[ltp] Re: Don't upgrade X200 3.01 BIOS!

[Andrew Mason]

just looking at the changelog for that update...

saved 1-3 seconds on boot.... hmm thats pretty useful. Maybe i do want
this update since i don't use vt-d

"
Version 3.01
 BIOS: 3.01 / ECP: 1.04
 (New) Added support for Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC Protection (AT-p).
Note: To use the Intel AT-p feature, "Intel AMT 4.1 - Management
Engine Firmware" version 4.1.3 or higher must be installed into your
computer.
(New) Added support for ConstantSecure Remote Disable.
(New) Added support for ConstantConnect.
 (New) Added support for ThinkVantage Hardware Password Manager.
 Note: If system protection function by Intel Anti-Theft Technology PC
Protection, ConstantSecure Remote Disable or ThinkVantage Hardware
Password Manager feature is still activated and when you try to get
back to the older BIOS versions without these features, the following
message will be displayed. This is to prevent system protection
function from being deactivated.
BIOS Update CD: "Error The system program file is not correct for this system"
BIOS Update Utility: "The process does not recognize this system.The
utility process has not completed."
To get back to such the older BIOS versions, you should deactivate
these features before applying the BIOS.
(New) Saved about 1 to 3 seconds for system boot on the models with
the finger print reader."

On 5/9/09, Christoph Bier <christoph.bier@web.de> wrote:
> Evgeni Golov schrieb am 09.05.2009 10:28:
>
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> just heard about a problem with 3.01 BIOSes for X200 in ##ibmthinkpad
>> and want to share, so you dont get a brick instead of your beloved
>> X-Series :P
>>
>> http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=X_Series_Thinkpads&thread.id=9382
>>
>> (there are workarounds, but well, better dont upgrade)
>
> Thanks for the warning!
>
> Best
> Christoph
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