Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel PRO/1000 LAN Adapter Software (Gigabit Ethernet Driver) Support models ThinkPad T450, T450s, T550 ThinkPad W550s ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Machine types: 20BS, 20BT) ThinkPad X250 Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit, 64-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 12.13.17.7 Support devices Intel Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following devices. Device name Device name in the Device Manager --------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Intel Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM 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 12.13.17.7 [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] - Fix Ethernet disconnection issue while copying files in 1 Gbps network environment when Speed and Duplex set as auto negotiation in Windows 7. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED [Windows 8 or later] [Mouse and Keyboard] 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. 2. Select Device Manager from the menu. 3. Double-click the Network adapters category. 4. Double-click one of the following devices depending on product type. Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM 5. Select the Driver tab. 6. Check Driver Version. [Touch] 1. From the Start screen, select Desktop. 2. Swipe in from the right edge of the touchscreen to display the charm bar. 3. Select Settings. 4. Select PC info. 5. Select Device Manager. 6. Double-tap the Network adapters category. 7. Double-tap one of the following devices depending on product type. Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM 8. Select the Driver tab. 9. Check Driver Version. [Windows 7] 1. Select Start. 2. Right-click/Press and hold Computer, and then select Properties. 3. At the left pane, select Device Manager. 4. Double-click/Double-tap the Network adapters category. 5. Double-click/Double-tap either of the following devices depending on product type. Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM 6. Select 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. Manual Install This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Select 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, select Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to, and select 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/double-tap it. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, select Next. If you would like to select a different folder, select Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, select 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 select Finish. 12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer. IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the computer after installation. Finally delete the file saved in the step 4. Unattended Install This section assumes driver has be downloaded and extracted to a local directory. 1. Run Command Prompt with Administrator rights. 2. Navigate to local installation directory. 3. Navigate to directory below: Windows 7/Windows 8.1 64bit : 'APPS\SETUP\SETUPBD\Winx64' Windows 7 32bit : 'APPS\SETUP\SETUPBD\Win32' 4. Execute command: SetupBD.exe /s *installation should be completed in 1~2 mins. 5. Confirm successful installation by checking version installed via device manager. *IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the computer after installation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Package Rev. Issue Date ------------- ---- ---------- 12.13.17.7 01 2015/10/09 12.12.80.1955 01 2015/07/03 12.12.80.1955 01 2015/07/01 12.12.80.1950 01 2015/04/10 12.12.80.19 01 2015/01/13 12.12.50.7202 01 2014/12/10 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: < > Package version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <12.13.17.7> - (Fix) Fix Ethernet disconnection issue while copying files in 1 Gbps network environment when Speed and Duplex set as auto negotiation in Windows 7. <12.12.80.1955> - (New) Added support for Windows 7 32bit and Windows 7 64bit. - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Network might be unstable when connecting to 100Mbps network speed in Windows 7. <12.12.80.1955> - (Fix) Fixed an issue where Network might be unstable when connecting to 100Mbps network speed. <12.12.80.1950> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T450, T450s. - (Fix) LAN connection not reestablished upon resume from Sleep(s3) or Hibernate(s4), on system with Symantec Endpoint Protection or McAfee HIPS installed. <12.12.80.19> - (New) Added support for ThinkPad T550, W550s, X250. <12.12.50.7202> - (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Machine types: 20BS, 20BT). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Internet Explorer and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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