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TP 560 - System hangs with EDO SO DIMM

Applicable to: World-Wide

Abstract:
BIOS INFO / Upgrade : EX. 2640 Hangs with EDO SO DIMM.

Symptom :
When operating with a 16, 32, or 64 Mb EDO SO DIMM installed, the system may hang and stop processing. It will be necessary to shut down and reboot the system to clear the hang and continue operation. The condition can occur using any operating system.

In Windows the hang is a General Protection Fault (GPF), in OS/2 it is a TRAP error.

Problem Isolation Aids :
BIOS update 1.05 is NOT installed.

Fix :
Install BIOS upgrade (System Program) version 1.05 or later to allow correct 16, 32, and 64 Mb EDO SO DIMM usage.
To obtain a copy of the latest BIOS upgrade,double-click here : -

NOTE, : A new features has also been released under BIOS 1.05

This BIOS version also adds a Hard Disk password function to the 2640 system. If this is set and the HDD password is forgotten the HDD can NOT be used. The password can NOT be removed unless the existing password is known. To recover from a forgotten password the HDD must be replaced. This is NOT covered by warranty.

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Memory

Date Created

08-05-97

Last Updated

01-04-98

Revision Date

13-03-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 560

Machine Type

2640

Model

Various

TypeModel

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H123636

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