IBM ThinkPad

April 22, 2004

Intel(R) PRO/10/100/1000 LAN Adapter Software (Ethernet Driver)
for Windows 2000/XP
Release (Build 94590)
======================================================================
Notes:
------This program is language independent and can be used with any language
system.
What This Package Does
---------------------This package provides the Ethernet driver for Windows 2000/XP.
The Ethernet driver enables or updates the Ethernet function of the
following adapters on the following ThinkPad computers.
One of the following Ethernet device is integrated into your ThinkPad
depending on your ThinkPad model.
- Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection (10/100 Ethernet)
or
- Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection (Gigabit Ethernet)
This release supports the following systems:
-

ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad

R40 (10/100 Ethernet)

T40, T41, T42
T40p, T42p
R50, R50e, R51
X31, X32, X40

To determine if you should update the Ethernet driver, refer to the

"Summary of Changes" section.
To update the Ethernet driver, refer to the "Installation Instructions"
section.
Released Versions
----------------Release (Build 73398)
Release (Build 73398)
Release (Build 73398)
Release (Build 94590)
Release (Build 94590)

Initial release
Initial release
Initial release
A bug fix
Initial release

for ThinkPad X40

for ThinkPad R50e and R51
for ThinkPad T42 and T42p
for ThinkPad X32

Summary of Changes
-----------------Where: <bbbbb> Build number (for example, 53136 means Build 53136)
(New) New function or enhancement
(Fix) Correction to existing function
<73398>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X40
<73398>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad R50e and R51

<73398>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T42 and T42p
<94590>
- (Fix) Wake packet does not wake the system that has Gigabit Ethernet
after SysPrep is executed in Windows XP
<94590>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad X32
Installation Instructions
------------------------Note: ThinkPad Software Installer provides install/(uninstall) wizard
for the device driver and for Intel PROSet in the following operating
systems:
- Windows 2000
- Windows XP
Note: Before upgrading Intel(R) PROSet, you have to uninstall the current
PROSet that is installed on your ThinkPad.
Windows 2000
UPDATE INSTALL:
To update the driver,
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Extract this package onto your hard drive.

Start Windows 2000.
Click "Start", select "Settings", and click "Control Panel".
Double-click "System" icon.
Click "Hardware" tab.
Click "Device Manager..." button.
Click the "+" mark to expand "Network adapters".
Right-click one of the following devices in "Network adapters"
and click "Properties".
"Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection"
"Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection"
Click "Driver" tab.
Click "Update Driver..." button.
Click "Next >" button in "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" dialog box.
Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)".
Click "Next >" button.
Select "Specify a location" only in Optional search locations:.
Click "Next >" button.
Specify the path to one of the following sub-directories with the full path

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
name

where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Copy manufacturer's files from
:".
17.
18.
19.
20.

"PRO100\WIN2K" (for "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection")

"PRO1000\WIN2K" (for "Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection")
Click "OK" button.
Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
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 one of the following sub-directories with the full path
name
where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Copy manufacturer's files from
:".
"PRO100\WIN2K" (for "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection")
"PRO1000\WIN2K" (for "Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection")
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Extract this package onto your hard drive.

Start Windows 2000.
Click "Start", select "Settings", and click "Control Panel".
Double-click "System" icon.
Click "Hardware" tab.
Click "Device Manager..." button.
Right-click "Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices" and click
"Properties".
Click "Driver" tab.
Click "Update Driver..." button.
Click "Next >" button in "Upgrade Device Driver Wizard" dialog box.
Select "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)".
Click "Next >" button.
Select "Specify a location" only in "Optional search locations:".
Click "Next >" button.
Specify the path to one of the following sub-directories with the full path

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
name

where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Copy manufacturer's files from
:".
16.
17.
18.
19.

"PRO100\WIN2K" (for "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection")

"PRO1000\WIN2K" (for "Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection")
Click "OK" button.
Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
Click "Yes" when prompted to restart the computer.

Windows XP
UPDATE INSTALL:

To update the driver,

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

9.
10.
11.
12.
13.

Extract this package onto your hard drive.

Start Windows XP.
Click "Start" and "Control Panel".
Click "Performance and Maintenance" and "System" icon.
Click "Hardware" tab.
Click "Device Manager" button.
Click the "+" mark to expand "Network adapters".
Right-click one of the following devices in "Network adapters"
and click "Properties".
"Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection"
"Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection"
Click "Driver" tab.
Click "Update Driver..." button.
Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
Click "Next >" button in "Hardware Upgrade Wizard" dialog box.
Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." and
"Include this location in the search:" only.
Specify the path to one of the following sub-directories with the full path

14.
name

where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Include this location in the s
earch:".
"PRO100\WS03XP32" (for "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection")
"PRO1000\WS03XP32" (for "Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection")
15. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
16. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
17. Click "Close" button.
CLEAN INSTALL: (Found New Hardware Wizard)
If this is the first time to boot Windows XP, the OS detects the Ethernet Contro
ller
automatically. To install the device driver, follow the instructions below.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Extract this package onto your hard drive.

Start Windows XP.
It displays "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box.
Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
Click "Next >" button in "Found New Hardware Wizard" dialog box.
Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." and
"Include this location in the search:" only.
7. Specify the path to one of the following sub-directories with the full path
name
where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Include this location in the s
earch:".
"PRO100\WS03XP32" (for "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection")
"PRO1000\WS03XP32" (for "Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection")
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 corr
ect
device driver. In this case, you will see "Ethernet Controller" in "Other devic
es"
in "Device Manager". To install the driver, follow the instructions below.
1. Extract this package onto your hard drive.

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

Start Windows XP.

Click "Start" and "Control Panel".
Click "Performance and Maintenance" and "System" icon.
Click "Hardware" tab.
Click "Device Manager" button.
Right-click "Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices" and click "Properties".
Click "Driver" tab.
Click "Update Driver..." button.
Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)"
Click "Next >" button in "Hardware Upgrade Wizard" dialog box.
Select "Search for the best driver in these locations." and
"Include this location in the search:" only.
13. Specify the path to one of the following sub-directories with the full path
name
where you extracted the package in step 1 in "Include this location in the s
earch:".
"PRO100\WS03XP32" (for "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection")
"PRO1000\WS03XP32" (for "Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection")
14. Click "Next >" button.
The driver installation starts.
15. Click "Finish" button when the installation completes.
16. Click "Close" button.
Intel PROSet Installation
------------------------Windows 2000 and XP
1. Execute "PROSet.exe" in the following folder:
\APPS\PROSet\W2KWS03
2. Click "Next >" button.
6. Click "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and click "Next >" butto
n.
7. Select "Typical" and click "Next >" button.
8. Click "Install" button.
9. Click "Finish" button.
Unattended Installation
----------------------DOS drivers for unattended installation:
For customers who need unattended installation, the following DOS drivers are
included in another package (1URDxxWW package). The DOS drivers can be used onl
y for this purpose.
E100B.DOS for "Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection"
E1000.DOS for "Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Mobile Connection"
Unattended installation instructions:
The information about unattended installation instructions are included in "APPS
\SETUP\PUSH"
sub-directory in this package.
Determining which version is installed
-------------------------------------10/100 Ethernet:
----------------

NDIS
---NDIS5:
NDIS5.1:

File Name
-----------E100bnt5.sys
E100b325.sys

Version
------7.0.26.0
7.0.28.0

The following operating systems use one of the listed NDIS device
drivers.
Windows 2000:
Windows XP:

E100bnt5.sys
E100b325.sys

Gigabit Ethernet:
----------------NDIS
---NDIS5:
NDIS51:

File Name
--------E1000NT5.SYS
E1000325.SYS

Version
------7.2.17.0
7.2.17.101

The following operating systems use one of the listed NDIS device drivers.
Windows 2000:
Windows XP:

E1000NT5.SYS
E1000325.SYS

To check the version of the device driver that is installed on your

system, follow the instructions below:
1. Right-click the My Computer icon.
2. Click Find.
3. Type one of the NDIS driver names in Named: field. For example,
if you are using Gigabit Ethernet model in Windows 2000,
type E1000NT5.SYS in the field.
4. Click on the Find Now button.
5. It lists the NDIS driver(s).
If it does not list the NDIS driver, the Ethernet device driver is
not installed in your system.
6. Right-click on the NDIS driver that is found in the Windows folder.
7. Click on the Properties.
8. Click on the Version tab.
9. Click on the Product Version in the Items name: field.
Trademarks
---------* IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
* 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,
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