My R61 I

[wa6mbz]

Hello ThinkPad R,A,G, and Z Series users,

I have an R 61 I. I have not used it for some time,
and so I did some MS and ThinkVantage updates.

After that, the network card would not start upon
rebooting the computer unless I powered down,
removed the battery and power supply and then
rebooted the system.

Any body have an idea how I can fix this situation.

wa6mbz, wa6mbz@yahoo.com

[Harryc]

Welcome to the best Thinkpad forum on the Internet. What is the machine type/model as listed on the sticker on the bottom of the machine? We're looking for a (7) digit alpha numeric like 2347-3CU.

[wa6mbz]

The number is 7732-A12.

[Harryc]

Product: ThinkPad R61i 7732-A12

Original description: Based on 7732-19U: T5250(1.5GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400rpm HD, 14.1in 1280x800, Intel X3100, CDRW/DVDRW, Intel 802.11abg wireless, Bluetooth, Modem, 1Gb Ethernet, UltraNav, Secure chip, Fingerprint reader, 4c Li-Ion, WinVista Home Premium 32

The correct XP driver for your wireless is;
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-70504

The correct Vista driver for your wireless is;
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-70505

The correct Windows 7 driver for your wireless is;
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-73611

Additional Information

* If you use ThinkVantage Access Connections, the following software must be installed.
o ThinkVantage Access Connections for Windows 7 version 5.4 or higher.
o ThinkPad Power Management Driver for Windows 98 SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 version 1.55 or higher or ThinkPad Power Management Driver for SL Series version 1.44 or higher
o Hotkey Features for Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 version 2.22.0001 or higher
* You may need to re-enter security information after updating the Wireless LAN driver.
* AMT 4.2 or later must be used for Wireless Intel® AMT capabilities. If AMT 4.1 or earlier version is used, Wi-Fi driver must be version 12.x You have nothing to do with that without using the AMT.

[Harryc]

I have deleted your other thread on the same topic. Please read the forum rules. We do not allow duplicate (cross) posting.

[wa6mbz]

Sorry about that.
The second one had the type number
that might have been more helpful.
I guess I don't know how to make a
correction without some form of
duplication.

wa6mbz