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System Support Disks

Document ID: DSHY-3QYK7L

TP 560X - System Program Service Diskette (BIOS)

Applicable to: World-Wide


P/N
97H4155

Description
The System Program Service Diskette given here can update the system program stored in the ThinkPad system to fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions.
The following models are supported:
- ThinkPad 560X

P/N
97H4155

Name & Size (bytes)
sytpj112.exe : 485819
sytpj112.txt : 7165

WWW URL(s)
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/mobiles/sytpj112.exe
ftp://ftp.infania.net/pccbbs/mobiles/sytpj112.txt

The following disk images can be detached and diskettes created from them.
For more help on handling file attachments click on this doclink

Disk Release Date:

16-10-98

Disk Version/Release:

1.12

Additional Information:

For instructions and limitations on creating the diskette, click here:

(Notice)
It is highly recommended to update the following video driver along with this system program update.
ThinkPad Video Features Diskette III for Windows 95 Version 6.14.00Q or later.

Updating System Program

Notes: - You need an AC adapter and a charged battery pack to update the system program.

- If your computer is attached to a 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.

After the update has been completed, run the diagnostics to make sure that the computer runs with no errors:

7. Make sure the System Program Service Diskette is removed from the diskette drive, then turn off the computer.
8. Press and hold the F1 key, then turn on the computer. Hold the F1 key until the Easy-Setup menu appears.
9. If a password prompt appears, type the correct password.
10. Select Test, then select Start to run all the basic tests.
Various test patterns will appear on the screen.
An OK will appear for each device that passes the test.
11. Verify that OK appears for all of the devices tested.
12. Press the Esc key to exit Test and turn off the computer.

Follow this link for the BIOS Fix and Date Matrix:

Trademarks

* IBM and ThinkPad are trademarks of IBM Corporation.

Search Keywords

Disk Category

BIOS

Date Created

22-01-98

Last Updated

19-10-98

Revision Date

16-10-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 560X

Machine Type

2640

Model

Various

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

Reverse Doclinks
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BIOS File Matrix: