This Additional Information field contains the following sections:
I. Summary of changes
II. Install instructions
III. Uninstall instructions
IV. Determining which version is installed

I. Summary of changes
Version 5.12.01.3691

• (Fix) System may hang during voice chatting through MSN Messenger.

Click here for a complete list of changes fixed by this driver update.

II. Install instructions
NOTE: This driver can be installed with the ThinkPad Software Installer.

Clean installation

1. Start Windows and log on with the user ID authorized as an administrator for Windows XP.
2. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive.
3. Click Start, then click Run.
4. Type C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\SETUP.EXE in the Open box and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Click Finish and reboot the system when prompted in order to complete the installation.

Upgrading or reinstall
NOTE: Remove any previously installed driver.

1. Start Windows and log on with the user ID authorized as an administrator for Windows XP.
2. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive.
3. Click Start, then click Run.
4. Type C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\SETUP.EXE in the Open box and click OK.
5. If the dialog box appears, select Reinstall or Update and then click Next.
6. Click Finish to reboot the system and complete the installation.

Unattended installation
NOTE: This is for system administrators' use only.

1. Start Windows and log on with the user ID authorized as an administrator for Windows XP.
2. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive.
3. Click Start, then click Run.
4. Type C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\SETUP.EXE -S -SMS in the Open box and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. Click Finish and reboot the system when prompted in order to complete the installation.

III. Uninstall instructions

1. Start Windows XP and log on with the user ID authorized as an administrator.
2. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
4. Click SoundMAX, then click Change/Remove (or Add/Remove).
5. Select Remove or OK, then click Next or OK.
6. Click Finish or OK and reboot the system to fully uninstall the drivers.

IV. Determining which version is installed

1. Start Windows XP.
2. Click Start and then click Control Panel.
3. Click Performance and Maintenance.
4. Click System.
5. Click the Hardware tab.
6. Click Device Manager.
7. Expand the Sound, video and game controllers section.
8. Select SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio.
9. Right-click SoundMax Integrated Digital Audio, and select Properties.
10. Click the Driver tab.
11. Click Driver Details.
12. Select C:\winnt\system32\drivers\smwdm.sys, to display the version number, where C:\winnt is the location the OS is installed. (Confirm the last 4 digits are 3542)