T41 2373-2FG running XP Pro - BIOS update question

Hi community,
Tried to update BIOS/Embedded Controller to versions 3.23/3.04 proposed by System Update
(TVSU 3.14.0024). History shows both installed.
However, going into the BIOS settings, I still see BIOS v. 3.04a (1RETC4WW)-2004-04-22 / Embedded Controller 3.01a.
I used to get diskette versions from IBM servers to update. Is this still the best and/or only method to update? BIOS cannot be flashed on a T41?
Thanks for your help.
woofy1

Hi woofy1,
Have you tried updating it by downloading the BIOS from download page?:- http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-46258#bios
Regards,
Maliha
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