CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 03/19/07 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3E51 (TAG : 72.14) CHECK SUM : 3F05h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3E41 (TAG : 72.13) LAST RELEASE DATE : 03/07/07 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.bin) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.48.06 (g71m4806.bin) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.bin) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C61 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Support Merom Lite CPU Microcode M21066114. | | | | 2. Support C3 state in AC mode. | | (Fixed system cannot enter C3 state when use non-C4 supported CPU.) | | | | 3. Fixed CpmpuTrace always disable issue. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 03/07/07 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3E41 (TAG : 72.13) CHECK SUM : B557h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3E31 (TAG : 72.12) LAST RELEASE DATE : 03/03/07 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.bin) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.48.06 (g71m4806.bin) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.bin) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C61 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update Yonah T2060 CPU microcode from patch ID 59h to 5Bh. | | | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 03/03/07 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3E31 (TAG : 72.12) CHECK SUM : CDCEh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3E21 (TAG : 72.11.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 03/01/07 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.bin) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.48.06 (g71m4806.bin) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.bin) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C61 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Add "Vista" string in Plug & Play O/S item of setup menu. | | | | | | The other differences from 72.11 to 72.12 is: | | | | 1. Change Gateway POST logo and Intel OSB logo. | | 2. Change EC BIOS to PQ3C61. | | Disable all about "in_standy" function. | | 3. Remove SLIC table during POST if system doesn't burn-in Maker key. | | 4. Support LCD EDID data shadow in F000 segment for factory WinPE use. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 03/01/07 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3E21 (TAG : 72.11.01) CHECK SUM : C863h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3E12 (TAG : 72.11) LAST RELEASE DATE : 11/30/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.bin) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.48.06 (g71m4806.bin) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.bin) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C61 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change Gateway POST logo and Intel OSB logo. | | | | 2. Change EC BIOS to PQ3C61. | | Disable all about "in_standy" function. | | | | 3. Remove SLIC table during POST if system doesn't burn-in Maker key. | | | | 4. Support LCD EDID data shadow in F000 segment for factory WinPE use. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 11/30/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3E12 (TAG : 72.11) CHECK SUM : C155h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3E11 (TAG : 72.10.03) LAST RELEASE DATE : 11/28/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.bin) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.48.06 (g71m4806.bin) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.bin) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C51 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change BIOS to formal release version 72.11. | | | | | | The other differences from 72.10 to 72.11 is: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that "No Execute Mode Mem Protection" item does not appear | | in setup menu with Merom CPU. | | 2. Change EC BIOS to PQ3C51. | | .Support Fn+End key to does volume mute function. | | 3. Change CompuTrace option ROM from v80.829 to v80.845. | | 4. Support Merom L2 stepping CPU. | | 5. Fixed display get garbage when boot to Vista with nVidia VGA. | | 6. Set CPU to high speed to reduce S3 resume time. | | 7. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.48.06. (Fix DTM issue for Vista.) | | 8. Support SLP 2.0 for Vista. | | 9. Fixed PCI Hardware Compliance fail in Vista DTM test. | | 10. Support Yonah T2060 D0 stepping CPU. (Platform ID is 80h.) | | 11. Update Intel MRC to v1.09 for 943GML supported. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 11/28/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3E11 (TAG : 72.10.03) CHECK SUM : C1E4h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D91 (TAG : 72.10.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 11/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.bin) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.48.06 (g71m4806.bin) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.bin) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C51 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that "No Execute Mode Mem Protection" item does not appear | | in setup menu with Merom CPU. | | | | 2. Change EC BIOS to PQ3C51. | | .Support Fn+End key to does volume mute function. | | | | 3. Change CompuTrace option ROM from v80.829 to v80.845. | | | | 4. Support Merom L2 stepping CPU. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 11/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D91 (TAG : 72.10.02) CHECK SUM : 5B6Ch | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D81 (TAG : 72.10.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 11/08/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.bin) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.48.06 (g71m4806.bin) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.bin) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C41 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed display get garbage when boot to Vista with nVidia VGA. | | | | 2. Set CPU to high speed to reduce S3 resume time. | | | | 3. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.48.06. (Fix DTM issue for Vista.) | | | | 4. Change Intel VBIOS back to v1313 for Hot-key display switch issue. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 11/08/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D81 (TAG : 72.10.01) CHECK SUM : 0965h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D72 (TAG : 72.10) LAST RELEASE DATE : 10/27/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1377 (i_1377_1.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C41 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Support SLP 2.0 for Vista. | | | | 2. Fixed PCI Hardware Compliance fail in Vista DTM test. | | | | 3. Support Yonah T2060 D0 stepping CPU. (Platform ID is 80h.) | | | | 4. Update Intel MRC to v1.09 for 943GML supported. | | | | 5. Change Intel VBIOS to v1377 for 943GML supported. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 10/27/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D72 (TAG : 72.10) CHECK SUM : B303h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D61 (TAG : 72.09.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 10/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C41 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that after resume from S4, brightness icon and S3 resume | | time incorrect in Vista. | | | | 2. Change ACPI OEM table ID to "SYSTEM ". | | | | 3. Support AMD AM29LV081B, AMIC A29L008B and A29L008T flash part. | | | | 4. Fixed sometimes system will show MA driver error during POST. | | | | 5. Speed up S3 resume time for Vista specification. | | | | 6. Change EC BIOS to PQ3C41. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 10/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D61 (TAG : 72.09.02) CHECK SUM : 782Fh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D51 (TAG : 72.09.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 10/03/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.33 (g70m3033.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that brightness level incorrect after S3 resume. | | | | 2. Support Realtek USB wireless card. | | | | 3. Change G70M VBIOS to 5.70.02.30.33 for Vista issue. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 10/03/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D51 (TAG : 72.09.01) CHECK SUM : 25F1h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D41 (TAG : 72.09) LAST RELEASE DATE : 09/06/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update TPM codes for new module support. | | | | 2. Speed up S3 resume time for Vista specification. | | | | 3. Change audio verb table for Vista DTM test. | | | | 4. Fixed bug that C-State incorrect in Vista. | | (The BIOS should support C2 in AC mode and C3/C4 in battery mode.) | | | | 5. Change EC BIOS to PQ3C31. | | Clear Fan fault bit when power button off. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 09/06/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D41 (TAG : 72.09) CHECK SUM : F4CDh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D31 (TAG : 72.08) LAST RELEASE DATE : 08/14/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3C21 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Support brightness icon for Vista. | | | | 2. Fixed bug that sometimes system cause S4 resume time too long. | | | | 3. Change UMA SKU module name to PA6A for factory side. | | | | 4. Change EC BIOS to PQ3C21. | | .Bypass the 1st data read from ADC to solve the Winbond ADC | | convert conflict. | | .Modify Fan fault test routine for some fan will auto reset when | | warm boot and make fan fault occure. | | | | 5. Add "Processor VT Function" item in BIOS Setup Menu. | | | | 6. Fixed bug that Vista DTM test failed in SMBIOS HCT item. | | | | 7. Add the help string for "No Execute Mode Mem Protection" item | | in Setup Menu. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 08/14/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D31 (TAG : 72.08) CHECK SUM : E7E6h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D21 (TAG : 72.07) LAST RELEASE DATE : 08/11/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B91 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that DTS workaround will cause PCDR's Memory and CPU test | | hand up in DOS mode. | | (Set DTS default enabled in DOS mode, same as 72.06.) | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 08/11/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D21 (TAG : 72.07) CHECK SUM : 7B40h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3D12 (TAG : 72.06) LAST RELEASE DATE : 08/01/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B91 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Disable DTS when system boot to Windows and when system shudown. | | (For nVidia VGA chip only, not for PA6A UMA.) | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 08/01/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3D12 (TAG : 72.06) CHECK SUM : D510h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C91 (TAG : 72.05.04) LAST RELEASE DATE : 07/28/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B91 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update code for Intel 945GM Thermal Sensor Issue DCL. | | | | 2. Fixed bug that audio pop icon shows incorrect level. | | | | 3. Fixed bug that sometimes S3 resume time over 5s with Bootvis. | | | | The other differences from 72.05 to 72.06 is: | | | | 1. Disable PEG ASPM function for nVidia G71M and G73M VGA. | | (G70M chip has not support ASPM.) | | 2. Change EC BIOS to PQ3B91. | | (Add SMBus recover routine when SMBus failed.) | | 3. Enable DTS calibration while system use G71M VGA. | | 4. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.29.19. | | (Fixed sometimes VRAM initial failed will cause reboot hang up.) | | 5. Update PXE ROM for Intel 82573E/L LAN. | | 6. Support Merom B2 stepping CPU. | | 7. Support brightness control for Vista. | | 8. Support SMBIOS 2.4 for Vista. | | 9. Disable EHCI Dynamic Clock Gating. | | 10. Fixed bug the BIOS shows incorrect cache size with Merom CPU. | | 11. Change PA6A SSID from 0681h to 0685h. | | 12. Fixed bug that sometimes auto dim failed when power state changed | | during system standby. | | 13. Correct Merom CPU string in BIOS Setup Menu. | | 14. Update Yonah D0 and Merom B1 stepping microcode. | | (Yonah D0 version ID is 54h, Merom B1 version ID is 36h.) | | 15. Change audio Verb table for Vista support. | | 16. Turn fan to high speed in 75'C when CPU is TJ85. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 07/28/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C91 (TAG : 72.05.04) CHECK SUM : A96Ch | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C81 (TAG : 72.05.03) LAST RELEASE DATE : 07/25/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B91 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Disable PEG ASPM function for nVidia G71M and G73M VGA. | | (G70M chip has not support ASPM.) | | | | 2. Change EC BIOS to PQ3B91. | | Add SMBus recover routine when SMBus failed. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 07/25/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C81 (TAG : 72.05.03) CHECK SUM : 3B5Eh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C71 (TAG : 72.05.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 07/24/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.19 (g71m2919.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B81 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Enable DTS calibration while system use G71M VGA. | | | | 2. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.29.19. | | Fixed sometimes VRAM initial failed will cause reboot hang up. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 07/24/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C71 (TAG : 72.05.02) CHECK SUM : AB8Bh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C61 (TAG : 72.05.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 06/29/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.05 (g71m2905.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B81 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update PXE ROM for Intel 82573E/L LAN. | | | | 2. Support Merom B2 stepping CPU. | | | | 3. Support brightness control for Vista. | | | | 4. Support SMBIOS 2.4 for Vista. | | | | 5. Disable EHCI Dynamic Clock Gating. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 06/29/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C61 (TAG : 72.05.01) CHECK SUM : AC2Ah | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C51 (TAG : 72.05) LAST RELEASE DATE : 06/16/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.05 (g71m2905.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B81 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug the BIOS shows incorrect cache size with Merom CPU. | | | | 2. Change PA6A SSID from 0681h to 0685h. | | | | 3. Correct DMI type 10 string for PA6A. | | | | 4. Fixed bug that sometimes auto dim failed when power state changed | | during system standby. | | | | 5. Correct Merom CPU string in BIOS Setup Menu. | | | | 6. Update Yonah D0 and Merom B1 stepping microcode. | | (Yonah D0 version ID is 54h, Merom B1 version ID is 36h.) | | | | 7. Change audio Verb table for Vista support. | | | | 8. Turn fan to high speed in 75'C when CPU is TJ85. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 06/16/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C51 (TAG : 72.05) CHECK SUM : 51D8h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C41 (TAG : 72.04.03) LAST RELEASE DATE : 06/08/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.05 (g71m2905.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.09 (g73m2709.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B81 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. For ICH7 BIOS SPEC Update 2.1, Disable UHCI Dynamic Clock Gating. | | | | 2. Support Merom B1 Stepping CPU. (CPUID 06F5h) | | | | 3. Fixed bug that pop icon cannot display when resume from S3 with G71M.| | | | 4. Support Yonah Celeron CPU logo for Intel OSB. | | | | 5. Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.27.09. | | (Updated memory timing for 200/300 clocks setting.) | | | | | | The other differences from 72.04 to 72.05 is: | | | | 1. Enable HPET for Vista request. | | 2. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.29.05. | | 3. Fixed bug that Windows XP Home cannot install in PA6A. | | 4. Support Merom B0 Stepping CPU. (CPUID 06F4h) | | 5. Change EC BIOS to PQ3B81. | | . Support SMBus communication error detection. | | . Fix 6 cell battery sudden shutdown issue. | | 6. Hide VGA BIOS version in Setup Menu for UMA SKU. | | 7. Remove second Fan detection in UMA SKU. | | 8. If non UMA VGA, disable GPLL Powerdown Mode. | | 9. Fixed bug that Docking ID incorrect in Windows. | | 10. Change Intel VBIOS from i_1237_4.bin to i_1313_2.bin. | | 11. Support Yonah D0 Stepping CPU. (CPUID 06ECh) | | 12. Support Intel VGA and 10/100 PCI LAN for PA6A. | | 13. Support PXE retry when use F12 or Write CMOS to boot from LAN. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 06/08/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C41 (TAG : 72.04.03) CHECK SUM : 501Ch | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C31 (TAG : 72.04.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 05/28/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.29.05 (g71m2905.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.02 (g73m2702.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B81 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Enable HPET for Vista request. | | | | 2. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.29.05. | | | | 3. Fixed bug that Windows XP Home cannot install in PA6A. | | | | 4. Support Merom B0 Stepping CPU. (CPUID 06F4h) | | | | 5. Change EC BIOS to PQ3B81. | | . Support SMBus communication error detection. | | . Fix 6 cell battery sudden shutdown issue. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 05/28/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C31 (TAG : 72.04.02) CHECK SUM : 40AEh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C21 (TAG : 72.04.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 05/23/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.25.05 (g71m2505.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.02 (g73m2702.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1313 (i_1313_2.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B61 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Hide VGA BIOS version in Setup Menu for UMA SKU. | | | | 2. Remove second Fan detection in UMA SKU. | | | | 3. If non UMA VGA, disable GPLL Powerdown Mode. | | | | 4. Fixed bug that Docking ID incorrect in Windows. | | | | 5. Change Intel VBIOS from i_1237_4.bin to i_1313_2.bin. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 05/23/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C21 (TAG : 72.04.01) CHECK SUM : 96EFh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3C11 (TAG : 72.04) LAST RELEASE DATE : 05/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.25.05 (g71m2505.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.02 (g73m2702.rom) | | Intel VGA - 1237 (i_1237_4.bin) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B61 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Support Yonah D0 Stepping CPU. (CPUID 06ECh) | | | | 2. Support Intel VGA and 10/100 PCI LAN for PA6A. | | | | 3. Support PXE retry when use F12 or Write CMOS to boot from LAN. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 05/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3C11 (TAG : 72.04) CHECK SUM : 2141h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B91 (TAG : 72.03.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 05/04/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.25.05 (g71m2505.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.02 (g73m2702.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B61 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change CompuTrace option ROM from v80.828 to v80.829. | | | | 2. Change EC BIOS from PQ3B51 to PQ3B61. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 05/04/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B91 (TAG : 72.03.02) CHECK SUM : D6D7h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B81 (TAG : 72.03.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 04/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.25.05 (g71m2505.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.27.02 (g73m2702.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B51 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Support Merom CPU. | | | | 2. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.25.05. | | Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.27.02. | | | | 3. Fixed bug that sometimes system run slower when resume from S3. | | | | 4. Change CompuTrace option ROM from v80.824 to v80.828. | | | | 5. Fixed bug that system always shows 35'C when CPU temperature | | over than TjMax. | | | | 6. Fixed but that system will hang up when it is quick to wake up | | from S3. (LAN or USB wake up can duplicate this.) | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 04/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B81 (TAG : 72.03.01) CHECK SUM : 50E2h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B71 (TAG : 72.03) LAST RELEASE DATE : 04/14/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.16.08 (g71m1608.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.21.15 (g73m2115.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Support Tj85 CPU. | | | | 2. Add Intel workaround for nVidia VGA issue with PCIe L1 ASPM enabled. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 04/14/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B71 (TAG : 72.03) CHECK SUM : BCA7h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B61 (TAG : 72.02.05) LAST RELEASE DATE : 04/11/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.16.08 (g71m1608.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.21.15 (g73m2115.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change BIOS version from 72.02.05 to 72.03 for production. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 04/11/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B61 (TAG : 72.02.05) CHECK SUM : BD38h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B51 (TAG : 72.02.04) LAST RELEASE DATE : 04/04/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.16.08 (g71m1608.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.21.15 (g73m2115.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed HCT 12.1 ACPI Verify test failed issue. | | | | 2. Fixed Phoenix code security issue that SMM Space Locked bit | | does not set. | | | | 3. Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.21.15. (Need to use Driver 83.90) | | Fixed PC Doctor VRAM test failed issue. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 04/04/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B51 (TAG : 72.02.04) CHECK SUM : 1B1Eh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B41 (TAG : 72.02.03) LAST RELEASE DATE : 03/29/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.16.08 (g71m1608.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.21.09 (g73m2109.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that system hang up in Windows logo when finish installed | | XP and reboot. (This issue cause from Update kernel code to 1.31.). | | | | 2. Remove "TPM Hash function" in BIOS Setup Menu. | | | | 3. Fixed Windows reboot will cause TouchPad failed in AMT system. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 03/29/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B41 (TAG : 72.02.03) CHECK SUM : 99C9h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B32 (TAG : 72.02.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 03/27/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.16.08 (g71m1608.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.21.09 (g73m2109.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update Phoenix kernel code to 1.31. | | Try to fix S3/S4 resume failed issue. | | | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 03/27/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B32 (TAG : 72.02.02) CHECK SUM : 599Ah | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B21 (TAG : 72.02.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 03/16/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.16.08 (g71m1608.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.21.09 (g73m2109.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3B11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Implement TPM function. | | | | 2. Update Azalia Audio Verb table. | | | | 3. Implement G71M VGA string in DMI structure. | | | | 4. Fixed bug that sometimes LCD cannot wake up when system does | | "Monitor Off" in Windows. | | | | 5. Re-fixed some cardbus USB card cannot work issue. | | | | 6. Implememt Calistoga GMCH BIOS Specification Update, V1.03. | | | | 7. Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.21.09. | | Fixed bug that some VGA boards always assert TV attachment. | | | | 8. Change EC BIOS from PQ3A31 to PQ3B11. | | | | 9. Implement Intel AMT IDER function. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 03/16/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B21 (TAG : 72.02.01) CHECK SUM : 394Bh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3B11 (TAG : 72.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 02/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.16.08 (g71m1608.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.10.07 (g73m1007.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3A31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Enable GMCH PEG ASPM function except the G70M. | | (Increase the battery life.) | | | | 2. Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.16.08. | | | | 3. Fixed some cardbus USB card cannot work issue. | | | | 4. Implement Wireless LAN Radio control option in Setup Menu. | | | | 5. Fixed bug that cannot use Master password to clear Supervisor and | | User password. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 02/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3B11 (TAG : 72.02) CHECK SUM : 568Eh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A91 (TAG : 72.01.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 02/15/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.11.A0 (g71m11a0.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.10.07 (g73m1007.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3A31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change BIOS version from 72.01.02 to 72.02 for production. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 02/15/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A91 (TAG : 72.01.02) CHECK SUM : 66FFh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A81 (TAG : 72.01.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 02/07/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.11.A0 (g71m11a0.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.10.07 (g73m1007.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3A31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that LCD cannot display with G71M VGA. | | Change G71M VBIOS to 5.71.22.11.A0. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 02/07/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A81 (TAG : 72.01.01) CHECK SUM : 7006h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A72 (TAG : 72.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 01/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G71M - 5.71.22.05.A0 (g71m05a0.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.10.07 (g73m1007.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3A31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Clear Gateway boot from LAN flag when CMOS checksum failed. | | | | 2. Support CompuTrace function no matter TPM exist or not. | | | | 3. Change brightness table, the 60 nits is in Level 3. | | (Use PA6 to measure for correct setting.) | | | | 4. Change CPU string for DMI type 4. | | | | 5. Support Yonah Celeron CPU logo for Intel OSB. | | | | 6. Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.10.07. | | | | 7. Support Nvidia G71M VGA chip. | | | | 8. Fixed bug that HDD Master Password function cannot work. | | | | 9. Fixed bug that Intel SpeedStep cannot work. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 01/17/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A72 (TAG : 72.01) CHECK SUM : 100Ch | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A61 (TAG : 72.00.17) LAST RELEASE DATE : 01/06/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.07.07 (g73m0707.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3A31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Remove temperature displayed in Pop Icon. | | | | 2. Fixed bug that DMI information shows incorrect LAN device string. | | | | 3. Change brightness table, the 60 nits is in Level 3. | | (Table same as MA6 need H/W to measure again.) | | | | 4. Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.07.07. | | | | 5. Fixed bug that system always use "Docked Profile" in Windows. | | | | 6. Fixed bug that set TV to PAL mode in CMOS, the TV display incomplete.| | | | 7. Fixed bug that DMI information shows incorrect BIOS release date. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 01/06/06 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A61 (TAG : 72.00.17) CHECK SUM : D7C2h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A51 (TAG : 72.00.16) LAST RELEASE DATE : 12/29/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.03.16 (g73m0316.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3A31 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Enable CPU DTS function. | | | | 2. Remove "Intel" item in BIOS Setup Menu. | | | | 3. Change Intel OSB to 3.2 (Logo only). | | | | 4. Change EC BIOS from PQ3A21 to PQ3A31. | | Change MAINON to VRON timing from 60ms to 100ms. | | | | 5. Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.03.16. | | | | 6. Add Intel Sightings Alert #83074. | | | | 7. Fixed bug that resume from S3 will generate a "Bo" sound. | | | | 8. Fixed bug that BIOS will draw the progress bar twice when pressing | | key during POST. | | | | 9. Fixed bug that total memory size show incorrect in Setup Menu. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 12/29/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A51 (TAG : 72.00.16) CHECK SUM : 2787h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A41 (TAG : 72.00.15) LAST RELEASE DATE : 12/22/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.20 (g70m3020.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.03.A3 (g73m03a3.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ3A21 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change CPU string in BIOS Setup Menu. | | | | 2. Change EC BIOS from PQ2A71 to PQ3A21. | | Set OVT to 85'C ~ 95'C for G70M thermal issue. | | | | 3. Change G70M VBIOS to 5.70.02.30.20. | | Change G73M VBIOS to 5.73.22.03.A3. (Test version) | | | | 4. Fixed system show incorrect VGA information in DMI structure. | | | | 5. Fixed bug that system hang up after Intel wireless testing in DOS. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 12/22/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A41 (TAG : 72.00.15) CHECK SUM : 71B2h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A31 (TAG : 72.00.14) LAST RELEASE DATE : 12/21/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.11 (g70m3011.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.03.04 (g73m0304.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ2A71 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that sometimes system will hang up in Gateway logo when | | run reboot test. | | | | 2. Support pop icon for volume control. Need driver to support. | | If driver doesn't support, no any pop icon displayed. | | | | 3. Change some codes for CompuTrace function. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 12/21/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A31 (TAG : 72.00.14) CHECK SUM : C31Fh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A21 (TAG : 72.00.13) LAST RELEASE DATE : 12/13/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.11 (g70m3011.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.22.03.04 (g73m0304.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ2A71 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update Phoenix kernel code to 1.25. | | | | 2. Change G73M VBIOS from 5.73.21.15.A0 to 5.73.22.03.04 | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 12/13/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A21 (TAG : 72.00.13) CHECK SUM : CD29h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ3A11 (TAG : 72.00.12) LAST RELEASE DATE : 12/12/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.11 (g70m3011.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.21.15.A0 (g73m15a0.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ2A71 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change G70M VBIOS back to formal version. (350/550) | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 12/12/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ3A11 (TAG : 72.00.12) CHECK SUM : 0263h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ2A61 (TAG : 72.00.11) LAST RELEASE DATE : 12/02/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.C0 (g70m_250.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.21.15.A0 (g73m15a0.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ2A71 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change G70M VBIOS Engine/Memory clock from 350/550 to 250/500. | | | | 2. Fixed bug that system hang up at first time power on when CMOS | | crashed. | | | | 3. Fixed bug that system reset failed with iAMT remote controller. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 12/02/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ2A61 (TAG : 72.00.11) CHECK SUM : F1B4h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ2A51 (TAG : 72.00.10) LAST RELEASE DATE : 11/21/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | VGA BIOS Rev : nVidia G70M - 5.70.02.30.11 (g70m3011.rom) | | nVidia G73M - 5.73.21.15.A0 (g73m15a0.rom) | | | | NS541 VERSION : PQ2A71 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update Phoenix kernel code to 1.22. | | | | 2. Update Yonah CPU microcode. | | | | 3. Add 750ms delay timer after S3 resume for blue screen issue. | | Because the blue screen may cause by HDD not ready. | | | | 4. Save and restore GMCH register for we build VBIOS into system BIOS. | | | | 5. Change G70M VBIOS from 5.70.02.27.AB to 5.70.02.30.11. | | Change G73M VBIOS from 5.73.21.13.00 to 5.73.21.15.A0. | | | | 6. Change NS541 BIOS from PQ2A51 to PQ2A71. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 11/21/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ2A51 (TAG : 72.00.10) CHECK SUM : A377h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ2A41 (TAG : 72.00.09) LAST RELEASE DATE : 11/15/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ2A51 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Update Phoenix kernel code to 1.21. | | | | 2. Fixed bug that brightness will automatic switch back to normal level | | when you use Hot-key Fn+F8 switch to min or max. | | | | 3. Fixed bug that parallel port testing will hang up in factory. | | | | 4. Add a message in Supervisor password help when system with TPM | | function. | | | | 5. Remove CPU Multi-Processing option in BIOS Setup Menu. | | | | 6. Combine nVidia G70M and G73M VBIOS in system BIOS. | | | | 7. Change NS541 BIOS from PQ2A41 to PQ2A51. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 11/15/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ2A41 (TAG : 72.00.09) CHECK SUM : 08FCh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ2A31 (TAG : 72.00.08) LAST RELEASE DATE : 11/08/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ2A41 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that QCI_6 will cause syetem hang up. | | | | 2. Fixed the "TCG: TPM Initialization Failed" error message show out | | during POST when TPM function was enable in CMOS SETUP. | | | | 3. Fixed the BIOS CMOS Clear TPM Content function does not work. | | | | 4. Disabled DTS function. Switch to external theraml sensor. | | | | 5. Add CPU Multi-Processing option in BIOS CMOS SETUP Advanced page. | | | | 6. Change model nmae from "M681" to "M685". | | | | 7. Correct the help string of LAN item Setup Menu. | | | | 8. Change NS541 BIOS from PQ2A11 to PQ2A41. | | .. When VGA temperature high then 95'C, the fan will switch to 85% | | duty speed. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 11/08/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ2A31 (TAG : 72.00.08) CHECK SUM : 2DACh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ2A21 (TAG : 72.00.07) LAST RELEASE DATE : 10/28/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ2A11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Implement Intel AMT function for LAN 82573E. | | | | 2. Update Phoenix kernel code to 1.17. | | | | 3. Support TPM function. | | | | 4. Adjust down the PC beep volume in DOS. | | | | 5. Support Win+R key to force system crisis. | | | | 6. Fixed that Ctrl-Alt-Delete will cause system shutdown not restart. | | | | 7. Corrected SVID/SSID for audio device. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 10/28/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ2A21 (TAG : 72.00.07) CHECK SUM : 9FC2h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ2A11 (TAG : 72.00.06) LAST RELEASE DATE : 10/24/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ2A11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Modify some code for Intel update. | | ICH7-M Update Communication package WW44 - Sightings Alert. | | | | 2. Update chipset code to Intel MRC 1.0. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 10/24/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ2A11 (TAG : 72.00.06) CHECK SUM : 928Dh | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ1A61 (TAG : 72.00.05) LAST RELEASE DATE : 10/11/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ2A11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that Fn+F4 display switch cannot work in DOS mode. | | | | 2. Fixed bug that Cardbus SCSI ODD cannot work in Windows. | | | | 3. Remove "Left Bay (SATA)" support in Boot Menu. | | | | 4. Change EC BIOS from PQ1A21 to PQ2A11. | | .. Change Power LED from low ative to high active. | | .. Support Win+R key for force BootBlock crisis. | | .. Support PA6 B test M/B charge. | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : PA6 RELEASE DATE : 10/11/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ1A61 (TAG : 72.00.05) CHECK SUM : B149h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ1A51 (TAG : 72.00.04) LAST RELEASE DATE : 09/30/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ1A21 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Fixed bug that system will hang up in Windows with Nvidia G70M and | | G73M-X. | | | | 2. Fixed system will get blue screen when install Windows XP Home. | | | | 3. Switch LAN_DISABLE# to low in S3, if LAN power off, | | this pin is high, It will cause the leakage current 20mA in S3. | | | | 4. The system will fail in connect to PXE server. | | | | 5. Changed the string from "Left Bay" to "CDROM/DVD" in Setup Menu. | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Vito Hsieh | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : MA6 RELEASE DATE : 09/30/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ1A51 (MA6 : 71.00.04) CHECK SUM : 05C45h | | BIOS REV. : (PA6 : 72.00.04) : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ1A41 (MA6 : 71.00.03) LAST RELEASE DATE : 09/23/05 | | : (PA6 : 72.00.03) LAST : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ1A21 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. After set HDD password in CMOS Setup and reboot system. the cursor | | of request HDD password windows is standby to incorrect loaction. | | | | 2. 16Bit PC-card test fail in DOS mode. | | | | 3. Under Windows, hot insert second bay with SATA HDD, system can't | | detect it. [MA6 #QA033] | | | | 4. Winflash does not work. | | | | 5. Fixed-The system booting speed is very slow first time when RTC | | battery loss before. | | | | 6. Implement fan error check. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Jason Kuo | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : MA6 RELEASE DATE : 09/23/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ1A41 (MA6 : 71.00.03) CHECK SUM : 06961h | | BIOS REV. : (PA6 : 72.00.03) : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ1A31 (MA6 : 71.00.02) LAST RELEASE DATE : 09/16/05 | | : (PA6 : 72.00.02) LAST : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ1A21 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Updated MRC version designation to 0.76. | | | | 2. Fixed- ATI and nVidia Popicon do not work. [PA6] | | | | 3. Fixed- System run PCDR speakers test "Beep" get no sound. And DOS | | PCDR also. | | | | 4. Implement dock server number. | | | | 5. Remove Onboard LAN power in S3 mode when system don't need wake up | | from LAN. | | | | 6. Implement Synaptics PNPID for MA6 and PA6. | | | | 7. Display HDD or ODD model name in BIOS CMOS SETUP IDE items. | | | | 8. Enable system clock chip Spread Spectrum. | | | | 9. nVidia VGA Popicon does not work. [PA6] | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Jason Kuo | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : MA6 RELEASE DATE : 09/16/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ1A31 (MA6 : 71.00.02) CHECK SUM : 0CF65h | | BIOS REV. : (PA6 : 72.00.02) : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ1A21 (MA6 : 71.00.01) LAST RELEASE DATE : 09/14/05 | | : (PA6 : 72.00.01) LAST : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ1A21 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Enable C3/C4 by default. | | | | 2. Change Intel VGA BIOS to 14.12 build number 1237. | | | | 3. Hot-Key Fn+F4 (LCD/CRT switch) can't work(UMA SKU). [QA0029] | | | | 4. Under windows, press Fn+F6 to enable Bluetooth, need to press 2 times| | then can enable. [QA039] | | | | 5. Under Windosw enable Bluetooth, after system restart or S3 resume. | | It will become disable. [QA041] | | | | 6. System boot to DOS mode, you can see the Caps lock and Num lock LED | | all set to ON, but the function all can work with off. [QA059] | | | | 7. System boot to DOS mode, you can see the Caps lock and Num lock LED | | all set to ON, at this time press Fn key. Then the Caps lock and Num | | lock LED all become to off. (If you pess Caps lock first time, the | | Num lock LED will become off, and second time, the Caps lock LED | | will become off). [QA060] | | | | 8. When display selection CRT or LCD only in CMOS, it always show | | in LCD+CRT (UMA SKU). [QA064] | | | | 9. Fixed-PA6 system will show second battery in Power Meter. | | | | 10. PXE LAN boot function fail. [QA012] | | | | 11. Support Boot Form LAN hot-key F12. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Jason Kuo | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : MA6 RELEASE DATE : 09/14/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ1A21 (MA6 : 71.00.01) CHECK SUM : 05A05h | | BIOS REV. : (PA6 : 72.00.01) : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: BQ1A11 (MA6 : 71.00.00) LAST RELEASE DATE : 09/08/05 | | : (PA6 : 72.00.00) LAST : | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ1A21 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. Change NS541 BIOS from PQ1A11 to PQ1A21. | | -Fn+F6 hot-key does not work in PA6. | | | | 2. Change ATI M54 VGA BIOS to ver 009.012.001.000. (For MA6) | | -memory clock and engine clock 400/400 . | | | | 3. ATI VGA sub-system ID does not program. | | | | 4. Updated MRC version designation to 0.75. | | | | 5. Add C3/C4 option item in CMOS setup (Intel Page). (DEBUG only) | | | | 6. Switch CPU speed to high during POST. | | | | 7. Add onboard LAN enable/disable option in | | Advanced\IO Device Configuration page. | | | | 8. Cann't use Phlash16 to update BIOS. | | | | 9. Fixed-Battery Auto-Lerning function does not work. | | | | 10.Fixed-BootBlock crisis function does not work. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Jason Kuo | CHECKED BY: | =========================================================================== CHANGE NOTE =========================================================================== | MODEL NO. : MA6 RELEASE DATE : 09/08/05 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | BIOS REV. : BQ1A11 (TAG : 71.00.00) CHECK SUM : 0D7B6h | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | LAST BIOS REV.: XXXXXX (TAG : XX.XX.XX) LAST RELEASE DATE : xx/xx/xx | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | NS541 VERSION: PQ1A11 | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Changes and bugs fixed in this version: | | | | 1. First Release Version. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | RELEASED BY : Jason Kuo | CHECKED BY: | ===========================================================================Download Driver Pack
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Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
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