README.TXT 03-28-2001 CDC
Flash BIOS version 1.14A for Satellite 1605CDS
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This BIOS is applicable to the following models:
Satellite 1605CDS
Satellite 1625CDT
For purposes of this document, the term "Satellite 1605CDS"
is used to generically refer to all of the models listed above.
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This archive contains the following files:
README.TXT Installation/usage instructions in ASCII text format
README.COM Self-displaying version of installation/usage instructions
1308D1D0.EXE Self-extracting diskette image of BIOS install diskette
INSTINFO.BAT DOS batch file that creates install disk and displays README
file
This BIOS version is Windows 2000 compatible and supports Plug and Play,
and ACPI functionality.
********************************** CAUTION! *********************************
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During the upgrading of your computers BIOS, if the computer loses power or
fails to complete the process of upgrading the BIOS, the existing BIOS in
the computer may become damaged.
It is recommended that all PCMCIA cards be removed from the system prior to
upgrading the BIOS. Also advisable is disconnecting any connected printers,
scanners, external mice, or other connected devices.
******************** BIOS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS *************************
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This release of the electronic distribution BIOS utilizes a self-extracting
ZIP file that, when run under Windows or Win-OS2, creates a bootable BIOS
installation diskette.
Since you're reading this, you were obviously able to extract the downloaded
file. If you also created the BIOS installation diskette as a part of the
extraction process, you're ready to follow the installation instructions
below.
If you didn't create the installation diskette during the extraction phase,
or if you extracted the downloaded file with PKUnZip or WinZip, you can
create the installation diskette by executing the INSTINFO program from the
DOS command prompt.
Install this BIOS using the following steps:
WINDOWS 95/98/Me/2000:
o Close all open programs
o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:)
o Click Start
o Click Shutdown
o Choose "Restart the computer"
o Click Yes (or 'Ok')
WINDOWS 3.x:
o Close all open programs
o From Program Manager, click on File/Exit Windows
Windows exits to a MS-DOS command prompt
o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:)
o Press Ctrl-Alt-Del (press and hold the <Ctrl> and <Alt> keys and press
the <Del> key) to restart the system
OTHER OPERATING SYSTEMS
o Close all open programs
o Shut down the operating system
o Insert the BIOS installation diskette into your diskette drive (A:)
o Restart the computer by pressing Ctrl-Alt-Del or turning the computer
OFF then on again
The computer will boot MS-DOS from the BIOS installation diskette, and
initiate the Flash BIOS installation routine. When the Flash BIOS
installation is complete, the computer will reboot automatically. When the
screen goes black after the BIOS installs, eject the BIOS installation
diskette.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THIS RELEASE
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If you are unable to use the Windows self-extractor, the self-extracting
ZIP archive can be extracted by executing it from a DOS prompt or it can be
extracted using PKUNZIP 2.04G or an equivalent UnZIP utility. A DOS batch
file, INSTINFO.BAT is provided in the ZIP archive which will create the BIOS
installation diskette. If all else fails, you can execute the
self-extracting diskette image manually. This file is named 1308D1D0.EXE, and
needs a parameter of A: (1308D1D0 A:) to successfully create the diskette in
drive A:
The self-extracting diskette image, 1308D1D0.EXE, will run under MS-DOS or a
command prompt under Windows 95/98, NT, or OS/2. PLEASE NOTE that long
directory names in the path where the self-extracting image file is stored
under Windows 9x or NT will cause the self-extracting image to abort. Long
directory names are supported under OS/2.
CHANGE HISTORY
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Version 1.14A 03-06-2001
o The Battery Gauge calibration point of the Embedded Controller was
changed from 11% to 5%. The Embedded Controller now reports 11%
capacity until the battery charge reaches 5% calibration voltage.
o The Dt/dt table was modified to implement a solution to prevent an
errored judgement of a full charge on the Main Battery.
o A change was made to implement the Battery Learning Reminder Function.
(Needs to work with application.)
o A change was made to implement the Battery Charge Level Recognition on
a swapped Main Battery.
Version 1.11A 10-10-2000
o A function was added so that the system would shut down, when the
Battery temperature exceeds 72 degrees Celsius.
o A function was added so that the system would shut down, if the
thermal protection function fails.
o A function was added so that when the Main Battery temperature exceeds
its normal temperature, the charging will switch to "Trickle Charge".
Version 1.10A 09-28-2000
o A WatchDog function was implemented to prevent the system from
overheating.
o Corrected a problem that caused the internal keyboard to stop
functioning after about one or two hours of operation.
o A function was added that allowed a swapped Main Battery to be
recognized correctly. Previously, the new battery would not be seen
as a charged battery if the old battery had 5% or less charge, prior
to the swap.
o Corrected a battery charging problem that did not allow the Main
Battery to take a true full charge.
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Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.