Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software (Gigabit Ethernet Driver) Support models ThinkPad X300 ThinkPad R61 Machine types: 7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7755, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929 ThinkPad R61i Machine types: 7732, 7742, 8918 ThinkPad T60, T60p, T61, T61p ThinkPad X60, X60s, X60 Tablet ThinkPad X61, X61s, X61 Tablet ThinkPad Reserve Edition Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 9.7.255.0 (Build 162286) Support devices Intel 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following devices for Gigabit Ethernet support. - Intel 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection - Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection - Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which devices. This package also installs Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager which is an extension to the Windows Device Manager. After the Intel PROSet software is installed, additional tabs are automatically added to Device Manager. 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 9.7.255.0 (Build 162286) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection. - Added support for ThinkPad T60,T60p,X60,X60s,X60 Tablet. [Problem fixes] - Corrected the name of additional package guided in the Unattended Install section. - Fixed an issue where extra battery power was consumed when the AC adapter was detached from the computer in hibernation state if the Wake On LAN option of this card's properties was disabled in the Device Manager. - Fixed an issue where DXSetup.exe (Installer of Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager) failed to install on Windows Vista 64-bit SP1. - Fixed an issue that might fail to download large files from IPSec server. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED File Name Version (Build) Operating System ------------ ------------------- -------------------- e1e6032.sys 9.7.255.0 (162286) Windows Vista 32-bit e1e6032e.sys 9.7.255.0 (162286) Windows Vista 64-bit To check the version of the device driver that is installed on your system, follow the following instructions: 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3. Click Device Manager. 4. Expand the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click one of the following devices; Intel(R) 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection Intel(R) 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection 6. Click the Driver tab and the driver version is displayed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------- Ethernet Driver --------------- Manual Install To update the driver, follow the instructions below. 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract this package onto your hard drive. 3. Click Start and Control Panel. 4. Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 5. Click Device Manager. 6. Expand the Network adapters category. 7. Right-click one of the following devices and then select Update Driver Software...; Intel(R) 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection Intel(R) 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection 8. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 9. Click Browse..., then select one of the following driver locations: The default location is: Windows Vista 32-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\PRO1000\Win32 Windows Vista 64-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\PRO1000\Winx64 10. Select Include subfolders, then click Next. 11. Click Close when the installation has completed. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. For unattended installation, Ethernet driver for DOS (e1000.dos) is prepared. Obtain the additional package, "Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software for DOS" to use the Ethernet drivers for DOS. The information about unattended installation instructions are included in the following folders in this package. Windows Vista 32-bit: (C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET)\APPS\SETUP\PUSH\Vista32 Windows Vista 64-bit: (C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET)\APPS\SETUP\PUSH\Vistax64 --------------------------------------- Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager --------------------------------------- Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager is an extension to the Windows Device Manager. When you install the Intel PROSet software, additional tabs are automatically added to Device Manager. Notes: - You must have administrator rights to install or use Intel PROSet. - Before upgrading Intel PROSet, you have to uninstall the current PROSet that is installed on your ThinkPad. - If you have used prior versions of Intel PROSet, you should be aware of the following changes with Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager: - There is no system tray icon. - The configuration utility is not accessible from the Control Panel or the Start menu. - All Intel PROSet features are now accessed from Device Manager. To access features, simply open the Device Manager and double-click the Intel adapter you would like to configure. Manual Install 1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click Run... 3. Specify DxSetup.exe with the full path name where you extracted the package and click OK. Example: Windows Vista 32-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\APPS\PROSETDX\Vista32\DxSetup.exe Windows Vista 64-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\APPS\PROSETDX\Vistax64\DxSetup.exe 4. Click Next. 5. Select "I accept the terms in the license agreement", then click Next. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Install. 8. Click Finish. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Build No. Version Operating System Rev. Issue Date --------- --------- -------------------- ---- ----------- 162286 9.7.255.0 Windows Vista 32-bit 01 2009/02/18 9.7.255.0 Windows Vista 64-bit ......... ......... .................... .... ........... 162286 9.7.255.0 Windows Vista 32-bit 4th release 9.7.255.0 Windows Vista 64-bit ......... ......... .................... .... ........... 149536 9.7.251.0 Windows Vista 32-bit 3rd release 9.7.251.0 Windows Vista 64-bit ......... ......... .................... .... ........... 141888 9.7.240.0 Windows Vista 32-bit 2nd release 9.7.240.0 Windows Vista 64-bit ......... ......... .................... .... ........... 138540 9.7.37.0 Windows Vista 32-bit 1st release 9.7.37.0 Windows Vista 64-bit 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: < > Build number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <162286> - (New) Added support for Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T60,T60p,X60,X60s,X60 Tablet. - (Fix) Corrected the name of additional package guided in the Unattended Install section. <162286> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where extra battery power was consumed when the AC adapter was detached from the computer in hibernation state if the Wake On LAN option of this card's properties was disabled in the Device Manager. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where DXSetup.exe (Installer of Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager) failed to install on Windows Vista 64-bit SP1. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might fail to download large files from IPSec server. <149536> - (New) Support for ThinkPad X300 (added). - (Fix) Network connection issue in IPSec / IPv6 enabled network. <141888> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T61p. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X61,X61s,X61 Tablet (added). - (Fix) Windows WOL (Wake-On-LAN) failure may occur. <138540> - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad R61,T61. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel 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.