---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name RealTek LAN Driver Support models ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL500 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit, 64 bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 6.205.403.2008 Issue date Oct 1, 2008 Support device Realtek RTL8111C Gigabit Ethernet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (RealTek LAN Driver) to enable the following device. Device name in the Device Manager -------------------------------------------------------------- Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0) Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which devices. If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 6.205.403.2008 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3. Click Device Manager. 4. Click the + sign in front of the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click 'Realtek RTL8168C(P)/8111C(P) Family PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet NIC (NDIS 6.0)' 6. Click the 'Driver' tab. Then you will see the Driver Version. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Notes: If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to update the software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section. Manual Install 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Double-click the driver package to extract it to your hard drive. The default location is C:\DRIVERS\Vista\ETHRTK. 3. Click Start, then click All Programs. 4. Click Accessories, then click Run.. 5. Specify SETUP.EXE with the full path name where you extracted the package in the step 2, and click OK. Example: C:\DRIVERS\Vista\ETHRTK\SETUP.EXE 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Click Finish to reboot the system to complete the installation. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Double-click the driver package to extract it to your hard drive. The default location is C:\DRIVERS\Vista\ETHRTK. 3. Click Start, then click All Programs. 4. Click Accessories, then click Run.. 5. Specify SETUP.EXE -s with the full path name where you extracted the package in the step 2, and click OK. Example: C:\DRIVERS\Vista\ETHRTK\SETUP.EXE -s 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. Click Finish to reboot the system to complete the installation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Versions The contents --------------- --------------- 6.205.403.2008 Initial release To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <6.205.403.2008> - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad SL300, SL400, SL500 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * Realtek is a registered trademark of Realtek Semiconductor Corporation. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. * Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.