Revision : 01

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Software name
USB 3.0 Driver
Support models

ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad
ThinkPad

Operating Systems Microsoft

Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft

T420, T420i, T420s, T420si

T520, T520i
W520
X1
X1 Hybrid(*1)
X220, X220i, X220 Tablet, X220i Tablet
Windows
Windows
Windows
Windows

7 32-bit, 64-bit
Vista 32-bit, 64-bit
XP Professional x64 Edition SP2
XP Professional SP3

Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models

support which Operating Systems.
Version

2.1.36.0

Support devices

Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller

Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub

*1: Supports Windows 7 64-bit only.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package installs the software (USB 3.0 driver) to enable the following
devices.
Device name in the Device Manager
------------------------------------------Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller
Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub
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 2.1.36.0
[Important updates]
Nothing.
[New functions or enhancements]
Nothing.
[Problem fixes]

- Fixed an issue where the driver was not updated from version 2.0.32.0.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
[Windows 7/Vista]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Click Start.
Right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
At the left pane, click Device Manager.
Double-click the Universal Serial Bus controllers category.
Double-click either of the following devices.
Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller
Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub
6. Click the Driver tab.
7. Check Driver Version.
[Windows XP]
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Click Start.
Right-click My Computer, then click Properties.
Click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager.
Double-click the Universal Serial Bus controllers category.
Double-click either of the following devices.
Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Host Controller Driver
Renesas Electronics USB 3.0 Root Hub
6. Click the Driver tab.
7. Check Driver Version.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------NOTES
Nothing.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note:
- 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.
Manual Install
This section assumes to use Internet Explorer and Windows Explorer.
Downloading file
1. Click once on 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, click Save.
4. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to and click Save.
A different window will appear and the download will begin and complete.
Once the download has completed, there may or may not be a message stating

that the download completed successfully.

Extracting file
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 the Select Destination Location window, click Next. If you would like to
select a different folder, click Browse.
10. In the Ready to Install window, click Install. All the necessary files will
be extracted to the folder selected in the step 9.
Installing files
11. Make sure the checkbox next to "Install ..... now" is checked and click
Finish.
12. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete installation and restart
the computer.
Finally delete the file saved in the step 4.
Unattended Install
This is for system administrators' use only.
1. Refer to the Manual Install section, and download and extract the file.
2. In the step 11 of the Installing files section, uncheck the checkbox next
to "Install ..... now", and then click Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute SilentInstall.bat
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]\SilentInstall.bat
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Package
-------2.1.36.0
2.1.32.0
2.0.32.0
2.0.32.0
2.0.32.0
2.0.32.0
2.0.32.0
2.0.32.0

Rev.
---01
01
06
05
04
03
02
01

Issue Date
---------2012/08/21
2012/04/25
2012/03/01
2011/08/29
2011/04/28
2011/03/18
2011/03/10
2011/03/08

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)
(Fix)

New function or enhancement

Correction to existing function

<2.1.36.0>
- (Fix) Fixed an issue where the driver was not updated from version 2.0.32.0.
<2.1.32.0>
- (New) ThinkPad Series 3 Docking Station with USB 3.0 family.
<2.0.32.0>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad X1 Hybrid for Windows 7 64-bit.
<2.0.32.0>
- (New) Added support for Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition SP2 for
ThinkPad W520.
<2.0.32.0>
- (New) Added support for Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit,64-bit.
- (New) Added support for ThikPad X1.
<2.0.32.0>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T420s,T420si,X220,X220i,X220 Tablet,
X220i Tablet.
<2.0.32.0>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad W520.
<2.0.32.0>
- (New) Added support for ThinkPad T420,T420i.
<2.0.32.0>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad T520,T520i.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------LIMITATIONS
Nothing.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------TRADEMARKS
* Lenovo and ThinkPad are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
* RENESAS is a registered trademark of Renesas Electronics Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.