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Motion Computing Software Release Note


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Name

C5 & F5 BIOS B01

Release Date

April 20, 2009

This Version

B01

Replaces Version

A13, B00, and all previous versions

Intended Users

Motion Computing advises all C5 and F5 users to install this update.  See Fixes in this Release and Known Issues and Limitations below for more details.

Intended Product

C5 and F5 Tablet PCs only

File Size

2.3 MB

Supported Operating System

·         Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005*, Version 2002, Service Pack 2 - Installed.

·         Windows Vista, all versions except Windows Vista Home Basic.

 

* Tablet Edition 2005 is included with the free Service Pack 2 download.  If you installed Windows XP Service Pack 2 on a Tablet PC, you now have Tablet Edition 2005.

 

Fixes in this Release

·         Resolve occasional system won’t boot after POST.

·         Prevent BIOS setup menu access on resume from hibernate.

·         Update Intel video BIOS to version 1.5.8.5.

·         Add support for SATA interface.

·         Implement Motion BIOS password reset functionality.

·         Fix erroneous battery status message when resuming from standby.

·         Fix USB “Device can perform faster” message when resuming from hibernate.

Known Issues and Limitations

When running WinPhlash on Vista, Winphlash may appear unresponsive. Winphlash will continue to run and complete the flash operation. Please do not attempt to exit or cancel the application. Allow ample time for WinPhlash to complete the BIOS update and shutdown your tablet.

 

Installation and Configuration Instructions

To install the B01 BIOS update:

1.      Download the BIOS B01 file (C5_F5_BIOS_B01.zip) and save it to a directory of your choice.

2.      Unzip the file to a location on your local drive.

3.      Double-click Motion BIOS B01.exe and follow the prompts.
Note: Ensure the tablet is using AC power before opening the file.

4.      The update process may take some time. Do not manually power-off the tablet during the update.

5.      The tablet will automatically shut down after installing the BIOS.

Documentation

Documentation for the C5 and F5 is located here:

http://www.motioncomputing.com/support/support_documentation.asp

Product Support

USA and Canada:

Motion Computing Technical Support
866-322-9783
support@motioncomputing.com
http://www.motioncomputing.com/support


Germany:

Technischer Support

Bei technischen Unterstützungsfragen wenden Sie sich bitte an Ihren autorisierten Motion Computing-Händler.

 

France:

Assistance technique

Pour toute question concernant l'assistance technique, veuillez contacter votre revendeur Motion Computing agréé.

support@motioncomputing.fr

 

UK/Australia/ New Zealand:

Technical support

For technical support questions, contact your authorized Motion Computing reseller.

Licensing

Refer to your applicable end-user licensing agreement for usage terms.