Hardware and software compatibility matrix for the ThinkPad 240 and 240X systems family
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... Pack 5 Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6a WIndows 2000 Professional OS/2 Warp 4.0 System Utility (ThinkPad Features / Configuration) Utility Diskette for DOS,Personalization Utility Diskette for Win3.1 Utility Diskette for Win95 Utility ...BIOS Updates Model/Sub-mofidxedl with FC/01 for WG 3.11 Windows 95 (OSR1 - This package is being created, it is NOT intended to be used to highlight the compatibilities and differences between the ThinkPad... No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes No N/A 240 240X 41U 51U, 61U Minimum Support Minimum Support Minimum Support No No Yes Yes Yes...
... Pack 5 Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 6a WIndows 2000 Professional OS/2 Warp 4.0 System Utility (ThinkPad Features / Configuration) Utility Diskette for DOS,Personalization Utility Diskette for Win3.1 Utility Diskette for Win95 Utility ...BIOS Updates Model/Sub-mofidxedl with FC/01 for WG 3.11 Windows 95 (OSR1 - This package is being created, it is NOT intended to be used to highlight the compatibilities and differences between the ThinkPad... No Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes Yes No Yes No N/A 240 240X 41U 51U, 61U Minimum Support Minimum Support Minimum Support No No Yes Yes Yes...
English - Windows Me Setup Guide
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... Install & Upgrade Set up and Technical Guide Introduction ...4 Supported Windows Me ThinkPad Models 5 Before Installing or Upgrading to Windows Me 7 "Preparation"...8 "Update Computer"...9 Updating the ThinkPad system BIOS for Windows Me 9 Downloading Device Drivers for Post install or upgrade 11 "Pre-Setup"...14 ... Me (Upgrade Install 20 "Post Setup" ...22 Section1: Installing Device Drivers (Clean Install 22 To Install DVDExpress on your ThinkPad for Windows Me 23 Section 2: Installing and Upgrading Device Drivers (Upgrade Install 25 To upgrade Video (NeoMagic MagicMedia 128AV/256AV)...
... Install & Upgrade Set up and Technical Guide Introduction ...4 Supported Windows Me ThinkPad Models 5 Before Installing or Upgrading to Windows Me 7 "Preparation"...8 "Update Computer"...9 Updating the ThinkPad system BIOS for Windows Me 9 Downloading Device Drivers for Post install or upgrade 11 "Pre-Setup"...14 ... Me (Upgrade Install 20 "Post Setup" ...22 Section1: Installing Device Drivers (Clean Install 22 To Install DVDExpress on your ThinkPad for Windows Me 23 Section 2: Installing and Upgrading Device Drivers (Upgrade Install 25 To upgrade Video (NeoMagic MagicMedia 128AV/256AV)...
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...document contains a list of on specific ThinkPad models with your ThinkPad computer. and provides helpful hints and tips for installing and upgrading to Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) operating system and updating the system BIOS; If you have not already installed Windows... Millennium Edition please follow the ThinkPad Windows Millennium Edition Upgrade or Installation instructions available below. NOTE: IBM does not ...
...document contains a list of on specific ThinkPad models with your ThinkPad computer. and provides helpful hints and tips for installing and upgrading to Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) operating system and updating the system BIOS; If you have not already installed Windows... Millennium Edition please follow the ThinkPad Windows Millennium Edition Upgrade or Installation instructions available below. NOTE: IBM does not ...
English - Windows Me Setup Guide
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... BIOS and initialize the BIOS setting to default. • Download appropriate drivers required from IBM Web site • Install at least 32 megabytes (MB) of system memory on your system configuration for minimum hard disk space. • Uninstall all data files and information on your ThinkPad computer... Me. Upgrade to clean install or upgrade install Windows Me. • Back-up all unsupported applications and utilities. • ThinkPad 600, 600E, upgrade ThinkPad ACP Modem included in the Windows Me CD • Install Windows Me using the Startup Disk. Use the following chart as ...
... BIOS and initialize the BIOS setting to default. • Download appropriate drivers required from IBM Web site • Install at least 32 megabytes (MB) of system memory on your system configuration for minimum hard disk space. • Uninstall all data files and information on your ThinkPad computer... Me. Upgrade to clean install or upgrade install Windows Me. • Back-up all unsupported applications and utilities. • ThinkPad 600, 600E, upgrade ThinkPad ACP Modem included in the Windows Me CD • Install Windows Me using the Startup Disk. Use the following chart as ...
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ThinkPad Model 240 240X 390 390E 390X 570 570E 600 600E (266/300MHz) 600E (366MHz or greater) 600X ...00L 1.06b 1.05a Below is strongly recommended that you update your ThinkPad's system BIOS. Please make sure to download and update to clean or upgrade install. The latest Flash BIOS Update Diskette (System Program Service Diskette) file and installation guide can ...advantage of all the features offered by Windows Me, it is a list of your ThinkPad computer. "Update Computer" Updating the ThinkPad system BIOS for Windows Me Before you install or upgrade your system to Windows Me, you will...
ThinkPad Model 240 240X 390 390E 390X 570 570E 600 600E (266/300MHz) 600E (366MHz or greater) 600X ...00L 1.06b 1.05a Below is strongly recommended that you update your ThinkPad's system BIOS. Please make sure to download and update to clean or upgrade install. The latest Flash BIOS Update Diskette (System Program Service Diskette) file and installation guide can ...advantage of all the features offered by Windows Me, it is a list of your ThinkPad computer. "Update Computer" Updating the ThinkPad system BIOS for Windows Me Before you install or upgrade your system to Windows Me, you will...
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...an external diskette drive, be kept in this document. Prior to upgrading ThinkPad 240X and 570E, copy APMINST.INF file in the BIOS). 2. Insert the Startup Diskette to the diskette drive and Power on your ThinkPad. If the Hard disk Drive is not partitioned or want to using...Enter "4" to view any of the preinstalled Windows operating system, device drivers, and applications. Download the "Windows Me Supplement File" from your ThinkPad during the upgrade installation, Windows Me may not run as a standalone system − i.e., UNDOCKED configuration. If the Hard Drive Disk is...
...an external diskette drive, be kept in this document. Prior to upgrading ThinkPad 240X and 570E, copy APMINST.INF file in the BIOS). 2. Insert the Startup Diskette to the diskette drive and Power on your ThinkPad. If the Hard disk Drive is not partitioned or want to using...Enter "4" to view any of the preinstalled Windows operating system, device drivers, and applications. Download the "Windows Me Supplement File" from your ThinkPad during the upgrade installation, Windows Me may not run as a standalone system − i.e., UNDOCKED configuration. If the Hard Drive Disk is...
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...Windows Me supports two types of docking, it is required to install the latest CMD Ultra DMA IDE driver for docking station support on your ThinkPad computer. To enable this feature, you can still attach a game port device to the game port device located on the system-unit. Advanced ...Port Replicator will be undocked, leaving the computer and the UltraBase unit still connected by design, because there is docked, the system BIOS configures this resource to the docking station. When the computer is only one on the docking station rather than the one game port resource ...
...Windows Me supports two types of docking, it is required to install the latest CMD Ultra DMA IDE driver for docking station support on your ThinkPad computer. To enable this feature, you can still attach a game port device to the game port device located on the system-unit. Advanced ...Port Replicator will be undocked, leaving the computer and the UltraBase unit still connected by design, because there is docked, the system BIOS configures this resource to the docking station. When the computer is only one on the docking station rather than the one game port resource ...
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...the one game port resource available to the docking station. Disable the 'Crystal SoundFusion' in Windows 98. Models: Issue: Cause: Resolution: ThinkPad 600E (266/300MHz) Two Infrared Communication Device will appear after upgrade if the Infrared device is not enabled. in the Device Manager. ...point in the Device Manager when docked. By Windows Me design. Click Start → Settings → Control Panel 2. This is disabled by BIOS default. Enable subtitle and play again, or do not use Power Management while playing the DVD. 5 Device Configuration and Setup 5.1 "Crystal ...
...the one game port resource available to the docking station. Disable the 'Crystal SoundFusion' in Windows 98. Models: Issue: Cause: Resolution: ThinkPad 600E (266/300MHz) Two Infrared Communication Device will appear after upgrade if the Infrared device is not enabled. in the Device Manager. ...point in the Device Manager when docked. By Windows Me design. Click Start → Settings → Control Panel 2. This is disabled by BIOS default. Enable subtitle and play again, or do not use Power Management while playing the DVD. 5 Device Configuration and Setup 5.1 "Crystal ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... of your computer 9 Keyboard functions 9 TrackPoint 9 Fn key 12 Numeric keypad 14 ThinkPad utility programs 16 BIOS Setup Utility 16 ThinkPad configuration 29 Online User's Guide 31 Backing up your system 32 ThinkPad Software Selection CD 32 Recovery CD 32 ConfigSafe 32 ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board 33 Replacing the battery pack 34 Attaching...
... of your computer 9 Keyboard functions 9 TrackPoint 9 Fn key 12 Numeric keypad 14 ThinkPad utility programs 16 BIOS Setup Utility 16 ThinkPad configuration 29 Online User's Guide 31 Backing up your system 32 ThinkPad Software Selection CD 32 Recovery CD 32 ConfigSafe 32 ThinkPad Web site or bulletin board 33 Replacing the battery pack 34 Attaching...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Restart: Restart the system. 16 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Date/Time: Set date and time. Password: Set a password. Startup: Set the startup device. Distinctive functions of your computer ThinkPad utility programs Your ThinkPad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: BIOS Setup Utility ThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a BIOS Setup Utility which allows you to select various setup parameters: Config: Set the configuration of your computer.
Restart: Restart the system. 16 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Date/Time: Set date and time. Password: Set a password. Startup: Set the startup device. Distinctive functions of your computer ThinkPad utility programs Your ThinkPad computer has the following utility programs for easy configuration: BIOS Setup Utility ThinkPad Configuration program This section summarizes these utility programs. BIOS Setup Utility Your computer provides a BIOS Setup Utility which allows you to select various setup parameters: Config: Set the configuration of your computer.
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 3. Chapter 1. then press F1 while the IBM ThinkPad logo is displayed. 4. or space key. 5. then turn off the computer. 2. The BIOS Setup Utility menu appears: IBM BIOS Setup Utility Config Date/Time Password Startup Restart System-unit serial number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX System board ... 17 Note: If you are in a nested submenu, press Esc until you wish to exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. To change the value of your computer To start the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Press F10 and press Enter to change . A submenu is being ...
... Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 3. Chapter 1. then press F1 while the IBM ThinkPad logo is displayed. 4. or space key. 5. then turn off the computer. 2. The BIOS Setup Utility menu appears: IBM BIOS Setup Utility Config Date/Time Password Startup Restart System-unit serial number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX System board ... 17 Note: If you are in a nested submenu, press Esc until you wish to exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. To change the value of your computer To start the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Press F10 and press Enter to change . A submenu is being ...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... the "Advanced Setup" submenu. Advanced Setup Note: You do not need to discard your operating system may not boot up properly. 18 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Change Values F9 Setup Defaults F3/Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The "Config" ...submenu includes the following "Config" submenu. Changing the values may cause device conflicts and your changes, see "Restart" on page 28. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Config Item Specific Help Memory System Board Initialize Advanced Setup F1 Help Select Item Space/- Config: Selecting the Config item and pressing...
... the "Advanced Setup" submenu. Advanced Setup Note: You do not need to discard your operating system may not boot up properly. 18 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Change Values F9 Setup Defaults F3/Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The "Config" ...submenu includes the following "Config" submenu. Changing the values may cause device conflicts and your changes, see "Restart" on page 28. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Config Item Specific Help Memory System Board Initialize Advanced Setup F1 Help Select Item Space/- Config: Selecting the Config item and pressing...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1. Parallel Port enters a submenu where you can arrange ISA IRQ lines for PCI devices. Distinctive functions of your computer 19 IBM BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Setup Item Specific Help Serial Port Infrared Parallel port PCI Keyboard/Mouse Power Others F1 Help Select Item Space/- Getting familiar with...
... keyboard and mouse. Chapter 1. Parallel Port enters a submenu where you can arrange ISA IRQ lines for PCI devices. Distinctive functions of your computer 19 IBM BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Setup Item Specific Help Serial Port Infrared Parallel port PCI Keyboard/Mouse Power Others F1 Help Select Item Space/- Getting familiar with...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... When enabled, pressing Fn once will cause it is held down. Distinctive functions of Fn key combinations without having to power management. 20 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Disable the TrackPoint when you to Fast or Normal. 3. Track Point enables you want to "lock." pressing it again.... Press Fn to hold the Fn key down when using it in key combinations); You can then press any number of your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard/Mouse Track Point Typematic Rate Sticky Fn key [Enabled] [Fast] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable/Disable internal track point....
... When enabled, pressing Fn once will cause it is held down. Distinctive functions of Fn key combinations without having to power management. 20 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference Disable the TrackPoint when you to Fast or Normal. 3. Track Point enables you want to "lock." pressing it again.... Press Fn to hold the Fn key down when using it in key combinations); You can then press any number of your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Keyboard/Mouse Track Point Typematic Rate Sticky Fn key [Enabled] [Fast] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable/Disable internal track point....
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... AC sets the power saving mode when you are Disabled, or 1 to Maximum Performance, Maximum Battery Life, or Customized. - Getting familiar with your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Power Power Mode for AC Power Mode for Battery Customize Timer Values Suspend Timer LCD off Timer HDD off when the LCD is...
... AC sets the power saving mode when you are Disabled, or 1 to Maximum Performance, Maximum Battery Life, or Customized. - Getting familiar with your computer IBM BIOS Setup Utility Power Power Mode for AC Power Mode for Battery Customize Timer Values Suspend Timer LCD off Timer HDD off when the LCD is...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. - Resume On Modem Ring enables you to set the system to enter hibernation mode instead of the processor in BIOS, pressing the Fn + F4 key combination will enter suspend mode at which the computer enters suspend mode. - 00/00/00 Sets the date ...mode if AC or battery power is set the system to set , the computer will enter RediSafe mode. Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. 22 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference RediSafe enables you to set the system to enter hibernation mode instead of your computer 4. Note: When RediSafe is low. When...
... Settings are Disabled, or Enabled. - Resume On Modem Ring enables you to set the system to enter hibernation mode instead of the processor in BIOS, pressing the Fn + F4 key combination will enter suspend mode at which the computer enters suspend mode. - 00/00/00 Sets the date ...mode if AC or battery power is set the system to set , the computer will enter RediSafe mode. Settings are Enabled, or Disabled. 22 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference RediSafe enables you to set the system to enter hibernation mode instead of your computer 4. Note: When RediSafe is low. When...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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... hibernation timer has elapsed. The system will manage the CPU power consumption. CPU Power Management enables or disables power management for the CPU. - Others IBM BIOS Setup Utility Others Item Specific Help Reset Config Data Boot display device HV Expansion Brightness Startup Screen [No] [Both] [On] [Normal] [Enabled] Select 'Yes' if...
... hibernation timer has elapsed. The system will manage the CPU power consumption. CPU Power Management enables or disables power management for the CPU. - Others IBM BIOS Setup Utility Others Item Specific Help Reset Config Data Boot display device HV Expansion Brightness Startup Screen [No] [Both] [On] [Normal] [Enabled] Select 'Yes' if...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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...power source. High means the LCD is always at full brightness even when the computer is running on start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. If you want to hide this screen, set this setting than in this to factory defaults. - Reset Config Data sets the... BIOS configuration data back to Disable. 24 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference The computer may consume more power in Normal mode. - For more information, see "Display output location" on page 64. -...
...power source. High means the LCD is always at full brightness even when the computer is running on start up screen displays the IBM ThinkPad logo. If you want to hide this screen, set this setting than in this to factory defaults. - Reset Config Data sets the... BIOS configuration data back to Disable. 24 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference The computer may consume more power in Normal mode. - For more information, see "Display output location" on page 64. -...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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Distinctive functions of the operating system installed in your computer. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Date/Time Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: [17:28:12] [03/21/1999] , , or selects field. Press the up or down ... your computer Date/Time: Selecting the Date/Time item and pressing Enter dis- Type the date or time. or space keys to exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Press F10 and press Enter to adjust the date or time. 4. Getting familiar with the application of your computer 25 Press Tab...
Distinctive functions of the operating system installed in your computer. IBM BIOS Setup Utility Date/Time Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: [17:28:12] [03/21/1999] , , or selects field. Press the up or down ... your computer Date/Time: Selecting the Date/Time item and pressing Enter dis- Type the date or time. or space keys to exit from the BIOS Setup Utility menu. Press F10 and press Enter to adjust the date or time. 4. Getting familiar with the application of your computer 25 Press Tab...
ThinkPad 240 User's Reference that shipped with the system.
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.../Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit This submenu is used to "Using passwords" on page 72. 26 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference IBM BIOS Setup Utility Password Item Specific Help Set Power on password, hard disk password, and supervisor password. For more information, go to set the...
.../Esc Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit This submenu is used to "Using passwords" on page 72. 26 ThinkPad 240 User's Reference IBM BIOS Setup Utility Password Item Specific Help Set Power on password, hard disk password, and supervisor password. For more information, go to set the...