T61 - Brightness always set to maximum after reboot on Vista

Hi all,
I was wonder if anyone has this problem before.
When you are logging onto a user account in Vista, first the brightness of the current powerplan takes over the brightness. Then the brightness goes to maximum a little bit after (it seems like it goes to full brightness when Intel Graphics Media accelerator loads up)
I've read the exact same problem from someone using XP, and the BIOS update (2.07-1.08) fixed it for them. Unfortunately I have updated the driver but the problem still exists.
Anyone have any idea or suggestions? I've checked the Intel driver and its at its latest update too.
Thanks
nogz

Hi dennischan,
Thank you for your suggestion, it worked! Much appreciated
I think it must be a combination of the Intel display driver and how the default power scheme brightness is applied during startup.
For anyone who finds this thread and has the same issue:
1) create a 'custom' powerplan setting as elaborated by dennischan
2) you might need to update your BIOS to 2.07-1.08 and Intel display adapter (it worked for another person, see thread below
http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=T_Series_Thinkpads&message.id=497&query.id=8851#...
Note from Moderator: Converted to clickable link.
Message Edited by nonny on 01-18-2008 06:29 PM

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