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| − | ==Problem Description==
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| − | When replacing the system disk with one that is not a ThinkPad option designed for the specific model, the BIOS will display an "Error 2010" warning during every boot. The system may still boot successfully, but may be unreliably or slow.
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| − | ==Affected Models==
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| − | * ThinkPad {{T43}}, {{T43p}}
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| − | * ThinkPad {{R52}}
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| − | * ThinkPad {{X41}}, {{X41T}}
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| − | ==Affected Operating Systems==
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| − | 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.
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| − | ==Status==
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| − | 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.
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| − | 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.
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| − | There are no such limitations for disks used in the UltraBay Slim 2nd Hard Drive Adapter.
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| − | * [http://www-3.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?&lndocid=MIGR-60169 IBM problem discussion]
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| − | ==Solutions==
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| − | ===Use dedicated ThinkPad option parts===
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| − | Use a ThinkPad-branded option drive listed as designed for your specific ThinkPad Model.
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| − | ===Upgrade the drive firmware===
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| − | 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.
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| − | ====Drives which work out of the box====
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| − | Note that even drives with identical part numbers may carry firmware with different compatibility status, so do not blindly rely on this.
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| − | * Seagate ST9120821A (120GB 5400RPM)
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| − | ====Drives which will work with a firmware update====
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| − | 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.
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| − | * Fujitsu MHT2080AH (80GB 5400RPM), using [http://www-306.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/license.do?filename=mobiles/fwhd3318.exe this firmware update]
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| − | ====Drives which produce an error and not known to have working firmware====
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| − | * Hitachi HTS541010M9AT00 (100GB 5400RPM)
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| − | * Hitachi DJSA-220
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| − | ===Use an Ultrabay adapter===
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| − | 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).
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| − | ==Links==
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| − | * Discussion about [http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=11059 Problems with non-thinkpad option drives on T43 thinkpads] at thinkpads.com.
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