Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows XP, Vista, 7 & 8
The Lenovo ThinkPad T500 is a classic 15.4-inch ThinkPad platform built around Intel GM45/PM45 chipset technology. Depending on configuration, the notebook may use Intel integrated graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon graphics, along with Intel wireless adapters, Gigabit Ethernet, UltraNav pointing devices, optional Bluetooth, fingerprint reader, camera and card reader hardware.
This updated driver page is organized by operating system so you can select the correct Windows version before opening the driver category. Only the most useful drivers are listed to keep the page focused on clean Windows installation and hardware recovery.
Official Lenovo Support
Lenovo's support site is the recommended source for checking the latest available software for your exact ThinkPad model. Use Lenovo Support when a legacy package is shown on an archived driver page or when your hardware configuration differs from the standard T500 configuration.
Open Lenovo ThinkPad SupportThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows XP 32-bit
These packages are suitable for the legacy Windows XP environment documented by Lenovo for the ThinkPad T500.
Chipset and System
Audio
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conexant Audio Software | 3.64.15.0 (XP) | 16.7 MB | Download |
UltraNav / TouchPad
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThinkPad UltraNav / UltraNav 2 Driver | 14.0.16.0 / 7.202.1616.206 | 12.58 MB | Download |
Camera
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Integrated Camera Software | 1.32.500.0 | 9.44 MB | Download |
Bluetooth
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThinkPad Bluetooth 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate Support | 1.00 | Legacy package | Download |
Fingerprint Reader
| No. | Driver / Software | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenovo Fingerprint Software | 3.3.2.50 | 43.09 MB | Download |
Keyboard, Function Keys and Hotkeys
| No. | Driver / Utility | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hotkey Features Integration | 3.89.0100 | 7.8 MB | Download |
ThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows Vista 32-bit
Essential Drivers
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel Chipset Support | 8.7.0.1007 | Approx. 2.4 GB | Download |
| 2 | Conexant Audio | 4.92.15.0 | 16.7 MB | Download |
| 3 | UltraNav / UltraNav 2 | 14.0.16.0 / 7.202.1616.206 | 12.58 MB | Download |
| 4 | Realtek / Ricoh Multi Card Reader | 2.14.18.01 | 3.21 MB | Download |
| 5 | Integrated Camera Software | 1.32.500.0 | 9.44 MB | Download |
| 6 | Hotkey Features Integration | 3.89.0100 | 7.8 MB | Download |
| 7 | Lenovo Fingerprint Software | 3.3.2.50 | 43.09 MB | Download |
| 8 | ACPI Power Management Driver | 1.65.05.21 | 1.42 MB | Download |
ThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows Vista 64-bit
Essential Drivers
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Intel Chipset Support | 8.7.0.1007 | Approx. 2.4 GB | Download |
| 2 | Conexant Audio | 4.92.15.0 | 16.7 MB | Download |
| 3 | UltraNav / UltraNav 2 | 14.0.16.0 / 7.202.1616.206 | 13.77 MB | Download |
| 4 | Ricoh Multi Card Reader | 2.14.18.01 | 3.21 MB | Download |
| 5 | Integrated Camera Software | 1.32.500.0 | 9.44 MB | Download |
| 6 | Hotkey Features Integration | 3.89.0100 | 7.8 MB | Download |
| 7 | ACPI Power Management Driver | 1.65.05.21 | 1.42 MB | Download |
ThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows 7 32-bit
Graphics
Audio, Network and Core Drivers
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conexant Audio Software | 4.92.12.0 | 15.85 MB | Download |
| 2 | Intel Wireless LAN (11bgn) | 13.04.0000 | 79.76 MB | Download |
| 3 | Intel PRO/1000 Ethernet | Legacy package | 19.83 MB | Download |
| 4 | ThinkPad UltraNav / UltraNav 2 | 14.0.16.0 / 7.202.1616.206 | 12.58 MB | Download |
| 5 | Ricoh Multi Card Reader | 2.14.18.01 | 3.21 MB | Download |
| 6 | Integrated Camera Software | 1.32.500.0 | 9.44 MB | Download |
| 7 | Hotkey Features Integration | 3.89.0100 | 7.8 MB | Download |
| 8 | Lenovo Fingerprint Software | 3.3.2.50 | 42.96 MB | Download |
| 9 | ACPI Power Management Driver | 1.65.05.21 | 1.42 MB | Download |
ThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows 7 64-bit
Graphics
Essential Drivers
| No. | Driver | Version | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conexant Audio Software | 4.92.12.0 | 15.85 MB | Download |
| 2 | Intel Wireless LAN (11bgn) | 13.04.0000 | 79.76 MB | Download |
| 3 | Intel PRO/1000 Ethernet | Legacy package | 19.83 MB | Download |
| 4 | ThinkPad UltraNav / UltraNav 2 | 14.0.16.0 / 7.202.1616.206 | 13.77 MB | Download |
| 5 | Ricoh Multi Card Reader | 2.14.18.01 | 3.21 MB | Download |
| 6 | Integrated Camera Software | 1.32.500.0 | 9.44 MB | Download |
| 7 | Hotkey Features Integration | 3.89.0100 | 7.8 MB | Download |
| 8 | ACPI Power Management Driver | 1.65.05.21 | 1.42 MB | Download |
ThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows 8 32-bit
ThinkPad T500 Drivers for Windows 8 64-bit
ThinkPad T500 Hardware Overview
15.4-inch widescreen
Intel GM45 / PM45 family
Intel integrated graphics or ATI Mobility Radeon
Intel WiFi Link 5100 / 5300 and other optional wireless configurations
Gigabit Ethernet
ThinkPad UltraNav
Optional ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate
Optional 7-in-1 media card reader
Recommended Driver Installation Order
After installing an older Windows version on the ThinkPad T500, installing the drivers in a logical order can reduce hardware detection problems.
1. Chipset
2. Intel Management / system components
3. Graphics
4. Audio
5. LAN or WLAN
6. Power Management
7. UltraNav
8. Card Reader
9. Camera
10. Hotkey Features
11. Fingerprint / Bluetooth when present
Check the Hardware Before Installing a Driver
The ThinkPad T500 was available with several hardware options. For example, Lenovo's service documentation lists Intel WiFi Link 5100 and 5300 wireless adapters, optional Bluetooth, an optional fingerprint reader, an optional camera and multiple graphics configurations.
Open Device Manager before installing a driver when you are unsure which hardware is installed. This is especially important for graphics, wireless networking, Bluetooth and fingerprint hardware.
What About Windows 10 or Windows 11?
This page is focused on the legacy operating systems documented for the ThinkPad T500. Lenovo's current support system should be checked before attempting to install Windows 10 or Windows 11 because those operating systems are not represented as the original T500 driver target on the legacy package pages used here.
Lenovo ThinkPad T500 Driver Support
For the newest information that Lenovo still exposes for this legacy platform, use the official Lenovo Support website and manually select the ThinkPad T Series product before downloading software.
Visit Official Lenovo SupportDriver versions and package sizes shown above are historical Lenovo package information. Lenovo may change or retire individual legacy download files without changing the original driver documentation.
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