BUILD LETTER
TITLE
   BIOS binary file and flash utility  - WW -
PART NUMBER
   xxXxxxx
ISSUE DATE
   05/14/2003
BUILD DATE
   05/14/2003

PRODUCT DATA
   MEDIA TYPE   : Diskette, HDD
   LEVEL        : MP
   SYSTEM LIST  : A1+
   VERSION      : R01-A1D
   DATE STAMP   : 05/14/2003
   BUILD ID     : CCB030WW
   CHECK SUM    : 0xD44A9994 (CRC -L)
   VIRUS CHECK  : OfficeScan pattern : 526
MEDIA BASED UPON
   TITLE        : None
   DATE STAMP   : None
   BUILD ID     : None

-- How to clean install:

   1. Copy the ZIP file to your HDD. The recommended directory is C:\BIOS.
   2. Then unzip it with -d option to store the sub-directories.
      ex.)PKUNZIP -d C:\BIOS\*.ZIP C:\BIOS.
   3. Make a bootable diskette.
   4. Copy all files in C:\BIOS\ unzip folder to the bootable diskette.
   5. Shut down system, then insert the diskette into floppy drive, and power on.
   6. Boot to A:\>, then exectue "BIOS.bat" to update BIOS.
   7. After finish flash BIOS, press any key to restart system.

-- How to over install:

   It is the same as clean install.

-- How to uninstall:

   None

-- How to check version:

   See BIOS Setup "Information" page.

-- Special notes or Restrictions/Cautions:

   None

-- The history of modifications:

-- CCB030WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 05/14/2003
Version: R01-A1D
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .ROM: FAC4
  .ABL: 00A6
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Update VGA BIOS 2869_6, change display toggle sequence as LCD->Both->CRT when press Fn+F5 under DOS.
  2. Set clock generator byte1, bit3=0 & bit5=0, for CPUCLK is not freerun, to improve battery life.
  3. Fix the 'Default Wireless Device' item is disappeared if 'Load Setup Defaults'->'Save Changes' in BIOS SETUP.
  4. Fix the abnormal 'Removable Devices' is shown if 'enable D2D'->'Load Setup Defaults' in BIOS SETUP.
  5. Modify <F2> and <F12> string display, to fix garbage display at POST.
  6. To meet fireware ROM spec, modify erase time as 18ms-25ms when flashing BIOS.
  7. Fix battery information failure issue when boot to OS with AC only then first time plug-in battery. (Neats-HA00841)
  8. Fix HCT ACPI Verifier failure issue:
     The (AMLIAsyncEvalObject _TZ_.THRS._TMP OBJTYPE_UNKNOWN ) operations failed STATUS c0140010.

-- CCB029WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 04/29/2003
Version: R01-A1C
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .ROM: 28E7
  .ABL: 1C8B
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify <F2> and <F12> string at POST.

-- CCB028WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 04/28/2003
Version: R01-A1B
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 28F9
  .abl: 1C9D
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify F2 and F12 string at POST.

-- CCB027WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 04/22/2003
Version: R01-A1A
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 7718
  .abl: 6ABC
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify D2D function:
     After system boot from hard disk recovery, set Boot From Hard Disk Recovery as Disabled.
  2. Modify system message string when HDD password failed.
  3. Fix BIOS load default will appear 3 Removable Device in boot sequence if Startup Screen is disabled.
  4. Modify brightness INT15 to support OS "Tablet and Pen Settings"->"Display"->"Screen Brightness" function.
  5. IR is disabled in BIOS default settings.
  6. Modify toggle display hotkey (Fn+F5) function. (Neats-QA00651)
  7. For Battery Life:
     Set Bus0, Dev0, Fun1, Reg68, bit20-23=1100.

-- CCB026WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/28/2003
Version: R01-A0Z
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 73D9
  .abl: 677D
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Fix no 4 beep sounds while booting system with critical low battery attached only. (Neats-QA01125)
  2. Add to issue 3 beep sounds and then shutdown while booting system with thermal over T5.
  3. Modify solution of IBM memory key(128MB) can't show in boot sequence if 1394 Combo Drive was also attached.
     Problem: Under DOS, USB2.0 HDD data transfer rate is too low.
  4. Fix remove adapter and battery when the system enter S3 mode then power on, the system will not work.

-- CCB025WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/25/2003
Version: R01-A0Y
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 3ACE
  .abl: 2E72
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Boot from handy drive first at DFM mode (for factory request).
  2. Don't set KBC P44 (RCIN#)=input pin when S3.
     Problem: Sometimes S3 resume KBC P44 (RCIN#) was pulled to high may result in the CPU reset.
              Therefore, system rebooted.
  3. Fix IBM memory key(128MB) can't show in boot sequence if 1394 combo drive was also attached. (Neats-QA01116)

-- CCB024WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/24/2003
Version: R01-A0X
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: C283
  .abl: B627
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify CPU speedstep function:
     Problem: When CPU or system thermal>=T4, CPU speed is switched to low speed.
     But CPU and system thermal between T4~T3, CPU speed will be returned to high speed.
  2. Modify SM Bus read/write function:
     Problem: Maybe read/write SMBus fail.
  3. System hold at POST logo display (check point 90h) when boot from 1394 ROM drive.
  4. Modify USB device detect time:
     Problem: Sometimes detect USB CD-ROM fail at POST.
     Solution: Change detect time 4000/23435->6000/23435.
  5. When POST at text mode, string position and color error.
     "Press F2 for setup"
     "Press F12 to display Boot Menu"
     Solution: Modify string position and color.

-- CCB023WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/20/2003
Version: R01-A0W
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 491A
  .abl: 3CBE
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Set SIO P05 pull-up control=low (for audio).

-- CCB022WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/19/2003
Version: R01-A0V
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 9989
  .abl: 8D2D
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify INT15 9610-0017 (for Acer Notebook Manager):
     Always don't return boot device ID 09(D2D).

-- CCB021WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/19/2003
Version: R01-A0U
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 734C
  .abl: 66F0
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Add "PNP0320" to support Japanese Keyboard, fill PNP device node to ACPI table.
  2. Change Theraml setting value:
     System: T3(40h->35h), T4(46h->3Ah).
     CPU: T3(50h->39h), T4(5Ah->41h).
  3. Modify INT15 9610-0014 (CMOS load default).
     Because sometimes date and time error after CMOS load default.

-- CCB020WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/17/2003
Version: R01-A0T
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 6DE0
  .abl: 6184
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Create a flag for S4 to fix:
     Problem 1: USB2.0 is disabled at POST, but manufacturing test process needs to test USB2.0.
     Problem 2: Detection of Bluetooth status is failure after S4 resume.
     Method: If S4 resume {
               USB2.0 is disabled
               Don't check Bluetooth status
             }
             else {
               USB2.0 is enabled
               Check Bluetooth status
             }

-- CCB019WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/15/2003
Version: R01-A0S
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: A8A6
  .abl: 9C4A
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. After flashed BIOS, system will "reboot".
  2. Change the color of string on POST Logo (Green->White).
  3. Support Intel "OnScreen Branding".
  4. Modify Acer D2D issue:
     Don't show D2D item in boot sequence if D2D is unavailable.
     Skip item 4 in multi boot menu if D2D is disabled & boot on LAN is enabled in BIOS setting. (Neats-QA01091)

-- CCB018WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/11/2003
Version: R01-A0R
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 3E1E
  .abl: 4047
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify D2D function (add CMOS checksum).
  2. Default SIO P22=low (disable wireless RF).
  3. Modify FIR disable C3&C4 issue.
  4. Add INT15 9610-A235.

-- CCB017WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/06/2003
Version: R01-A0Q
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 44F5
  .abl: 471E
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify method for hibernation failure.
  2. Modify AC and Battery in/out delay time as sleep(2000)->sleep(1000).
  3. Support 1800mAhr/1900mAhr battery.
  4. Set wireless LED (SIO P21) always high.
  5. Set 1394 PCI register:
     Index 8B = 00
     Index 93 = 10
     Index 96 = 02
     Index 98 = 50
     Index 99 = 84
  6. Set Smart Battery Index40=0 for leak current.

-- CCB016WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 03/04/2003
Version: R01-A0P
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 7FB4
  .abl: 81DD
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. When system is powered on if lid closed without connecting to CRT, it can NOT boot up to OS.
     When system is powered on if lid closed with connecting to CRT, it can boot up to OS.
  2. For Acer notebook manager:
     Modify INT15 9610-0002 (always return Serial Port is Exist and Enable).
     Modify INT15 9602 (AX=amount of VRAM size in 1M unit).
     Modify INT15 9610-0025 (read Asset number function).
     Modify INT15 9610-0235 (when 802.11 a+b exist bit2=1, when 802.11b exist bit3=1).
     Modify SMBIOS type4 version ("Pentium(R) M").
  3. Default SIO P22=high.
  4. Fix hibernation failure.

-- CCB015WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 02/26/2003
Version: R01-A0O
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 831E
  .abl: 8547
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Fix very low transferring speed while send/receive file via IR. (Neats QA00754)
     Disable C3 and C4 when FIR active.
  2. Set Bus0, Dev31, Fun06, Reg55, bit0=0, when S3->S0.
  3. Fix system can't enter setup/multiBoot if click F2/F12 in POST too late.

-- CCB014WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 02/25/2003
Version: R01-A0N
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: F7D1
  .abl: F9FA
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Fix system can't detect 1394 HD issue.
  2. Fix Battery low threshold value(4%) was not set in BIOS. (Neats-QA00911)
  3. Fix unknow device appears in device manager after system resume from s4. (Neats-QA00993)
     Power off Bluetooth as default.
  4. Fix no sound heart while performing Boot Block test. (Neats-QA01002)
  5. Fix TouchPad does not be disabled when Tablet mode,
     so din-don sound can be heart while pressing lid lock area. (Neats-QA00994)
  6. Fix 3Com Megahertz(LAN+Modem) card has "!" after system resume from S3. (Neats-QA00904)
  7. Set 1394 PCI Register99=84h.

-- CCB013WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 02/24/2003
Version: R01-A0M
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 4508
  .abl: 4731
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Battery 95%~100% issue for ACPI mode.
  2. Enable clockrun function for H/W Battery Life.
  3. DRAM Controller Power Management Control:
     Set Bus0, Device0, Function1, Register68, bit20-23=F, for H/W Battery Life.
  4. Modify INT15 9610-002A.
  5. Add INT15 9610-0300.
  6. Update VGA BIOS 2869_5.
  7. Modify CPU type for SMBIOS:
     Type4 Processor Family: 11h->B9h.
  8. Fix USB2.0 device fail after resuming from S4.
  9. Set 1394 PCI Register99=04h.

-- CCB012WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 02/19/2003
Version: R01-A0L
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: AEC5
  .abl: B0EE
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify ASL code for battery polling(SMI KBC command->SCI EC command).
  2. Pressing FN+F7 with a beep sound.
  3. Modify Tablet coverup function.
  4. Modify Modem wake up from S3.

-- CCB011WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 02/17/2003
Version: R01-A0K
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 77A3
  .abl: 79CC
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Build INT15 for Acer INT15 spec.
  2. Change USB device detect time as 4000ms.
  3. Modify 1394 can't boot issue.
  4. Change default SIO P22=low.
  5. Modify display switch for notebook manager(INT15 9612-0A).
  6. Modify Tablet coverup SMI->SCI.
  7. Updata VGA BIOS 2869_3.

-- CCB010WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 01/30/2003
Version: R01-A0J
VGABIOS: 2869
(Checksum)
  .rom: 469A
  .abl: 48C3
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Modify asl code for Battery to show acer->Acer.

-- CCB009WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 01/28/2003
Version: R01-A0I
VGABIOS: 2859
(Checksum)
  .rom: 1A3B
  .abl: 1C64
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. After run Phlash16, then shutdown or reboot system. If NV1 0D=33 reboot, else shutdown.
  2. Add D2D function.
  3. INT15 9610-17 boot sequence, add D2D ID=09.
  4. Fix Password bypass before SETUP.
  5. Add INT15 9610-0302, switch serial port2 Mode FIR <-> COM port.
  6. Delete LPT "Output only" for SETUP.
  7. Add INT15 for Launch Manager:
       INT15 9610-0334 - Set Bluetooth default is Off into CMOS when boot up.
       INT15 9610-0434 - Set Bluetooth default is On into CMOS when boot up.
       INT15 9610-0335 - Set 802.11 default is Off into CMOS when boot up.
       INT15 9610-0435 - Set 802.11 default is On into CMOS when boot up.
  8. Add INT15 9610-0617 for boot on LAN as first.
  9. Update thermal setting values.
  10. In DFM:
       1. Set serial port2->COM port.
       2. Set boot on LAN enabled.
       3. Change DFM mode POST_point 4E->49.
  11. Power LED enabled when Bootblock.
  12. When CMOS load default, panel typical step=0E.
  13. Modify 1394 function, fix 1394 CDROM can't reboot issue.
  14. Modify L1 and L2 cache size.
  15. Clear CMOS when bluetooth or wireless is not exist.

-- CCB008WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 01/18/2003
Version: R01-A0H
VGABIOS: 2859
(Checksum)
  .rom: 74A5
  .abl: 665A
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Transfer Scan code to ASCII code for password.
  2. Screen Expansion in BIOS SETUP option will effect VGA driver in OS.
  3. Update Intel Banians CPU mirco-code 695.
  4. Enable Inverter_SMB_Control in DFM mode.
  5. Set bluetooth power off after POST.
  6. Change Manufacture Name from acer to Acer.
  7. Get Tablet cover status. When launch manager call INT15 9610-0235, BIOS returns Tablet cover status.
  8. Enable memory throttle when Tablet mode.

-- CCB007WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 01/13/2003
Version: R01-A0G
VGABIOS: 2834
(Checksum)
  .rom: A925
  .abl: 9A5F
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Fix INT15 9610-13 Asset Tag Number.
  2. Fix load keyboard matrix error.
     KBC P40: 0   1   0   1
         P41: 0   0   1   1
                  EU  JP  US
  3. Change Keyboard kernel code to reduce POST time.
  4. INT15 9610-14 load CMOS default issue.
  5. Fix wake on LAN function.
  6. Fix system can't restart after resume from standby. When S3->S0, set KBC P44(RCIN#)=high.
  7. Enable switch CPU speed function when T3, T4.
  8. Add INT15 9612-0B Set/Get Disaply Device for Notebook manager use.
  9. Add INT15 9611-2B Set/Get Thermal Information for ThermalGet use.
  10. Change bluetooth power on SB GPIO P36 to be low active->high active.
  11. Change default SIO P22=low to disable wireless RF.
  12. Add Tablet cover switch for launch manager.
        When KBC P66=low, return 4A.
        When KBC P66=high, return 4B.
  13. Boot Display is Both when DFM mode.
  14. Delete A1+062(B2M281) in Battery (_BST) because it takes long time to power off computer.

-- CCB006WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 01/08/2003
Version: R01-A0F
VGABIOS: 2834
(Checksum)
  .rom: 2763
  .abl: 17AF
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Fix resume from standby by lid open will automatically enter hibernation.
  2. Add TB_COVERUP (KBC P66) function.
  3. Delete clear FN Buffer.
  4. Volume Mute event ID = SMI 68h (launch manager 08).
     Velume Up event ID = SMI 69h (launch manager 20).
     Velume Down event ID = SMI 6Ah (launch manager 21).
  5. Add INT15 9612-05:
       enable\disable Fn+F5 (Display Toggle).
       enable\disable Fn+right, Fn+left (Brightness up, Brightness down).

-- CCB005WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 01/06/2003
Version: R01-A0E
VGABIOS: 2812
(Checksum)
  .rom: 4911
  .abl: 3A4B
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Change Init panel default value.
  2. Set KBC GPIO P40, P41 = input pin.
  3. Add Ambit wireless card DID/VID = 0012/168C.
  4. Fix INT15 9610-01 CPU speed error.
  5. Fix INT15 9612-2B issue.
  6. Fix INT15 9610-34 issue.
  7. Fix "Press F2 to enter Setup" display garbage.
  8. SMBIOS for sbbiowfm.exe use.
  9. Set clock generator spread spectrum = 0.3% Center.

-- CCB004WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 01/02/2003
Version: R01-A0D
VGABIOS: 2812
(Checksum)
  .rom: 89F3
  .abl: 7B2D
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Fix Password issue.
  2. Add Digitizer Pen function.
  3. Disable Inverter SMbus Control pin.
  4. INT15 9610-01 CPU type = 2 (Banias), return CL=2.

-- CCB003WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 12/31/2002
Version: R01-A0C
VGABIOS: 2812
(Checksum)
  .rom: 40BD
  .abl: 31F7
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Update release for LAB LCT.

-- CCB002WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 12/29/2002
Version: R01-A0B
VGABIOS: 2784
(Checksum)
  .rom: C6F0
  .abl: B667
(Reason)
  Update release.
(Solution)
  1. Update release for LAB SFT.

-- CCB001WW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date: 12/19/2002
Version: R01-A0A
VGABIOS: 2736
(Checksum)
  .rom: 9CE1
  .abl: 8926
(Reason)
  First release.
(Solution)
  1. First release for LAB SMT.

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