Revision : 02 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Software name Intel Gigabit Ethernet Driver for Windows 10 Version 1809 or Later Support models ThinkPad T550 ThinkPad W550s ThinkPad X1 Carbon 3rd Gen (Machine types: 20BS, 20BT) ThinkPad X250 Operating System Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit (Version 1809 or later) Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which Operating Systems. Version 12.18.9.8 Support devices Intel Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES This package installs the software (Ethernet driver) to enable the following devices. Device name Device name in the Device Manager --------------------------------- ------------------------------------ Intel Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel Ethernet Connection I218-LM Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM 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 12.18.9.8 [Important updates] -Address issues CVE-2019-6173 and CVE-2019-6196. Note: Vulnerabilities exploitable only during installation. Previously installed version is not vulnerable to these CVEs. [New functions or enhancements] Nothing. [Problem fixes] Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED 1. Right-click Windows logo on taskbar. 2. Select Device Manager. 3. Double-click Network adapters category. 4. Double-click one of the following devices depending on product type. Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (4) I218-V Intel(R) Ethernet Connection (4) I218-LM 5. Select Driver tab. 6. Check Driver Version. [Touch] 1. Press and hold the Start Button in the lower-left corner of the screen to open a menu. 2. Select Device Manager from the menu. 3. Double-tap the Network adapters category. 4. Double-tap one of the following devices depending on product type. Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-V Intel(R) Ethernet Connection I218-LM 5. Select the Driver tab. 6. Check Driver Version. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES - Please uninstall the previous ethernet drivers down until the Ethernet controller is using the MS Inbox driver before installing this driver to properly apply the customizations contained this driver. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DETERMINING WINDOWS 10 VERSION 1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press R to open the "Run" dialog. 2. Type in "winver" and press Enter to open the "About Windows". Windows 10 Version information will be indicated in that window. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Notes: - 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. - IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the computer after installation. Manual Install This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer. Downloading files 1. Select 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, select Save. 4. Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating that the download completed successfully. Extracting files 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 Extract or Install? window, select "Install", click Next, and move to step 13 to continue installation. Or, select "Extract only" and click Next to extract and keep the files on the specified folder. 10. In the Select Destination Location window, click Extract. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse. 11. All the necessary files will be extracted to the folder selected in the step 10. 12. Click Finish. Installing files 13. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will be extracted to the temporary folder. And extracted files will be deleted after installation. 14. Click Finish. Unattended Install Via n10ry10w.exe: 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download the file. 2. Run Command Prompt with Administrator rights. 3. Navigate to the path of the downloaded file and execute the following command: n10ry10w.exe /verysilent /suppressmsgboxes /param="/s /se /sa /sw" *Installation should be completed in 1~2 mins. 4. Confirm successful installation by checking version installed via device manager. Via DPINST.exe from the extracted files: 1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file. 2. Close all applications. 3. Run Command Prompt with Administrator rights. 4. Navigate to the path where the files were extracted and execute the following command: dpinst.exe /s /se /sa /sw *Installation should be completed in 1~2 mins. 5. Confirm successful installation by checking version installed via device manager. IMPORTANT: Make sure to restart the system after installation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNINSTALLATION INSTRUCTION 1. Go to Device Manager and navigate to "Network Adapter." 2. Right click "Intel(R) Ethernet Connection", and select "Uninstall driver." 3. Check "Delete the driver software for this device." Note: Refresh device manager screen to see changes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VERSION INFORMATION The following versions have been released to date. Version Build ID Rev. Issue Date ---------------- -------- ---- ---------- 12.18.9.8 N10RY10W 02 2020/04/24 12.18.9.8 N10RY10W 01 2019/09/25 12.15.25.6 N10RY09W 01 2017/08/01 12.15.23.1 N10RY08W 01 2016/09/19 12.13.17.5 N10RY04W 01 2015/08/31 12.12.218.0 N10RY03W 01 2015/06/29 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 <12.18.9.8> (N10RY10W) -[Important] Address issues CVE-2019-6173 and CVE-2019-6196. Note: Vulnerabilities exploitable only during installation. Previously installed version is not vulnerable to these CVEs. <12.18.9.8> (N10RY10W) -(Fix) Fixed the security issue CVE-2019-11096. <12.15.25.6> (N10RY09W) -(New) SW3.1 driver release update. <12.15.23.1> (N10RY08W) -(New) Initial release for Windows 10 Aniversary Update. <12.13.17.5> (N10RY04W) -(Fix) Fixed issue where LAN connection is not detected after SetupBD.exe installation. <12.12.218.0> (N10RY03W) -(New) Initial release for ThinkPad X1 Carbon (Machine types: 20BS, 20BT), X250, T550, W550s. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIMITATIONS Nothing. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRADEMARKS * Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo. * Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * Microsoft, Internet Explorer and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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