Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name ATI Display Driver Support models ThinkPad R51e ThinkPad R52 Machine types: 1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1870 ThinkPad T43, T43p Machine types: 26xx ThinkPad Z60m Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 8.593.100.7-090929a-089427C Support devices ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 ATI MOBILITY FIREGL V3200 ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 X300 ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300 ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 ATI MOBILITY FIREGL V3200 ATI MOBILITY FireGL V3200 ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series 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 8.593.100.7-090929a-089427C [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fixed an issue where the desktop icons moved to the top left of the screen when the portable computer was set to 'Do nothing when the lid is closed' in the Power options and the lid of the computer was opened. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Click Start, then click All Programs. 2. Click Catalyst Control Center, and then click 'CCC - Advanced'. 3. In Graphics Settings, click Information Center. 4. In the Graphics Software pane, check Driver Packaging Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - End of support for Windows 2000. Note: For Windows 2000 users, use the version 8.383.1.1.3-070621a2-051036C. - Update WinDVD software with version 5.0-B11.295 or higher. - 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 recommended. 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 administrative privileges. 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. 13. At the Select Components screen, click Express. 14. 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 -SMS options. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup /K -SMS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Manual Uninstall 1. Start Windows and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 3. Select Add or Remove Programs. 4. Select 'ATI - Software Uninstall Utility' and click Remove or Change/Remove. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete uninstallation and restart the computer. Manual Unattended Uninstall 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 -uui option. Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\setup -uui -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version Rev. Issue Date -------------------------------- ---- --------------- 8.593.100.7-090929a-089427C 01 2009/11/26 8.593.100.2-090721a-086163C 01 2009/08/31 8.383.1.1.3-070621a2-051036C 9th release 8.362-070405a-050146C 8th release 8.362-070405a-046261C 7th release 8.163.1.1.1-060121a-030334C 6th release 8.163.1.1-051004a1-027800C-IBM 5th release 8.163-050809a1-026107C-IBM 4th release 8.153.1-050728a1-025693C-IBM 3rd release 8.133-050510a-024101C-IBM 2nd release 8.082.2-041211m-019929C-IBM 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 <8.593.100.7-090929a-089427C> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the desktop icons moved to the top left of the screen when the portable computer was set to 'Do nothing when the lid is closed' in the Power options and the lid of the computer was opened. <8.593.100.2-090721a-086163C> - [Important] End of support for Windows 2000. Note: For Windows 2000 users, use the version 8.383.1.1.3-070621a2-051036C. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where unknown EDID data errors were found in the Event Viewer every time the computer restarted after installing the display driver version 8.383.1.1.3-070621a2-051036C. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor moved slowly when the computer and USB mouse were attached to the Docking Station. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where the screen rotation function did not work on the external display on Windows XP SP3. <8.383.1.1.3-070621a2-051036C> - (Fix) After re-docking primary and secondary display areas at extended desktop are swapped. <8.362-070405a-050146C> - (Fix) After upgrading the driver (only for 8.362-070405a-046261C), SXGA+ (1400x1050) could not be set. The resolution does not appear in the list of selectable options. <8.362-070405a-046261C> - (Fix) Primary/secondary display setting is changed when changing display device by Fn+F7 after driver is installed. - (Fix) Wire frame test in PC Doctor for Windows ver 5 fails. - (Fix) Hot key of panel scaling in ATI Catalyst Control Center doesn't work. <8.163.1.1.1-060121a-030334C> - (Fix) Video memory test in PC Doctor for Windows fails. <8.163.1.1-051004a1-027800C-IBM> - [Important] (ThinkPad T43/T43p/R52) If the version 8.163.xxx of display driver is installed, blue screen error happens after resuming normal operation from standby mode. - (Fix) (ThinkPad R51e) Subtitles on the screen are not good quality when DVD titles are played back with WinDVD software. (Note) Update the WinDVD with to version 5.0-B11.295 or higher. <8.163-050809a1-026107C-IBM> - (Fix) (ThinkPad Z60m) Magnified image by ThinkPad Full Screen Magnifier function doesn't fit to the LCD panel. - (Fix) Errors are reported in Windows Event Viewer. <8.153.1-050728a1-025693C-IBM> - (New) Support for ThinkPad Z60m ATI video models. - (New) Support for ThinkPad R51e. <8.133-050510a-024101C-IBM> - (New) Support for new models of ThinkPad T43/T43p ATI video models. - (New) Support for new models of ThinkPad R52 ATI video models. - (New) Support 3D stereo graphics on ATI MOBILITY FireGL V3200 model. <8.082.2-041211m-019929C-IBM> - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad T43/T43p/R52 ATI video models. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Advanced Micro Devices is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, lnc. * ATI, ATI Catalyst, ATI Mobility Radeon and FireGL are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, lnc. * Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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