Lenovo T61 And Drivers

Hi!
I got a T61 today, and the first thing I am going to do (as usual) is a clean install of Windows Vista (Home Premium x64). This is my first Lenovo / IBM. So I wanted ask if there is any important drivers. I have downloaded what I think I am going to need. Is there anything I miss here ?


Here is the specifications;
CPU: T7500
RAM: 3GB
GPU: 128MB nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M
Ricoh R/RL/5C476 (II) or Compatible CardBus Controller
Integrated Smart Card Reader
Intel 82566MM Gigabit Network Connection
Intel Wirless WiFi Link 4965AG
14.1in 1440x900 LCD,
Bluetooth,
Modem,
1Gb Ethernet,
UltraNav,
Secure chip,
Fingerprint reader,
6c Li-Ion,

Also does anyone know actualy where the RAM modules sit ? I want to upgrade to 2x4GB, I have 1x2GB in my HP 2699EO Special Edition wich I used at school untill today.

Thanks for your time...

 

Graphics driver?

If it's the same as the T500, which I assume it is, the RAM modules are under the palm rest. You have to remove some 4 screws or so to remove the palmrest and access them.

 

I had plan to use the same official driver for laptops from nvidia. Same one I use on my Qosmio, I left that one out, forgot to write in first post =/

 

Check out Stallen's guide. I followed this guide and my clean install for my T61p went great. This guide has all the info you need including which drivers to download.

 

Missing drivers:
- Power Management Driver
- Hotkey Features
- Battery Maximiser (optional, but I recommend it)

 

@The Fire Snake, I know how to install vista and wich orders to install drivers. I think you have miss understod my question a little bit. But thanks for your time

@t30power, Thanks! I'm going to download them now!

 

Updated screenshot, anyone ?
@t30power, I was not able to find for Windows Vista Battery Maximiser, but I can use the build in feature...

 

Battery Maximiser is now call Thinkvantage Power Manager (application) and it looks like you have that already.

 

Okay
Thank you !

 

I dont think you can use the official one from nVidia. Ive tried that on my T61 and it fails. You need to download the Lenovo Quadro drivers.

Also, download the latest Intel Matrix Storage Drivers from here:

http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=17882&lang=eng

 

What does the Intel Matrix Storage accutaly do ?

BTW, When I select Quadro 140M form nVidia, I've linked to 186.81 wich is the lastest mobile set form nVidia... So I give 'em a try...

 

Im not too sure myself as Ive just migrated to a ThinkPad myself from Acer. But it supposed to properly support AHCI in Vista 64 Bit. Personally, I felt a noticable improvement after installing it on my T61 15.4" running Vista Ultimate 64 Bit.

 

Okay, thanks. I'm going to install it then... Did you have to do anything or just installed it ?

 

I think you going to get the same error as I did when I tried to install on my T61.

Just run the IATA89ENU and after reboot, it will redetect and install your Hardrive.

 

Run what ?

 

Okay, the ''official'' nvidia driver didin't work. IMS detected my HDD again and installed. Vista wanted to restart, every thing is fine. I'm now going to try a driver from LV2G

 

Okay, I finnaly got some time to post at NBR. I sucsessfully installed every drivers.
I got almost 4 hours with battery time, I have created a costum "balanced" power plan Power Manager.
I have also upgraded my RAM to 4GB



I used this grapich driver.
http://forums.laptopvideo2go.com/topic/25319-v18694-windows-7vista-64bit-lenovo/

This is my first lenovo laptop, and best one I so far had.
Lenovo and Asus FTW

 

Nice!

Lovin' my T61 too!