Flash BIOS update - Flash from Operating System version
for 3000 J100 (type 8255, 8256, 8456, 8457)
for ThinkCentre E50 (type 8469, 8474, 8708, 8709, 8710, 8711, 8776,
    8777, 8778, 8779)
Version 42KT44A
Installation README


This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on
3000 J100 (type 8255, 8256, 8456, 8457) and ThinkCentre E50
(type 8469, 8474, 8708, 8709, 8710, 8711, 8776, 8777, 8778, 8779)
systems.

BIOS is programming that controls low-level hardware operations,
including interactions with diskette drives, hard disk drives,
and the keyboard. The BIOS is stored on a chip. Your computer
uses flash BIOS, which can be updated through a program on a 
flash diskette so that you do not have to replace the BIOS
chip to update the BIOS.

Note: Make note of any settings you have changed in the BIOS
Configuration Utility. These settings may have to be re-entered
after updating the BIOS.

Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation.


Downloading the package
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1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page.
2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save 
   the downloaded file.


Extracting the package
======================
1. Click Start, select Find or Search, then click Files and Folders.
2. Type 42jy44usa.exe in the search field, then click Find Now. 
   This will locate the file you just downloaded.
3. Double-click the 42jy44usa.exe icon.
4. Read the license agreement
5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement.
6. Click Next.
7. Ensure that "Save files in folder" is set to
   C:\IBMTOOLS\FLASH\42JY44USA.
8. Click Next.
9. Click Finish.


Installing the package
======================
1.  Close all open applications.
2.  Click Start, then click Run.
3.  Type C:\IBMTOOLS\FLASH\42JY44USA\AFUWIN.exe.
4.  Click OK.
5.  Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the BIOS update.


Summary of Changes
==================
General Information:

42JTxxA is the flash diskette level.
42KTxxA is the binary image level. (BIOS)
NOTE: All changes carry forward. That is, if a change is added
      in 01, it is also in 02, 03 etc.

Changes for 42KTxxA/42JTxxA:

42KT44A/42JT39A
- Updates Thermal Control function to support new CPU

42KT42A/42JT42A
- Fixes a problem where PC-Doctor fails the diskette drive test

42KT41A/42JT41A
- Fixes a problem where USB Barcode device will not work under DOS

42KT40A/42JT40A
- Added Micro-code M04F6507

42KT39A/42JT39A
- Fixes an RTC function error that occurs within PC-Doctor

42KT38A/42JT38A
- Fixes a problem where memory cards are not properly detected in
  a USB card reader
- Fixes a problem with server mapping 
- Fixes a problem where the wrong numbers may be returned for hard
  drives installed on the system

42KT37A/42JT37A
- This level was never formally released

42KT36A/42JT36A
- Fixes a problem where UUT can't mop image when you do not connect
  a floppy diskette drive and card reader

42KT35A/42JT35A
-  Fixes dual monitor support for Windows (needs graphics driver
   6.14.10.4384 update)
-  Fixes a problem where the system does not properly resume from
   (S3) standby with Intel 950 CPU

42KT34A/42JT34A
-  Sets Graphic Adapter default back to "PEG/PCI"
-  Fixes an intermittent problem where F11 goes to ‘Startup
   interrupt Menu’ 
-  Fixes F10 menu covering ‘Health’ Item 
-  Fixes a problem where the system disables onboard LAN wake up
   when resuming from (S3) standby mode

42KT33A/42JT33A
- Initial Production BIOS release


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