---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Software Support models ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad R61 Machine types: 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937, 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, 8949 ThinkPad R61e ThinkPad R61i Machine types: 7650, 8932, 8943 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 10.62.1.2 (Release 10.7b.1) Issue date December 20, 2007 Support device Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following device. - Broadcom NetLink Gigabit Ethernet Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which devices. This package also installs Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (BACS2) which is an integrated utility that provides useful information about each network adapter that is installed in your computer. BACS2 also enables you to perform detailed tests, diagnostics, and analyses on each adapter, as well as to view and modify property values and view traffic statistics for each adapter. 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 10.62.1.2 (Release 10.7b.1) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Support for ThinkPad R500. [Problem fixes] Nothing. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED File Name Version (Release) Operating System ------------ -------------------- -------------------- b57nd60x.sys 10.62.1.2 (10.7b.1) Windows Vista 32-bit b57nd60a.sys 10.62.1.2 (10.7b.1) Windows Vista 64-bit To check the version of the device driver that is installed on your system, follow the following instructions. 1. Right-click Computer and click Properties. 2. Click Device Manager. 3. Click + of Network adapters to expand the category. 4. Double-click Broadcom NetXtreme/NetLink Fast/Gigabit Ethernet. 5. Click 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 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start and then Control Panel. 3. Click System and Maintenance and then System. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. Click + of Network adapters to expand the category. 6. Right-click Broadcom NetXtreme/NetLink Fast/Gigabit Ethernet then select Update Driver Software... 7. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 8. Click Browse... and then point to the following driver location: \WinVista\IA32 [Windows Vista 32-bit] \WinVista\X64 [Windows Vista 64-bit] 9. Confirm Include subfolders is selected and click Next. 10. Click Close when the installation is completed. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract the package to the hard drive. The default location is C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET. 3. Click Start, then click All Programs. 4. Click Accessories, then click Run. 5. Specify SETUP.EXE /s /v/qn with the full path name where you extracted the package in the step 2, and click OK. Example: [Windows Vista 32-bit] C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\TOOLS\DRVINST\IA32\SETUP.EXE /s /v/qn [Windows Vista 64-bit] C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\TOOLS\DRVINST\X64\SETUP.EXE /s /v/qn 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. then reboot the system. Unattended Install with a XML-based Answer File This is for system administrators' use only. Unattended installation instructions are located at the following folders in this package. Example: [Windows Vista 32-bit] C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\TOOLS\UNATTEND\VISTA\IA32 [Windows Vista 64-bit] C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\TOOLS\UNATTEND\VISTA\X64 ----------------------------------------- Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (BACS2) ----------------------------------------- Note: Before upgrading Broadcom Advanced Control Suite 2 (BACS2), you have to uninstall the current BACS2 that is installed on your ThinkPad. Manual Install 1. Start Windows Vista. 2. Execute setup.exe in the following folder: \BACS\IA32 [Windows Vista 32-bit] \BACS\x64 [Windows Vista 64-bit] 3. Click Next. 4. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next. 5. Click Next. 6. Click Install. 7. Click OK when the installation is completed. 8. Click Finish. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Versions Release No. The contents --------- ----------- --------------- 10.62.1.2 10.7b.1 2nd release 10.39.0.0 10.4.4 Initial release To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Version number ( ) Release number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <10.62.1.2> (10.7b.1) - (New) Support for ThinkPad R500. Note: Support for the following computer models were terminated. For those models, use the release 10.4.4 ThinkPad G50 ThinkPad R51e, R52 ThinkPad R60, R60e ThinkPad T43, T43p ThinkPad X41, X41 Tablet ThinkPad Z60m, Z60t, Z61e, Z61m, Z61p, Z61t <10.39.0.0> (10.4.4) - (New) Support for ThinkPad R61,R61e,R61i. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Broadcom is a registered trademark of Broadcom 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.