BUILD LETTER
TITLE
    System BIOS - US -
PART NUMBER
    xxXxxxx
ISSUE DATE
    03/24/2003
BUILD DATE
    03/24/2003

PRODUCT DATA
    MEDIA TYPE   : Floppy, HDD or CD-ROM
    LEVEL        : MP
    SYSTEM LIST  : Toucan2
    O.S List	 : DOS
    VERSION      : R01-A0Q
    DATE STAMP   : 03/24/2003
    BUILD ID     : CHS20WW
    CHECK SUM    : 0x606C3BAE(CRC -l)
    VIRUS CHECK  : OfficeScan: Pattern Version:492 Engine Version:6.580
MEDIA BASED UPON
    TITLE        : System BIOS - US -
    DATE STAMP   : 03/12/2003
    BUILD ID     : CHS19WW

-- How to clean install:

   1. Copy the ZIP file to your HDD. The recommended directory is C:\drivers\BIOS.
   2. Then unzip it with -d option to store the sub-directories.
      ex.)PKUNZIP -d C:\drivers\BIOS\*.ZIP C:\drivers\BIOS.
   3. Reboot to pure DOS.
   4. Run C:\drivers\BIOS\BIOS.BAT
   5. Follow displayed procedures to flash system BIOS.

-- How to over install:

   It is the same as clean install.

-- How to uninstall:

   No way.

-- How to check version:

   1. Press F2 enter to BIOS setup screen while system POST.
   2. Select System Information and see System BIOS version.

-- How to do the unattended install:

   No way.

-- Special notes or Restrictions/Cautions:

-- The history of modifications :

----- CHS20WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0Q               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x606C3BAEh         KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 03/24/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

1. Side effect of launch manager fails after 32 times.
2. System hangs when do heavy load test.
3. Wrong throttling setting reported in INT15h, ax=9612h, bl=31h.
4. Init thermal setting via BIOS default thermal table. 

  (Solution)
    None 


----- CHS19WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0O               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0xBE232728h         KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 03/07/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

1.Fixed the problem of S3 resuming.

  (Solution)
    None 

----- CHS18WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0N               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x23E7E872h         KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 03/07/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

1. Update eeprom.bin for product name and thermal setting.
2. Modify Lid function.
3. Add some delay for thermal T4, T3.
4. Change FW trap timing to (00, 08)

  (Solution)
    None 

----- CHS17WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0K               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x9E8D9BC2h         KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/22/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

1. Solve system shutdown and blue screen when booting to OS.
2. Change Lid function spec to cover HW problem: system shutdown when do
   S3 suspend.
3. Update KB matrix.
4. Add BIOS Interface for INT15h, AX=9610h, BX=300h for Wistron System 
   Check.
   
  (Solution)
    None 

----- CHS16WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0J               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x0F88BCE2h         KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/19/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

BIOS : R01A0J
    1.Add more delay for clock gen init.
    2.Update VBIOS Tou0218a.bin.
  (Solution)
    None 
 
----- CHS15WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0I1               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x20D4C7DAh          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/17/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

BIOS : R01A0I1

   1. Restore clock gen data buffer issue to solve POST hangs and Battery LED
      keep flashing.
   2. Solution for OS timer delay.



  (Solution)
    None 
 
----- CHS14WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0I               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x5211B905h         KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/16/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

BIOS : R01A0I

   1.Update the latest CPU code from Phoenix. 


  (Solution)
    None  
----- CHS13WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0H6               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x3D76AEEEh          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/14/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

BIOS : R01A0H6

01.Fixed the problem of system busy when Launch Manager installed.
02.Modify the code of CLK's generator.


  (Solution)
    None  
----- CHS12WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0H2               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0x93B084BEh          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/12/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

BIOS : R01A0H2

01. (QA00691)
     CPU always in low speed with any power scheme.

02. No F2/F12 message displayed in POST diagnostic mode.

  (Solution)
    None  

----- CHS11WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0H                VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.020.000 
 File Checksum :0xEDEBAAA3h          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/10/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)

BIOS : R01A0H

01. (QA00629)
     System got blue screen when error message shows up and press F1 
     to continue to boot.
02. Phase in memory sizing issued from comet.
03. (HA00468)
     Change default LCD brightness setting to 5 in AC mode to meet Annie's
     spec.
04. (QA00669)
     System still reports charging state when battery capacity reachs to
     100%.
05. (QA00671)
     System is abnormal shutdown when HT enabled and thermal throttling.
06. (QA00638)
     WOL is not available on S3/S4/S5.
07. (Spec Change- Hyper Treading)
     No item selection for Hyper Treading in setup. Change default setting
     to	enabled if 3.06G cpu present.
08.  (QA00660)
     Update keyboard matrix for audio hotkey. 
09. (Spec Change)
     No beep when resume from S3.
10. (Battery)
     Change _BIF: 4% of warning capacity; 3% of low low capacity.

  (Solution)
    None  


----- CHS10WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0G                VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x1A1CD88Eh          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 02/04/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
AS1600 BIOS R01A0G -

1. Update VBIOS - Fine tune for M9CSP32 with Samsung DDR (A12) +
		  External Hynix 32MB DDR.
2. (QA00658)	Resume from S3 still have beep when disable "Hoteky
		Beep" in SETUP.
3. (QA00643)	BIOS version is not correct in system info.
4. (QA00640)	No info about battery manufacturer.

  (Solution)
    None  


----- CHS09WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0F1               VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x5534C67Fh          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/29/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   BIOS : R01A0F1 update below solutions:

1. update VBIOS FXCSP32.TOU
2. change smi event for launch key.
   Internal, email, P1, P2, P3
3. USB Legacy mode default is set to disable.
   (side effect of R01A0F)
4. May support another wirelss card (Neweb, Ambit)
5. (QA00604) Fn+F3 fails.
6. (QA00626) System hangs when press power button in POST Logo.
         
 (Solution)
    None
----- CHS08WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0F                VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0xC1D749FAh          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/27/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   BIOS : R01A0F update below solutions:

BIOS : R01A0F

1. Remove cmosUSBLegacy enabled in  DFM mode.
2. Change FAN1 speed from 8Ch to 9Fh.
3. Update thermal table.
4. Update VGA bios TOU0121A.LOM.
          
 (Solution)
    None

----- CHS07WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0E                VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x8A1DDF5Eh          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/21/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   BIOS : R01A0E update below solutions:

BIOS : R01A0E

   01. Fixed (HA00462) Support USB Legacy.
   02. Fixed (QA00513) POST and S4 resume wake time > 10sec.
   03. Fixed (QA00573) HCT-11.0 ACPI Verifyer failure on GPE_L0B, GPE_L18.
          
 (Solution)
    None


----- CHS06WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0D                VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x7352EE83h          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/16/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   BIOS : R01A0D update below solutions:

BIOS : R01A0D

01. Support Hyper Threading Function.
    Note : setup item selection, default as disable.
02. Modify AX=9610, BL=35h wireless button.
03. No COM, LPT port configure.
04. Fixed (QA00539) WOL fails at S5 mode.
05. Fixed (QA00542) Hotkey fn+f7,Fn+F8 is not available after s3 resume.
06. Fixed (QA00439) System hangs up when using GHOST utility to ghost image.
     (Note : this solution is only ok for cpu 2.8G and below)
07. Modify AX=9610h, BL=17 bootsequence
08. Fixed (QA00555) Lid cannot wake up S3
09. SETUP item 'Auto Dimm' changed to 'Auto Dim'
    Change help message of 'Legacy Diskette A:'
10. Fixed (QA00566) (QA565)
     No support master password after 3 times retrial HDD password.
           
 (Solution)
    None
----- CHS05WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0C                VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x1B1A90E5h          KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/13/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   BIOS : R01A0C update below solutions:

1. Update CPU BU Code M04F2727 for 3.06G CPU.
2. Update VGA bios TOU0111A.bin.
     - enable LVDS and video ram's spread spectrum.
     - CRT has no display in DOS both mode.
3. (Fixed Neats bug QA00448)
    System cannot enter hibernation via timer timeout after standby.
4. Add INT15h, ax=9612h, BL=4. get panel size.
5. (Fixed Neats bug QA00519)
    Wake on Lan function fails in S3 battery mode.
6. (Fixed Neats bug QA00512)
    Boot display option in setup appears empty string.
7. Remove Bluetooth function in INT15h.
8. (Fixed Neats bug QA00511)
    Item "Realtek Boot Agent" disappear when "Boot On Lan" enabled.
9. Support D2D function.
10. (Fixed Neats bug QA00470)
    Modify help message for SETUP item "Power on Password"
11. (Fixed Neats bug QA00507)
    Report wrong battery charging status.
12. (Fixed Neats bug QA00495)
    System cannot identify hard password even input correct one.
 (Solution)
    None

----- CHS04WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0B2                         VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x24012844h                    KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/08/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   1. Update VGA BIOS M90106A.
   2. Support SXGA+(1400x1500) as default setting for VGA driver.
   3. Modify Setup routine to meet Annie's spec.
   4. Support hotkey fonction Fn+F7 and Fn+F8. 
   5. Support Thermal throttling solution.
   6. Fixed System power off when do reboot in battery mode. -->(QA00445) 
   7. Update ASPIRE Logo - aspire.bmp (~14K compressed).
   8. Update RealTek Lan boot ROM to fix after S4 resume,system will stay in post screen,must click anykey to continue boot finish.-->(QA00446)
 (Solution)
    None

------ CHS03WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0B1                         VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x2A412613h                    KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/03/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   1. Solve S3 suspend shut off power.
   2. Available boot from Lan item in setup and F12.
   3. Remove unknown device.
   4. Add Annie string lock.
   5. Modem device present.
 (Solution)
    None

------ CHS02WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0B                         VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0x1A3F07A3h                   KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/02/2003
 
 (Problem)
    None
 (Reason)
   1.Support Winflash function.
   2.Support HoKey function except (Fn+F6,F7,F8)
   3.Support auto dimm
   4.Fixed Lan problem.
   5.Support lid function.
 (Solution)
    None

------ CHS01WW --------------------------------------------------------------
 Toucan2 BIOS R01-A0A                         VGA BIOS :TI 008.007.017.000 
 File Checksum :0xE04917C2h                   KBC: 2.13.29
 Date : 01/01/2003
 
 (Problem)
   1.The interface of hotkey function is not ready.    
 (Reason)
   1.First release.
   
 (Solution)
    None
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