Summary of changes
	Installation instructions
	Determining which version is installed

Version 8.9.0.1023

• (New) Initial release for ThinkPad W700,W700ds.
  
  

Note:

• 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.

1. Start Windows XP and logon with administrative privileges.
2. Click Start, then click Control Panel.
3. Click System and Maintenance, then click System.
4. Click Device Manager.
5. Expand the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers or Storage controllers category.
6. Right-click either of the following devices and then select Update Driver Software...:
   • Intel® ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
   • Intel® ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/M SATA RAID Controller
   • Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller
   • RAID Controller.
7. Click Browse my computer for driver software.
8. Click Browse..., then select the driver location and then click Next.
9. Click Close when the installation has completed.
10. Click Yes to restart the computer.

1. Right-click the My Computer and click Properties.
2. Click Device Manager.
3. Click the + sign in front of the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers or Storage controllers category.
4. Double-click either of the following devices;
   • Intel® ICH9M-E/M SATA AHCI Controller
   • Intel® ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/M SATA RAID Controller.
5. Click Driver tab and the driver version is displayed.