BY25 System BIOS Release Notification (BY25_1.07) 08/15/2002
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* File name : BY25107S.ROM
* Checksum : 536F
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6S (Release on 6/13)
* Based on BY25_1.06
*Implement Notification:
1. Supported the Intel P4 Celeron CPU.
2. Update Micro Code to support C1 stepping CPU.
3. Auto-Disabled the FDC and floppy when USB Card Reader is exist.
4. Implement thermal throttling feature. (Request by Thermal Team)
*Issue Fixed:
1. Fixed that S3 resume failed under Windows 98.
2. Fixed that WOR function failed under Windows 98.
3. Fixed that motherboard resource had "exclamation mark" under Windows 98.
4. Fixed that floppy cann't access after resume from save to disk under Win98.
5. Fixed that PCMCIA card caused system busy after resume from S2D under Win98.
6. Fixed that system hang up under pure DOS when battery is low-low with Beep Enabled
in BIOS setup menu.
7. Fixed issue that load BIOS default and move the "Boot from LAN" to 2nd
or 3rd priority will cause boot from LAN malfunction.
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification (BY25_1.06) 07/10/2002
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* File name : BY25106S.ROM
* Checksum : B763
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6S (Release on 6/13)
* Based on BY25_1.05
*Implement Notification:
1. None.
*Issue Fixed:
1. None.
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification (BY25_1.05) 06/27/2002
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* File name : BY25105S.ROM
* Checksum : 0DAC
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6S (Release on 6/13)
* Based on BY25-1.04
*Implement Notification:
1. Update the VGA BIOS to 1.10.6S for fix that VGA sometimes did not display in room
temperature.(Reported by factory)
2. Update PLATFORM.BIN to support that NS87591L/S Rev.C2
Inform the EC into idle Mode before flash and clean cmosBBChecksumAddr after flash
*Issue Fixed:
1. Fixed the Wireless indicator (LED) does not work correct problem.
(Must use the EC BIOS Rev. 1.05 or later)
2. Fixed the COM Port status asynchronous for BIOS Setup menu
and WindowsXP/Windows2000.
3. Fixed the NumLock function/LED abnormal under DOS.(Report by factory)
4. Fixed pressed the any key will cause the keyboard and touchpad lockup while Windows
2000 at startup process.
5. Fixed mouse moving will cause system shut down or access EEPROM error in power on
process
6. Fixed mouse moving will cause "Stuck Key" error after system reboot
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification (BY25_1.04) 06/18/2002
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* File name : BY25104S.ROM
* Checksum : B401
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6R (Release on 6/11)
* Based on BY25_1.03
*Implement Notification:
1. None.
*Issue Fixed:
1. Disable showing "Entering Setup" when press "F2" key at BootMenu
2. Disable Speed-Step function on APM mode.
(Skip system hang during APM mode when insert/remove AC power.)
3. Fixed showing up garbage before display acer logo
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 06/15/2002
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* File name : BY25103S.ROM
* Checksum : 1489
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6R Release on 6/11
* Based on BY25_1.02
*Implement Notification:
1. None.
*Issue Fixed:
1. Fixed the Memory detection error during POST.
Error Message: 0232:Extended RAM Failed at offset: 1D
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 06/11/2002
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* File name : BY25102S.ROM
* Checksum : 3EF4
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6R Release on 6/11
* Based on BY25-1.01
*Implement Notification:
1. Update the VGA BIOS to 1.10.6R
2. Implement Intel SpeedStep function on W2K.
3. Change the EEPROM reading policy for following three items:
Series Number, Asset Tag Number and UUID.
The string of Product Name and Manufacture are fixed by BIOS.
*Issue Fixed:
1. Fixed the phantom drive when boot with USB floopy attached in WinXP
2. Update CMOS from EEPROM after load default in setup menu
3. Fixed the Lid switch doesn't work correct after change the action
from None to other items under Windows 2000.
4. Update the VBIOS to fixing the Macrovision and white screen issue.
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 05/29/2002
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* File name : BY25-101S.ROM
* Checksum : 3965
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6L Release on 5/24
* Based on BY25101S.ROM
*Implement Notification:
*Issue Fixed:
1. Fixed system busy when press Hot-Key(Brightness) after resume from standby mode.
2. Fixed the display color will be destroy at Acer logo on CRT when POST with CRT attached.
3. Disable change CPU speed during accessing FDD on WinXP.
4. Update VGA BIOS v1.10.6L
(Fix: When POST with CRT attached, the display device will always display on CRT only
even we set the simultaneous in BIOS Setup.)
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 05/27/2002
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* File name : BY25101S.ROM
* Checksum : C769
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6H Release on 5/13
* Based on BY25100S.ROM
*Implement Notification:
1. Update the Acer Logo image.
2. Change the Series Number from 20 characters to 22 characters in setup menu.
3. Turn off NumLock LED when power on teh system.
*Issue Fixed:
1. Fixed the system will be hold 2 seconds when adjusting the brightness by hot-key
after resume from standby.
2. Fixed sometimes system hangs during accessing FDD under WinXP.
BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 05/17/2002
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* File name : BY25100S.ROM
* Checksum : 7552
* VBIOS Ver: 1.10.6H Release on 5/13
* Based on BY25019S.ROM
*Implement Notification:
1. Update the Acer Logo image.
2. Added 'AcerSystem' string into F000 segment for recovery CD indentify porpose.
3. Reduce the POST time
4. Clear the Fast-Boot-Flag in EC memory
5. Update VGA BIOS to v1.10.6H
6. Add a "C" hot-key for boot from CD-ROM in POST process.
7. Change the hot-key of boot from LAN from F12 to F11 to meet the BIOS specification.
8. Add the F12 hot-key for change boot order to meet the BIOS specification.
*Issue Fixed:
1. Fixed the Acer Logo screen will occur the garbage during POST process.
2. Display the correct speed of CPU in BIOS setup menu and SMBIOS
3. Fixed trying to unlock the HDD if password is set and no HDD present
4. Fixed the SXGA+ changing display mode will take a long time in POST.
5. Modify correct information strings in summery screen of POST.
6. Fixed the MDP issue. (S3 resume time)
7. Fixed the Intel(r) Speedstep(r) Technology option malfunction in BIOS setup menu.
(Under DOS Mode, Plug-in/Out the AC, will make the CPU change the speed)
8. Fixed the resume from S3 will cause the system slow respond under Windows2000.
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 05/10/2002
* File name : BY25019S.ROM
* Checksum : CE8D
* [VGA Version] = 1.10.6G(5/09)
*Implement Notification:
1. Based on BY25018S.ROM
2. Update VGA BIOS v1.10.6G
(Fix: 1. Update VGABIOS for display garbage after resume from S3
2. Fixed AU UB141X03 power on no display when choose
"Auto-Selected" selection of boot display device in SETUP
menu)
*Issue Fixed:
1. AC012 - Run "Compal Rebooter" and it fails in 111st trial then
system hangs
2. CC018 - Multi-Tasking burn-in with AC timer/System hang up)
3. Fixed display garbage after resume from S3
4. Fixed AU UB141X03 power on no display when choose "Auto-Selected"
selection of boot display device in SETUP menu
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 05/09/2002
* File name : BY25018S.ROM
* Checksum : 310F
* [VGA Version] = 1.10.6D(5/03)
*Implement Notification:
1. Based on BY25017S.ROM
2. Modify LPC register default setting for meet SIS961 SPEC.
3. Modify IEEE1394 ASL code.
4. Implement SPD support
5. Update VGA BIOS v1.10.6D
(Fix: 1. TV output by Composite
2. Feature modify : Device auto switch when power on)
6. Update Micro Code for NorthWood Processor
7. System shutdown after press power button on APM mode
8. Modify CardBus register for HCT 1394 PC Card testing failed
issue
9. Modify access MAC address method to display on SETUP menu and
Summary
10. Modify access ESN from EEPROM method to display on SETUP menu
and Summary
11. Change the compiler oem string path
*Issue Fixed:
1. BC198 - Mitsubishi 512 M DDR Memtest failed
2. CC027 - System bacame blue screen while running 3DWinbench 2000
v1.1 at 40C chamber
3. CC031 - Program interrupted cause by system pop up a warning
message while running 3D Mark2001 SE
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 05/01/2002
* File name : BY25017S.ROM
* Checksum : F20C
* [VGA Version] = 1.10.6C(4/29)
*Implement Notification:
1. Based on BY25016S.ROM
2. Modify PCMAIA device initial code.
3. Modify USB ASL code
4. Modify "nm.bat" for forget update FastBoot utility "BB".
5. Update tool600\asl.exe tools, it is for compiler _OSI warning
message.
6. Update IRQ for AGP device
7. Remove USB caused the wake event.
8. Reduce S3 resume time.
9. Modify Battery ASL code.
10. Modify PCI devices IRQ rounting table.
11. Add BY25&CY25 folder for BY25&CY25 Project
12. Set thermal throttling duty cycle at 12.5%.
13. Update PLATFORM.BIN for EC bootblock increase from 8k to 24k
14. Added ASL for support Samsung Battery
*Issue Fixed:
1. Change the message from "Administrator" to "Supervisor" in Security
of Setup menu
2. Modify the SSID&SVID to meet Modem Logo'd Driver.
(CY/BY25 Useing same ID)
3. Update VGA BIOS 1.10.6C
4. Modify can't switch display device to CRT after POST CRT connected
5. Implement Hard Disk Security feature
6. Implement fast access EEPROM for fast boot & display UUID in Setup
menu & write UUID to DMI
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 04/25/2002
* File name : BY25016S.ROM
* Checksum : 5331
* [VGA Version] = 1.10.6A(4/24)
*Implement Notification:
1. Based on BY25015S.ROM
2. Disable floppy boot when resume from S4
3. Fixed show DVD delay
4. Implement Legacy USB function
5. Update new LOGO
6. Update new VGA BIOS from 1.10.1E to 1.10.6A.
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 04/17/2002
* File name : BY25015S.ROM
* Checksum : 7239
* [VGA Version] = 1.10.1E(4/16)
*Implement Notification:
1. Based on BY25013S.ROM
2. Update EC BIOS & add the utility for load Setup default and write
UUID to EEPROM
3. Move UUID address from A0 to C0 & fixed EEPROM write MAC address
with wrong value
4. Fixed display garbage while no boot device
5. Implement Hot-Key funtion during DOS mode
6. Fixed system reboot fail
7. Implement Fn + F5 hot-key function(Switch display device)
8. Disable Legacy USB during access EEPROM
9. Implement Hot-Key funtion during Windows XP
10. Update Fn+F5 for can't automatic detect CRT
11. Pull in the S3 save/restore code for super I/O
12. Pull in the ASL code of @Power for thermal evaluation propuse
13. Update VGA BIOS
14. Update Setup Menu for request
*Issue Fixed:
1. AC035 - Run "DOS Reboot" failed and LCD nodisplay
2. AC045 - USB keyboard does not work in POST, BIOS Setup Menu, and DOS
3. AC065 - The hot keys Fn + F4/F5/F6 does not work
4. BC030 - The AGP Transfer test failed with HCT 10.0 under Windows XP
5. BC185 - LCD brightness volume can not save to CMOS
6. The DDC2B malfunction
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 04/10/2002
* File name : BY25013S.ROM
* Checksum : 7E72
* [VGA Version] = 1.10.1C(4/10)
*Implement Notification:
1. Based on BY25012S.ROM
2. Update platform.bin for 12K BootBlock and CrisDisk
3. Update Hardware Strap for reboot fail issue
4. Update Super I/O ASL code by A51 team common code
5. Update ISA device ASL code for HCT verify test fail
6. Update USB ASL code for wakp-up register 44h
7. Disable S1 support
*Issue Fixed:
1. BC030 - The "AGP Transfer" test failed with HCT 10.0 under Windows XP
2. BC174 - When resume from S3 state will cause the IBM ITSX95C panel
occur waves screen
3. BC201 - Power on the system---Display garbage(white screen)
4. When power on the system will cause gray screen and nothing on
the LCD screen
5. The VGA BIOS will take a long time for change display mode under DOS
6. The screen will right-shift around half screen on CRT monitor
when connected both CRT and LCD under DOS text mode
7. The DDC2B malfunction
8. The LCD backlight will be turn on/off for twice after Logo screen
show up and boot into DOS mode
9. The VGA BIOS can't work under both DOS mode with LCD only(display
backlight without data) and WinXP(display garbage)
10. Fixed BC198 The Mitsubishi 512MB memory test failed
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 04/03/2002
* File name : BY25012S.ROM
* Checksum : 591F
* [VGA Version] = 1.09.00(3/18)
*Implement Notification:
1. Update SubvendorID /SubsystemID for HCT test fail & DMI string
2. Increase the display time for F2 message during POST
3. Enabled CPU C1/C2/C3 state support
*Issue Fixed:
1. BC175 - CardBus Bridge Register==>Fail
2. BC177 - PCI 2.2 Compliance==>Fail
3. Fixed system can't access LAN MAC address
4. Fixed system can't wake up from Modem Ring
5. Fixed the Modem will failed to work after resume from S3
6. Fixed the SpeedStep cann't change the CPU speed after resume from S3
7. Update SubvendorID /SubsystemID for HCT test fail & DMI string
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BY25 System BIOS Release Notification 03/28/2002
*File name : BY25011S.ROM
*Checksum : B3F4
[VGA Version] = 1.09.00(3/18)
Notification:
1. Based on CY25010S.ROM
2. Fix sycard 32bit test failed
3. Add the utility for select boot sequence
4. Update VGABIOS for all panel ID
5. Fixed "Entering setup ..." garbage
6. Fixed LID could not working under WindowsXP
7. Get CMOS default & update checksum
Issue Fixed:
AC072 - No action when pressing "lid switch"
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 03/20/2002
*File name : CY25010S.ROM
*Checksum : BAD9
[VGA Version] = 1.09.00
Notification:
1. Based on CY25009S.ROM
2. Update VGABIOS for 301LV,302 single link and 302 dual link VGA
test of SiS 302 chipset
3. Fixed ACPI S3 resume issue
4. Fixed Hynix_128MB DDRAM cause system restart while run 3DMark2001
5. Fixed Battery reporting related issues
6. Added ASL code for Compal thermal monitor & Intel SpeedStep 2.0
Supported
Issue Fixed:
BC019 - Failed to resume from S3
BC026 - The "Hinix 128 MB" ram cause system auto restart when run
"3DMark2001" demo test
AC055 - Run the battery mark 4.01, system can'tsent a power status
to system cause...
AC074 - The "Power Meter" icon placed on system tray does not refresh
power status when changing power source
BC021 - System wait to "Power Meter" and "Rundll32" before restarting
.This issue happens only when Battery is available
BC028 - While entering "power options properties", system became slow
motion if you want to change...
BC013 - The "Power Meter" icon cannot right away shows on destop while
double-click "Power Meter" icon on system tray
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 03/13/2002
*File name : CY25009S.ROM
*Checksum : 1CED
[VGA Version] = 1.07.1c
Notification:
1. Based on CY25008S.ROM
2. Fix Audio device can not run under DOS mode issue
3. Implement SMBIOS 2.3.1
4. Implement F12 Boot from Lan function
5. Change VGA memory default to 16MB
6. Define PCI device Sub-System/Verdor ID information
Issue Fixed:
BC011 - During POST process, system reported "PXE-E61 Media
test failure, check cable"
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 03/07/2002
*File name : CY25008S.ROM
*Checksum : 56D5
[VGA Version] = 1.07.1c
Notification:
1. Based on CY25007S.ROM
2. Enable RTC/Ring/PME Wake for S3 function
3. Update VGABIOS for single link VGA test of SiS 302 chipset
Issue Fixed:
AC002 - System auto restart when resume from Standby
AC042 - The "suspend.exe" S1/S3 does not resume automatically
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 03/05/2002
*File name : CY25007S.ROM
*Checksum : F65A
[VGA Version] = 1.07.1b
Notification:
1. Based on CY25006S.ROM
2. Detect AC-Link modem device
Issue Fixed:
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 03/01/2002
*File name : CY25006S.ROM
*Checksum : 5E8E
[VGA Version] = 1.07.1b
Notification:
1. Based on CY25005S.ROM
2. Implement panel ID feature
3. Implement Embedded share memory AGP VGA memory size feature
Issue Fixed:
AC014 - 3D Mark 2001 testing fails.It loopsthe scenrio in the
very beginning of tests
AC064 - There is no UMA information displayed in BIOS setup menu
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 02/21/2002
*File name : CY25005S.ROM
*Checksum : 6A4F
[VGA Version] = 1.07.00
Notification:
1. Based on CY25004S.ROM
2. Fix Boot from LAN function
3. Show UUID number & ESN (Electronic Serial Number) in P.O.S.T.
4. Fix CardBus Function 0 Difficult to recognize 16 bit card
Issue Fixed:
AC053 - System can't detect Toshiba 2G PCMCIA HDD
AC058 - There is no ESN displayed in P.O.S.T.
AC061 - Boot from LAN is failed
AC062 - There is no UUID displayed in P.O.S.T.
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 02/19/2002
*File name : CY25004S.ROM
*Checksum : C5C2
[VGA Version] = 1.07.00
Notification:
1. Based on CY25003S.ROM
2. Turn on UDMA-100 function
3. Display "F2" & "ESC" message during logo display
4. Power buttom suggests "Standby" function
Issue Fixed:
AC004 - System supports ATA-66, notthe suggested ATA-100.
AC029 - Power on the system---See the "Phoenix logt", at this
moment "ESC" & "F2" indicator should be appeared at
the bottom of the panel,...
AC021 - Power buttom does not react to what Power Options
suggests such as "standby"
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 02/05/2002
*File name : CY25003S.ROM
*Checksum : E5B2
[VGA Version] = 1.07.00
Notification:
1. Based on CY25002S.ROM
2. Enable AC-Link Modem device
3. Initialion PCMCIA device.
4. Modify IRQ resource for VGA Driver can't install
5. Update VGA BIOS form 1.06.00 to 1.07.00 for TV-out
not function.
Issue Fixed:
AC025 - Modem item is not listed in device manager.
AC028 - The P4 1.4 G CPU only can run at 1.2G speed.
AC005 - Unable to detect both Lagecy and CardBus cards.
AC018 - Unable to report "Lid Switch" item in Power
Options Properties/Advanced.
AC011 - TV-out does not function.
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 02/05/2002
*File name : CY25002S.ROM
*Checksum : 41F1
[VGA Version] = 65010126.rom
Notification:
1. Implememnt Super SMC227.
2. Change Bootblock code size form 16K to 64K.
3. Initialion PCMCIA device.
4. Modify IRQ resource for PCI device.
Issue Fixed:
AC001 - No LPT1 shown in Device Manager.
AC006 - Unable to connect NT server .
AC007 - 1394 has an exclamation mark in Device Manager and unable
to detect at least HDD.
AC023 - According to SW spec , no "Sleep buttion" item shows in
Power Options Properties/Advanced. But it can be found.
AC025 - Modem item is not listed in device manager.
AC033 - Floppy diskette drive is not available in OS but DOS.
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CY25 System BIOS Release Notification 01/31/2002
*File name : CY25001S.ROM
*Checksum : 85A0
Notification:
1. release first version of BIOS for CY25
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