Change History

Version 1.90    03-17-2005
• Made a change to prevent bypassing the system password.
• Update Prescott E0 CPU F41H microcode to 12.
• Update Prescott D0 CPU F34H microcode to 14.
• Change lid switch behavior to "brightness off" instead of "panel off".
• Changed CAS latency to CL2.5 with external Hynix memory.

Version 1.8C    01-25-2005

• Disabled AGP_STOP_BUSY to fix a power-on blue screen issue.
• Added the Sharp panel brightness table.

Version 1.80    11-22-2004

• Made a change of the first step fan speed from 2200 RPM to 2500RPM, thereby reducing the loud fan noise during low speed.
• Made a change to the battery discharging over-current points for CPU throttling.
• Corrected the abnormal Access leds in external hub LAN during the S4, S5 state.

Version 1.70    10-22-2004

• Added Intel Prescott D-stepping 4F1H micro code.
• Fixed a problem with the DMI OEM string "Energy Star standby time-out" issue.
• Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) D0 M1DF3413 microcode.
• Added Intel P4 processor (Northwood) D1 M08F292F microcode.
• Added Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E0 MBDF4109 microcode.
• Added support for Intel P4 processor (Prescott) E-stepping F41H. The CPU must run with Windows SP2 (CPU driver).
• Fixed a problem where Fn+F9 status cannot save after a system shutdown.
• Fixed potential overheating issue by enabling the EC watchdog timer (4 seconds) before EC passes control to BIOS.

Version 1.50    09-08-2004

• Added the Intel Celeron D-stepping micro code.
• Eliminated an issue where the system was unable to properly recognize the Toshiba / Matsushita 14.1 inch LCDs when the LCD was connected.
• Eliminated a problem where the system would not start when power was applied.
• Fixed a problem where W2k can't enter suspend if enable USB mouse S3 wakeup function.
• BIOS has been modified to respond back the status of the wireless LAN.

Version 1.40    07-06-2004

• Fixed a problem where Sony batteries would not charge to 100%
• Fixed a problem where EMPINV.EXE / DMI would not run and would create an error message.
• Fixed a problem where the system would hang on the Dynabook boot logo.
• Fixed a problem where the system would not automatically reboot after updating the BIOS by using the "FLASHIT.EXE" utility.
• Fixed the Hynix-DTJ RAM R.S.T. issue.
• Dynamic calculating of remaining battery life.
• Fixed the LG panel LP150X08-A3 ID=6
• Fixed an issue where the JP HDD recovery function doesn't work after erasing the HDD partition.
• Fixed an issue where the system can't power on after system shutdown on the DOS mode.

Version 1.10    07-01-2004

• Initial production BIOS for Satellite A60/A65 models.