE to delete the UUID. What is this code ?

n3il · #93 Post by **n3il** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:22 am

Yves,

I think we should restart from scratch:

Boot the machine with the maintenance diskette in the floppy drive.

Highlight "1 - Set system identification" - press enter.

to remove the serial number:
Choose "3 - Delete S/N data from EEPROM" - to do this type "3" and enter.
then when it asks you for the Device Type number type "20" after the "?"

After that to reset the serial number:
Choose "1 - Add S/N data to EEPROM" - to do this type "1" and enter.
then when it asks you for the Device Type number type "20" after the "?"
Type in the type, model and serial number in the following format:
1S2373GEU5555555
(obviously using the serial number of your own machine)
Make sure the 1S is typed before and that there are no spaces or other characters where there shouldn't be!

Then type "9" to return to the main menu.

Move down to the option "4 - Assign UUID" and select.
Once it has done what it has to do it will prompt you to press enter - do so.
You will be returned to the main menu.

At this point you can use "F3" to exit and the machine will reboot.

Now go into the BIOS (F1 on boot) and check what is stated in the field "System-unit serial number". Hopefully this should be your correct type, model and serial number. If it is correct - try using the software installer again. If it is incorrect then you have done something wrong - so try these instructions from the start again.

Let us know how it goes.

yves · #94 Post by **yves** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:39 am

I does not work

MyBIOS versions is 1.11

The UUID is here but it has not changed apparently

The system unit serial number is = 2653rtuXXXXz1

I notice "1S" is missing

I try again and report to you

yves · #95 Post by **yves** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:54 am

SUCCESS !!!!!

Impossible to see "1S" When I do F1.

But it is there with the maintenance disk

I removed "Z1" at the end of the serial number

And now it is working!!!

Congratulations

IBM Thinkpads are good machines (but inferior quality of PANASONIC )

But ThinkPad support is the best . far away from competitors

Thank you again for your help, time, and support

n3il · #96 Post by **n3il** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:10 am

Glad to hear that it worked for you!

yves · #97 Post by **yves** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:18 am

Thank you again , Neil
Thank you , James

My A31P is working perfectly

I dont how to thank you for your time

IBM Thinkpads is a wise investment.

You get perfect support for 3 years old A31P !!

davidlg16 · #98 Post by **davidlg16** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 11:22 am

Panasonics have better quality than IBM?

yves wrote: IBM Thinkpads are good machines (but inferior quality of PANASONIC )

But ThinkPad support is the best . far away from competitors

yves · #99 Post by **yves** » Thu Apr 07, 2005 1:10 pm

Much better quality : screen are brighter, wake from standbay is faster, build quality is better.

It is made in Japan quality (Almost prefect). ThinkPads are made in China quality.

There is a big diffrence!

But design is better for the ThinkPad.

Also there is ZERO support for PANASONIC. No service in France. No repair , etc I dont know what will hapen if my CF29 has a problem!

IBM support is excellent in France

Prices are double for Panasonic.

For Office use, I will never use a PANASONIC. But for outside, I prefer a reliable PANASONIC like the Y2 series (which I will purchase next )

JHEM · #100 Post by **JHEM** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 12:09 am

One more data point for the installer's string of successes.

While the installer wasn't listed as an available download for my venerable 2645-9FU 600X, I decided to install the software and take it up for a spin.

Worked perfectly. Found and installed all the latest updates and my PIII 850MHz Frankenpad is running better than ever!

Next up? Gonna' dig out a 600E and try it on that!

Regards,

James

JohnFischer · #101 Post by **JohnFischer** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 12:51 am

Thanks to IBM on-site service, a technician came to my T41 and updated the UUID and serial number. Then the new Software Installer program worked like a charm.
All I can say is: Hallelujah!

Now everything on the system is current including BIOS.
Thanks to James and all your posts that hinted at this as a solution. I'll have to keep checking back here for new things to solve

JHEM · #102 Post by **JHEM** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 12:54 am

Glad to hear that John.

YGM!

Regards,

James

JohnFischer · #103 Post by **JohnFischer** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 1:23 am

YGM??

JHEM · #104 Post by **JHEM** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:19 am

JohnFischer wrote:YGM??

You've got mail.

Regards,

James

Leon · #105 Post by **Leon** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:22 am

James used to work for AOL.....

JHEM · #106 Post by **JHEM** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 7:05 pm

Leon wrote:James used to work for AOL.....

Oh! Low blow Leon!

God will get you for that!

James

Leon · #107 Post by **Leon** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 9:41 pm

mea culpa....

JHEM · #108 Post by **JHEM** » Sat Apr 09, 2005 10:28 pm

Leon wrote:mea culpa....

Renew your Act of Contrition, Two Hail Marys and a Stations of the Cross!

Go, and Sin no More

davep · #109 Post by **davep** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 4:48 am

Based In UK

******************************* SYSTEM SUMMARY *******************************
OS information: Microsoft Windows 2000
OS version: 5.00.2195 Service Pack 4
Processor: x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9
Memory: 523,248 kb
BIOS version: 1.08 (1GET36WW)
Machine type-Model: 2653H6G

ThinkPad Software Installer 3.01.0503

I get to the screen entitled "Download Packages" that lists the packages to be updated. All the ones to be updated are ticked.

The progress bar and the "Stop" button are greyed out.

The both "Back", Next" and "Cancel" buttons are enabled.

I press the "Next" button, at this point the display refreshes and the "Back" button is now disabled. Nothing happens from here on out, no attempt is made to connect to the internet (the earlier stages of the process did make such attempts).

JohnV · #110 Post by **JohnV** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:13 am

Dave I just had the same issue on my wifes Thinkpad. You hit the next buttn to download the updates and it just sits there. Though my T42 works fine? Please let me know if you figure this out!

John

JHEM · #111 Post by **JHEM** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:56 am

davep wrote:Based In UK

Dave I got your email and someone is looking at your problem.

You'll either hear from them directly or they'll pass a message to me to forward.

Regards,

James

davep · #112 Post by **davep** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 4:07 am

Thanks for confirmation of that James - I never doubted you would pick up on my PM and pass this problem on.

I posted to the forum to be sure that folks who didn't watch the newsgroup knew about this issue.

Dave

JohnV · #113 Post by **JohnV** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 8:01 am

Dave I tryed the IBM update again later yesterday and it worked fine. So it must of been something wron on IBM's side.

John

Steve007 · #114 Post by **Steve007** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:14 am

yves wrote:IBM Thinkpads are good machines (but inferior quality of PANASONIC )

Thanks, I needed a laugh!

fbrdphreak · #115 Post by **fbrdphreak** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:03 pm

Is the AutoUpdate still working for everyone? On both a T42 & R52 it searches for drivers but hangs when its searching online (I think). tried it several times today and yesterday. Anyone have any luck?

Leon · #116 Post by **Leon** » Thu Apr 28, 2005 6:34 pm

Working for me (is that everyone

). It just downloaded new a/b/g and Active Protection drivers.

G-Man · #117 Post by **G-Man** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 1:20 am

fbrdphreak,

Yep, still working. I just downloaded/installed the new IBM a/b/g and Intel Ethernet drivers without any problem.

Regards,
G-Man

Paul Unger · #118 Post by **Paul Unger** » Sun May 01, 2005 6:43 am

G-Man,

I just ran the TP Software Installer, I downloaded the new IBM Wireless LAN Adapter Software (11a/b/g) driver (v. 4.0.100.140a), but it shows up yellow and tells me I have to return to the first screen and select uninstall to get rid of the previous version. So I click "Back", select "Uninstall currently installed drivers", click "Next", highlight IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter Software (v. 2.4.1.12), and click "Remove" . . . and it's still there. I've tried removing it with WinXP's Add/Remove Programs feature, and no dice there either. Any hints?

Paul

G-Man · #119 Post by **G-Man** » Sun May 01, 2005 7:03 am

Have you restarted your TP? Try to remove it manually in Control Panel>System>Hardware>Device Manager>Right click on 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter>and Uninstall (if it still doesn't work, disable it first then uninstall).

Hope it helps.

Regards,
G-Man

fbrdphreak · #120 Post by **fbrdphreak** » Sun May 01, 2005 10:19 pm

G-Man wrote:fbrdphreak,

Yep, still working. I just downloaded/installed the new IBM a/b/g and Intel Ethernet drivers without any problem.

Regards,
G-Man

Must've just been temporary, ran it on the three TP's in my possession right now

and all worked. Thx

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