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System Support Disks

Document ID: MIGR-47NPZ8

TP 570 - System Program Service Diskette (BIOS) for Windows 2000 Beta 3

Applicable to: World-Wide


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570w2k

Description
The System Program Service Diskette updates the system program stored in the ThinkPad to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions.

Only the ThinkPad 570 is supported by this BIOS update.

This BIOS update should only be installed in you ar e running Windows 2000 Beta 3. If you are running any other operating system (even on a dual-boot system) DO NOT INSTALL this BIOS update.

P/N
570w2k

Name & Size (bytes)

WWW URL(s)
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/mobiles/570w2000.exe
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/mobiles/570w2000.txt

The files contained in this document have been archived.

Double-click here for more information on the Archive process - .

The files can be obtained

From the IBM PC Company ftp site on the Internet at the address noted above,
(copy & paste the address into your Web Browser, or, if you are connected to an Internotes or Domino server, double-click on the address to hot-link directly to the URL. Note that the file type on the ftp site may be a different file type from the file originally attached to this document - eg .ZIP instead of .EXE)

From the Archive Database -
LN V3 - IBM PC Service Information Archive Database - CD1 1997
LN V4 - IBM PC Service Information Archive Database - CD1a 1997
- : or as indicated below:-

Disk Release Date:

08-05-99

Disk Version/Release:

Additional Information:

This BIOS update should only be installed if you are running Windows 2000 Beta 3. If you are running any other operating system (even on a dual-boot system) DO NOT INSTALL this BIOS update. For the latest BIOS update for non Windows 2000 Beta 3 systems, click here().

For instructions and limitations on creating the diskette(s), click here ().

Updating the System Program
Notes:
- You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.
- If your computer is attached to any kinds of Docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before proceeding.

1. Print these instructions or display on another computer.
2. Firmly connect the AC adapter to the computer.
3. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
4. Select "Read this first..." from the menu and carefully read the information that appears.
5. Press the Esc key to return to the menu.
6. Select "Update system program" and follow the instruction on the screen.

Warning: Do not turn off or suspend the computer until the update has been completed. IF YOU TURN OFF OR SUSPEND THE COMPUTER WHILE THE UPDATE IS STILL IN PROGRESS, THE SYSTEM BOARD MAY HAVE TO BE REPLACED.







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Disk Category

Windows 2000 Beta

Date Created

07-05-99

Last Updated

07-05-99

Revision Date

08-05-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 570

Machine Type

All

Model

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