BIOS Version 1.7 Installation

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jjesusfreak01 · #1 Post by **jjesusfreak01** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:16 pm

Could anyone who has successfully installed this version give the correct instructions. I tried looking at the provided help file, but using its instructions does not work, and simply trying the exe files in the package doesnt seem to work either. Any help would be appreciated.

#2 Post by **Kyocera** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 6:26 pm

I upgraded to 1.06 a week ago, everything was done using software installer, not system updater. It was pretty automated compared to my other models, it may be different for 1.07.
Please read the issues some are having with the video and the 1.07 upgrade before you continue.
I'm waiting, as everything is working good for me (well, except for this annoying wireless thing) right now.

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=27065
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=27066

Pay close attention to the people who actually have done the upgrade, hoya, and irfan give some good comments.

baraider · #3 Post by **baraider** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:49 pm

I'm using 1.07 right now...no problem..
Just replaced the stock 3945abg card with and IBM abg card. Everything is working.

#4 Post by **Kyocera** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 7:53 pm

baraider, did you pay for the ibm card or did they swap it out for you?

baraider · #5 Post by **baraider** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 8:48 pm

Kyocera wrote:baraider, did you pay for the ibm card or did they swap it out for you?

out of my pocket

the card just came today on Sat evening

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I have the 3945 on sale now ...lol....I've been using the intel line of card for a long time, 2100,2200,2945,3945...now time for a change.
i have the linksys wrt54g router so i want to try the see if it is better.

So far so good, the signal have been 100% solid, no drop yet. The next task is to get it to work on ubuntu

#6 Post by **Kyocera** » Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:01 pm

Hah! so do I, they sent me a replacement last week (intel) and it is about the same as the original. Looks like I'll have to order the ibm. Then i'll have a "buy one get one free sale".

guYom · #7 Post by **guYom** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:40 am

Baraider,

1) Did you notice much improvement ? You removed the Intel and installed an Atheros card, right? Did you buy the Atheros direct from lenovo.com or somewhere else? I find my Intel very sluggish and I am about just ready to switch to Atheros.

2) wireles card replacement, how do you go about it?
is that about the same procedure as for RAM (five screws under neath, remove bottom, pop up palm rest> then what's next?

3) HDD upgrade
I see in you signature that you upgraded your HDD. Hitachi, from newegg? How much was that? what did you do w/ the old HDD? external slim case for back-up? or extra HDD via CD bay?

as always, thanks Baraider

irfan · #8 Post by **irfan** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 9:49 am

actually, I am wondering about the HDD issue too. I want to replace my HDD with a 7200 RPM one. But I dont know what to do with the old one. I checked a lot of places for an enclosure that has the SATA interface without success.

#9 Post by **Kyocera** » Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:04 am

guYom, lenovo sent me a replacement intel card and i replaced it, just a matter of removing the palm rest and the keyboard and the two screws securing the card and antenae leads on the card.

I had asked for an atheros after i told them this intel wasn't cutting it, but the policy is "what it is shipped with".

baraider · #10 Post by **baraider** » Mon Jul 03, 2006 12:12 pm

guYom wrote:Baraider,
1) Did you notice much improvement ? You removed the Intel and installed an Atheros card, right? Did you buy the Atheros direct from lenovo.com or somewhere else? I find my Intel very sluggish and I am about just ready to switch to Atheros.

The signal is 100% now...haven't lost connection since. I use window default connection manager, not Access connection. bought it from levono directly. I'll ebay the 3945.

guYom wrote: 2) wireles card replacement, how do you go about it?
is that about the same procedure as for RAM (five screws under neath, remove bottom, pop up palm rest> then what's next?

yes, remove the keyboard and replace the card. be gentle with the wire connection.

guYom wrote: 3) HDD upgrade
I see in you signature that you upgraded your HDD. Hitachi, from newegg? How much was that? what did you do w/ the old HDD? external slim case for back-up? or extra HDD via CD bay?

around $165 shipped. The old HD is defective and IBM is shipping me a replacement. It's back ordered on that drive so i'm still waiting. The new HD is much faster. When i got the replacement, I will ebay it or use it as a backup for my main SATA.

hoya · #11 Post by **hoya** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 9:31 pm

irfan wrote:actually, I am wondering about the HDD issue too. I want to replace my HDD with a 7200 RPM one. But I dont know what to do with the old one. I checked a lot of places for an enclosure that has the SATA interface without success.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6817362001

I think you're better off with this:
http://s1.amazon.com/exec/varzea/ts/exc ... 47-1996646

laundromatt · #12 Post by **laundromatt** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 9:20 am

jjesusfreak01 wrote:Could anyone who has successfully installed this version give the correct instructions. I tried looking at the provided help file, but using its instructions does not work, and simply trying the exe files in the package doesnt seem to work either. Any help would be appreciated.

I did the upgrade without any problems.

Here's what I did:

1. downloaded the executable package
2. ran the executable, which unpacked files
3. opened up a command prompt window
4. from the command prompt, went into the directory with the unpacked files
5. also from the command prompt, ran the WINUPTP.exe

Pretty much what I found here:

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 24#install

guYom · #13 Post by **guYom** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:05 am

Hi Laundromatt,

I am still under 1.05 (I stayed away from 1.06 based on comments read here on the board).

Would you advise the update to 1.07 ? I tried to read the release note, I am not too sure about the benefits of going from 1.05 to 1.07? I understand there were problems with 1.06 and we should stay away from that version.

What are the improvements of 1.07 over 1.05?

laundromatt · #14 Post by **laundromatt** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 11:16 am

guYom wrote:Hi Laundromatt,

I am still under 1.05 (I stayed away from 1.06 based on comments read here on the board).

Would you advise the update to 1.05 ? I tried to read the release note, I am not too sure about the benefits of going from 1.05 to 1.07? I understand there were problems with 1.06 and we should stay away from that version.

What are the improvements of 1.07 over 1.05?

My T60 came with 1.05. I noticed the "grainy display" problem on gray windows that other people have experienced, so I went down to 1.04, which solved the problem. I saw that 1.07 also addressed the grainy display problem, so I upgraded. The problem is fixed with 1.07. I haven't noticed any problems with 1.07.

hoya · #15 Post by **hoya** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:19 pm

could any one with 1.07 try this: while on AC power, place the machine in standby mode. unplug the machine and resume from standby. then, while still on battery power, place the machine in standby mode and again attempt to awake from standby. after upgrading to 1.07, my system no longer wakes from standby on battery. i started a thread discussing my issue here:
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?p=178023

guYom · #16 Post by **guYom** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 1:43 pm

Hi Hoya,

I ran your test under 1.05, no problem with 1.05 it does wake from sleep when battery powered. I am still debating whether I should update from 1.05 to 1.07.

It would be interesting to know if your 'condition' is due to the 1.07 update.

The thing I have noticed a couple times under 1.05 is that when I put the lappy to sleep using my USB keyboard (not the TP's) I cannot wake from the USB keyboard, nor can I wake from the TP keyboard, the only way to wake is by pressing the on/off switch on the TP. Also if the lappy goes to sleep by itself (without me pressing Fn + F4 or the Sleep button on my external USB keybaord) I have the same situation.

Laundromatt, regarding this grainy situtaion of yours, I have noticed some discolaration on my screen, shades of pink on a white background, I am under 1.05, not sure if it is the same thing as what you call grainy, how can I check if I have the grainy stuff you are talking about?

laundromatt · #17 Post by **laundromatt** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 3:08 pm

guYom wrote:Hi Hoya,
Laundromatt, regarding this grainy situtaion of yours, I have noticed some discolaration on my screen, shades of pink on a white background, I am under 1.05, not sure if it is the same thing as what you call grainy, how can I check if I have the grainy stuff you are talking about?

That sounds similar to what I was seeing. The place that was most noticeable was on an open Internet Explorer window, in the gray area around the Toolbar/Menus. From certain angles, it looked slightly multicolored.

You know, you can always go back down to 1.05 if you find that 1.07 breaks something.

guYom · #18 Post by **guYom** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 4:04 pm

Thanks Laundromatt. That's exactly where I see it too in the IE, I was wondering what that was all about.

I believe 1.05 is nowhere to be found, if I recall those who upgraded from 1.05 to 1.06 had to go back to 1.04.

Was there anything else in the 1.07 update besides the grainy issue that got resolved?

By the way, do you have any issues with your Intel 3945 Wifi card?

laundromatt · #19 Post by **laundromatt** » Fri Jul 07, 2006 6:11 pm

guYom wrote: Was there anything else in the 1.07 update besides the grainy issue that got resolved?

By the way, do you have any issues with your Intel 3945 Wifi card?

There probably are other issues addressed with 1.07 - check the readme for the listing.

And no, I don't have any issues with my wireless card. It works like a champ with my Linksys wireless router.

jjesusfreak01 · #20 Post by **jjesusfreak01** » Sat Jul 08, 2006 11:36 am

I know the situation seems to be different with every user, but ill report my findings anyway. The 1.07 update does messup ATI Powerplay compatability. I reverted back to 1.06, which, although there are some bad reports, has not given me any problems. Magically, Powerplay works again (the standby thing).

Kamika007z · #21 Post by **Kamika007z** » Sun Jul 09, 2006 12:36 am

Also, regarding powerplay: when plugged in and you change the settings for what speed it should run when plugged-in, high-battery, or low-battery. It saves them when you press apply. When you remove the ac adaptor connection, then go back to powerplay settings, the settings all revert back to "Optimal Battery Life" (the lowest performance settings).

Even the newest drivers from ATi do this as well.... quite possible a BIOS bug? I haven't tried it with the 1.06 BIOS, as I am running the 1.07 BIOS.

Does anyone know how to report these bugs to Lenovo?

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