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    About T61 BIOS Update

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by simplest2007, Dec 21, 2007.

  1. simplest2007

    simplest2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I noticed that ther is always new version of BIOS update
    for T61 on Lenovoe support website. I am just wondering
    why there are so many problems need to fix.

    Last I updated the BIOS from verion 1.21 to 1.22. It
    actually causes a problem: the system hang after Vista
    starting up. I had to resintall the old version to get rid
    of the problem. After that, I did not try to update BIOS
    any more. My computer has been working perfectly.

    So I do not trust the so-called new version of BIOS. I
    suggest that you should not install the new version of
    BIOS unless you have encountered some problems that
    are fixed in the new version. Do not follow the message
    poped from ThinkVantage Mantainence Manager.

    The funny thing is in the latest version BIOS 2.07 for T61,
    I noticed that one problem they fixed is "The system with
    NVIDIA graphics chip may cause hang". But I believe
    this is the problem introduced in 1.22!


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    T61: 766417U, T7300 - 2000MHz, Vista Ultimate
    14.1 WXGA+ TFT 1440x900 2GB 160 GB Intel Turbo Memory 1GB
    4965AGN nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
     
    simplest2007, Dec 21, 2007
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  2. alacrityathome

    alacrityathome Notebook Consultant

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    Simplest,

    Yes, I think this is the normal flow of BIOS updates for a new computer family.

    I think it's overall....good.

    I have older computers where the manufacturer no longer introducing BIOS updates....and I wish they were....to incorporate new capabilities like boot from usb etc.

    So, I like the flow of updates. It means someone is still back in the factory!
     
    alacrityathome, Dec 21, 2007
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  3. eyecon82

    eyecon82 Notebook Deity

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    It is always recommended not to install BIOS update unless you are specically trying to target a possible problem in the first place

    It's just not worth the risk to fry your BIOS like many users have been doing lately (do a search)
     
    eyecon82, Dec 22, 2007
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  4. simplest2007

    simplest2007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes. That is the point. Do not always follow the BIOS
    update unless it is necessary.
     
    simplest2007, Dec 22, 2007
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  5. stallen

    stallen Thinkpad Woody

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    I agree. Don't ever do a BIOS update unless it specifically says in the readme file that it is going to fix a problem that YOU have encountered.

    Also, it is always safest to use the bootable disk method to update the BIOS.

    Also-Also, it is a good thing that BIOS updates become available. They are certainly relieving someones headache out there. And as alacrityathome pointed out, it is common for all manufacturers to release frequent BIOS updates for the first 1-2 years after a new model is released and it is comforting to know that tech support is working on issues.
     
    stallen, Dec 22, 2007
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