IBM ThinkPad s31                                     February 12, 2002
Audio Driver for Windows Me/2000/XP

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.

Previously, the ThinkPad s31 audio drivers were provided through two
packages:
            - for Windows Me and Windows 2000
            - for Windows XP
But, from audio driver version 5.12.01.3045, they were integrated into
one package for all Windows versions as follows.
            - for Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP

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

  - ThinkPad s31

To determine if you should 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 5.12.01.3021    Initial release for Windows Me/2000
Version 5.12.01.3036    Initial release for Windows XP
Version 5.12.01.3045    Integrated into one package and problem fixes

Summary of Changes
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Where: <n.nn>  Version (for example, 1.00 means Version 1.00)
       (New)   New function or enhancement
       (Fix)   Correction to existing function

<5.12.01.3021>
 - (New) Initial release.

<5.12.01.3036>
 - (New) Initial release for Windows XP.

<5.12.01.3045>
 - (New) Integrated into one package for Windows Me/2000/XP.
 - (Fix) (Japanese Windows Me/2000) Audio volume control can not be
         done through Audio Setup Wizard in Japanese ViaVoice V8.
 - (Fix) (Windows 2000) Audio playback does not work after dial-up
         connections/disconnections are done several times through the
         integrated modem.
         (Note)
         To solve this problem, modem driver should be also updated to
         version 3.1.97 or higher. Please get an additional package,
         "Modem Driver for Windows 2000 version 3.1.97 (or higher)",
         and update modem driver with it at the same time.

Installation instructions
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NOTE: To determine if you should update the audio driver, refer to the
Summary of Changes section.

INSTALL:
 1. Start Windows Me, or start Windows 2000/XP and log on with the user
    ID authorized as an administrator.
 2. Extract this package onto the hard disk drive.
 3. Click Start, then click Run.
 4. Type in C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\SETUP in the Open box and click the
    OK button.
 5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
 6. Restart the system for the driver to be effective.

UNATTENDED INSTALL:
Type in C:\DRIVERS\WIN\AUDIO\SETUP /S at the above step 4.r.

UNINSTALL:
(Windows Me/2000)
 1. Start Windows Me, or start Windows 2000 and log on with the user
    ID authorized as an administrator.
 2. Click Start, click Settings, then click Control Panel.
 3. Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
 4. Select 'SoundMAX' from the list, then click the 'Change/Remove'
    button.
 5. Click Remove and follow the prompts on the screen.
 6. Shut down and restart the computer.

(Windows XP)
 1. Start Windows XP and log on with the user ID authorized as an
    administrator.
 2. Click Start, click Control Panel, then click 'Add or Remove
    Programs'.
   (If you use Control Panel by Classic View,)
    Click Start, click Settings, then click Control Panel.
    Double-click the Add or Remove Programs icon.
 3. Select 'SoundMAX' from the list, then click the 'Change and Remove'
    button.
 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the
    uninstallation.


DETERMINING WHAT VERSION IS INSTALLED:
(Windows Me)
 1. Start Windows Me.
 2. Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
 3. Double-click the System icon.
 4. Click the Device Manager tab.
 5. Double-click the Sound, video and game controller section.
 6. Double-click SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio.
 7. Click the Driver tab.
 8. Click the Driver File Details button.
 9. Click C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\smwdm.sys.
    The version is displayed in the software version line.

(Windows 2000)
 1. Start Windows 2000.
 2. Click Start, select Settings, then click Control Panel.
 3. Double-click the System icon.
 4. Click the Hardware tab, and the Device Manager button.
 5. Double-click the Sound, video and game controllers section.
 6. Double-click SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Audio.
    The version is displayed in the file version line.

(Windows XP)
 1. Start Windows XP.
 2. Click Start and click Control Panel. Then click 'Performance and
    Maintenance', and click System.
   (If you use Control Panel by Classic View,)
    Click Start, click Settings, then click Control Panel.
    Double-click the System icon.
 3. Click the Hardware tab.
 4. Click the Device Manager button.
 5. Double-click the Sound, video and game controllers section.
 6. Double-click SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio.
 7. Click the Driver tab.
    The version is displayed in the file version line.

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

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