T530 "The connected AC adapter has a lower wattage.." AC adapter failure/BIOS glitch?

Hi there, I updated my BIOS on my T530 to the latest version yesterday(2.54).
Today I turned on my ThinkPad on the battery, and then plugged it in immediately realizing it was unplugged, after doing so I got this message on the screen. Turning the laptop off, and back on works fine, and I don't receive any messages.
Sorry this picture is so blurry, that's the best my phone can do ..
Link to picture
Is this just a BIOS glitch, or is my AC adapter failing?
Here are my specs if it is any help
I7-3720QM
NVS 5400
4GB DDR3
FHD
750GB WD Black
135W AC Adapter
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I've had this happen to my W520 too; plugging in the adapter during POST. I wouldn't worry much about it; it's probably just confusing the laptop a little bit.
W520: i7-2720QM, Q2000M at 1080/688/1376, 21GB RAM, 500GB + 750GB HDD, FHD screen
X61T: L7500, 3GB RAM, 500GB HDD, XGA screen, Ultrabase
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