BIOS

BIOS Update for Microsoft Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows Vista (32-bit)-Lenovo G450,
G550

Flash BIOS update - Flash from Operating System version for Lenovo G450
Version 18CN44WW
Installation README
Updated Date: 04-20-2010
This package updates the basic input/output system (BIOS) on Lenovo G450.

BIOS, abbreviation of Basic InputOutput System, is integrated in ROM

chip on main board, which contains the basic input/output program, system
configuration information, system startup self-check and pre-setup
programs. BIOS provides most basic low-level hardware operations; it is
the connection between software and hardware, and interfacing window of
hardware and operating system.

Note: Make note of any settings you have changed in the BIOS
Configuration Utility. These settings may have to be re-entered after
updating the BIOS.

Attention: Do not power off or restart your computer during the BIOS
flashing process, which will cause serious damage and improper
functioning of your computer.

Print this file so that you can refer to it during the installation.

Downloading the package

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1. Click the file link to download the file from the web page.
There are two update packages available, X32 18CN44WW(V2.53).exe and X64
18CN44WW(V2.53).exe. The former one is for running in 32-bit Windows, and
the latter one is for 64-bit Windows. Please download the right update
package according to your Windows version.
2. When prompted, select a drive and directory in which to save the
downloaded file.

Installing the package in Windows.

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Take X32 18CN44WW(V2.53).exe as example.
1. Locate the file X32 18CN44WW(V2.53).exe that has been downloaded.
2. Double click the X32 18CN44WW(V2.53).exe icon. For Vista and Windows
7, you may run it as administrator by left-clicking on the icon and
selecting Run as administrator.
3. Click install
4. Click flash bios
5. Press Enter to start flashing. During the process, you are advised
not to turn off the computer.
6. When the update finishes, the computer will automatically reboot for
the changes to take effect.

Updated Information:

Latest Version BIOS fixs all merged issues from previous.

Summary of changes
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General Information:

18CN44WW(V2.53):
1. Fixed hang issue on Windows bar.

18CN43WW(V2.52):
1. Added Realtek LAN support.

18CN42WW(V2.51)
1. Modified fan switch-on function on VGA (60).
2. Disabled Low Battery Alarm function.

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