Motion Computing Software Release Note


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** WARNING - PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE UPGRADING THIS BIOS **
 
Name BIOS A05
Release Date May 3, 2005
This Version A05
Replaces Version A01 or older
Intended Product Motion Computing M1400 Tablet PC Only
Supported Operating System

  • Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Version 2002, Service Pack1

  • Windows XP Tablet Edition 2005*, Version 2002, Service Pack 2

  • Windows XP Embedded

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

An abbreviation for Basic Input/Output System. On PC-compatible systems, the BIOS is used to perform all necessary functions to properly initialize the system's hardware when power is first applied. The BIOS also controls the boot process, provides low-level input/output routines (hence its name) and (usually) allows the user to modify details of the system's hardware configuration.
 
What's New In This Release
Addressed issues some customers were experiencing with a small number of PCMCIA cards.
 
Known Issues and Limitations
** WARNING ** It is extremely important that customers verify the AuthenTec fingerprint reader driver installed is not version 6.26.1.0.

To Check the AuthenTec Driver version:

  1. Click on Start > Control panel.
    If the Control Panel window in “Category view”, Click on Performance and Maintenance and click on “System”.
    If the Control Panel window in “Classic View” double click on “System” icon.
  2. On the System Properties, click on “Hardware” tab.
  3. Click on “Device Manager”
  4. In the Device Manager, click + on Universal Serial Bus controller to expand the category.
  5. Double click on “AuthenTec AES2501”
  6. On the AuthenTec AES2501 properties, click on “Driver” tab.
  7. The driver version is the 3rd item from the top. Check for driver version 6.25.0.0.

To Rollback the AuthenTec Driver if you have version 6.26.1.0

  1. After getting to step #7 above do the following
  2. In AuthenTec AES2501 properties, click on “Roll Back Driver”
  3. A warning window will pop up “Are you sure you would like to roll back to the previous driver?”
  4. Click on “Yes”
  5. The driver will roll back to previous version and user can see the change on AuthenTec AES2501 properties. The driver version should reflect 6.25.0.0
  6. Close AuthenTec AES2501 properties.
  7. Driver rolled back and there is no need to restart system.
  8. Close Device Manager, System Properties and Control Panel Window.

End of roll back.
 
Installation and Configuration Instructions
To install the BIOS A05 Update, do the following:

Download the BIOS_A05 file (1400A05A.wph) to the directory location of your choice.  From the Motion Resources Program Menu, run WinPhlash and follow the instructions to upgrade the BIOS.
 
Documentation

Documentation for the M1400 Dashboard Application is located here:

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

Direct end-user Support for this update is provided by Motion Computing. *

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

* US and Canada only.  International customers may differ

Motion Computing
8601 FM 2222
Building 2
Austin, Texas 78730
(512) 637-1100
 
Licensing
Refer to your applicable end-user licensing agreement for usage terms