Does anyone have the new BIOS?

I was looking to update my T61 BIOS, but Lenovo took down all their BIOS'es because they.. well apparently it's because they stink.b

But I want to update to the newest version anyway, did any of you download it in time, and can you upload the file somewhere?

 

as i said,download it from this link buddy
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-69703.html

 

niemi... the first rule of bios updating is that you don't update your bios.

The second rule of bios updating is that you only update your bios if it specifically says that it fixes a problem you're having. Even then you have to ask yourself what is more valuable to you: a laptop with a quirk or a brick?

The third rule of bios updating is that you have yourself a nice adult beverage before updating your bios so that you're less likely to throw your laptop into the street when it becomes a brick.

 

I have the problem with screen resolution changing on dock/undock that the latest release fixes.

HOWEVER, it states "(Fix) On NVIDIA model, screen resolution of a display attached analog interface is changed during undock/dock operation. Note that please use NVIDIA video driver version 6.14.11.7471 or later. ".

Where can I find the 6.14.11.7471 or later drive that Lenovo has?
Not supposed to update Bios util I install it.

Anyone?
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I've updated the BIOS to various ThinkPads that I've owned dozens of times over the years, and I've never had a problem. And I can't imagine how many desktops I've updated with new BIOS updates, too. I've never seen a PC brick due to a BIOS update, although I understand how it could happen. I always try to follow the directions carefully, and it's been fine for me.

I've got this latest 2.17-1.08 BIOS on my T61 and it's working great. No problems at all. I've updated it with the bootable CD since I'm running Vista 64-bit.

 

What Ben_I is describing is very true. You should not go out and update your BIOS unless there is a reason.

 

I disagree. BIOS and firmware updates are released solely because they have critical bugfixes, performance enhancements or new features.

I can't say I've ever had a BIOS fail. Honestly, it's very hard to do a bad flash these days. Modern BIOSes are very robust.

I would say update away.

 

Whether or not you routinely do BIOS updates when they become available (and I've done plenty without any problems), why on earth would you risk trying to update a BIOS that's been pulled off the web site? This one apparently has the potential to set a random power on password

http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/...&thread.id=5317&view=by_date_ascending&page=1

 

Since most BIOS updates contain change logs, you can easy see if it is useful to update. Usually when manufacturers release BIOSes that only have microcode updates for newer processors, I do not update.

If the BIOS contains bug fixes, I tend to update.

 

do what fits you.

 

if you follow the procedures there mostly be no problem at all.i would say that you wait a week or so till everyone update their bios and report their update to be prpoblem free..then attempt to update it for yourself!!
but i dont wait for others myself.my bios always has the newest firmware as i feel it has just came out of the company when i update it!!!!!!!!!
once i updated an acer and it failed.the reason was there were two folders in the update zip file and there were no note or procedures to specify which one to go and the one i went was the wrong update so it failed to boot again....
i bought a usb floppy disk and repaired it myself........you can repair the bios by using a usb floppy disk and putting update files in it.

by the way,i remember updating a pc long long ago like in 2001 and it failed though it had updated well for the first time..and the reason for that was i didnt know downgrade in bios updating world is a no no!
i had had that pc just for 6 months so i didnt know this rule!
i was under gurantee so they fixed it.

Regards

 

Following the logic that "following the directions will most likely give you good results" it is -impossible- to follow the directions.

The video driver they reference to download before the update does not exist.

That aside, 400+ bios updates been done here, only 5-10 failures. That's less than a 1% failure rate, I like the odds. But agreed, don't update unless you have a need to.

 

I upgraded from stock bios and I've had no problems so far.

 

Just finished updating to "Version 2.17-1.08 Issue date April 28, 2008" no problems here either.

 

Most of the bios update problems reported here are those that have been done using system update. Most seasoned users understand the necessity of updating with a disk. The system update method is the risky one.

 

I'm going to wait for a week or two before even considering installation of the new BIOS. By that time, if there are problems, someone will have reported them.

 

updating via CD is the most reliable way as it is not os-dependent.