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Model 1100P Back To Up

Version R1.17
This version is released to workaround the following problem: Touchpad is uncontrollable sometimes when battery is getting into its low state.

Version R1.15
This version is released to workaround the following problem: After system is resumed from S2D, the USB device may not be detected correctly.

Version R1.11
This version is released to fix the following problem: System may hang up sometimes when restarting from the Windows 9x mode to the MS-DOS mode.

Version R1.09
This release includes the following changes from the previous release.
1. Support for 10GB HDD is appended.
2. Support for Software MODEM Module is appended.

Version R1.07
This release includes the following change from the previous release.
1. For more power-saving and longer battery life, the fan will be stopped when system is suspended.

Version R1.03

Initial Release

Model 1100M Back To Up

Version R1.27
This version is released to include the following change:
1. Supports for 10GB HDD is added...

Version: R1.25
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
1. The option of Disable Internal Touchpad has been added into SCU. 
2. The option of Disable/Enable Power-On beeping sound has been added into SCU.
3. Booting from CD-ROM drive directly when primary HDD is not installed is now supported.  
4. A fix to "System performance is slow when 96-MB DRAM is installed" has been added.
5. A workaround for "System hangs intermittently when it is resumed from Suspend-to-Disk" has been added.

Version: R1.23
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
The COM1 port under Windows 9x will be disabled once the COM2 port option in the SCU is disabled.

Version: R1.19
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
System fails in performing Power-on-Suspend after the option of "Modem Ring Resume" in the SCU is enabled.

Version: R1.17
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
System fails in restarting from Windows 98 to DOS Mode if smart battery is installed.

Version: R1.13
This version is released to workaround the following problems:
1. System is not bootable after 64-MB EDO RAM is installed.
2. Incorrect CPU clock is reported during POST.

Version R1.12
This release includes the following changes from the previous release.
1. Added support for Microsoft Intellimouse.
2. Disable/Enable option for PS/2 mouse is added.
3. For more power saving, fan speed control feature is added.

Version R1.00

Initial Release

Model 1100/1200 Back To Up

VersionR1.27
This release includes the following change from the previous version:
Support for S3 M5+ VGA chipset is appended.

VersionR1.23
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. Support for 10GB HDD is appended.
2. Remove the string of "Intel MMX CPU" from POST screen.

VersionR1.22
The release includes the following change from the previous version:
1. Support for 8GB HDD is appended.

Version R1.21
The version is released to workaround the following issues:
1. IrDA port  can not be detected under Windows 98.
2.System fails to start up intermittently when single DIMM is used.

Version R1.20
The version is released to workaround the following issues:
1. IrDA port  can not be detected under Windows 98.

Version R1.13
The version is released to workaround the following issue
Supports 128*2 MB SDRAM.

Version R1.12
The version is released to fix the following problem
Incorrect CPU speed is reported during POST.

Version R1.10
The version is released to fix the following problem
System fails in restarting from Windows 98 to DOS Mode if smart battery is installed.

Version R1.06
The following feature is added into this release
1. For more power saving, fan speed control feature is added.

Version R1.03
The following feature is added into this release
1. Added Support for AMD K6 266/300 MHz CPUs.

Version R1.02

Initial Release

Model 2100P Back To Up

Version R1.16
This version is released to fix the following problems:
1. Remove the Hotkey FN+F6 TV switching function. 
2. Added Mute function by pressing Hotkey FN+Z.

Version R1.13
This version is released to fix the following problems:
1. System is not bootable sometimes when EDO DIMM is used. 
2. S2D partition is not detected if the HDD is duplicated by using Ghost 5.1.

Version R1.07
This release includes the following changes from the previous release.
1. Support for 10GB HDD is appended.
2. Supports internal PCI LAN & MODEM Module.

Version R1.03

Initial Release

Model 3100B Back To Up

Version R2.15
This release includes the following changes from the previous release.

1. Add Fn+Z mute function

 

Version R2.14
This release includes the following changes from the previous release.

1. Support SpeedStep CPU.

 

Model 3100C Back To Up

Version R1.25
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. Supports Intel Pentium III 700/750 MHz CPUs. * Newer version motherboard needed

Version R1.24
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. Speed up the booting from CD-ROM.

Version R1.23
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. The dial up problem of internal modem.
2. Mouse cursor sometimes delay on the Win2000.

Version R1.15
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. The option of "Advance CPU Control" will be grayed out when desktop Celeron socket 370 CPU of 400 MHz or higher is detected.

Version R1.12
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. A solution to the problem where touch pad is out of control after resuming from STD has been fixed.

Version R1.10
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. Supports Intel 443ZXM/ 443BX North Bridge.
2. Fixes the random error message of battery during POST while no battery is installed.

Version R1.09
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
Touchpad is uncontrollable sometimes when battery is getting into its low state.

Version R1.07
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
When smart battery is installed, the alarm cycle of battery low is too long.

Version R1.03
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
The alert cycle of battery low is too long.

Version R1.00

Initial Release

Model 5100C Back To Up

Version R1.13
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1. The option of Advance CPU Control  will be grayed out when desktop Celeron socket 370 CPU of 400 MHz or higher is detected

Version R1.12
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1.Support Panasonic and Fujitsu LCD panel.

Version R1.10
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1.Supports Intel 443ZXM/ 443BX North Bridge.
2.A solution to a problem that touchpad is out of control after resuming from STD has been fixed.

Version R1.08
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
Touchpad is uncontrollable sometimes when battery is getting into its low state.

Version R1.04
This version is released to workaround the following: when smart battery is installed, the alarm cycle of battery low is too long.

Version R1.03
This release includes the following change from the previous release:
System fails in booting up sometimes when EDO RAM is installed.

Version R1.02
This release includes the following change from the previous release:
1.Support for DSTN Panel is added.

Version R1.00: Date: 04/29/1999 Size:182k

Initial Release

Model 5200/5400 Back To Up

Version 2.4
This version has been released to fix the following problems:
1.System's clock will automatically roll over the new millennium (Year 2000).
2.When playing hardware MPEG under Windows 95 and switching the screen to the DOS full screen mode, certain remains were left on the screen.

Model 6100 Back To Up

Version: R2.02
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
Supports AMD K6-2 300 MHz CPU.

Version: R2.01
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
The Windows Logo is disappeared after system is resumed from Suspend-to-Disk.

Version: R1.10
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
Added support for Windows 98.

Version: R1.06
This version is released to workaround the following problems:
1. The LCD is whitened when restarting the system or switching the display mode by pressing Fn+F6.
2. Some noises occur on the CRT when displaying in CRT ONLY mode.

Version: R1.05
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
System fails in working with DLink DE-660 under the Novell NetWare.

Version:1.04
The following VGA modes have been disabled:
1.The VGA modes 48h, 49h, 54h and 58h have been disabled in this version of BIOS due to the 2-MB video memory does not support these VGA modes.

Version: 1.03
This updated version is released to work around the following issues:
1.Optional Boot Devices IDE-2, IDE-3, SCSI and Network have been removed from the Advance Setup Menu.
2.Floppy Drive Swap setting is removed from the Advance Setup Menu.
3.Removed the Docking logo from boot screen.

 

Model 6200/6300 Back To Up

Version: 05-30T
This release includes the following changes from the previous release.:
Added "Windows 98 Compatible" option into SCU.

Note: This version of BIOS is suitable for system fitted with TFT LCD panel only.

Version: 05-30D
This release includes the following changes from the previous release.:
Added "Windows 98 Compatible" option into SCU.

Note: This version of BIOS is suitable for system fitted with DSTN LCD panel only.

Version: 05-28T
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1. The display was messed up after resumed under Windows NT.

Note: This version of BIOS is suitable for system fitted with TFT LCD panel only.

Version: 05-28D
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1. The display was messed up after resumed under Windows NT.

Note: This version of BIOS is suitable for system fitted with DSTN LCD panel only.

 

Model 7200 Back To Up

Version 2.04
This updated version is released to work around the following issue:
1.The secondary HDD may not be detected when Panasonic CD-ROM drive is installed.

Version 2.03
This updated version is released to work around the following issues:
1.After the USB driver is installed, system hangs when resuming from suspending mode.
2.Add a "PC Card Speaker" option into SCU for selecting to Enable/Disable PC modem card's tone.

Version 2.01
This version is released to fix the following problems:
1. The .WAV displays abnormally after "Resume-from-Disk" is performed.
2.The 1.44 floppy disk can not be accessed after 3M floppy disk is used.

Version 2.00
The following modification is made in this version:
1.The support for updated audio chipset ESS-1879 is added into this version.
Note: If your system is fitted with ESS1879 audio chipset, please perform "RUN1879.EXE" first before performing "FLASH.EXE" to update your BIOS.

Version 1.08 Date:09/15/1997 Size:256k
The following modifications have been made in this version:
1.Optional Boot Devices IDE-2, IDE-3, SCSI and Network have been removed from the Advance Setup Menu.
2.Floppy Drive Swap setting is removed from the Advance Setup Menu.
3.Removed the Docking logo from boot screen.
4.Revised the optional item IrDA of COM2 by IrDA (HPSIR).
5.Added an optional I/O port 200h for Game Port.
6.Improved the output effect of TV-Out.
7.The problem that PC card can not be inserted/removed after resumed from HDD is fixed.
8.The problem that Himem.SYS error message may occur once Antivirus is installed under Windows 95 is fixed.
9.The problem that smart battery could be detected incorrectly is fixed.
10.APM 1.2 testing is passed in SCT.

Model 8800C Back To Up

Version R1.16
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1. Fix the keyboard and PS/2 mouse freeze problem while type fast in wordpad under Windows 2000

Version R1.14
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1. Remove the Hotkey FN+F6 TV switching function. 
2. Added Mute function by pressing Hotkey FN+Z.

Version R1.11
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1.Touchpad is uncontrollable sometimes when battery is getting into its low state.

Version R1.09
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
1.After system is resumed from S2D, the USB device may not be detected correctly.

Version R1.06
This release includes the following change from the previous release:
1.Support for ALTGr (Right ALT key) has been added.

Version R1.02

Initial Release

Model 8800P Back To Up

Version R2.04

1. Support Intel Mobile PIII MMC2 CPU on main board version D04 PIII.

Version R1.19

1. Remove the Hotkey FN+F6 TV switching function. (Microvision)
2. Added Mute function by pressing Hotkey FN+Z.

Version R1.17

Version R1.15
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
After system is resumed from S2D, the USB device may not be detected correctly.

Version R1.12
This release includes the following change from the previous release:
Support for ALTGr (Right ALT key) has been added.

Version R1.05
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
1. Internal modem can not be detected correctly.

Version R1.00

Initial Release

 

Model 8800M Back To Up

Version R1.12
This version is released to include the following changes:
1. Support 8GB/ 10GB HDD added

Version R1.10
This version is released to workaround the following issues:
1. The option of Disable/Enable Power-On Beeping Sound has been added into SCU.
2. A fix to "System performance is slow when 96-MB DRAM is installed" has been added.

Version R1.07
This version is released to workaround the following issues:
1. The LS-120/ZIP drive can not be detected correctly under the Windows 9x.
2. When AC adapter is plugged, the battery icon on the task bar can not be switched to AC adapter icon.
3. Support for 2*128 MB SDRAM has been added.
4. System fails to perform Suspend-to-Disk under the Windows95 DOS box.

Version R1.05
This version is released to workaround the following issues:
1. Supports Internal Modem under Windows 98.
2. System hangs when restarting system under TV-OUT mode.
3. Smart battery can not be detected under Windows 98.

Version R1.04
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
Enable Intelli-Mouse function for Windows 98.

Version R1.03
This version is released to workaround the following issue:
Added support for Windows 98.

Version R1.02
This version is released to workaround the following issues:
1. Certain CardBus cards can not be re-detected by Windows 95 after resumed from suspending mode.
2. The "f" key is invalid when AC- Adapter is unplugged.
3. CMOS reports Incorrect HDD when HITACHI DK227A-50 5GB HDD is installed.
4. System hangs intermittently after resumed from suspending mode.

Version R1.01
This release includes the following changes from the previous version:
1. The video of MPEG II DVD is prohibited to display on the TV when switching the screen to TV-OUT mode, it can only be displayed on the LCD panel or on the external CRT (Follow the regulation of Macro-Vision).
2. 5-GB HDD is now supported on the system.
3. Booting from DVD-ROM is now supported.
4. Supports LS-120 module to run under Windows NT 4.0.

Version R1.00

Initial Release

 

Model 8800 Back To Up

VersionR1.10
This version is released to add the following function:
1. Support for 10/14 GB HD is appended.

Version R1.08
This version is released to workaround the following issues:
1. The LS-120/ZIP drive can not be detected correctly when running under Windows 9x.
2. When AC adapter is plugged, the battery icon on the task bar can not be switched to AC adapter icon.
3.Support for 2*128 MB SDRAM has been added.

Version R1.07
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
System hangs up when resuming from Suspend-to-Disk.

Version R1.06
This version is released to workaround the following problem:
Windows 98 can not be successfully installed when using Toshiba 1.3 GB HDD on the system.

Version R1.05
This version is released to workaround the following problems:
1.The problem that CMOS reports incorrect HDD size is corrected.
2.The problem that incorrect SDRAM size is reported during POST is fixed.

Version R1.04
This version includes the following changes from the previous release:
1. The video of DVD is prohibited to display on the TV when switching the screen to TV-OUT mode, it can only be displayed on the LCD panel and/or CRT only. (Follow the regulation of Macro-Vision)
2. The problem that system could not be booted when using 4*16 SDRAM is fixed,
3. Added support for AUTO-DETECT CD-ROM Drive during POST.
4. If the "LID SWITCH ONLY" is set in the SCU, system will turn off the LCD panel only and will keep displaying on the external CRT when LID is covered.
5. Internal modem module is now supported on the system.
6. Multi-Boot feature is now available. (Including LS-120, ZIP drive, CD-ROM drive and DVD)
7. The problem that the "Fast Boot" option in the SCU can not be disabled is fixed.
8. The First Boot Device will be set to driver A once Default Setting in the SCU is performed.
9. Displaying of CPU ID during POST is supported. (Including AMD-k6-200 Tillamook-233/266)
10. The problem that the CPU Clock in the SCU may report incorrect CPU speed when 266 MHz CPU is installed has been corrected.

Version R1.02
The following features have been added into this release:
1. Added support for System Universal Password.
2. Added support for internal modem device.

Version R1.00
This version of BIOS is released to workaround the following problems:
1. System displays "A20 Failed" during booting when HIMEM.SYS is loaded.
2. System keyboard stops from responding intermittently.