Revision : 04 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Intel Chipset Support 7 Support models ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad T400, T400s ThinkPad T500 ThinkPad W500 ThinkPad W700, W700ds ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet ThinkPad X301 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition(*1) Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 Microsoft Windows 2000 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 8.7.0.1007 Support devices -Intel GM45 Express Chipset -Intel PM45 Express Chipset *1: Supports ThinkPad W700 and W700ds only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software detect and reconfigure the following devices. - Intel GM45 Express Chipset - Intel PM45 Express Chipset 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 8.7.0.1007 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition on ThinkPad W700, W700ds. - Added support for ThinkPad T400s. - Added support for ThinkPad W700ds. [Problem fixes] - Corrected chipset names. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED The following file with the specific version is included. infinst_autol.exe (version 8.7.0.1007 - PV) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - If you use the Product Recovery function shipped with your computer to restore the Windows preload environment, you do not need this package. This package is required when you install Windows Operating Systems without the Product Recovery function. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Note: - If your computer runs satisfactorily now, it may not be necessary to install the software. To determine if you should update the software, refer to the Version Information section. Manual Install 1. Start Windows and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Close any running applications. 3. Run the InstallShield installation program in INTELINF folder. INFINST_AUTOL.EXE 4. You will be prompted to agree to the license agreement. If you do not agree, the Installer will exit before extracting any files. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions and use the default settings to complete the setup, once the operating system has rebooted. 6. This completes the installation of the Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. Run INFINST_AUTOL.EXE with the command line flags as follows. INFINST_AUTOL.EXE -a -s Installing the INF files prior to OS installation [Preparation] 1. Click Start and then click Run. 2. In the Open field, type INFINST_AUTOL.EXE -a -a -pC:\INTEL. 3. Click OK. Setup Screen (INTEL Chipset Software Installation Utility) appears. NOTE: This stage just runs the installShield program and does not extract the INF and CAT files. 4. Click Next in Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for. 5. Click Yes to Accept License Agreement. 6. Click Next at ReadMe Information screen. The progress bar shows the extract status. After reaching 100%, the INF and CAT files have been extracted in C:\INTEL folder. 7. Check C:\INTEL folder. Some folders should be in C:\INTEL. 8. The INF and CAT files can be used from the Win2000, XP , Vista folders for installation. 9. The subdirectory that you want to use is C:\INTEL. [Installing the Windows Vista/XP/2000 INF files prior to OS installation] 1. Create the following directory structure under the WINDOWS Setup Directory: \$OEM$\$$\INF 2. Copy the Windows INF files from the the following folder to the directory created in Step 1 above. Windows 2000: C:\INTEL\Win2000 Windows XP: C:\INTEL\XP Windows Vista: C:\INTEL\Vista 3. Create the following directory structure under the WINDOWS Setup Directory: \$OEM$\$1\drivers\IntelINF 4. Copy the Windows INF files and the catalog files (.CAT) from the folder listed in step 2 to the directory created in Step 3 above. 5. Either modify the default Windows installation answer file, UNATTEND.TXT, located in WINDOWS Setup Directory, or create a customized answer file. The answer file must include the following information: [Unattended] OemPreinstall = Yes OemPnPDriversPath="drivers\IntelINF" 6. Run WINNT.EXE /u:answer file name /s:WINDOWS Setup Directory" to install Windows. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version Rev. Issue Date ---------- ---- --------------- 8.7.0.1007 04 2009/08/31 8.7.0.1007 03 2009/06/11 8.7.0.1007 02 2008/12/02 8.7.0.1007 01 2008/11/18 8.7.0.1007 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: < > Version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.7.0.1007> - (New) Added support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition on ThinkPad W700, W700ds. <8.7.0.1007> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T400s. <8.7.0.1007> - (Fix) Corrected chipset names. <8.7.0.1007> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W700ds. <8.7.0.1007> - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.