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ThinkPad 380/385 IDE Hard Drives - BIOS update required when installing hard drives
Applicable to: World-Wide
Products Involved:
Option PN 02K0487 3.2GB ThinkPad 380/385 IDE HDD (FRU PN 73H6430.)
Option PN 02K0506 5.1GB ThinkPad 380/385 IDE HDD (FRU PN 83H7084.)
Updates to System BIOS will be made available through the IBM File Repository at (919)-517-0001 (enter country code). To access the files from the Web: use http://www.pc.ibm.com
The following document will be included with the Mobile Option:
Important Notice for ThinkPad 380 and 385:
Prior to installing this new option, you must install the required System Program Service (BIOS) Diskette included in this package. The required BIOS version must be dated 8/15/97 or later.
Check the level of the System BIOS currently used by your ThinkPad 380 or 385:
1. Turn off the computer, and remove any diskette from the diskette drive.
2. Press and hold F1, then turn on the computer. Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears. The BIOS date is shown on the Easy Setup main screen.
If the BIOS date is August 15, 1997 (8/15/97) or later, you DO NOT need to install the update to your BIOS.
To install the System Program BIOS:
- You need an AC Adapter and a charged battery pack.
- If your computer is attached to a docking station or port replicator, turn off the computer and detach it before updating the system BIOS.
1. Firmly connect the AC Adapter to the computer.
2. Insert the System Program Service Diskette into the diskette drive and turn on the computer.
3. On simple menu which appear. The first option on the menu will have "Read this first." Select the first option, read the instructions, then go back and choose the second option, "Update system program."
Attention: 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 MIGHT HAVE TO BE REPLACED.
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BIOS, Hard Drives | |
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Date Created |
19-09-97 | |
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Last Updated |
12-04-99 | |
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Revision Date |
12-04-2000 | |
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IBM Options | |
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Hard Drives | |
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3.x GB, 5.x GB | |
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02K0487; 02K0506 | |
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