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Just saw it in Lenovo's site.

Summary of changes

Version 79ETC9WW (2.09)

* (New) Support Microsoft Windows Vista.
* (Fix) DOS EMM386.EXE causes system hang or memory key data corruption when the DOS boots from USB memory key.
* (Fix) On a model with an ATI M64 graphics chip, Windows bluescreen occurs intermittently during DVD playback in battery operation.


EDIT - just did the upgrade and see no major changes (considering everything on my system is working fine, I consider that a good thing).

Is it for both normal and wide screen t60 ?

PS. I have the normal t60.

bigbear2007 wrote:Is it for both normal and wide screen t60 ?

PS. I have the normal t60.

Works on normal. Don't know about WS.

Seems to be working fine for me. I'm running Vista right now. Upgraded in Windows, and when I rebooted it re-installed my network interfaces, but seems to be running fine.

Just tried to run the windows version of the BIOS update on my T60 widescreen, and it didn't want to run. Kept complaining about "can't find BIOS update" or something. I figured that meant it probably doesn't work on the widescreen, and didn't try the ISO.

I used the cdrom method and worked fine.

GXCross wrote:Just tried to run the windows version of the BIOS update on my T60 widescreen, and it didn't want to run. Kept complaining about "can't find BIOS update" or something. I figured that meant it probably doesn't work on the widescreen, and didn't try the ISO.

Which file did you try to execute? I got that error when I tried to run the wrong file. Try another exe file in that folder. First window that pops up will ask if you want to update your BIOS, or change your model number.

Hmm, I just noticed that 2.06 added support for ATI M66 (Mobility Radeon x1700) cards...interesting.

own6volvos wrote: Which file did you try to execute? I got that error when I tried to run the wrong file. Try another exe file in that folder. First window that pops up will ask if you want to update your BIOS, or change your model number.

It was the exe specified in the readme.txt and instructions. It did ask if I wanted to update the BIOS or change the model #, but then clicking the Next button gave me the error. I guess I'll wait a bit to see if it's really an update to the widescreen version, or if it was a mistake. The widescreen T60s have a new BIOS numbering scheme.

T60p Widescreen uses a different BIOS. The current version is 1.01 released December 12, 2006.

zepp wrote:T60p Widescreen uses a different BIOS. The current version is 1.01 released December 12, 2006.

The new BIOS shows up on the driver download page for the T60 widescreen (mine is 8741-52U). I suspect it's a mistake though.

The new BIOS shows up on the driver download page for the T60 widescreen (mine is 8741-52U). I suspect it's a mistake though.[/quote]

Yes, It's a mistake. If you look further down on the page a BIOS of 1.01 is listed specifically for the Widescreen. That's not the first mistake I've seen on the Widescreen page.

zepp wrote: Yes, It's a mistake. If you look further down on the page a BIOS of 1.01 is listed specifically for the Widescreen. That's not the first mistake I've seen on the Widescreen page.

That's too bad, I was hoping they fixed the "screen flicker" problem that has been plaguing me since I got the laptop.

WARNING! DON'T DO THIS UPGRADE UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TOO!!!!!!

I have a T60 Type 2623DAU that was suppose to have a compatable Motherboard (Rev 3) to accept BIOS upgrade 2.09 but Noooooo!

Before the upgrade, I had always got occassional BSOD's and was routinely blowing up USB 2.0 Flashcards so I decided it might be time to get the latest BIOS in hopes of fixing some of these problems. It looked to me like folks weren't having any problems with the update and it was fairly stable.

The BIOS update process went as smooth as silk until the end when it asked if I wanted to restart the system. Sure why not! The T60 shutdown normally and came back with the Thinkpad opening screen, fan turns on wide open and thats it. I had to remove the battery and AC cord to turn it off. Now it is literally a black brick. Subsequent power ups only start the fan in low speed but I still have to pull the battery out to turn it off. It never appears to get to the BIOS. If it does, its going into the weeds somewhere. Something really bad has happened.

Lenovo thinks the Motherboard is shot. Since it is a company owned machine, we got the premium warranty and have on-site service. So far, Lenovo support has been really good. Should be out next week to fix it.

This machine has always been a bit flakey. I'm kinda' glad it bit the dust. Maybe now I'll get a new Motherboard that will fix a lot of the annoyances I had with it.

I have a recent purchase Thinkpad T60P with 1.04 Bios from the factory.

the comparable Widescreen version is 1.06; I upgraded my T60 with it yesterday. I wish there was an installer for 64 bit edition, but oh well, I still had a CDRW.


*edit* disregard, this thread is old. comparable is 2.11 for the 4:3 version.

Seems they just released 2.11, but only on CD.

look slike 2.11 is only for Vista - nothing useful for XP

ShaggyDog wrote:look slike 2.11 is only for Vista - nothing useful for XP

Assuming they actually list everything new in the release.

I just upgraded today to 2.11 using XP, I'm dual booting XP/Vista Business so didn't have to use the CD.

Thanks for the update however i will not upgrade because i don't plan on using Vista and my machine is trouble free

can you upgrade using Thinkvantage?

Can I do BIOS upgrade over a guest-WinXP through XEN?

Something as serious as a bios update can kill a machine if done improperly. If you have to use the CD i'd go that route.

How does one find the BIOS revision on a T60p?

How does one find the BIOS revision on a T60p?

Start/Programs/ThinkVantage/Thinkpad Configuration/System Information/View System Sumary

Or, if you're like me and wiped the system as soon as you get it, you can run CPUZ, and it'll tell you. Otherwise, reboot and the BIOS will list it.

cmiddle2 wrote:WARNING! DON'T DO THIS UPGRADE UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TOO!!!!!!

I have a T60 Type 2623DAU that was suppose to have a compatable Motherboard (Rev 3) to accept BIOS upgrade 2.09 but Noooooo!

Have you tried the new 2.11 BIOS?

I've been having problems with 2.09, but don't want to risk even more problems with 2.11

Anyone?

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