---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software Support models ThinkPad R61 Machine types: 7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7755, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929 ThinkPad R61i Machine types: 7732, 7742, 8918 ThinkPad T61, T61p ThinkPad X61, X61s, X61 Tablet ThinkPad Reserve Edition(*1) Operating Systems Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad models support which Operating Systems. Version 9.7.251.0 (Build 149536) Issue date September 17, 2007 Support devices Intel 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection (Note) *1: Supports Windows Vista Ultimate 32 only. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following devices. - Intel 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection - Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection Refer to marketing materials to find out what ThinkPad 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 9.7.251.0 (Build 149536) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Network connection issue in IPSec / IPv6 enabled network. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED File Name Version Operating Systems ------------ ------------------------ -------------------- e1e6032.sys 9.7.251.0 (Build 149536) Windows Vista 32-bit e1e6032e.SYS 9.7.251.0 (Build 149536) 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 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection or Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection. 6. Click the Driver tab and the driver version will be displayed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES For PROSet users: If a prior versions of Intel PROSet was installed, 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. --------------- Ethernet Driver --------------- Manual Install 1. Start Windows Vista and logon with administrative privileges. 2. Click Start, then click Control Panel. 3. Click System and Maintenance, then click System. 4. Click Device Manager. 5. Expand the Network adapters category. 6. Right-click Intel 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection or Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection and then select Update Driver Software... 7. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 8. Click Browse..., then select one of the following driver locations: For Windows Vista 32-bit, the default location is C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\PRO1000\Win32 For Windows Vista 64-bit, the default location is C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\PRO1000\Winx64 9. Select Include subfolders, then click Next. 10. Click Close when the installation has completed. Unattended Install This is for system administrators' use only. DOS drivers for unattended installation: For customers who need unattended installation, the DOS drivers are included in another package (7KRDxxWW package). The DOS drivers can be used only for this purpose. The information about unattended installation instructions are included in the following folders in this package. Windows Vista 32-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\APPS\SETUP\PUSH\Vista32 Windows Vista 64-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\APPS\SETUP\PUSH\Vistax64 --------------------------------------- Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager --------------------------------------- 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 for Windows Vista 32-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\ETHERNET\APPS\PROSETDX\Vista32\DxSetup.exe Example for Windows Vista 64-bit: C:\DRIVERS\WIN\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. Versions Build No. Releases Operating Systems --------- ---------- -------- -------------------- 9.7.251.0 149536 3rd. Windows Vista 32-bit 9.7.251.0 149536 3rd. Windows Vista 64-bit 9.7.240.0 141888 2nd. Windows Vista 32-bit 9.7.240.0 141888 2nd. Windows Vista 64-bit 9.7.37.0 138540 Initial Windows Vista 32-bit 9.7.37.0 138540 Initial Windows Vista 64-bit 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 <9.7.251.0> - (Fix) Network connection issue in IPSec / IPv6 enabled network. <9.7.240.0> - (New) Support for ThinkPad T61p. - (New) Support for ThinkPad X61, X61s, X61 Tablet (added). - (Fix) Windows WOL (Wake-On-LAN) failure may occur. <9.7.37.0> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R61/T61. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark 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.