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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 T60, T60p, T61, T61p
ThinkPad X300
ThinkPad X61, X61s, X61 Tablet
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
Microsoft Windows 2000
Refer to marketing materials to find out what
ThinkPad models support which Operating Systems.
Version 9.7.251.0 (Build 152228)
Issue date December 18, 2007
Support devices Intel 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection
Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection
Intel PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
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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
- Intel PRO/1000 PL 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.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 9.7.251.0 (Build 152228)
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
Support for ThinkPad X300 (added).
[Problem fixes]
- (Windows XP only) Ethernet driver can not be removed from Add or
Remove Programs.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
File Name Version Operating Systems
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e1e5132.sys 9.7.251.0 (Build 152228) Windows XP
e1e5032.sys 9.7.251.0 (Build 152228) Windows 2000
To check the version of the device driver that is installed on your
system, follow the following instructions.
1. Right-click the My Computer and select "Properties".
2. Click "Hardware" tab and click "Device Manager" button.
3. Click the "+" sign in front of the Network adapters type to open
the all devices in that type.
4. Double-click one of the following devices;
- Intel(R) 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection
- Intel(R) 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection
- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
5. Click "Driver" tab and the driver version is displayed.
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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.
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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.
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Ethernet Driver
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Manual Install
[Windows XP]
UPDATE INSTALL:
1. Extract this package onto your hard drive.
2. Start Windows XP.
3. Click "Start" and "Control Panel".
4. Click "Performance and Maintenance" and "System" icon.
5. Click "Hardware" tab.
6. Click "Device Manager" button.
7. Click the "+" mark to expand "Network adapters".
8. Right-click one of the following devices in "Network adapters"
and click "Properties";
- Intel(R) 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection
- Intel(R) 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection
- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
9. Click "Driver" tab.
10. Click "Update Driver..." button.
11. Select "No, not this time" and click "Next >" button.
12. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)".
13. Click "Next >" button in "Hardware Upgrade Wizard" dialog box.
14. Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." and
"Include this location in the search:" only.
15. Specify the path to the following sub-directory with the full
path name where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Include
this location in the search:". PRO1000\Win32
16. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
17. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
18. Click "Close" button.
CLEAN INSTALL: (Found New Hardware Wizard)
If this is the first time to boot Windows XP, the OS detects the
Ethernet Controller automatically. To install the device driver,
follow the instructions below.
1. Extract this package onto your hard drive.
2. Start Windows XP.
3. It displays "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box.
4. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)".
5. Click "Next >" button in "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box.
6. Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." and
"Include this location in the search:" only.
7. Specify the path to the following sub-directory with the full
path name where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Include
this location in the search:". PRO1000\Win32
8. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
9. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
CLEAN INSTALL: (Ethernet Controller in Other devices)
Windows XP detected the "Ethernet Controller", but was not able to
find the correct device driver. In this case, you will see
"Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices" in "Device Manager".
To install the driver, follow the instructions below.
1. Extract this package onto your hard drive.
2. Start Windows XP.
3. Click "Start" and "Control Panel".
4. Click "Performance and Maintenance" and "System" icon.
5. Click "Hardware" tab.
6. Click "Device Manager" button.
7. Right-click "Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices" and click
"Properties".
8. Click "Driver" tab.
9. Click "Update Driver..." button.
10. Select "No, not this time" and click "Next >" button.
11. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)".
12. Click "Next >" button in "Hardware Upgrade Wizard" dialog box.
13. Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." and
"Include this location in the search:" only.
14. Specify the path to the following sub-directory with the full
path name where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Include
this location in the search:". PRO1000\Win32
15. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
16. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
17. Click "Close" button.
[Windows 2000]
UPDATE INSTALL:
1. Extract this package onto your hard disk drive.
2. Start Windows 2000.
3. Click "Start", select "Settings", and click "Control Panel".
4. Double-click "System" icon.
5. Click "Hardware" tab.
6. Click "Device Manager..." button.
7. Click the "+" mark to expand "Network adapters".
8. Right-click one of the following devices in "Network adapters"
and click "Properties";
- Intel(R) 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection
- Intel(R) 82566MC Gigabit Network Connection
- Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
9. Click "Driver" tab.
10. Click "Update Driver..." button.
11. Click "Next >" button in "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" dialog
box.
12. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)".
13. Click "Next >" button.
14. Select "Specify a location" only in Optional search locations:.
15. Click "Next >" button.
16. Specify the path to the following sub-directory with the full
path name where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Copy
manufacturer's files from:". PRO1000\Win32
17. Click "OK" button.
18. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
19. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
20. Click "Yes" when prompted to restart the computer.
CLEAN INSTALL: (Found New Hardware Wizard)
If this is the first time to boot Windows 2000, the OS detects the
Ethernet Controller automatically. To install the device driver,
follow the instructions below.
1. Extract this package onto your hard drive.
2. Start Windows 2000. It displays "Found New Hardware Wizard"
dialog box.
3. Click "Next >" button.
4. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)".
5. Click "Next >" button.
6. Select "Specify a location" only in "Optional search locations:".
7. Click "Next >" button.
8. Specify the path to the following sub-directory with the full
path name where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Copy
manufacturer's files from:". PRO1000\Win32
9. Click "OK" button.
10. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
11. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
12. Click "Yes" when prompted to restart the computer.
CLEAN INSTALL: (Ethernet Controller in Other devices)
Windows 2000 detected the Ethernet Controller, but was not able to
find the correct device driver. In this case, you will see Ethernet
Controller in Other devices in Device Manager. To install the
driver, follow the instructions below.
1. Extract this package onto your hard drive.
2. Start Windows 2000.
3. Click "Start", select "Settings", and click "Control Panel".
4. Double-click "System" icon.
5. Click "Hardware" tab.
6. Click "Device Manager..." button.
7. Right-click "Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices" and click
"Properties".
8. Click "Driver" tab.
9. Click "Update Driver..." button.
10. Click "Next >" button in "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" dialog
box.
11. Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)".
12. Click "Next >" button.
13. Select "Specify a location" only in "Optional search locations:".
14. Click "Next >" button.
15. Specify the path to the following sub-directory with the full
path name where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Copy
manufacturer's files from:". PRO1000\Win32
16. Click "OK" button.
17. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
18. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
19. Click "Yes" when prompted to restart the computer.
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 "APPS\SETUP\PUSH" sub-directory in this package.
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Intel PROSet for Windows Device Manager
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Manual Install
1. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges.
2. Click "Start" -> "Run" -> "Browse", select
\APPS\PROSETDX\Win32\DxSetup.exe, "Open", and "OK".
3. Click "Next".
4. Select "I accept the terms in the license agreement".
5. Click "Next".
6. Click "Next".
7. Click "Install".
8. Click "Finish".
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Versions Build No. The contents
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9.7.251.0 152228 4th. release
9.7.240.0 149536 3rd. release
9.7.240.0 142746 2nd. release
9.7.37.0 138540 Initial release
To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which
version is installed section.
Summary of Changes
Where: < / > Version number / Build number
[Important] Important update
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<9.7.251.0 / 152228>
- (New) Support for ThinkPad X300 (added).
- (Fix) (Windows XP only) Ethernet driver can not be removed from Add
or Remove Programs.
<9.7.240.0 / 149536>
- (New) Support for ThinkPad T60, T61p (added).
- (Fix) A driver hang issue on ThinkPad T60/T60p on Windows XP.
<9.7.240.0 / 142746>
- (New) Support for ThinkPad T61p.
- (New) Support for ThinkPad X61, X61s, X61 Tablet (added).
- (Fix) An error message pops up when try to uninstall the driver in
the User mode.
<9.7.37.0 / 138540>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R61/T61.
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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.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.