CE Utility Program Diskette


CE Utility Program Diskette

NOTE: You can download the CE Utility Program Diskette from the IBM webside.


  Setting the LCD Panel ID


There is an EEPROM in the inverter which stores its supported LCD type ID code.
If you replace a LCD with one of a different brand or use a new inverter, the ID information in the inverter EEPROM should be updated.

Follow the steps below to set the LCD Panel ID:

  1.  Boot from the Utility Program Diskette.
  2.  Select LCD Panel ID Utility from PC DOS 7.0 Startup Menu.
  3.  Follow the instructions on the screen to read the current or to set a new LCD Panel ID code.

    Note: When you set a new LCD Panel ID and the new LCD is not yet enabled  (to function), connect an external CRT to see the program execution process.

      Attention: Make sure the new ID code you choose  corresponds to the LCD brand and type.

     If you write a wrong ID into the inverter, just reboot and re-execute the program  and input the correct ID code.

  4.  Restart the computer - the new LCD should work normally.

Note:. If the LCD cannot display after changing the ID code, make sure you write the correct ID code or try reconnecting the LCD FPC cable connectors.


Setting the Thermal Sensor

The system is equipped with sensors to protect against system overheating.
By setting the system and processor thermal thresholds, the system can turn on the cooling Fan ASM or shut down automatically when the temperature reaches the defined threshold parameters.

System experiencing frequent auto sensor shutdown may need to reset the thermal sensor threshold and execute the Fan ASM test to ensure the normal operation of the cooling Fan ASM
(For TP 390/i Series 1700 - refer to 'Fan Diagnostics', for TP 390E - refer to 'Fan ASM Checkout').

Follow the steps below to set the thermal threshold:

  1.  Boot from the Utility Program Diskette.
  2.  Select Thermal Sensor Utility from PC DOS 7.0 Startup menu, then press F4.


For TP 390E - Writing the RFID Data

The EEPROM on the system board contains the system unit serial number and the system board serial number.
When you replace the system board, restore the system unit serial number using the RFID Utility in the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette.
The serial number label is attached to the computer.

This utility allows you to



Follow the instructions on the screen.


For TP 390/i Series 1700 - Writing the VPD Data

The EEPROM on the planar board contains the Vital Product Data (VPD) - that is, a system unit serial number and a planar board serial number.
When you replace the planar board, restore the system unit serial number using the VPD Data Utility in the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette.
The serial number label is attached to the computer.

Edit the batch file in the diskette A:\active.bat


Flash UUID

The EEPROM on the planar board contains the Universal Unique ID (UUID) - that is, for Microsoft or Internet use.
When you replace the planar board using the Flash UUID Utility in the ThinkPad CE Utility Diskette.
The UUID utility will automatically assign the UUID via Windows.

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