Change History

Version 1.70 ???05-24-2006
• The Intel OSB logo was changed.
• Addressed a Phoenix SMM security issue.
• Corrected an ATI M56P rev. B26 PowerPlay hang when the battery capacity is around 25%
• Added nVidia G73 NVS VBIOS support.
• Added Tj85 CPU support.
• Addressed a W2K start up issue on units with ATI graphics.
• Updated the nVidia G73M NVS VGA BIOS to improve jerky play back with some DVD titles in battery mode.
• Addressed an issue where the HDD description string disappears from the BIOS setup menu if the 'Esc' key is pressed continuously then F1 is pressed to enter Setup.
• Corrected an extended POST time issue that occurred after an RTC CMOS loss.
• Corrected an issue where the LCD will not come back on after a power management screen time out, following a "lid action" standby/resume.
• Updated the nVidia G72MV VGA BIOS version to "5.72.22.41.42" to address black screen issues.
• Addressed an issue where a '!' appeared after 'Eject PC and Sleep'.
• Corrected a W2K "wake from standby" issue on ATI graphics models.
• Updated the Intel OSB logo to C7Z4IMB.bmp.
• Corrected: The computer hangs while starting up when an iPod is plugged in.
• Added micro code for the Yonah D0 stepping CPU.
• Changed the default language from US to JP on the Japanese model.
• Corrected a W2K Touchpad "inoperative" issue after an 'Eject PC'.
• Corrected: After hot-docking to a port replicator with a PS2 mouse, then pressing Fn+F9, the system doesn't display the touchpad On/Off icon.
• Made a change so other manufacturer's CIR Remote controllers can be used.

Version 1.40 ???03-24-2006

• The memory sizing code was updated to rev. 1.04 to correct proper programming of Asynchronous ODT values for GMS SKUs.
• The memory sizing code was updated to rev. 1.04 to correct proper programming of the render frequency for GMS SKUs.
• Corrected a "Cold Boot" issue that occurred when USB Memory was plugged in
• Corrected an issue with USB devices still existing even after the USB Connector was disabled with the Device Lock Utility.
• Corrected an issue where pressing the FN+Space key caused a loss of 1680x1050 resolution in WSXGA+ LCD models.
• An "IEEE-HDD" error message was corrected.
• Corrected an erroneous "Entering SETUP" message.
• Updated the G73M VBIOS to correct jerky playback on some DVD titles in battery mode.
• Updated the G73M VBIOS to correct a PowerMizer hang, and garbage display, issues.
• Updated the VBIOS ATI M52/M54/M56 to correct an Infineon 64M VRAM - PowerPlay garbage issue.
• Corrected an issue with the Audio and Modem driver "disappearing" after a cold boot.
• Disabled High Speed SD support.
• Added an Intel logo update for the Yonah Celeron.
• Corrected a TV display distortion issue by adding a parameter in the NVIDIA call back function 5F05H.
• Corrected a 0x00000050 blue screen issue.
• Added KBC EC_POWER_ON direction register checks.
• Corrected Battery LED operation during LED Tests.
• The fan is turned to level 3 when the EC enters the scratch ROM to prevent CPU heat build up during BIOS rewrites.