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<p>203.173.137.7: /* Drives which produce an error and not known to have working firmware */</p> <hr /> <div>==Problem Description==<br /> <br /> When replacing the system disk with one that is not a ThinkPad option designed for the specific model, the BIOS will display an &quot;Error 2010&quot; warning during every boot. The system may still boot successfully, but may be unreliably or slow.<br /> <br /> ==Affected Models==<br /> * ThinkPad {{T43}}, {{T43p}}<br /> * ThinkPad {{R52}}<br /> * ThinkPad {{X41}}, {{X41T}}<br /> <br /> ==Affected Operating Systems==<br /> <br /> The reliability and performance issues depend on the operating system. They have been reported for Windows. It is not clear to what degree Linux is susceptible.<br /> <br /> ==Status==<br /> <br /> The error is displayed when the system drive is not one of the few approved disks listed inside the BIOS. It cannot be disabled, and may indicate a real problem.<br /> <br /> These systems have a SATA disk controller, and employ a SATA-to-PATA bridge in order to use PATA (IDE) drives. It is rumored that this bridge requires changes in the drive firmware, and the BIOS checks for this adapted firmware.<br /> <br /> There are no such limitations for disks used in the UltraBay Slim 2nd Hard Drive Adapter.<br /> <br /> * [http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?&amp;lndocid=MIGR-60169 IBM problem discussion]<br /> <br /> ==Solutions==<br /> <br /> ===Use dedicated ThinkPad option parts===<br /> <br /> Use a ThinkPad-branded option drive listed as designed for your specific ThinkPad Model.<br /> <br /> ===Upgrade the drive firmware===<br /> <br /> Upgrade the disk drive firmware to one that is compatible with your ThinkPad models. This seems to be applicable only to a few IBM/Hitachi drives -- most drives do not have such upgrades, and some manufacturers have refused to adapt their firmware to the limitations of ThinkPad systems.<br /> <br /> ====Drives which work out of the box====<br /> Note that even drives with identical part numbers may carry firmware with different compatibility status, so do not blindly rely on this.<br /> * Seagate ST9120821A (120GB 5400RPM)<br /> <br /> ====Drives which will work with a firmware update====<br /> Note that Windows is necessary for the firmware update, but may not boot before the firmware update is applied. Therefore a second machine or an Ultrabay HDD adapter may be required for the update.<br /> <br /> * Fujitsu MHT2080AH (80GB 5400RPM), using [http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/license.do?filename=mobiles/fwhd3318.exe this firmware update]<br /> <br /> ====Drives which produce an error and not known to have working firmware====<br /> * Hitachi HTS541010M9AT00 (100GB 5400RPM)<br /> * Hitachi DJSA-220<br /> <br /> ===Use an Ultrabay adapter===<br /> <br /> Instead of using the drive as the system drive, use it through an [[UltraBay Slim HDD Adapter]] (or the equivalent for your system or docking station).<br /> <br /> ==Links==<br /> <br /> * Discussion about [http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=11059 Problems with non-thinkpad option drives on T43 thinkpads] at thinkpads.com.</div>

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