Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Intel Matrix Storage Console with Device Driver Support models ThinkPad W700, W700ds Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit (*1) Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 8.9.2.1002 Support devices Intel ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller Intel ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/M SATA RAID Controller *1: ThinkPad W700, W700ds support the 64-bit version of Windows 7 Professional edition only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Intel Matrix Storage Console and device driver) to enable the following devices. Device name in the Device Manager ------------------------------------------------- - Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller - Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/M SATA RAID Controller 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 8.9.2.1002 [Important updates] - Added support for Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED [Device Driver] 1. Right-click the My Computer or Computer and click Properties. 2. Click Device Manager. 3. Doucle-click the the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers or Storage controllers category. 4. Double-click either of the following devices; Intel(R) ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/M SATA RAID Controller. 5. Click Driver tab and the driver version is displayed. [Intel Matrix Storage Console] 1. Go to Start and select All Programs and then select Intel Matrix Storage Manager. 2. Select Intel Matrix Storage Console. 3. At the Menu bar, select Help and then select About. 4. The Intel Matrix Storage Console is displayed at the left bottom part. Note: The first-two digits (i.e 8.6) should be the same as with driver's version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - This package should not be installed in a system that has Intel(R) Turbo Memory Controller device. Otherwise Intel(R) Turbo Memory application link will be removed. Intel Matrix Storage Console with Device Driver package is also included in Intel Turbo Memory Controller package. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: - 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 This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click the Save button. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click the Save button. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9. Installing files 11. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click Finish. 12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. 2. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 3. At the command line, execute setup.exe with the -s option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup -s -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version Rev. Issue Date ---------- ---- ---------- 8.9.2.1002 01 2009/10/02 8.8.0.1009 01 2009/03/27 8.6.3.1004 01 2008/12/09 Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. 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 <8.9.2.1002> - [Important] Added support for Microsoft Windows 7 64-bit. <8.8.0.1009> - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might not resume normal operation from hibernation state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might distort audible sound while the computer was docking/undocking to/from the Docking Station. <8.6.3.1004> - (New) Support for ThinkPad W700ds (added). - (New) Initial Release for ThinkPad W700. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.