---------------------------------------------------------------------- Software Name Display Driver Supported models ThinkPad R51, X40 (Machine Types: 2883,2887,2888,2889,2894 and 2895) Operating Systems Windows XP (Home Edition and Professional) Windows 2000 Version 6.14.10.3943 Issue date December 08, 2005 Supported devices Intel 82855 GME Graphics Controller Old package names ThinkPad R51, X40 Display Driver (Intel 82855GME) for Windows 2000/XP ---------------------------------------------------------------------- What This Package Does This package installs the software (display driver) to enable the following video chips on the system board. Video Chip Name Display device name in the Device Manager --------------- ---------------------------------------------- INTEL 82855GME Intel(R)82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller ---------------------------------------------------------------------- These contents of change [Important updates] Due to specification changes by Intel, from the version 6.14.10.3943 of display driver, support for 32 bit color depth was dropped in the following screen settings: - 2048x1536 screen resolution - 1600x1200 screen resolution with over 100Hz of screen refresh rate. To use the 32 bit color depth in the above screen settings, do not update the display driver and remain to use the old versions (6.14.10.3879 or lower). [New or expanded functions] No [Problem fixes] - After creating a new scheme of extended desktop with Presentation Director at the first time, an error message appears on the screen. - The extended desktop function may not work in high resolution screen mode. - Screen scroll function may not work correctly on the LCD if both the LCD and external display are enabled and have high resolution screens. - Some DVD titles are not played back smoothly. - DVD titles may not be played back on the extended desktop screen. - After plug out AC, system hang up on limited condition. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Determining which version is installed [Windows XP] 1. Start Windows XP. 2. Click Start and then click Control Panel. 3. Click Appearance and Themes. 4. Click the Display icon. 5. Click the Settings tab. 6. Click the Advanced button. 7. Click the Adapter tab. 8. Click the Properties button. 9. Click the Driver tab. The version number will be displayed. [Windows 2000] 1. Start Windows 2000. 2. Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Display icon. 4. Select the Settings tab. 5. Click the Advanced button. 6. Select the "Intel(R) Graphics Technology" tab. The graphics driver version should be listed on this screen. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes: (For ThinkPad R51) Update the BIOS to version 1.07 or higher, prior to updating the display driver. (For ThinkPad X40) After update the System BIOS level 1.42 or later,install this display driver (For all models) This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Notes: To determine if you should update the display driver, refer to the "Summary of Changes" section. There are following ways for installation. (A) Automatic install with ThinkPad Software Installer (B) Manual install (C) Unattended Install (A) Automatic Install Use the ThinkPad Software Installer version 3.01.0503 or higher. The ThinkPad Software Installer will check both installed drivers or ThinkPad software on your ThinkPad and internet Web site. Then download and install the updated drivers or ThinkPad software automatically. Refer to the ThinkPad Software Installer package for details. (B) Manual Install Refer to the Manual Install section. (C) Unattended Install Refer to the Unattended Install section bellow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Version Information [Released Versions] Versions Contents ------------ ------------------------------------------------- 6.14.10.3943 Problem fixes Add ThinkPad X40 support. 6.14.10.3879 Problem fixes 6.14.10.3732 (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad R51 [Summary of Changes] Where: < > Version [Important] Important Update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <6.14.10.3943> (Driver version in Windows Device Manager) 6.14.10.3943 (Windows XP) 6.14.10.3943 (Windows 2000) [Important] Due to specification changes by Intel, from the version 6.14.10.3943 of display driver, support for 32 bit color depth was dropped in the following screen settings: - 2048x1536 screen resolution - 1600x1200 screen resolution with over 100Hz of screen refresh rate. To use the 32 bit color depth in the above screen settings, do not update the display driver and remain to use the old versions (6.14.10.3879 or lower). - (New) Support for ThinkPad X40. - (Fix) After creating a new scheme of extended desktop with Presentation Director at the first time , an error message appears on the screen. - (Fix) The extended desktop function may not work in high resolution screen mode. - (Fix) Screen scroll function may not work correctly on the LCD if both the LCD and external display are enabled and have high resolution screens. - (Fix) Some DVD titles are not played back smoothly. - (Fix) DVD titles may not be played back on the extended desktop screen. - (Fix) After plug out AC, system hang up on limited condition. - (Fix) Can not install video driver through Software installer. <6.14.10.3879> - [Important] (Only the system with Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection installed) Fix for system hang after attaching/detaching the AC adapter to/from the system if the system installed the Intel wireless LAN driver version 9.0.1.21 or higher. (Note) To fix this problem, the power management function of video, "Dual Frequency Graphics Technology", is always disabled. - (Fix) If the external display is attached and the LCD display panel is closed and opened, the screen is enabled on the external display only. - (Fix) (Windows 2000 only) The remote function in Tivoli application shows blank screen on the Windows logon screen. - (Fix) On the IBM T210 monitor, a screen is shrunk and displayed in the center with 2048 x 1536 screen resolution. - (Fix) The Mystify screen saver does not work with 2048 x 1536 screen resolution. - (Fix) Some of screen resolutions and color depths can not be set with 2048 x 1536 screen resolution. - (Fix) The ALTGr + i key combination does not work with the U.K. keyboard. <6.14.10.3732> - (New) (Initial release) Support for ThinkPad R51. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MANUAL INSTALL This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Explorer. (Downloading files) 1. Click once on the underlined file name with the left mouse button. Once this is done, a pop-up window will appear. 2. In this pop-up window, choose (using the left mouse button) the directory you would like to download the file to and click the "Save" button. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete without your assistance. 3. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. 4. After being downloaded, the file will need to be extracted. (Extracting files) 5. Locate the directory where the file was downloaded. 6. Locate the file that was just downloaded and double click it using the left mouse button. 7. The file will begin to extract in the directory where the downloaded file is located. (Installing files) 8. Make sure to be logged on with administrative privileges. 9. Open an Explorer and locate the directory where the files were extracted. 10. Double-click SETUP file. 11. Follow the instructions on the screen. 12. Click Finish to reboot the system and complete the installation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- UNATTENDED INSTALL Note: This is for system administrators' use only. - Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and expand the files. - At the command line, execute SETUP.EXE with the -S -SMS options (For example) [Path where the files were extracted]\SETUP -S -SMS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS (ThinkPad R51, X40) - The power management function of video,"Dual Frequency Graphics Technology", is always disabled. - Due to specification changes by Intel, from the version 6.14.10.3943 of display driver, support for 32 bit color depth was dropped in the following screen settings: - 2048x1536 screen resolution - 1600x1200 screen resolution with over 100Hz of screen refresh rate. To use the 32 bit color depth in the above screen settings, do not update the display driver and remain to use the old versions (6.14.10.3879 or lower). - The supported maximum refresh rate of the external display is 100 Hz. - When you create a profile for the system with the external display attached with using Presentation Director program, attach the external display to the system and enable it before creating the profile. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * ThinkPad is a registered trademark of Lenovo in the United States. * IBM and Tivoli 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, trademarks or service marks of others.