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Drivers and software - ThinkPad R61

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	BIOS
	Audio
	Card reader
	Communications: Bluetooth
	Communications: Modem

	Diagnostics
	Hard drive
	Mouse/TrackPoint
	Multimedia
	Networking: Ethernet
	Networking: Wireless
	PC Card/PCMCIA

	Power management
	Software
	System utilities
	ThinkVantage Technologies
	Video
	Windows install supplements

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BIOS
R61 14.1 inch widescreen with IEEE 1394
Release Date: BIOS Version:	26 May 2009 v2.26-1.08
R61 14.1 inch without IEEE 1394, 15.4 inch widescreen
Release Date: BIOS Version:	26 May 2009 v2.28-1.08	<--
R61 15 inch
Release Date: BIOS Version:	15 Jun 2009 v1.23
R61 15.4 inch widescreen models
Release Date: BIOS Version:	26 May 2009 v2.23-1.08
BIOS Settings	R61	R61i
Capture/Playback Utility	10 Jun 2009 v3.39
BIOS Settings for Windows	10 Jun 2009 v1.06	<--
Audio ThinkPad R61 (7732, 7733, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7755, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, 8949), ThinkPad R61i (7732, 7742, 8918, 8943)
Windows Vista	07 Dec 2007 v6.10.1.5510 (6.10.2.5510)	<--
Windows XP, 2000	25 Apr 2008 v5.10.1.5520
Audio ThinkPad R61 (Type: 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937), ThinkPad R61e, R61i (Type: 7650, 8932)
Windows Vista (64-bit, 32-bit), XP	02 Oct 2007 v4.18.0.0 / 3.38.0.52
Card reader	R61	R61i
Ricoh Multi Card Reader (previously known as Ricoh 4-in-1 card reader)
Windows Vista, XP	06 Mar 2008 v3.54.02	<--
Windows 2000	26 Jun 2007 v1.01.11
SmartCard reader
Windows Vista 64-bit	14 Jul 2008 v4.0.0.6
Windows Vista 32-bit, XP, 2000	14 Jul 2008 v4.0.0.8
CD-ROM	R61	R61i
DOS	28 Aug 2007 v3.20	<--
Communications: Bluetooth	R61	R61i
Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate software
Windows Vista	03 Apr 2008 v6.1.0.4500
Windows XP, 2000	08 Apr 2009 v5.5.0.6400
Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate software II
Windows Vista	10 Jun 2009 v6.2.0.7900
Microsoft Bluetooth support
Windows XP	21 Sep 2005 v2.00
Communications: Modem
HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with Smart CP Software
Windows Vista, XP	10 Jul 2007 v7.65.00.00
Modem adapter Type: 7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7744, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7755, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, 8949
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	12 Dec 2007 v7.70.00.00
Diagnostics	R61	R61i
PC Doctor
DOS	07 Aug 2007 v2.0.1625
DOS bootable CD	21 Feb 2008 v2.0.1625a
Hard drive	R61	R61i
ThinkVantage Active Protection System Airbag-like protection for your hard drive: activation software
Windows Vista 64-bit	24 Apr 2009 v1.63
Windows Vista 32-bit , XP, 2000	24 Apr 2009 v1.63
Intel Matrix Storage Manager
Windows Vista 32-bit, XP, 2000	03 Apr 2009 v8.8.0.1009
Mouse/TrackPoint	R61	R61i
UltraNav only systems ThinkPad R61 (7732, 7733, 7734, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7755, 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, 8949), ThinkPad R61i (7732, 7742, 8943)
Windows Vista 64-bit	10 Dec 2008 v9.1.3.7	<--
Windows Vista 32-bit	10 Dec 2008 v9.1.3.7	<--
Windows XP, 2000	24 Mar 2009 v11.1.21.2	<--
UltraNav only systems ThinkPad R61 (8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937), ThinkPad R61i (8918, 8932)
Windows Vista 64-bit	02 Apr 2009 v7.102.1616.107	<--
Windows Vista 32-bit, XP	02 Apr 2009 v7.2.1616.107	<--
UltraNav Utility (UltraNav only systems)
Windows Vista, XP	10 Jun 2009 v2.05
Multimedia	R61	R61i
InterVideo WinDVD player update
Windows XP, 2000, NT 4.0
10 Jun 2009 v5.0-B11.1294
Networking: Ethernet	R61	R61i
Broadcom NetXtreme/NetLink Fast/Gigabit Ethernet
Windows Vista	02 Jul 2007 v10.4.4 (10.39.0.0)
Windows XP, 2000	24 Oct 2008 v10.35.0.0
DOS, OS/2	02 Jul 2007 v10.0.5
Intel PRO/1000 LAN adapter
Windows Vista	12 Mar 2008 v9.7.255.0 (Build 162286)
Windows XP, 2000	19 May 2009 v9.12.41.1001
DOS	18 Dec 2007 vBuild 137509
Networking: Wireless LAN	R61	R61i
Intel PRO/Wireless 2200bg, 2915abg, 3945bg, 3945abg, 4965ag, 4965agn Mini PCI adapter
Windows Vista	06 Apr 2009 v12.04.0000
Windows XP	06 Apr 2009 v12.04.0000
802.11a/b/g, 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter
Windows Vista	27 May 2009 v7.6.1.237
Windows XP, 2000	04 Dec 2008 v7.4.2.134
ThinkPad 802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11b/g/n Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter
Windows Vista	27 May 2009 v7.6.1.237
Windows XP, 2000	04 Dec 2008 v7.4.2.134	<--
Power management	R61	R61i
Power Manager
Windows Vista	10 Jun 2009 v2.50
Windows XP, 2000	10 Jun 2009 v1.60
ACPI Power Management
Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Me, 98 SE	10 Jun 2009 v1.53	<--
Intel SpeedStep Technology Applet
Windows 2000	09 Feb 2006 v3.2	NA
Windows XP	Included with operating system
Software	R61	R61i
Access Help online User's Guide Type: 8942, 8943, 8944, 8945, 8947, 8948, 8949
Windows Vista, XP	11 Jul 2007 v2.00
Access Help online User's Guide Type: 7732, 7733, 7735, 7736, 7737, 7738, 7742, 7743, 7751, 7753, 7754, 7755, 8914, 8918, 8919, 8920, 8927, 8928, 8929, 8930, 8932, 8933, 8934, 8935, 8936, 8937
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	11 Jul 2007 v2.02
Help Center
Windows XP, 2000	10 Jun 2009 v2.00I
Integrated Camera
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	12 Jun 2009 v5.8.49004.0
Trusted Platform Module (Atmel TPM)
Windows Vista 32-bit, XP, 2000	18 Dec 2007 v3.0.0.15	<--
System utilities	R61	R61i
EasyEject utility
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	05 Jan 2009 v2.38
Hotkey utility
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	10 Jun 2009 v2.20.0001
Intel Turbo Memory
Windows Vista	28 Apr 2009 v1.9.0.1006-8.8.0.1009
Disabling tool for Intel Turbo Memory
Windows XP, 2000	15 Jan 2009 v1.0.0.2
Keyboard Customizer
Windows Vista	12 Sep 2008 v1.0.01
Windows XP, 2000	12 Sep 2008 v1.3.53.0
Lenovo System Interface Driver
Windows Vista, XP	01 Sep 2008 v1.01.0805
Mobility Center Customization
Windows Vista 64-bit	12 Sep 2008 v1.50
Windows Vista 32-bit	12 Sep 2008 v1.50
ThinkVantage Technologies	R61	R61i
ThinkVantage Access Connections
Windows Vista	02 Jun 2009 v5.31	<--
Windows XP, 2000	01 Jun 2009 v5.30	<--
ThinkVantage Away Manager
Windows 2000	28 Aug 2007 v2.0.8.0	<--
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution
Windows Vista 64-bit	11 Jul 2008 v8.20.0023
Windows Vista 32-bit	11 Jul 2008 v8.20.0023
Windows XP 32-bit	11 Jul 2008 v8.20.0023
ThinkVantageFingerprint software
Windows Vista 64-bit	15 Dec 2008 v5.8.2.4824	<--
Windows Vista32-bit,XP	15 Dec 2008 v5.8.2.4824	<--
ThinkVantage Productivity Center
WindowsVista, XP, 2000	06 Apr 2009 v3.10
ThinkVantage Maintenance Manager
Windows Vista 64-bit	09 Aug 2007 v3.0.5.0	<--
Windows Vista 32-bit, XP	01 Aug 2007 v3.0.5.0	<--
Video	R61	R61i
Intel X3100 (940GML, 945GM, GL960, GM965)
Windows Vista 64-bit	12 May 2009 v7.14.10.1576
Windows Vista 32-bit	12 May 2009 v7.14.10.1576
Intel (940GML, 945GM, GL960, GM965)
Windows XP, 2000	13 Jan 2009 v6.14.10.5002
nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M / Quadro FX 570M
Windows Vista 64-bit	13 Jan 2009 v7.15.11.7693
Windows Vista 32-bit	13 Jan 2009 v7.15.11.7693
Windows XP, 2000	19 Feb 2009 v6.14.11.7874
Presentation Director
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	12 Feb 2009 v4.03
LCD/Monitor
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	05 Jan 2009 v4.31
Windows install supplements	R61	R61i
Intel Chipset
Windows Vista, XP, 2000	31 Dec 2007 v8.2.0.1012
Registry Patch enabling Device Initiated Power Management on SATA
Windows Vista	20 Aug 2008 v1.02	<--
Registry Patch enabling USB S3Power Management
Windows Vista	20 Aug 2008 v1.01
Registry Patch to change IDLE IRP timing by fingerprint reader driver
Windows Vista	20 Aug 2008 v1.01	<--
Registry patch to improve USB device detection on resume from sleep
Windows Vista	20 Aug 2008 v1.02	<--
Windows XP Update Module Q888111
Windows XP	20 Aug 2008 v1.00
Windows XP Update Module Q909667
Windows XP	20 Aug 2008 v1.00
Enabling Wake on LAN from Standby for ENERGY STAR Version 4.0
Windows Vista, XP	20 Aug 2008 v1.05