Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software (Gigabit Ethernet Driver) Support models ThinkPad R50(*1), R50p(*1), R51(*1) ThinkPad T41(*1), T41p(*1), T42, T42p ThinkPad X31(*1), X32 ThinkPad X40 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 8.1.50.0 (Build 135400) Support device Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection *1: Supports the models with Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection only. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following device for Gigabit Ethernet support. - Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile 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 8.1.50.0 (Build 135400) [Important updates] - Organized and integrated to support Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection only. Because of that, ther following supports were ended. - Ended support for Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection. Note: For the Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection device, install the another package; Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software Build 162286 or higher. - Ended support for ThinkPad T60,T60p,X60,X60s,X60 Tablet. Note: For ThinkPad T60, T60p, X60, X60s and X60 Tablet, install the another package; Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software Build 162286 or higher. [New functions or enhancements] - Added support for Deep Smart Power Down function. [Problem fixes] - Removed ThinkPad R50e from the Support models list which was mistakenly listed. - Corrected the name of additional package guided in the Unattended Install section. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED File Name Version (Build) Operating System ------------ ------------------ -------------------- e1g60i32.sys 8.1.50.0 (135400) Windows Vista 32-bit E1G6032E.sys 8.1.50.0 (135400) Windows Vista 64-bit To check the version of the device driver that is installed on your system, follow the following instructions: 1. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 2. Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 3. Click Device Manager. 4. Expand the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection. 6. Click the Driver tab and the driver version is displayed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - This package supports Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection device only. For the Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection device, install the another package; Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software Build 162286 or higher. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 To update the driver, follow the instructions below. 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Extract this package onto your hard drive. 3. Click Start and Control Panel. 4. Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 5. Click Device Manager. 6. Expand the Network adapters category. 7. Right-click Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection and then select Update Driver Software... 8. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 9. Click Browse..., then select one of the following driver locations: The default location is: Windows Vista 32-bit: C:\Drivers\VISTA\ETHERNET\PRO1000\Win32 Windows Vista 64-bit: C:\Drivers\VISTA\ETHERNET\PRO1000\Winx64 10. Select Include subfolders, then click Next. 11. Click Close when the installation has completed. 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/10/100/1000 LAN Adapter Software for DOS and OS/2" to use the Ethernet drivers for DOS. The information about unattended installation instructions are included in the following folders in this package. Windows Vista 32-bit: (C:\Drivers\VISTA\ETHERNET)\APPS\SETUP\PUSH\Vista32 Windows Vista 64-bit: (C:\Drivers\VISTA\ETHERNET)\APPS\SETUP\PUSH\Vistax64 --------------------------------------- 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 have used prior versions of Intel PROSet, you should be aware of the following changes with Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager: - There is no system tray icon. - The configuration utility is not accessible from the Control Panel or the Start menu. - 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 1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start, select All Programs, select Accessories, then click Run... 3. Specify DxSetup.exe with the full path name where you extracted the package and click OK. Example: Windows Vista 32-bit: C:\Drivers\VISTA\ETHERNET\APPS\PROSETDX\Vista32\DxSetup.exe Windows Vista 64-bit: C:\Drivers\VISTA\ETHERNET\APPS\PROSETDX\Vistax64\DxSetup.exe 4. Click Next. 5. Select "I accept the terms in the license agreement", then click Next. 6. Click Next. 7. Click Install. 8. Click Finish. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Build No. Version Operating System Rev. Issue Date --------- -------- -------------------- ---- ----------- 135400 8.1.50.0 Windows Vista 32-bit 01 2009/05/22 8.1.50.0 Windows Vista 64-bit ......... ........ .................... .... ........... 135400 8.1.50.0 Windows Vista 32-bit 2007/02/21 8.1.50.0 Windows Vista 64-bit ......... ........ .................... .... ........... 132347 Windows Vista 32-bit 1st release Windows Vista 64-bit 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 <135400> - [Important] Organized and integrated to support Intel PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection only. Because of that, ther following supports were ended. - Ended support for Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection. Note: For the Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection device, install the another package; Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software Build 162286 or higher. - [Important] Ended support for ThinkPad T60,T60p,X60,X60s,X60 Tablet. Note: For ThinkPad T60, T60p, X60, X60s and X60 Tablet, install the another package; Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software Build 162286 or higher. - (Fix) Removed ThinkPad R50e from the Support models list which was mistakenly listed. - (Fix) Corrected the name of additional package guided in the Unattended Install section. <135400> - (New) Added support for Deep Smart Power Down function. <132347> - (New) (Initial release) Support for Microsoft Windows Vista. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. * Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.