Wired Ethernet may not function after resume on systems running Windows Vista - ThinkPad R50e, R50p, R51, T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T60, T60p, X31, X32, X40, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet
Symptom
Ethernet may not function after resume in Microsoft Windows Vista.
Affected configurations
The following ThinkPad systems running Windows Vista may be affected by this symptom:
ThinkPad R50e, R50p, R51
ThinkPad T41, T41p, T42, T42p, T60, T60p
ThinkPad X31, X32, X40, X60, X60s, X60 Tablet
Solution
Please update your Intel PRO/1000 LAN adapter software to Build 135400 (7IRV09WW) or newer. This updated networking driver contains support for the Deep Smart Power Down function, which will resolve the issue.