Revision : 01 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Rapid Storage Technology Driver Support models ThinkPad T410, T410i, T410s, T410si, T420, T420i, T420s, T420si, T430, T430i, T430s, T430si ThinkPad T510, T510i, T520, T520i, T530, T530i ThinkPad W510, W520, W530 ThinkPad W701, W701ds ThinkPad X1, X1 Carbon ThinkPad X201, X201i, X201s, X201 Tablet, X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet, X230, X230i, X230 Tablet, X230i Tablet Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 11.5.0.1207 Support devices Intel 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller Intel Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Storage driver) to enable the following devices. Device name in the Device Manager ----------------------------------------------------- Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which devices. If this package has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) this package will fix problems, add new functions, or expand functions as noted below. This program is language independent and can be used with any language system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE Version 11.5.0.1207 This is the initial release. [Important updates] Nothing. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. Select Device Manager from the menu. 2. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers or Storage controllers category. 3. Double-click either of the following devices; Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller 4. Click the Driver tab. 5. Check Driver Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - A Blue Screen error will come up on the Windows preload when these models boot with "Compatible" mode instead of "AHCI" that is modified from the BIOS Setup/ Config/Serial SATA menu. This is caused by an absence of a compatible driver on the Windows preload. Stay "AHCI" mode when you boot Windows preload. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. Manual Install This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading file 1. Click once on the underlined file name. Once this is done, some pop-up windows will appear. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. 3. In the window to choose Run or Save, click Save. 4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save. A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Extracting file 5. Make sure to be logged on with an administrator account. 6. Locate the folder where the file was downloaded. 7. Locate the file that was downloaded and double-click it. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen. 9. In the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 10. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9. 11. Uncheck the checkbox next to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to complete extraction. Installing files 12. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left area of the screen. Select Device Manager from the menu. 13. Double-click the IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers or Storage controllers category. 14. Double-click either of the following devices. Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller 15. Click the Driver tab, then click Update Driver Software... 16. Click Browse my computer for driver software. 17. Click Browse..., then point to driver location specified in step 9. 18. Make sure the checkbox next to "Include subfolders" is checked and click Next. 19. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart the computer. Delete the file saved in the step 4. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Package Rev. Issue Date ----------- ---- --------------- 11.5.0.1207 01 2012/09/24 Note: Revision number (Rev.) is for administrative purpose of this README document and is not related to software version. There is no need to upgrade this software when the revision number changes. To check the version of software, refer to the Determining which version is installed section. Summary of Changes Where: < > Package version number [Important] Important update (New) New function or enhancement (Fix) Correction to existing function <11.5.0.1207> - (New) Initial release. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * 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.