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    New T61/R61 BIOS - 2.20

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by alchemy, Aug 20, 2008.

  1. alchemy

    alchemy Notebook Consultant

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    Here is the listed change:

    - Support for Intel ICH-8 step B2 (added).

    I've tried to search on the net for information about what this means but no luck.

    Anyone able to shed some light as to whether or not this is a good reason to upgrade BIOS?
     
    alchemy, Aug 20, 2008
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  2. SonDa5

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    Good idea to always keep your devices with the latest drivers.
     
    SonDa5, Aug 20, 2008
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  3. alchemy

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    I agree for all drivers but I am always weary of BIOS updates for some reason. However, if this new support means some sort of positive impact, I'm game.
     
    alchemy, Aug 20, 2008
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    ThinkPads are very easy to update the BIOS. Just keep it simple and close other applicaitons click the ThinkPAd update window deal and sit back. That is how I have done it without any problems.
     
    SonDa5, Aug 20, 2008
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    its not always a good idea to update the bios unless necessary. thats why most firmware updates say not to do them unless you are experiencing a specific problem. driver updates are great, bios updates are really for a specific purpose that does not apply to everyone. my advice is to be cautious.
     
    techboydino, Aug 20, 2008
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    Agreed.

    That is why I am asking if there is anyone on this forum who knows what Intel's ICH-8 Step B2 is. Anyone?
     
    alchemy, Aug 20, 2008
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    some answers may be in here. its tangled with other info but if you dig through it, it looks like you can at least see the changes.

    PDF file ICH8
     
    techboydino, Aug 20, 2008
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    It just stabilize Intel Chipset and performance updates.
     
    bigpoppa75, Aug 20, 2008
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    For some reason, my BIOS shows version 2.21
     
    maxsquared, Aug 20, 2008
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