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Document ID: LWIK-3Z9KNL

TP 600 - Serial port fails to connect to a serial device

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
The serial port fails to connect to or communicate with a serial device. The serial port however successfully passes the diagnostics run in EZSetup with or without the serial wrap plug.

CONFIGURATION:
This tip affects machine models (Thinkpad 600):
2645-21x
2645-31x
2645-41x
2645-51x / A1U
2645-35x
2645-45x
2645-85x

SOLUTION:
Update the BIOS to version 1.05 (BIOS PN 97H4185) or later. To download the latest BIOS update, click here.

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Communications

Date Created

14-10-98

Last Updated

19-01-99

Revision Date

19-01-2000

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

ThinkPad 600

Machine Type

2645, 2646

Model

Various

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