IBM ThinkPad                                             July 26, 2002
PC-Doctor DOS #0

Version 2.0.1168
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Notice:
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This program is language independent and can be used with any language
system.


What This Package Does
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This package provides 'PC-Doctor DOS' ThinkPad diagnostics.

The following models are supported:
  - ThinkPad i Series 1400
      Type 2611-40x, 412, 43x (Except 434,435),
                452, 456, 459, 47x, 49x
      Type 2621-xxx (All of them)
  - ThinkPad i Series 1500
      Type 2611-512, 552, RR8, RR9
      Type 2621-xxx (All of them)
      Type 2651-xxx (All of them)
  - ThinkPad i Series 1781
  - ThinkPad 240
  - ThinkPad 390E, 390X
  - ThinkPad 570, 570E
  - ThinkPad 600X


Released Versions
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Version 2.0.541a  Initial Release for ThinkPad i Series
                  1400 Type 2611-412/452/472.
Version 2.0.616   Support for ThinkPad 240
Version 2.0.627   Support for ThinkPad 390E/570 and problem fixes.
Version 2.0.651   Support for ThinkPad i Series
                  1400 Type 2621-420/460/480 and
                  1500 Type 2621-540/560.
Version 2.0.651a  Support for ThinkPad 390X
Version 2.0.717   Support for ThinkPad 600X
Version 2.0.759   Support for ThinkPad 570E and problem fixes.
Version 2.0.842   Problem fixes.
Version 2.0.876   Problem fixes for ThinkPad i Series
                  1400 Type 2621-422/442/482/492/4E2 and
                  1500 Type 2651-542/562/592.
Version 2.0.902   Problem fixes for ThinkPad i Series
                  1400 Type 2621-422/442/482/492/4E2 and
                  1500 Type 2651-542/562/592.
Version 2.0.1035  Fix some problems.
Version 2.0.1168  Support new devices and fix some problems.

Summary of Changes
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Where:  <n.n.nnn>    Version n.n.nnn
        (New)        New function or enhancement
        (Fix)        Correction to existing function

<2.0.541a>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Type 2611-412/452/472.

<2.0.616>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad 240.
         Note:
         The previous support for ThinkPad 240 is provided by the
         following three diskettes:
          - PC-Doctor Startup Disk
          - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 2
          - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 3.
         This version supports ThinkPad 240 with one diskette.

<2.0.627>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad 390E and 570.
         Note:
         The previous support for ThinkPad 390E and 570 is provided by 
         the following three diskettes:
          - PC-Doctor Startup Disk
          - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 2
          - PC-Doctor DOS Disk 3.
         This version supports ThinkPad 390E and 570 by one diskette.
 - (Fix) ThinkPad 240 with IRET14WW or later versions of system 
         program (BIOS) installed causes CMOS memory diagnostics 
         error.
 - (Fix) ThinkPad 570 with IMET45WW or later versions of system 
         program (BIOS) installed causes CMOS memory diagnostics 
         error.
 - (Fix) The following test items are added for ThinkPad i Series 1400
         Type 2611-412/452/472:
           "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"PCMCIA",
           "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"PCMCIA External Loop",
           "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"USB Port External Loop".

<2.0.651>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Type 2621-420/460/480 and
         1500 Type 2621-540/560.

<2.0.651a>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad 390X.

<2.0.717>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad 600X.
 - (Fix) FAN test on ThinkPad 240 returns FAIL.

<2.0.759>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad 570E.
 - (Fix) Noise sounds after Audio/Modem test is run.

<2.0.842>
 - (Fix) Large size hard disk is not detected.
 - (Fix) FAN test fail on ThinkPad 390E.
 - (Fix) Invalid CPU name is shown on ThinkPad 570E/390E.

<2.0.876>
 - (Fix) Some tests does not run on ThinkPad i Series
         1400 Type 2621-422/442/482/492/4E2 and
         1500 Type 2651-542/562/592.
 - (Fix) The following tests returns FAIL on the above ThinkPads :
          "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"PCMCIA External Loop",
          "Diagnostics"->"Systemboard"->"USB Port External Loop".

<2.0.902>
 - (Fix) Thermal sensor is not recognized on ThinkPad i Series
         1400 Type 2621-422/442/482/492/4E2 and
         1500 Type 2651-542/562/592.

<2.0.1035>
 - (Fix) Start/End Track Value is not effective in the Diskette 
         Drives Test.
 - (Fix) In the Keyboard Interactive Test, Fn key is not recognized on
         some models.
 - (Fix) On ThinkPad i Series 1400 Type 2611-40x/412/43x(Except 434,
         435)/452/456/459/47x/49x and 1500 Type 2611-512/552/RR8/RR9,
         some CD-ROM device is not recognized.

<2.0.1168>
 - (New) Support ZIP Drive test and LS-120 Drive test.
         (ThinkPad 570/570E and ThinkPad 600X only)
 - (New) Support Crystal Audio test.
         (ThinkPad 600X only)
 - (Fix) CD-ROM and DVD test returns 'N/A' if media is not inserted 
         into the device.
 - (Fix) Unsupported test item appears in the menu.


Diagnostics Procedure
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 1. Power off the system.
 2. Insert the 'PC-Doctor DOS' diskette into the diskette drive and
    power on the system.
 3. Follow the instructions on the screen.

 NOTE:
  PC-Doctor DOS provides some benchmark tests, for example, a test
  to indicate how much battery power remains. Results of such tests
  might differ from the specifications provided in the user's guide
  and catalog.
  The results vary depending on the testing method and the testing
  environment, and IBM does not guarantee these results.

Determining which version is installed 
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 1. Run PC-Doctor DOS.
 2. Click Quit menu and select About.
 3. Version Number is shown.

NOTE : This version information does not show minor version.
       For example, the version 2.0.651a shows version 2.0.651.


Trademarks
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  * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.

  Other company, product, and service names may be registered
  trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.