Vendor Software Compatibility - IBM ThinkPad T43 Manual

• In the middle of the page, in the Quick path to a
product field, enter your system's four-digit machine
type and model number, such as 2373-123.
• On the left side of the page, click Hints and Tips.
• In middle of the page, select a category such as
Windows 2000, to see the list of considerations or hints
and tips for your machine type.
Compatibility and supported products
Contact your IBM representative for a list of supported
features and options.
PC card: The ThinkPad T43 computer conforms to the PC
Card Standard 95, which encompasses both the former
16-bit Release 2.1 card standard and the new 32-bit
CardBus card. Other PC card adapters that comply with
the PC Card Standard may also function, but have not
been tested by IBM.

Vendor software compatibility

IBM tests a large number of commonly used and available
applications for compatibility with its ThinkPad systems,
using supporting operating systems and configurations.
In general, you can expect that most vendor applications
designed to run on supported operating systems and
™
Intel -compatible system
compatible with a ThinkPad system. Some configurations,
however, may not be compatible.
IBM does not warrant or support vendor software
products, nor guarantee compatibility of those products
with IBM systems. Refer to the applicable warranty and
license terms provided by the respective vendors.
ThinkPad T43 systems contain BIOS in flash ROM, and a
GUI to set up the system and power management
features for Windows users. BIOS provides the hardware
instructions and interfaces designed to support the
standard features of the ThinkPad T43 computer and to
maintain compatibility with many software programs
currently operating under Windows 98 Second Edition,
Windows 2000, and Windows XP Professional.
Limitations: For a list of tips about running various
versions of operating systems, visit the IBM electronic
support site at
http://www.pc.ibm.com/support
General
• Using Wi-Fi wireless and optional Bluetooth products
together may impact the performance of both.
• IBM 11a/b/g wireless mini-PCI adapter (IBM 11a/b/g),
IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi wireless mini-PCI adapter (IBM
11a/b), IBM 11b/g wireless mini-PCI adapter (IBM
11b/g), Intel PRO/Wireless
PRO/Wireless 2200 wireless adapters support ad hoc
wireless connection mode for 2.4 GHz 802.11b
connections. IBM 11a/b/g, IBM 11b/g, and Intel
PRO/Wireless 2200 wireless adapters support ad hoc
wireless connections for 2.4 GHz 802.11g connections
at 802.11b data rates (up to 11 Mbps) as defined in the
IEEE 802.11g standard.
mode is not supported for 5 GHz connections (802.11a)
on IBM 11a/b/g or IBM 11a/b wireless adapters.
• Do not use the RJ-11, RJ-45, or VGA port of the
ThinkPad T42 notebook when it is docked on the
ThinkPad Dock II, ThinkPad
Replicator II.
architectures should
2100, and Intel
Ad hoc wireless connection
Mini-Dock, or Port
• In systems with an IBM Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wireless
Mini-PCI Adapter purchased in Japan, the wireless
LAN feature cannot be used in countries and regions
other than Japan.
• Selected
systems
wireless LAN mini-PCI options sold by IBM. Systems
are not wireless upgradable in all countries.
• Systems with the wireless LAN product permit legal
operation worldwide in regions in which it is approved.
This product has been tested and certified to be
interoperable by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility
Alliance and is authorized to carry the Wi-Fi brand.
• Using Wi-Fi wireless and optional Bluetooth products
together may affect the performance of both.
• Support for a DVI monitor is through the ThinkPad
Docking options and is limited to a resolution of 1280
x 1024, 60 Hz mode.
• Active Protection system does not support a second
HDD bay.
• Active Protection system is automatically disabled
while the computer is:
− Loading the operating system
− In standby or hibernation mode
−
Resuming from normal operation after being in
be
standby or hibernation
−
Being shut down
Windows 2000
• Screen expansion for DVD playback is not supported.
• DVD playback is not supported in 1400 x 1050, 32-bit
mode.
Windows NT 4.0
• Screen expansion is not supported for DVD playback
in 1024 x 768 mode.
• Integrated Bluetooth is not supported.
• Active Protection system is not supported.
• IBM fingerprint software is not supported.
Windows 98
• Screen expansion is not supported for DVD playback
to external TV at 800 x 600, 256, or 16-bit color mode.
• In systems with Windows 98 installed, when a wireless
LAN adapter PC card is installed, the system requires
a longer time to boot when the power is off. Boot time
of approximately 150 seconds is to be expected.
Normal boot times without a wireless PC card installed
are approximately 70 to 110 seconds, depending on
specific configurations.
suspend or hibernate is not affected by the wireless
LAN card.
• Active Protection system is not supported.
• IBM fingerprint software is not supported.
OS/2 Warp V4.0
• When running on ac power, the system will not enter
suspend/hibernation when a communication card is
installed.
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