Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software (Gigabit Ethernet Driver) Support models ThinkPad T420, T420i, T420s, T420si ThinkPad T520, T520i ThinkPad W520 ThinkPad X1 ThinkPad X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit, 64-bit SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP2, SP3 Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 11.10.84.2001 (Build 247142) Support device Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following device. Device name ------------------------------------------- Intel 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection Device name in the Device Manager ------------------------------------------- Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network 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 11.10.84.2001 (Build 247142) [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fix for Low power link up (LPLU) behavior. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED [Windows 7/Vista] 1. Click Start. 2. Right-click Computer, and then click Properties. 3. At the left pane, click Device Manager. 4. Double-click the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection. 6. Click the Driver tab. 7. Check Driver Version. [Windows XP] 1. Click Start. 2. Right-click My Computer, then click Properties. 3. Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 4. Double-click the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection. 6. Click the Driver tab. 7. Check 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. --------------- Ethernet Driver --------------- 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. For unattended installation, Ethernet driver for DOS (e1000.dos) is prepared. Obtain the additional package, "Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software for DOS" to use the Ethernet drivers for DOS. --------------------------------------- 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 still face an error message like "You must uninstall the old version", uninstall the Intel PROSet for Wireless LAN driver. - 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 This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. 1. logon with an administrator account. 2. Refer to the Manual Install section of Ethernet Driver, and download and extract the file. 3. In the step 11 of the Installing files section of Ethernet Driver, uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation. 4. Move to the following folder; For Windows 7 32-bit, Vista 32-bit, or Windows XP: [Path where the files were extracted]\APPS\PROSETDX\Win32 For Windows 7 64-bit or Vista 64-bit: [Path where the files were extracted]\APPS\PROSETDX\Winx64 5. Double-click DxSetup.exe file. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Build No. Version Rev. Issue Date --------- ------------ ---- ---------- 247142 11.10.84.2001 01 2011/09/22 241716 11.10.84.0 02 2011/08/29 241716 11.10.84.0 01 2011/06/28 232324 11.8.84.0 05 2011/06/14 232324 11.8.84.0 04 2011/04/08 232324 11.8.84.0 03 2011/03/18 232324 11.8.84.0 02 2011/03/10 232324 11.8.84.0 01 2011/03/08 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 <247142> - (Fix) Fix for Low power link up (LPLU) behavior. <241716> - (New) Added support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 for ThinkPad W520. <241716> - (Fix) Fixed some minor issues. <232324> - (New) Added a description of Microsoft Windows Vista support in this README document. - (New) Added a description of Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 SP2, SP3 support in this README document. - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X1 <232324> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad X220,X220i,X220 Tablet,X220i Tablet. <232324> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad W520. <232324> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T420i,T420s,T420si. <232324> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T420,T520,T520i. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.