---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Intel Display Driver Support model ThinkPad X300 Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad models support which Operating Systems. Version 7.14.10.1437 Issue date April 24, 2008 Support device Intel GM965 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (display driver) to enable the following video chips on the system board. Video Chip Name Device name in the Device Manager --------------- -------------------------------------------- INTEL GM965 Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad models support which video chips. 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 7.14.10.1437 Note: If your computer already applied Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, you have no need to install this software. [Important updates] - Windows Update does not apply Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 automatically. [New functions or enhancements] - Removal of Dynamic Refresh Rate Switching Technology function which changes the LCD refresh rate from/to 60 Hz (AC mode) to/from 50 Hz (DC mode). [Problem fixes] Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Press CTRL+ALT+F12 and open the Intel Video user interface. 2. Click the Information button in the lower left corner of the Intel Video user interface. The driver version will be displayed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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\WIN\DISPLAY 3. Click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click Run... 4. Specify SETUP.EXE with the full path name where you extracted the package in step 2, and click OK. Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\DISPLAY\SETUP.EXE 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation and restart the system if necessary. 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\WIN\DISPLAY 3. Click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click Run... 4. Specify SETUP.EXE -S with the full path name where you extracted the package in step 2, and click OK. Example: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\DISPLAY\SETUP.EXE -S 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation and restart the system if necessary. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Versions (Build-ID) The contents ----------------------- ------------------- 7.14.10.1437 (7TD611WW) 2nd. release 7.14.10.1329 Initial release To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Version number ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <7.14.10.1437> (7TD511WW) - [Important] Windows Update does not apply Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 automatically. - (New) Removal of Dynamic Refresh Rate Switching Technology function which changes the LCD refresh rate from/to 60 Hz (AC mode) to/from 50 Hz (DC mode). <7.14.10.1329> - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad X300. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS - Since Dynamic Refresh Rate Switching Technology function is not supported, power saving function of the LCD does not work correctly on the battery mode. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Matrox is a registered trademark of Matrox Electronic Systems Ltd. * 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.