IdeaPad S series Netbooks

[#1]

New BIOS for S10 is Online

http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/en/DriversDownloads/drivers_show_1281.html

Summary of changes
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1. Resolve the problem with One Key Recovery button which makes the system automatically power on when the LCD cover is closed, especially if pressure is applied to the cover nearby the battery.

2. Add Password-on-boot functionality to BIOS CMOS settings.

3. Resolve the problem with the units carrying a  6-cell battery, where the computer's battery indicator displays wrong values for both the status (upon removing the AC adapter) and the volume charged.  

4. Resolve the problem with the short-cut key for wireless connections configuration (FN+F5).The system is not able to save the changes entered through the short-cut key.

5. Fix S9/S10/M10 auto shut-down in low temperature issue.

6. Fix Linpus S4 auto entry S3 after wake up issue.

7. Fix S9/S10/M10 Fan turning on/off frequently issue.

8. Fix the problem with LCD backlight remaining on while LCD cover closed.

9. New option in the BIOS setup utility to mute/unmute the beep when pluggin/out the AC adapter.

10. Combine the BIOS for non-3G and 3G system together.

[#2]

Turned my S10 into a paper weight.

[#3]

Is there any way to reset this thing to the default BIOS? Similar to pulling a jumper on a motherboard?

I can't believe this. First my stupid system time kept resetting itself to the following day in the AM, and now this. 

Will Lenovo not honor my warranty if I pull the HD and plug it into my PC to get the data off it before I send it back?

[#4]

Lenovo would have no idea if you pull the harddrive, its very easy to remove. Should be no warranty issues.

After you flashed version 90 was it instantly dead or did it work briefly?

Its possible Lenovo has a flash recovery mode in bios possibly usable with a usb floppy.

I will wait to flash version 90 until someone confirms it works.

[#5]

@ Steve

Quotes :

"...After you flashed version 90 was it instantly dead or did it work briefly?

Its possible Lenovo has a flash recovery mode in bios possibly usable with a usb floppy.

I will wait to flash version 90 until someone confirms it works."

I need help... I just flashed my BIOS to 90 and following all instructions made by the Lenovo Official site. Yet, all I got is an empty black screen and three blue lights (the power indicators and the wireless indicator are on) once restarted. the readme said that it would restart on it's own and I waited all night until this morning but nothing happend, I haven't Pulled out the batteries and press the start button to reset the whole netbook for one reason. I tried to do that yesterday night but afraid that the process hasn't finished so I put the plug in again. left it for the night and slept. When I woke up nothing happend so I pulled the cord out again, it made a bios sound, not like last night. and the Netbook is warm. like it's somehow still working. Please someone, Solution needed...

So it Doesent work... now please please need help...

Message Edited by dreadlydeimos on 05-16-2009 09:44 AM

[#6]

Yep - bricked here too.  I'm thrilled.

I've had this unit for 11 week, just flashed the bios, and I have a doorstop.

Same symptoms as the others here - any idea how to recover?

Thanks Lenovo....

[#7]

Same issue over here.  My new S10 is now a blinking white brick.

Jose

[#8]

Same happened to me, but it's working now for me after:

1. Holding down power button till turns off

2. Unplug from wall outlet

3. Remove battery for 2 minutes

4. Replacing battery

5. Turn on by hitting power button

6. Replacing wall power

Checked bios and it's version 90...good luck

[#9]

Probleme solved with pulling out the battery and and restarting it afterwards... All guuud...

[#10]

I did exactly this...and still nothing.  Anybody else???