Model: BIOS Tecra M5-ST1412
Operating System: Not Applicable (Note: might work with other versions of this os.)
File: tm50v370.exe
Comments:
Change HistoryVersion 3.70 - 2008-02-05Implemented a workaround to avoid a system hang that might occur when setting up the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Wireless LAN.Version 3.60 - 2007-12-06Corrected: The external USB keyboard SHIFT key intermittently malfunctions at a login screen when PointSec software is installed.Version 3.50 - 2007-10-04Made changes to ensure Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 will run correctly.Version 3.40 - 2007-09-13A BIOS update was applied due to Intels request.Version 3.30 - 2007-04-12Modified: When the system memory is 1GB or more in Vista, up to 256MB can be used as Video RAM.(A Display Driver update is also required.)Optimized heat control during operation under low temperature.Configured the HD Audio Verb Table to meet WLP requirements.Version 3.20 - 2007-01-30Applied the Napa Refresh for Merom CPUs.Made changes to comply with June 2006 Intel logo specifications.Made changes to the over heat temperature control support.Corrected: The combination of a Vista-capable SYSTEM BIOS and non-BitLocker Boot Block no longer shows an exclamation (!) mark for the TPM Device in Windows XP Device Manger.Modified the BIOS to be Windows Vista-capable.Added: Intel requirements for Core2 Duo (Improved stability when using Core2 Duo as a Single Core Processor).Added SXGA external monitor support. (1400X1050 display resolution).LIMITATION:With BIOS v3.20, and Windows Vista, after safely removing select-bay optical drive (ODD), then suspending and resuming the system without removing the select-bay ODD, Windows Vista may not properly detect the ODD.This limitation is inherent to Windows Vista and is under investigation by Microsoft.Version 1.20 - 2006-09-06Implemented Intel chipset requirements to optimize memory performance.Implemented Intel chipset requirements to improve stabilityAdded Intel ICH7-M Errata supportVersion 1.10 - 2006-04-24Initial production BIOS for Tecra M5 (PTM50U).