IBM ThinkPad i Series (Type 2621/2651)                   July 25, 2000
ESS Solo PCI Audio driver for Windows 2000

Version 5.12.01.3045
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Notice:
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This program is language independent and can be used with any
language system.


What This Package Does
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This package provides the audio driver for Windows 2000 users.
The audio driver enables or updates the audio function of the 
following ThinkPad computers:

   - ThinkPad i Series 1400 Type 2621-422/442/482/492/4E2
   - ThinkPad i Series 1500 Type 2651-542/562/592

To determine if you need to update the audio driver, refer to the
"Summary of Changes" section.

To update the audio driver, refer to the "Installation Instructions"
section.


Released Versions
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Version 5.12.01.3045   Initial release


Summary of Changes
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Where: <nnnn>  Package version
                 (for example, 5.12 means Version 5.12)
       (New)   New function or enhancement
       (Fix)   Correction to existing function


<5.12.01.3045>
 - (New) Support for ThinkPad i Series 1400 Type 2621-422/442/482/
                                                      492/4E2
                     ThinkPad i Series 1500 Type 2651-542/562/592


Installation Instructions
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 1. Start Windows 2000 and log on with the user ID authorized as an 
    administrator.
 2. Extract this package to the hard disk.
 3. Click Start -> Run.
 4. Type C:\DRIVERS\W2K\AUDIO\SETUP.EXE and click OK.
 5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
 6. Restart the system for the driver to be effective.


Determining which version is installed
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 1. Start Windows 2000.
 2. Click Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
 3. Open the System icon.
 4. Click the Hardware Tab.
 5. Click the Device Manager button.
 6. Expand the Sound, video and game controller section.
 7. Double click the  ESS SOLO-1 PCI AudioDrive(WDM).
 8. Click the Driver Tab.
 9. Then it will show the driver version number.


Trademarks
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 * IBM and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
 * Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

 Other company, product, and service names may be registered 
 trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others.