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4.0GB IDE Hard Drive - BIOS update required when installing on ThinkPad 560
Applicable to: World-Wide
Products Involved:
Option PN 02K05014.0GB ThinkPad 560 IDE HDD (FRU PN 83H7085.)
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 560 and 560E:
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 560 or 560E:
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.
- Look at the labels on the enclosed diskettes, and select the one which corresponds to your ThinkPad model. If you use the wrong diskette, the BIOS will not install and an error message will be displayed.
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. A simple menu will 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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4.x GB | |
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02K0501 | |
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