Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name ATI Display Driver Support models ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad T400 ThinkPad T500 ThinkPad W500 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 8.771-100825a-105152C-Lenovo Support devices ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3400 Series ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3650 ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Display driver) to enable the following devices. Device name Device name in the Device Manager ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3400 Series ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3400 Series ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3650 ATI Mobility RADEON HD 3650 ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 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 8.771-100825a-105152C-Lenovo [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue that might have blank screen after the computer was locked by Alt + Ctrl + Del (or Windows + L) key operation and then undocked from the Docking Station. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Right-click anywhere on an open area of the Windows desktop, and select ATI Catalyst(R) Control Center. 2. If the ATI Catalyst Control Center is opened for the first time, a window will open asking to choose between Basic or Advanced. Select Advanced and click Next. Catalyst Control Center Notification window will open. 3. Click Yes. Catalyst Control Center Advanced window will open. 4. In the Graphics Settings pane, select Information Center then select Graphics Software. In the Graphics Software pane, the Driver Packaging Version is displayed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - If the BIOS is not updated to the version 1.18 (6FET48WW) or later, you have to update the display driver first before BIOS update. Or you will be asked for an appropriate driver for a newly found hardware device and the display may be VGA (640x480) mode. In VGA mode, your icon arragement on the desktop will be messed up. - This software requires the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0. This version installs it if not installed into your system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. - Before update, uninstallation of current driver is recommeded. Refer to the Uninstallation Instructions 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 Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save. 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 an administrator account. 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 /K option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup /K -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall 1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 2. Open Control Panel. 3. Click or Double-click on 'Add or Remove Programs'. 4. Select 'ATI - Software Uninstall Utility' and click on 'Change/Remove' button. 5. Click 'OK' button to continue to uninstall. 6. Click 'Yes' button to restart Windows. Unattended Uninstall This is for system administrators' use only. - Make sure path to driver package using now. - At the command line, execute SETUP.EXE with the -uui option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\SETUP -uui -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Package Build ID Rev. Issue Date -------------------------------- -------- ---- --------------- 8.771-100825a-105152C-Lenovo 7YD128WW 01 2010/09/28 8.752-100629a-102476C-Lenovo 7YD127WW 01 2010/08/10 8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo 7YD126WW 03 2010/04/28 8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo 7YD126WW 02 2010/04/02 8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo 7YD126WW 01 2010/03/23 8.633-090710a-085325C-Lenovo 7YD124WW 01 2009/08/17 8.563.2.1-090401a-079920C-Lenovo 7YD123WW 01 2009/05/18 8.55-081010a-071474C-Lenovo 7YD121WW 01 2009/01/21 8.503.2.2-080818a-069536C-Lenovo 7YD119WW 3rd release 8.503.2.2-080818a-068350C-Lenovo 7YD117WW 2nd release 8.503.2-080623a-066625C-Lenovo 7YD115WW Initial release 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: < > Package version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.771-100825a-105152C-Lenovo> - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might have blank screen after the computer was locked by Alt + Ctrl + Del (or Windows + L) key operation and then undocked from the Docking Station. <8.752-100629a-102476C-Lenovo> - [Important] Resumed support for ThinkPad R500. - [Important] End of support for Windows XP SP2. The recommended driver for Windows XP SP2 users: Manual install users for ThinkPad R400,T400,T500,W500: 7YD126WW (8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo) Unattended install users for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,W500: Manual install users for ThinkPad R500: 7YD124WW (8.633-090710a-085325C-Lenovo) Microsoft ended the support for Windows XP SP2 on July 13, 2010. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Blu-ray title could not be played back on ThinkPad R500 systems. <8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo> - (Fix) Added a NOTE of Unattended Install and remove Limitation of Unattended Install in this README document. <8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo> - (Fix) Added a description of this version limitation of Unattended Install in this README document. - (Fix) Corrected an description of Unattended Install in this README document. <8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo> - [Important] Dropped support for ThinkPad R500. Reason: Blu-ray playback does not work with 7YD126WW (8.712-100302b-097094C-Lenovo) on ThinkPad R500. For now, Use the 7YD124WW (8.633-090710a-085325C-Lenovo) on ThinkPad R500. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with a blue screen after applying BIOS. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that a black screen was encountered on external monitor after attaching an external monitor while LCD lid was closed or after hot dock the system to mini dock with external monitor while LCD lid was closed. <8.633-090710a-085325C-Lenovo> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where a red and green horizontal lines shows on video playback window on VirtualDJ application. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that an unnecessary graphic was drawn in OpenGL mode on ThinkPad W500 systems while changing image size by using zoom function. <8.563.2.1-090401a-079920C-Lenovo> - (Fix) Fixed an issue that generated a blue screen error when the display was switched to the external display attached to the Lenovo Enhanced USB Port Replicator and then "Switch User" was done. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that moved icons on the desktop screen after closing and opening the lid when the "Lid close: Do Nothing" option was selected in Power Options. <8.55-081010a-071474C-Lenovo> - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might have image distortion and green garbage on some video formats during Blu-ray playback. Distortion appears as macroblocks garbage. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where some Blu-ray movie titles might have jerky video movement during playback. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the LCD refresh rate was changed from 50Hz to 60Hz after resuming normal operation from standby or hibernate state. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Microsoft's standard OpenGL driver was loaded, instead of AMD (ATI)'s OpenGL driver. <8.503.2.2-080818a-069536C-Lenovo> - [Important] Installation support for ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 (added). Notes: - This driver release is intended to support installation for ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 video chip. If your video chip is not ATI Mobility FireGL V5700, it may not be necessary to update your driver. - To complete this, you will need the BIOS version 1.18 (6FET48WW) or later release. - Make sure that you have updated the display driver before BIOS update. Or you will be asked for an appropriate driver for a newly found hardware device and the display may be VGA (640x480) mode. In VGA mode, your icon arragement on the desktop will be messed up. <8.503.2.2-080818a-068350C-Lenovo> - (Fix) Copy protection error message 'Your display environment does not support protected content playback' pops-up when playing Blu-ray movies. This happens after ejecting the disk, insert back then play again. <8.503.2-080623a-066625C-Lenovo> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,W500. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS - Version 8.771-100825a-105152C-Lenovo When this driver is uninstalled, TVSU (ThinkVantage System Update) will not be able to install this version of the driver again. In that case, perform Manual Install. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * ATI, ATI Catalyst, ATI Mobility Radeon and FireGL are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, lnc. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.