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BIOS update 2.03?
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:13 pm
by brsnyder
Has anyone installed this, dated 11/20? I don't install every BIOS update because I'm always afraid something that used to work will stop. But it's been a while, so I'm thinking maybe I should install this one. Opinions?
http://tinyurl.com/yf7av8
Thanks -- Barbara
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 3:48 pm
by marlinspike
I installed it. Helped my battery run time. It says it adds support for the 2007 model # computers...which makes sense since those shipped with 2.00g, which isn't even listed in the bios chart and I'm guessing was simply a stop-gap BIOS. I don't know if non-2007 model laptops will see the same battery benefits.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:19 pm
by rleo25
I installed it too, until now I can´t see any problem. System is speedy, and has a nice response... some problems with IE7 have dissapeared.
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 5:30 pm
by Nebzar
Everything fine here too, T60 Core Duo 2.16 Ghz; upgraded from bios 2.01 without any problem.
Bios 2.3
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:14 pm
by stephenaron
Actually not accurate to say that the 2007 models shipped with 2.00 bios, since i have a t60p that is a 2007 and it did NOT ship with 2.00. Cant remember which one it shipped with since i have upgraded the bios 2 times already, but just thought i would make that correction.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:33 am
by corymcnutt
Do I have to go to Lenovo's website to download this new Bios? Why doesn't it automatically dl within the ThinkVantage update stuff? I just received my T60 3 weeks ago, do I still need to upgrade? Please advise. Thanks!
Cory
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:41 am
by marlinspike
No, it doesn't download with the thinkvantage update. My guess is because it's more involved than the average update (you have to take it out of any dock it might be attached to, you have to disable the BIOS password, your BIOS settings will be reset to defaults).
I'm guessing you are running 2.00g since mine was and we both got ours around the same time. To check, during the start of startup (when it says press the blue thinkvantage button to interrupt) press either F1 or F2...I forget which, just press both of them one after the other really quickly a couple of times. That will take you into the BIOS and you can see what BIOS revision you have.
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:45 am
by HorstM
I installed it on my 2007 model, upgrading from 2.01.
It is running ok, but since 2.01 the fan is running at a higher speed and is therefore louder
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:07 pm
by IdeaDirect
Anyone know if this version is compatible with the Core 2 Duo chip.
I have a 2007 series with Core Duo. I don't remember version numbers but the original BIOS did not support Core 2 Duo. Then IBM released a BIOS update available on their site that I upgraded to which did support Core 2 Duo. Then they pulled that version.
I feel happy that I have a BIOS that supports Core 2 Duo and don't want to lose that functionality if I upgrade to 2.03.
I'm assuming based on the signatures that it will support C2D but just wanted to double check...
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 9:55 pm
by marlinspike
I have a Core 2 Duo in my laptop, and this BIOS works in it, so I'm guessing the answer is yes based on that.
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 1:30 am
by CarrerCrytharis
marlinspike wrote:No, it doesn't download with the thinkvantage update. My guess is because it's more involved than the average update (you have to take it out of any dock it might be attached to, you have to disable the BIOS password, your BIOS settings will be reset to defaults).
Hmm, it did get downloaded and re-flashed by the update software on mine... strange.
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 8:58 am
by corymcnutt
marlinspike wrote:No, it doesn't download with the thinkvantage update. My guess is because it's more involved than the average update (you have to take it out of any dock it might be attached to, you have to disable the BIOS password, your BIOS settings will be reset to defaults).
I'm guessing you are running 2.00g since mine was and we both got ours around the same time. To check, during the start of startup (when it says press the blue thinkvantage button to interrupt) press either F1 or F2...I forget which, just press both of them one after the other really quickly a couple of times. That will take you into the BIOS and you can see what BIOS revision you have.
You are correct...I looked and it is 2.00. Sorry to sound so stupid, but how do I get the instructions to download and install it? Also, do you really think it was worth downloading at this point? Mine seems to be working fine??? Thanks, Cory
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:57 am
by marlinspike
corymcnutt wrote:You are correct...I looked and it is 2.00. Sorry to sound so stupid, but how do I get the instructions to download and install it? Also, do you really think it was worth downloading at this point? Mine seems to be working fine??? Thanks, Cory
Well, I noticed a small boost in battery life when I did the bios update. Go to the lenovo website, click the support & downloads link, click auto-detect this system, then click downloads and drivers. The BIOS update and instructions are there.
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:27 am
by OnnoK123
I cant update the bios.. It asks me to install the Thinkpad Configuration before using this utility. ???
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 11:50 am
by corymcnutt
marlinspike wrote:Well, I noticed a small boost in battery life when I did the bios update. Go to the lenovo website, click the support & downloads link, click auto-detect this system, then click downloads and drivers. The BIOS update and instructions are there.
Thanks for the info, marlinspike, I will go there and try it...Cory
Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 12:05 pm
by corymcnutt
OnnoK123 wrote:I cant update the bios.. It asks me to install the Thinkpad Configuration before using this utility. ???
If you look farther down the page where you download the bios update, you will see where it tells you (and gives you a link) telling you that you must have that utility installed first. Good Luck, Cory