Driver Details

Revision : 0.1
Software name      Ara2 Windows KMDF Driver (aka AraLink Driver)

Operating Systems  Microsoft Windows 11 64-bit

Versions           1.0.4.0 (AraLink Driver)

Note: This driver only supports single Ara2 NPU

WHAT THIS PACKAGE DOES

  This package installs the software to enable the following device.

  Device name                        Device name in the Device Manager
  -------------------------------    ---------------------------------
  Ara2 M.2 PCIe Card		Ara2 PCIe Accelerator

  
  Refer to marketing materials to find out what computer models support which
  devices.

  This program is language independent and can be used with any language system.

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CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE
  Version 1.0.4.0

[Problem fixes]
  Nothing.             

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DETERMINING WHICH VERSION IS INSTALLED
  
  1. Hold down the Windows logo key and press X to open a menu at the lower-left
     area of the screen.
  2. Select Device Manager from the menu.
  3. Double-click the “Kinara Accelerator Devices” category
  4. Double-click the “Ara2 Accelerator Device”
  5. Select the Driver tab.
  6. Check Driver Version, for this release it SHALL show “1.0.4.0”

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.

Driver Installation
Manual: Enter into driver package -> double click DriverSetup.exe -> follow the reference

Update: Enter Device Manager -> Right click relative device -> Update Driver Software... -> Select Browse my computer for driver software -> Select the driver inf file in "Driver" folder of the package -> Done

Silence Install: DriverSetup.exe /VERYSILENT

Important Note: It is always a good practice to create a “Windows Restore Point” before install any new Driver Software on your Windows computer. This helps you restore your machine to a state it was in before your installed or use any new Driver software. It is a precautionary measure, and part of good practice.

PLEASE REFER USER GUIDE FOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VERSION INFORMATION

The following versions have been released to date.

  Version        Build ID    Rev.     Issue Date
  ----------     --------          ----        ----------
  1.0.4.0	N/A          1.0       05/05/2024	
   
  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.

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LIMITATIONS
  Ara2 Device Drivers are designed to work with specific versions of Ara2 Firmware on the Ara2 Modules/Devices. Please refer to the Installation guide to confirm minimum version of the Firmware requied for your Ara2 Device Driver, and how to upgrade your Ara2 device to a given Firmware version.

TRADEMARKS
* Lenovo and IdeaCentre are registered trademarks of Lenovo.
* Kinara and Ara2 are trademarks of Kinara Inc.
* Microsoft, Internet Explorer and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Other company, product, and service names may be registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of others. 

