Model: BIOS Tecra M5
Operating System: Not Applicable (Note: might work with other versions of this os.)
File: tm51v370.exe
Comments:
Change HistoryVersion 3.70 - 2008-12-24Implemented 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 does not respond 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.Added Intel requirements for enhanced chipset stability.Version 3.40 - 2007-07-04A BIOS update was applied due to Intels request.Version 3.30 - 2007-04-12Optimized heat control during operation under low temperature.Configured the HD Audio Verb Table to meet WLP requirements.Version 3.20 - 2007-01-30Incorporated Intel requirements for improved chipset stability.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 1.70 - 2006-10-26This BIOS Is applicable to Tecra M5 models with part numbers beginning with, PTM51U only.Tecra M5s having part numbers beginning with, PTM50U, require a different BIOS.Applied the Napa Refresh changes for Merom CPUs.Made changes to comply with Intel logo specifications.Made changes to the over heat temperature control support.Version 1.60 - 2006-09-05Implemented Intel chipset requirements to optimize memory performance.Implemented Intel chipset requirements to improve stabilityA change was made to support up to the C3-State when Enhanced C-State is disabled.Version 1.50 - 2006-04-26Added Intel chip set requirements.Corrected: The computer may not work correctly if the power button is pressed while waking from a Standby state.Corrected: A computer that is turned on from a powered off state and operating under Battery Power, may hang if the user plugs in the AC adapter while it is booting up.Version 1.40 - 2006-03-31Incorporation of Intels chipset requirements.A change was made to automatically reset the hardware when a restart is performed on Windows XP retail platforms.A change was made to reduce power consumption when the Wireless LAN is disabled in Device Manager.A change was made to the HD Audio Verb Table for Windows Vista.Version 1.30 - 2006-02-20Corrected: During the startup process, an incorrect screen is occasionally displayed.