Revision : 02 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software (Gigabit Ethernet Driver) Support models ThinkPad T430, T430i, T430s, T430si ThinkPad T530, T530i ThinkPad W530 ThinkPad X230, X230i, X230s, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 12.2.46.0 (Build 292142) Support device Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection Intel 82579V Gigabit Network Connection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following device. Device name ------------------------------------------- Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection Intel 82579V Gigabit Network Connection Device name in the Device Manager ------------------------------------------- Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit 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 12.2.46.0 (Build 292142) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for ThinkPad X230s. - Added support for Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection device. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Select Device Manager from the menu. 3. Double-click the Network adapters category. 4. Double-click Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection OR Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection 5. Click the Driver tab. 6. Check Driver Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 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. 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. --------------------------------------- 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 still face an error message like "You must uninstall the old version", uninstall the Intel PROSet for Wireless LAN driver. - 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 This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. 1. Logon with an administrator account. 2. Refer to the Manual Install section of Ethernet Driver, and download and extract the file. 3. In the step 11 of the Installing files section of Ethernet Driver, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 4. Move to the following folder; For Windows 8 32-bit: [Path where the files were extracted]\APPS\PROSETDX\Win32 For Windows 8 64-bit: [Path where the files were extracted]\APPS\PROSETDX\Winx64 5. Double-click DxSetup.exe file. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Build No. Version Rev. Issue Date --------- --------- ---- ---------- 292142 12.2.46.0 02 2013/03/15 292142 12.2.46.0 01 2013/02/06 274402 12.1.77.0 01 2012/09/24 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 <292142> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X230s. - (New) Added support for Intel(R) 82579V Gigabit Network Connection device. <292142> - (Fix) Updated the description of how to use "Wake on Link". <274402> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T430,T430i,T430s,T430si,T530,T530i,W530, X230,X230i,X230 Tablet,X230i Tablet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.