Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Drivers – Windows 11 & 10 (64-bit)
Looking for the right drivers for your Lenovo ThinkPad T480s? The T480s (machine type 20L7 or 20L8) is built around 8th-generation Intel Core processors (Kaby Lake Refresh). This page lists the packages Lenovo published for it on Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit), with the version and a plain-English note on what each one does.
You will also find how to confirm your machine type, a recommended install order, fixes for common problems and a safe BIOS update checklist. Every Download button links straight to Lenovo's own download server (download.lenovo.com), and nothing is re-hosted here. Working on another machine? Browse more Lenovo ThinkPad drivers on Cloud Drivers.
Confirm your exact model before you download
Installing a package built for a different model or configuration can leave a device failing in Device Manager, so check first:
- Press Windows + R, type
msinfo32and press Enter. - Read the System Model line. It starts with the machine type, for example
20L7or20L8. - Alternatively, check the sticker on the bottom of the laptop, near the serial number.
Wi-Fi and mobile broadband modules, the fingerprint reader and the smart card slot varied by region and configuration, so the notes under each driver say who needs it. Also check you have 64-bit Windows: open Settings → System → About and read the System type. Every package here is for 64-bit.
Tip: To see which version of a driver you already have, open Device Manager (right-click the Start button), expand the category, right-click the device and choose Properties → Driver. Only update if the version in the tables below is newer.
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s drivers for Windows 11 (64-bit)
17 packages are listed for 64-bit Windows 11. The mobile broadband, Thunderbolt, fingerprint and smart card packages apply only to configurations that have that hardware. Lenovo does not list a separate Ethernet driver, so if the wired connection is not detected, let Windows Update install it.
| Category | Driver / software | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Chipset Device SoftwareInstalls the Intel chipset support files so Windows identifies motherboard devices correctly. Install this first. | 10.1.5.2 | Download |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics DriverIntegrated Intel graphics driver. Every T480s needs it, and it should go on before any other graphics-related package. | 31.0.101.2135 | Download |
| Graphics | ThinkPad Video Features DriverLenovo lists this alongside the Intel graphics driver. Install it after the Intel driver, and only if Device Manager still shows a graphics device without a driver. If you are unsure, check Lenovo Support for your machine type. | 32.0.15.7240 | Download |
| Audio | Realtek High Definition Audio DriverSound driver for the built-in Realtek audio: speakers, headphone and microphone jacks. | 6.0.9239.1 | Download |
| Wi-Fi | Intel 8265 Wireless LANWi-Fi driver for the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 adapter. Check the adapter name in Device Manager first. | 6.0.95 | Download |
| Bluetooth | Intel Bluetooth DriverBluetooth driver for the Intel module. Skip it if Device Manager shows no Bluetooth entry. | 22.140.0.4 | Download |
| WWAN | Fibocom L850-GL Mobile BroadbandDriver for the Fibocom L850-GL mobile broadband (LTE) modem. Needed only if your T480s has a SIM-card modem and it is this model. | 2.0.1.112 | Download |
| WWAN | Fibocom L830-EB Mobile BroadbandDriver for the Fibocom L830-EB mobile broadband (LTE) modem. Needed only if your T480s has a SIM-card modem and it is this model. | 3.19041.2034.1 | Download |
| Touchpad | ELAN UltraNav DriverDriver for the ELAN touchpad and TrackPoint (UltraNav). Restores ThinkPad-specific gestures and settings. | 16.21.24.3 | Download |
| Hotkeys | Hotkey Features IntegrationEnables the Fn-key shortcuts and the on-screen indicators for volume, brightness and similar functions. | 9.2.0.7 | Download |
| Fingerprint | Synaptics Metallica MIS Fingerprint ReaderDriver for the Synaptics fingerprint reader. Needed only if your T480s has one. Re-enrol your fingerprint in Windows Hello after installing. | 5.3.3545.26 | Download |
| Card Reader | Realtek Media Card ReaderDriver for the Realtek memory card reader (SD and similar cards). | 10.0.18362.31248 | Download |
| Card Reader | Alcor SmartCard ReaderDriver for the Alcor smart card reader. Needed only if your T480s has a smart card slot. | 1.7.46.1308 | Download |
| Camera | Integrated Camera DriverDriver for the built-in webcam. Lenovo gives two version numbers for this package. | 5.0.18.73 / 10.0.22000.20272 | Download |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt Firmware Update UtilityUpdates the Thunderbolt 3 controller firmware. Run it on its own with the AC adapter connected and do not interrupt it. Only needed if you use Thunderbolt docks or devices. | 20.22.04.06 | Download |
| Thunderbolt | Intel Thunderbolt SoftwareIntel Thunderbolt software for managing Thunderbolt 3 devices and docks. Skip it if you do not use Thunderbolt peripherals. | 17.4.80.550 | Download |
| BIOS | BIOS Update UtilityBIOS update utility, version 1.62, listed for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Run it on its own with the AC adapter connected and do not interrupt it. Check your current version first (Windows + R, msinfo32, BIOS Version) and skip it if you are already on 1.62. | 1.62 | Download |
Lenovo ThinkPad T480s drivers for Windows 10 (64-bit)
8 packages are listed specifically for 64-bit Windows 10. For the card readers, fingerprint reader, camera, mobile broadband modems, hotkeys, Thunderbolt firmware and ThinkPad Video Features, use the packages in the Windows 11 list above. They are not marked Windows 11-only, but if an installer refuses to run on Windows 10, check Lenovo Support for your machine type.
| Category | Driver / software | Version | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Intel Chipset Device SoftwareInstalls the Intel chipset support files so Windows identifies motherboard devices correctly. Install this first. | 10.1.5.2 | Download |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics DriverIntegrated Intel graphics driver. Every T480s needs it, and it should go on before any other graphics-related package. | 31.0.101.2135 | Download |
| Audio | Realtek High Definition Audio DriverSound driver for the built-in Realtek audio: speakers, headphone and microphone jacks. | 6.0.9239.1 | Download |
| Wi-Fi | Intel 8265 Wireless LANWi-Fi driver for the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 adapter. Check the adapter name in Device Manager first. | 6.0.95 | Download |
| Bluetooth | Intel Bluetooth DriverBluetooth driver for the Intel module. Skip it if Device Manager shows no Bluetooth entry. | 22.140.0.4 | Download |
| Touchpad | ELAN UltraNav DriverDriver for the ELAN touchpad and TrackPoint (UltraNav). Restores ThinkPad-specific gestures and settings. | 16.21.24.3 | Download |
| Thunderbolt | Intel Thunderbolt SoftwareIntel Thunderbolt software for managing Thunderbolt 3 devices and docks. Skip it if you do not use Thunderbolt peripherals. | 17.4.80.550 | Download |
| BIOS | BIOS Update UtilityBIOS update utility, version 1.62, listed for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Run it on its own with the AC adapter connected and do not interrupt it. Check your current version first (Windows + R, msinfo32, BIOS Version) and skip it if you are already on 1.62. | 1.62 | Download |
Recommended installation order
On a clean Windows install, order saves repeat reboots and avoids missing-device warnings. Restart whenever an installer asks you to.
- Chipset: the Intel chipset package: Windows 11 · Windows 10.
- Graphics: the Intel graphics driver first: Windows 11 · Windows 10.
- Audio: the Realtek audio driver: Windows 11 · Windows 10.
- Network: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus the mobile broadband driver if your laptop has a modem: Windows 11 · Windows 10.
- Thunderbolt: the software, and the firmware update only if you use Thunderbolt docks or devices: Windows 11 · Windows 10.
- Touchpad: the ELAN UltraNav driver: Windows 11 · Windows 10.
- Hotkeys: Fn-key support: Windows 11.
- Fingerprint reader: only if your laptop has one: Windows 11.
- Card readers: the memory card reader, and the smart card reader if you have one: Windows 11.
- Camera: the integrated camera driver: Windows 11.
- BIOS update: only if you need it, as a separate step, with the AC adapter connected and no other installer running: Windows 11 · Windows 10.
Troubleshooting specific problems
Wi-Fi missing after a Windows reinstall
First check Device Manager for an unknown device or a yellow warning icon on the wireless adapter. Install the Intel chipset package, restart, then install the Intel 8265 Wi-Fi driver. If you have no connection to download it, fetch it on another PC and copy it over on a USB drive.
Bluetooth missing or greyed out
Look for a Bluetooth category in Device Manager. If the Intel Bluetooth entry has a yellow warning icon, or is missing, install the chipset package, restart, then install the Intel Bluetooth driver.
Fingerprint reader not detected
Install the Synaptics driver, restart, and only then set up the fingerprint in Windows Hello (Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options). If the reader is still missing, check Device Manager under Biometric devices.
Unknown device in Device Manager
Right-click it, choose Properties, open the Details tab and select Hardware Ids. Search that string on Lenovo Support when none of the packages above resolve it. This usually pinpoints a card reader or sensor variant that is specific to your unit's configuration.
BIOS update notes
Lenovo lists BIOS update utility 1.62 for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Before updating:
- Check your current version first (Windows + R,
msinfo32, BIOS Version) and skip the update if you are already on 1.62. - Connect the AC adapter, because a BIOS update interrupted by a power loss can leave the laptop unable to start.
- Close all other applications.
- Do not restart or power off manually during the update.
Heads-up: Microsoft has ended regular support for Windows 10, so it no longer receives standard security updates. If you stay on Windows 10, keep your antivirus current and avoid untrusted sites and downloads. If you upgrade to Windows 11 and setup reports that the PC does not meet the requirements, the cause is almost always the TPM or Secure Boot setting in the BIOS (F1 at startup), not the hardware.
Driver links change over time. If a link stops working, search for the ThinkPad T480s on Lenovo Support and select your exact machine type and Windows version. That is always the authoritative source; this page is meant to save you the navigation time.
Frequently asked questions
Which machine types does the ThinkPad T480s come in?
The T480s was sold as machine type 20L7 or 20L8. Press Windows + R, type msinfo32 and read the System Model line, which starts with the four-character machine type. The sticker on the bottom of the laptop, near the serial number, shows the same code.
Can my T480s run Windows 11?
The T480s uses an 8th-generation Intel Core processor, and those are on Microsoft's supported list. Windows 11 also needs TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, so if setup says the PC does not meet the requirements, open the BIOS setup (F1 at startup) and check that the security chip and Secure Boot are enabled.
Can I use the ThinkPad T480 drivers on a T480s?
They are different models, and Lenovo publishes separate packages for each, the BIOS update in particular. Use the list for your model. If you own a T480, see the ThinkPad T480 drivers on Cloud Drivers instead.
My Wi-Fi or mobile broadband card is not listed. What should I do?
Lenovo sometimes fits different wireless or mobile broadband modules depending on region and configuration. Open Device Manager, right-click the unknown device, choose Properties, then Details and Hardware Ids, and search Lenovo Support for that ID. The Fibocom L850-GL and L830-EB packages are for the optional SIM-card modem, so you need at most one of them, and neither if your laptop has no modem.
Do I need the Thunderbolt packages?
Only if you use Thunderbolt 3 docks or devices. The firmware utility updates the controller itself, so run it with the AC adapter connected and do not interrupt it. The Thunderbolt software manages connected devices.
Is it safe to update the BIOS, and what if the laptop will not start afterwards?
A BIOS update is safe when done carefully: connect the AC adapter, close other programs and do not power the laptop off during the update. If it fails to start afterwards, follow Lenovo's own BIOS recovery procedure for the T480s from Lenovo Support rather than improvising, and do not remove internal parts unless Lenovo's instructions say so.
The fingerprint reader is detected, but login fails. Is it a driver problem?
Usually it is a Windows Hello setup issue rather than a driver issue. After installing the Synaptics driver and restarting, open Settings, then Accounts, then Sign-in options, remove the old fingerprint and enrol it again.
Should I use Lenovo Vantage instead of these downloads?
Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo's companion app from the Microsoft Store, can detect your exact configuration and offer only the drivers that apply to it, which suits less technical users. Manual downloads from the tables on this page give you more control over versions, which helps if a newer driver causes trouble.
Are these download links safe?
Every Download button points to Lenovo's own download server at download.lenovo.com, and nothing is re-hosted on this site. After downloading, right-click the file, choose Properties and look for a Digital Signatures tab to confirm it is signed.
A download link does not work. What should I do?
Lenovo occasionally moves or retires files. Search for the ThinkPad T480s on Lenovo Support and select your exact machine type and Windows version, or leave a comment below so this page can be updated.
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