SUPPORT INFORMATION

- Flash - BIOS LIFEBOOK S710

SUPPORT INFORMATION
File Description
Flash - BIOS
LIFEBOOK S710

Issue: 14.05.2012
Pages: 3

BIOS Windows Flash (32bit) - Lifebook S710

Description:
File:
Version:
Date:
Size:
Status:
Manufacturer:

FTS_BIOS Windows Flash (32bit) - Lifebook S710_1.10_1058881.BUP

1.10
24.12.2010
1,24 MB
Released for LIFEBOOK S710
Fujitsu Technology Solutions

Important information:
!! Connect the AC adapter before starting the BIOS flash !!
!! Please reboot the system after the BIOS flash !!

Installation description:
Please follow the instructions for the BIOS flash in the file readme.txt

Comment:
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* BIOS Flash-update for
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* Fujitsu Technology Solutions
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* Lifebook S 710
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Connect AC adapter before flashing
Please reboot your system after flashing
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I. BIOS Flash update in DOS-mode:
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There are two possibilities to flash the BIOS.
1. using a Floppy Disc (if available):
-------------------------------------Please unzip the received "FTS_BIOSDOSFlashDiscImageLifebookS7101.10_xxxxx.zip"
file.
After running S7101.10.exe the BIOS Update files will be copied to
an inserted floppy disc.
After this the medium should contain the following files:
flash.bat
BIOS FLASH FILES
Readme.TXT (this file)
2. using a CD:
-------------Please unzip the received "FTS_BIOSFlashISOCDImageLifebookS7101.10_xxxxx.zip"
file.
Burn the iso file "S7101.10.ISO"
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to the CD.
To flash your BIOS, boot from the medium into DOS-mode and run flash.bat.
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II. BIOS Flash update from WINDOWS:
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Download the FTS_BIOSWindowsFlash32bitLifebookS7101.10_xxxxx.BUP

and save it to the WINDOWS desktop or to a folder you like.
Close all programs and applications
To flash your BIOS run FTS_BIOSWindowsFlash32bitLifebookS7101.10_xxxxx.BUP using
the DeskFlash tool.
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current BIOS V. 1.10:
Solved problems:
- IDE transfer mode is shown as Multiword DMA on Windows XP when AHCI
configuration is disabled.
- Improves the problem that some ExpressCards are not recognized.
- Fixes the problem that the XenClient does not work correctly when VT-d
configuration is enabled.
Known errors, problems and restrictions:
- none
Additional Information:
- none
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Current BIOS V. 1.09:

Solved problems:
- Fixed a problem that it takes time for Preboot BIOS authentication processing
in POST.
- Added workaround for an issue that systems with Atheros AR9285 (HB95) WLAN
may occasionally lock up during the very first power-on.
- Added a workaround for the issue that it takes time to restore from Twinload,
when certain HDD is used.
- Fixed problem that system can not boot from a specific HDD when AHCI
Configuration is set to [Disabled].
Known errors, problems and restrictions:
- none
Additional Information:
- Updated VGA-BIOS.
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current BIOS V. 1.08:

Solved problems:
- Updated to PXE-BIOS v1.3.52
- It takes long time to boot after the battery runs out during S3 state when
Hybrid Sleep is enabled
- Screen cannot be switched to a DisplayPort monitor connected via a port
replicator with Fn + F10 when the machine boots with a DisplayPort monitor
connected to the machine directly
- System hangs at setup screen when Twinload is installed
- After installing SafeGuard, system hangs at Windows progress-bar after
log-in screen of SafeGuard
- System hangs at Windows XP progress bar if "/3GB" option is added to Boot.ini
- Fixed problem of McAfee Safeboot v5.2.xx hang issue
Known errors, problems and restrictions:
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- none
Additional Information:
- none
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current BIOS V. 1.07:

Solved problems:
- Fixed a problem that IDE-R function might not work.
Known errors, problems and restrictions:
- none
Additional Information:
- Updated Video-BIOS.
- Reduced POST duration.
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current BIOS V. 1.06:

Solved problems:
- Fixed a problem: CPU i3-330M/350M, i5-430M and PCH(QM57/QS57) combination
issue. Disabled IDE-R and SoL functions.
- Fixed a problem: Mouse cursor doesn't work during POST logo screen.
- Fixed a problem: PC-Card Modem(ex. PCML-560ER) is not recognized on
Windows 7.
- Fixed a problem: Password screen is displayed during resuming from S4/S5
even if "On Automatic Wake up" is disabled.
- Fixed a problem: System sometimes doesn't wake up on LAN from Soft-Off state.
- Added workaround for UMTS device test failure.
Known errors, problems and restrictions:
- none
Additional Information:
- BIOS 1.04, 1.05 skipped.
- Updated Video-BIOS.
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current BIOS V. 1.03:

Solved problems:
- none
Known errors, problems and restrictions:
- none
Additional Information:
- Initial BIOS Version for LIFEBOOK S710.
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no information of older BIOS version available

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