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Category:W530

2023-09-05T06:33:15Z

Greenfreedom10: /* Known Issues */ Improve details about kernel dump files written to EFI NVRAM

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=== ThinkPad W530 ===

This page gives an overview of the ThinkPad W530.
==== Standard Features ====

* One of the following processors:
** Intel Dual Core i5-3320M (3.30Hz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
** Intel Dual Core i7-3520M (3.60GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM (3.30Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3630QM (3.40Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3720QM (3.60GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3740QM (3.70GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3820QM (3.70GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3840QM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3920XM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
** Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3940XM (3.90GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
* One of the following discrete graphics cards:
** [[NVIDIA Quadro K1000M]] with 2GB DDR3 and 192 CUDA cores running at 850MHz, and with [[Switchable Graphics|Optimus™ Technology]]
** [[NVIDIA Quadro K2000M]] with 2GB DDR3 and 385 CUDA cores running at 745MHz, and with [[Switchable Graphics|Optimus™ Technology]]
* One of the following [[TFT display|TFT displays]]:
** 15.6" TFT display with 1366x768 (HD) resolution with LED backlight
** 15.6" TFT display with 1600x900 (HD+) resolution with LED backlight
** 15.6" TFT display with 1920x1080 (FHD) resolution with LED backlight
* up to four external monitors
* 2GB, 4GB or 8GB DIMMS [[PC3-12800]] memory standard
** 2 DIMM slots on dual-core models (up to 16GB)
** 4 DIMM slots on quad-core models (up to 32GB)
** Samsung M471B5273DH0-CK0 DDR3-1600 SDRAM (10-10-10-27 @ 761 MHz) (9-9-9-24 @ 685 MHz) (8-8-8-22 @ 609 MHz) (7-7-7-19 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-16 @ 457 MHz) (5-5-5-14 @ 380 MHz)
*One of the following storage options:
** 320GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA HDD
** 500GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA HDD
** 128GB Samsung SATA 3 SSD
** 180GB Intel SATA 3 SSD
* 6-row, 84-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys chiclet keyboard with optional LED backlight
* [[Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection]]
* Intel HD Audio with a Realtek [[ALC269VC]] codec
* [[Ultrabay|Serial Ultrabay Enhanced]] with one of the following:
** [[Serial UltraBay Enhanced DVD Burner III]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 1 with one of the following:
** Thinkpad b/g/n
** [[Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205]] (2x2 AGN)
** [[Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300]] (3x3 AGN)
** [[Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 2 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Sierra Wireless MC8355]] Gobi 3000 WWAN (US, supports EV-DO/HSPA)
** Ericsson H5321gw WWAN (3G for all non-US countries)
** LeadCore LC5730D WWAN (only for China)
** Huawei EM660 WWAN (only for China)
** Intel 310 mSATA 16GB or 32GB SSD
* [[ExpressCard slot|ExpressCard/34 slot]]
* [[Lenovo Integrated Smart Card Reader]] (Optional)
* [[Ricoh 4-in-1 MultiCard Reader|4-in-1 MultiCard Reader]] (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
* 720p [[Integrated camera]] on select models
* [[Huey PRO Colorimeter]] by X-Rite on select models
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|Trusted Computing Group TPM 1.2]]
* [[Active Protection System]]
* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]] on select models
* [[Bluetooth 4.0|ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-4.0)]] on select models
* [[UltraNav]] (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
* [[Firewire Port|Firewire 400]] (IEEE1394a)
* [[DisplayPort]]
* [[USB Port|USB 3.0]]
* [[ESATA Port|eSATA Port]]
* [[Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)]] on select models

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==== Resources ====

* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/t530_t530i_w530_hmm_en_0b48474_02.pdf Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM)]
* [https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-w-series-laptops/thinkpad-w530/downloads W530 Drivers and Software]
* [http://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_W530.pdf ThinkPad W530 Tech Specs (PSREF), PDF]

==== Reviews ====

* [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-ThinkPad-W530-N1K43GE-Notebook.80062.0.html Notebookcheck], 2012-08-17
* [https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-w530 Laptop Mag], 2012-07-20
* [http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-user-review/ Notebook Review (User Review)], 2012-08-22
* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/ThinkPad-W530-Review/td-p/797383 andrewbaxter's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2011-10-25
* [http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithcombs/archive/2012/07/10/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-mini-review.aspx Keith Combs' Blahg], 2012-07-09
* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/Longtime-Thinkpad-User-Review-of-W530-2436-with-quot-More/td-p/1173383 pensare's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2013-07-02
* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/Another-W530-Review/td-p/851097 Djembe's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2012-06-10
* [https://www.solidsmack.com/software-hardware-reviews/the-lenovo-thinkpad-w530-review/ SolidSmack], 2012-11-7
* [https://us.hardware.info/reviews/4146/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-review-workstation-on-the-go Hardware.info], 2013-03-28

==== Linux Installation ====

* {{Install|Fedora| 17|W530}}
* [https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Lenovo_Thinkpad_W530 Gentoo Wiki with Detailed Instructions for W530]

=== Known Issues ===
* On the newer BIOSes it is [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/W530-Won-t-boot-Windows-10-or-Linux-with-dedicated-graphics/td-p/3979003 impossible to boot with the "Dedicated Only" graphics card option]. The only known fix is to flash an older BIOS (circa 2013). Even then, the issue won't be completely solved.
* Overclocking is not possible due to locked BIOS, even on the XM edition processors. This also affects the usability of [[ThrottleStop]]. The only fix is to [[:Custom_BIOS#Hardware_Flashing_.28xx30_and_up.29|hardware flash a modified BIOS]].
* Throttling occurs on battery in quad core configured versions. The clock is then limited to 1.2 GHz.
* There is an interenal Wi-Fi card whitelist. It can be only removed by [[:Custom_BIOS#Hardware_Flashing_.28xx30_and_up.29|using a modified BIOS]].
* Power supplies with wattage lower than 135W won't be able to charge the battery while the laptop is on.
* The W530 comes with a special [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-76762.html 170W AC adapter (P/N 0A36227 for US or 0A36231 for EU)] that makes it impossible to use it on older equipment (besides W520). [[:Category:W520#Power_Adapter|See here]] for additional information.
* Linux kernel dump files written to EFI NVRAM can cause the W530 (with BIOS version 2.76) to display <code>Error: The non-volatile variable storage is about full. Press F1 to Enter Setup.</code> To get the system to boot, press <kbd>F1</kbd> to enter Setup as prompted, then press <kbd>F10</kbd> (Save and Exit) and <kbd>Enter</kbd>. To prevent Linux from writing to EFI NVRAM, add kernel boot option <code>efi_pstore.pstore_disable=1</code>.

[[Category:W Series]]

Category:W530

2023-09-05T06:11:48Z

Greenfreedom10: /* Known Issues */ Add note about kernel dump files written to EFI NVRAM

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=== ThinkPad W530 ===

This page gives an overview of the ThinkPad W530.
==== Standard Features ====

* One of the following processors:
** Intel Dual Core i5-3320M (3.30Hz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
** Intel Dual Core i7-3520M (3.60GHz, 4MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 35W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3610QM (3.30Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3630QM (3.40Hz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3720QM (3.60GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3740QM (3.70GHz, 6MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3820QM (3.70GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core i7-3840QM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 45W)
** Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3920XM (3.80GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
** Intel Quad Core "Extreme" i7-3940XM (3.90GHz, 8MB L3, 1600MHz FSB, 55W)
* One of the following discrete graphics cards:
** [[NVIDIA Quadro K1000M]] with 2GB DDR3 and 192 CUDA cores running at 850MHz, and with [[Switchable Graphics|Optimus™ Technology]]
** [[NVIDIA Quadro K2000M]] with 2GB DDR3 and 385 CUDA cores running at 745MHz, and with [[Switchable Graphics|Optimus™ Technology]]
* One of the following [[TFT display|TFT displays]]:
** 15.6" TFT display with 1366x768 (HD) resolution with LED backlight
** 15.6" TFT display with 1600x900 (HD+) resolution with LED backlight
** 15.6" TFT display with 1920x1080 (FHD) resolution with LED backlight
* up to four external monitors
* 2GB, 4GB or 8GB DIMMS [[PC3-12800]] memory standard
** 2 DIMM slots on dual-core models (up to 16GB)
** 4 DIMM slots on quad-core models (up to 32GB)
** Samsung M471B5273DH0-CK0 DDR3-1600 SDRAM (10-10-10-27 @ 761 MHz) (9-9-9-24 @ 685 MHz) (8-8-8-22 @ 609 MHz) (7-7-7-19 @ 533 MHz) (6-6-6-16 @ 457 MHz) (5-5-5-14 @ 380 MHz)
*One of the following storage options:
** 320GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA HDD
** 500GB 7200rpm 2.5" SATA HDD
** 128GB Samsung SATA 3 SSD
** 180GB Intel SATA 3 SSD
* 6-row, 84-key, ThinkVantage button, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys chiclet keyboard with optional LED backlight
* [[Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection]]
* Intel HD Audio with a Realtek [[ALC269VC]] codec
* [[Ultrabay|Serial Ultrabay Enhanced]] with one of the following:
** [[Serial UltraBay Enhanced DVD Burner III]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 1 with one of the following:
** Thinkpad b/g/n
** [[Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205]] (2x2 AGN)
** [[Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300]] (3x3 AGN)
** [[Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 2 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Sierra Wireless MC8355]] Gobi 3000 WWAN (US, supports EV-DO/HSPA)
** Ericsson H5321gw WWAN (3G for all non-US countries)
** LeadCore LC5730D WWAN (only for China)
** Huawei EM660 WWAN (only for China)
** Intel 310 mSATA 16GB or 32GB SSD
* [[ExpressCard slot|ExpressCard/34 slot]]
* [[Lenovo Integrated Smart Card Reader]] (Optional)
* [[Ricoh 4-in-1 MultiCard Reader|4-in-1 MultiCard Reader]] (SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC slot)
* 720p [[Integrated camera]] on select models
* [[Huey PRO Colorimeter]] by X-Rite on select models
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|Trusted Computing Group TPM 1.2]]
* [[Active Protection System]]
* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]] on select models
* [[Bluetooth 4.0|ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-4.0)]] on select models
* [[UltraNav]] (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
* [[Firewire Port|Firewire 400]] (IEEE1394a)
* [[DisplayPort]]
* [[USB Port|USB 3.0]]
* [[ESATA Port|eSATA Port]]
* [[Intel Active Management Technology (AMT)]] on select models

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==== Resources ====

* [https://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/t530_t530i_w530_hmm_en_0b48474_02.pdf Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM)]
* [https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/thinkpad-w-series-laptops/thinkpad-w530/downloads W530 Drivers and Software]
* [http://psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/withdrawnbook/ThinkPad_W530.pdf ThinkPad W530 Tech Specs (PSREF), PDF]

==== Reviews ====

* [https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-ThinkPad-W530-N1K43GE-Notebook.80062.0.html Notebookcheck], 2012-08-17
* [https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-w530 Laptop Mag], 2012-07-20
* [http://www.notebookreview.com/notebookreview/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-user-review/ Notebook Review (User Review)], 2012-08-22
* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/ThinkPad-W530-Review/td-p/797383 andrewbaxter's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2011-10-25
* [http://blogs.technet.com/b/keithcombs/archive/2012/07/10/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-mini-review.aspx Keith Combs' Blahg], 2012-07-09
* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/Longtime-Thinkpad-User-Review-of-W530-2436-with-quot-More/td-p/1173383 pensare's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2013-07-02
* [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/Another-W530-Review/td-p/851097 Djembe's review (Lenovo Forums)], 2012-06-10
* [https://www.solidsmack.com/software-hardware-reviews/the-lenovo-thinkpad-w530-review/ SolidSmack], 2012-11-7
* [https://us.hardware.info/reviews/4146/lenovo-thinkpad-w530-review-workstation-on-the-go Hardware.info], 2013-03-28

==== Linux Installation ====

* {{Install|Fedora| 17|W530}}
* [https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Lenovo_Thinkpad_W530 Gentoo Wiki with Detailed Instructions for W530]

=== Known Issues ===
* On the newer BIOSes it is [https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/ThinkPad-P-and-W-Series-Mobile/W530-Won-t-boot-Windows-10-or-Linux-with-dedicated-graphics/td-p/3979003 impossible to boot with the "Dedicated Only" graphics card option]. The only known fix is to flash an older BIOS (circa 2013). Even then, the issue won't be completely solved.
* Overclocking is not possible due to locked BIOS, even on the XM edition processors. This also affects the usability of [[ThrottleStop]]. The only fix is to [[:Custom_BIOS#Hardware_Flashing_.28xx30_and_up.29|hardware flash a modified BIOS]].
* Throttling occurs on battery in quad core configured versions. The clock is then limited to 1.2 GHz.
* There is an interenal Wi-Fi card whitelist. It can be only removed by [[:Custom_BIOS#Hardware_Flashing_.28xx30_and_up.29|using a modified BIOS]].
* Power supplies with wattage lower than 135W won't be able to charge the battery while the laptop is on.
* The W530 comes with a special [http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/MIGR-76762.html 170W AC adapter (P/N 0A36227 for US or 0A36231 for EU)] that makes it impossible to use it on older equipment (besides W520). [[:Category:W520#Power_Adapter|See here]] for additional information.
* Kernel dump files written to EFI NVRAM can cause the W530 (with BIOS version 2.76) to display an <code>almost full</code> message. To get the system to boot, press F1 to enter Setup as prompted, then press F10 to <code>Save and Exit</code>. To prevent the kernel from writing to EFI NVRAM, add kernel boot option <code>efi_pstore.pstore_disable=1</code>.

[[Category:W Series]]

UEFI Firmware

2023-09-05T06:02:13Z

Greenfreedom10: /* Models featuring UEFI */ Add ThinkPad W530

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=== UEFI Firmware ===
UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a modernized replacement to BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). The specification is maintained by the collaborative non-profit UEFI Forum. UEFI is supported by both recent versions of both Linux and Windows. UEFI firmware with legacy BIOS support has started appearing on Sandybrige (220,420,520,etc.) Thinkpads. On supported machines, the firmware configuration utility (Thinkvantage->F1 on machine startup) has the option of enabling one or both UEFI/BIOS as well as providing the option to specify the order with which the machine tries to boot.
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== Current Status ==
Though the specification has been around since the late '90s, UEFI only recently started appearing on commodity hardware. Macs are a slight exception, though they do not strictly adhere to the UEFI standard.
Linux can boot as usual in BIOS mode, however the ELILO boot loader or recent versions of Grub 2 are necessary to boot in UEFI mode. Linux 3.0-rc1 is reported to successfully boot in UEFI mode (details below), but older versions hang after the kernel gets loaded by grub.

== Enabling UEFI boot in Debian ==
The following are steps to successfully boot in pure UEFI mode ("UEFI only" startup config menu). There are likely some that are redundant or unnecessary.

#Install 64-bit Debian in BIOS mode to an MBR partitioned disk.
#Install Kernel 3.0-rc1 or later. Enable CONFIG_EFI,CONFIG_FB_EFI,CONFIG_EFI_VARS,CONFIG_EFI_PARTITION.
#Create a small ~ 200MB Partition formatted to fat32 and enable the "boot" flag. The first partition is a good choice, but is not strictly required. The "boot" flag is also likely superstitious.
#Burn some form of live cd that allows you access your Debian install in case something goes wrong and you are unable to boot.
#Mount the fat32 partition at /boot/efi<br><tt>sudo mkdir /boot/efi<br>sudo mount /dev/sda1 /boot/efi</tt>
#Install the efi version of grub<br> <tt>aptitude install grub-efi-amd64</tt>
#Now run grub-install (ignore warnings about efivars)<br><tt>sudo grub-install /dev/sda<br>sudo update-grub</tt>
#This should have created /boot/efi/efi/debian/grubx64.efi. In order to make this actually work without running efibootmgr (which is not possible in bios mode), just copy it to /boot/efi/efi/boot/bootx64.efi<br><tt>sudo mkdir /boot/efi/efi/boot/</tt><br><tt>sudo cp /boot/efi/efi/debian/grubx64.efi /boot/efi/efi/boot/bootx64.efi</tt>
#Reboot, enter the Thinkvantage menu and set "UEFI only" or "UEFI First". Hopefully you still get a grub menu and it will actually boot the 3.0 kernel. Older kernels appear to freeze with a blank screen as soon as grub loads them.

== Models featuring UEFI ==
* ThinkPad {{P14s}}
* ThinkPad {{W530}}

== Links ==
*[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/UEFIBooting UEFI Ubuntu Community Documentation]
*[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Unified_Extensible_Firmware_Interface UEFI on Arch Wiki]

MiniPCI Express slot

2013-10-13T00:32:22Z

Greenfreedom10: grammar fix

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A MiniPCI Express slot is a version of the PCI-Express x1 slot for Notebooks.

* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_Express#PCI_Express_Mini_Card Wikipedia article on Mini PCI Express]

{{NOTE|There are two physical form factors, a standard 30×50.95 mm, and a half-height 30×26.8 mm. Some ThinkPads only support the latter}}
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=== MiniPCI Express Adapters ===
'''WLAN'''
* [[Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter]]
* [[Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Mini-PCI Express Adapter]]
* [[Intel Wifi Link 5100 (AGN)]]
* [[Intel Wifi Link 5300 (AGN)]]
* [[Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5150]]
* [[Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350]]
* [[Intel Centrino Wireless-N 1000]]
* [[Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200]]
* [[Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250]]
* [[Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300]]
* [[ThinkPad 11a/b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini Express Adapter]]
* [[ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini Express Adapter]]
* [[ThinkPad 11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II]]
'''WWAN'''
* [[Sierra Wireless MC5720]] - EV-DO WWAN
* [[Sierra Wireless MC5725]] - EV-DO WWAN
* [[Sierra Wireless HSDPA WWAN]]
* [[Ericsson F3507g Mobile Broadband Module]]
* [[Qualcomm Gobi 2000]]
'''Other'''
* [[Intel® Turbo Memory hard drive cache]]
* [[Wireless USB (UWB)]]

=== (In)Compatibility ===
Though the slot is MiniPCIe in form factor, it has been crippled to only accept devices with PCI-ID's contained in a BIOS whitelist consisting of the above list of devices (likely not exhaustive and varying depending on the particular system) with the additional requirement that they '''must carry the Lenovo brand name and consequently cost twice as much'''. If an unauthorized card is plugged in it gives a <tt>1802</tt> error on initial boot up before it even touches the operating system. (see [[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card]], [http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=69445 1802 with MiniPCIe on t60],[http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=T_Series_Thinkpads&message.id=274 same]). The workarounds on the first link concerning MiniPCI devices may or may not be directly applicable to the MiniPCIe slot. Anyone who has added non-Lenovo components to this slot either successfully or unsuccessfully is encouraged to provide any relevant details here.

=== Hacked BIOS with white list removed ===
Non-official patched versions of BIOS files are available for X300, X61, X61s, T61, T61p, R61, R61e (and others, i did it to x60s) which remove whitelist restrictions allowing non-lenovo PCI-e devices.. (see forum post: [http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/459591-t61-x61-sata-ii-1-5-gb-s-cap-willing-pay-solution-8.html#post6501443 Ultimate R61/T61/X61/X300 BIOS (inc SATA-II)]

=== Linux support ===
MiniPCI Express adapters are handled by the Linux PCI subsystem.

=== Models featuring this Technology ===
* ThinkPad {{Edge 11"}}, {{Edge 13"}}, {{Edge 14"}}, {{Edge 15"}}
* ThinkPad {{L Series}}
* ThinkPad {{R60}}, {{R60e}}, {{R61}}, {{R61e}}, {{R61i}}, {{R400}}, {{R500}}
* ThinkPad {{SL300}}, {{SL400}}, {{SL400c}}, {{SL410}}, {{SL500}}, {{SL500c}}, {{SL510}}
* ThinkPad {{T60}}, {{T60p}}, {{T61}}, {{T61p}}, {{T400}}, {{T400s}}, {{T410}}, {{T410i}}, {{T410s}}, {{T410si}}, {{T500}}, {{T510}}, {{T510i}}
* ThinkPad {{W Series}}
* ThinkPad {{X60}}, {{X60s}}, {{X60 Tablet}}, {{X61}}, {{X61s}}, {{X61 Tablet}}, {{X100e}}, {{X200}}, {{X200s}}, {{X200 Tablet}}, {{X201}}, {{X201i}}, {{X201s}}, {{X201 Tablet}}, {{X220}}, {{X300}}, {{X301}}
* ThinkPad {{Z Series}}

[[Category:Components]]

=== External sources ===
* Lenovo [ftp://ftp.software.ibm.com/pc/pccbbs/mobiles/accessories_guide_us_can_dec2007.pdf accessories guide].

Switching keycaps to DVORAK

2013-04-02T02:21:40Z

Greenfreedom10: Do not suggest that more pictures will be uploaded

T61 8897-CTO keyboard undergoing switch to the Dvorak layout.
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6 keycaps needed to be relabeled because of the trackstick.

[[Category:T61]]