Revision : 03
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Software name Broadcom GNSS Geolocation Driver
Support model ThinkPad Tablet 2
Operating Systems Microsoft Windows 8.1 32-bit
Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit
Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models
support which Operating Systems.
Version 19.14.8401.4
Support device Broadcom BCM47511 GPS Device
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WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES
This package installs the software (GPS driver) to enable the following device.
Device name Device name in the Device Manager
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Broadcom BCM47511 GPS Device Broadcom GNSS Bus Driver
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.
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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
Version 19.14.8401.4
[Important updates]
- Added support for Windows 8.1 32-bit.
[New functions or enhancements]
- Updated the LIMITATIONS section of this README document.
[Problem fixes]
Nothing.
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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
1. Press the Windows logo button to display the Start screen.
2. Swipe in from the bottom edge of the touchscreen to display the App bar.
3. Select All apps.
4. Select Control Panel.
5. Select System and Security.
6. Select Device Manager in the System section.
7. Double-tap the System Devices category.
8. Double-tap Broadcom GNSS Bus Driver.
9. Select the Driver tab, then the driver version will be displayed.
10. Select Cancel.
11. Double-tap the Sensors category.
12. Double-tap Broadcom GNSS Geolocation Sensor.
13. Select the Driver tab, then the driver version will be displayed.
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NOTES
- Intel IO driver(GEHM16WW or higher version) must be installed first before
installing this driver.
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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. 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. Choose the folder you would like to download the file to, and select 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-tap it.
8. Follow the instructions on the screen.
9. In the Select Destination Location window, select Next. If you would like
to select a different folder, select Browse.
10. In the Ready to Install window, select 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 select
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 select Finish to cancel installation.
3. At the command line, execute install.bat.
Example: [Path where the files were extracted]install.bat
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VERSION INFORMATION
The following versions have been released to date.
Package Build ID Rev. Issue Date
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19.14.8401.4 GEWG08WW 03 2013/10/31
19.14.8401.4 GEWG08WW 02 2012/12/04
19.14.8401.4 GEWG08WW 01 2012/11/13
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
<19.14.8401.4>
- [Important]
Added support for Windows 8.1 32-bit.
<19.14.8401.4>
- (New) Updated the LIMITATIONS section of this README document.
<19.14.8401.4>
- (New) Initial release for ThinkPad Tablet 2.
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LIMITATIONS
- After uninstalling the software, the following files are not deleted:
C:WindowsSystem32DriversBcmGnssBus.sys
C:WindowsSystem32DriversUMDFBcmGnss.dll
C:WindowsSystem32DriversUMDFBcmGnssGpioAcpi.dll
C:WindowsSystem32DriversUMDFBcmGnssLocationSensor.dll
The uninstalled software version cannot be updated by ThinkVantage System
Update process again.
Please reinstall the software manually if needed.
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TRADEMARKS
* Lenovo, ThinkPad and ThinkVantage are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Broadcom is a registered trademark of Broadcom Corporation.
* Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks,
trademarks or service marks of others.
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