Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel GM45 Display Driver Support models ThinkPad R400 ThinkPad R500 ThinkPad T400, T400s ThinkPad T500 ThinkPad W500 ThinkPad X200, X200s, X200 Tablet ThinkPad X301 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 8.15.10.2555 Support device Intel GM45 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Display driver) to enable the following device. Device name Device name in the Device Manager ----------- ----------------------------------------------- Intel GM45 Mobile Intel(R) 4 Series Express Chipset Family 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 8.15.10.2555 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with a blue screen with 0x116 or 0x117 error code. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press the F12 key to open Intel(R) Graphics and Media Control Panel. 2. Select Options and Support section on the bottom left portion of the interface. 3. Select Information Center. 4. Check the 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. 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 -S option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup -S -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. [For Windows 7 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit] Package Build ID Rev. Issue Date ------------ -------- ---- ---------- 8.15.10.2555 7xd558ww 01 2011/12/28 8.15.10.2302 7xd557ww 01 2011/06/03 8.15.10.2226 7xd556ww 01 2010/12/17 8.15.10.2226 7xd555ww 01 2010/12/02 8.15.10.2182 7xd553ww 01 2010/08/25 8.15.10.2057 7xd552ww 01 2010/03/02 [(Old) For Windows Vista 32-bit] Package Build ID Rev. Issue Date ------------ -------- ---- --------------- 8.15.10.1968 7xd551ww 01 2009/11/12 7.15.10.1752 7xd549ww 02 2009/06/24 7.15.10.1752 7xd549ww 01 2009/06/11 7.15.10.1556 7xd528ww 2nd. release 7.15.10.1502 7xd526ww Initial release [(Old) For Windows 7 32-bit] Package Build ID Rev. Issue Date ------------ -------- ---- ---------- 8.15.10.1968 7xd709ww 01 2009/11/12 8.15.10.1855 7xd708ww 01 2009/10/02 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 [For Windows 7 32-bit and Windows Vista 32-bit] Where: < > Package version number ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.15.10.2555> (7xd558ww) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with a blue screen with 0x116 or 0x117 error code. <8.15.10.2302> (7xd557ww) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the external VGA monitor can not be detected when used with a long VGA cable or a video splitter. <8.15.10.2226> (7xd556ww) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where 1680x1050 resolution is not properly displayed on Samsung SyncMaster BX2240W monitor. <8.15.10.2226> (7xd555ww) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where ThinkVision L2440x DP monitor might have blank screen after resuming normal operation from standby/sleep state, undocking/docking the computer from/to the docking station or other operations. <8.15.10.2182> (7xd553ww) - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer might hang with a blue screen with 0x116 or 0x117 error code. <8.15.10.2057> (7xd552ww) - [Important] Added support for Windows 7 32-bit. Windows 7 and Vista drivers are merged into one package. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the Gamma setting is altered after driver installation. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where garbage might be displayed on LCD screen after resuming system from standby state. [(Old) For Windows Vista 32-bit] Where: < > Package version number ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.15.10.1968> (7xd551ww) - (New) Added support for 'DisplayPort to VGA' dongle. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that caused no display on Philips 220SW9 monitor with 1680x1050 60Hz. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that 'Intel(R) GMA 4500MHD' was incorrectly displayed in Desktop properties. <7.15.10.1752> (7xd549ww) - (Fix) Fixed an issue that might cause the computer to become unresponsive continuously due to a high CPU usage rate at idling state. <7.15.10.1752> (7xd549ww) - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T400s. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where DVD playback might fail on DisplayPort. <7.15.10.1556> (7xd528ww) - [Important] The display device may not be able to change to external display after resuming normal operation from standby state (ThinkPad X200, X200s and X200 Tablet only). - (Fix) Some garbages may be displayed on DisplayPort with 2560x1536 resolution only on battery mode. <7.15.10.1502> (7xd526ww) - (New) Support for ThinkPad X301 (added). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X200s,X200 Tablet (added). - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T500,X200. [(Old) For Windows 7 32-bit] Where: < > Package version number ( ) Build ID for administrative purpose [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <8.15.10.1968> (7xd709ww) - (New) Added support for 'DisplayPort to VGA' dongle. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that caused no display on Philips 220SW9 monitor with 1680x1050 60Hz. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the computer hanged when a DVD title was played back with both WinDVD 8 and Windows Media Player at the same time. - (Fix) Fixed an issue that 'Intel(R) GMA 4500MHD' was incorrectly displayed in the property. <8.15.10.1855> (7xd708ww) - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad R400,R500,T400,T400s,T500,W500, X200.X200s,X200 Tablet,X301. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * DisplayPort is a trademark of Video Electronics Standards Association. * 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.