Just saw the new Z in a local computer store. The bios version is R5030M3. The video driver is the latest one. The speed mode has no problem. (I will be very surprise if it has problem.) Sony definitely has the Bios and driver to make our Z work in Windows 7. I don't understand why they don't release them to resolve all the problems that we are facing in Windows 7 upgrade.
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Updated: Found a better way to backup Bios only, Please see the end of this message
Let say your Vaio Z is using Bios R4040M3 and you move to Bios R4041M3 to use the official VT support. Later on, you want to move back to R4040M3 to use the Advance Menu hack. Unfortunately, you cannot move back as Sony never publish the R4040M3 Bios update. This is my current situation.
I decided to investigate a way to back up the current Bios. Using a program called Universal extractor, I managed to extracted the files in the original Bios update. The bios update uses a program called Insydeflash to flash the Bios. The Insydeflash uses a file called platform.ini to control its setting.
In the platform.ini file, there is a section called [FDFile]. The section [FDFile] has a parameter called BackupName. If we put in a file name here, the Insydeflash should save your current Bios into that file. Unfortunately, I cannot make it work with the Sony supplied Insydeflash. (version 3.38).
I managed to get the newer version of Insydeflash (version 3.72). The newer version has a new ini section called [BackupROM], as the following:
..........
[BackupROM]
Flag=0
FilePath=c:
FileName=....................
Is there a guide that explains how it is possible to successfully edit a bios file for flashing? Or could a person explain how it should be done
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View 4 Replies View RelatedNew bios for 4th generation Z with VT enabled:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/dow...duct/vgn-z46gd
I didn't install as I had already enabled VT using the EFI tweak. In addition, I am not sure whether I can turn on the Advanced Menu again after installing this Bios.
I am very close to deciding on Sony for my next machine.
Half of the people hate them. Half love them. Half the reviews say there are crap. Half say they are machines built by Gods.
It is a lot to sift through.
The WEIRDEST thing I have heard is about the BIOS and how it is not really a completely hardware controlled BIOS like most are .....
I'm having some strange happenings with my Vaio FZ of late. I took it apart a couple of days ago to clean it up and after re-assemebling and hitting the power button,
the computer wouldn't go past the initial "Vaio,Phoenix,Intel" screen. I tried a couple of hours later and it booted fine.
(Note, I've took it apart on two occasions before and have had zero problems after).....
I have a VGN-FS850/W notebook. When I turn it on I can't activate the Bios screen. I've tried hitting the F2 key nothing happens. I've taken the memory out trying to trigger a bios event but that does not help. Sometimes it won't even show the Sony Logo.
It has a hard drive that has an lsass.exe error at boot-up.
I install a brand new HD and I get the same problem, can't get to the bios. I have scanned the drive for viruses. It a had a few minor ones but not Sasser as I suspected.
Is it possibly a bios battery that is dead.
Does anyone know why the bios what appear or what else could be the problem.
with bios for VGN-AR71M BIOS Version: R2090J8 where can i download this bios
View 5 Replies View RelatedI got a Sony VGN- FW11E laptop the one with p8400 processor. Recently I updated bios to R0270Y0 from R0250Y0 in order to enable virtualisation since then my cpu runs to 100% of its speed 2.26mhz. I used different power profiles but the speed is stuck to 2.26mhz. I used different programmes to monitor the cpu speed however the results were the same.
Also the fan runs longer now.
Does anyone have the R0250Y0 bios?
BIOS updates for many models to enable VT. Some showed up in US site, like FW590, but others are listed in oversea.
Like the FW290J that I have, can use R1100Y0 BIOS update. Basically look for last 2 characters of your current BIOS version then see what's available.
Here is a link from oversea:
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I have a FZ11S laptop. On boot, how can I access the BIOS screen? My desktop is with the Del key but Vaio must have a different key I guess.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI just found the new bios R5031M3 in the AP support site:
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I had installed it on my Z46 without any problem. NHT, if you created a version with adv menu,
Any of you with a successful 8GB RAM upgrade?
If so please state BIOS version and which generation Z are you sporting?
I have a 1st Gen Z with Win7 and BIOS R2170M3; is that upgradable to 8GB?
Here is the link
[url]
or
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If you plan to upgrade to Vista x64 SP2 you better update the BIOS first. For my case I have SP2 install from scrash and I cannot update the BIOS to new version.
i have a sony vaio pcg-8l1m/pcg-grz615s the screen inverter broke so i replaced it since then its asking for a password as soon as it boots up
View 5 Replies View Relatedhow can i update my bios i had never updateted since ive buy my notebook can some one pls help me
View 3 Replies View Relatedi juse upgraded my sr46gd's bios,and it failed.....
i need to use it tomorrow,is there any way i can do it? i mean re-flash the bios
I've done some searches and many state that hitting F3 is the key I press to get into the bios but it's not working. I have a VPC-W121 that came with Windows 7 Starter. Want to install Ultimate edition to test, but will want to back up the image of the hard drive first.
View 3 Replies View RelatedI tried the BIOS update R3110Y0 for my FW490 CTO (FW490J) and when it runs it says that "this update is not intended for your computer model."
The name of the file is AIBSYS-00208407-US.EXE and the release date is 10/19/2009
How can I make backup bios? What programs and from their download? I tried Application - Winphlash Advanced, Version -1.03.046, but without current original bios file not possible.
View 8 Replies View RelatedFor optical drive matshita UJ880AS:
- firmware v 1.22
- available via Sony Update or eSupport
I bought this laptop for about 2 and a half years and I got the extended warranty for 3 years. After I bought it about 3-4 months after I have called and asked for the BIOS password but they stalled and stalled and stalled and I never obtained it. Now I call again to ask for the BIOS password w/ all the information they are acquiring like receipt etc. Now they say that my warranty has expired. Are they not supposed to give all information of the laptop to the customer that purchased their products? I need the BIOS to reformat my OS..
View 8 Replies View Relatedi bought a battery from ebay and the battery came with a disc driver that had to be installed before the battery can work. i installed the driver but what it does is flash the bios with an update for the battery. long story short the battery does not work and will return it but i am having problems now with my video controller does not regognize my video card and reinstalling the original driver does not work and also my network adapter is gone does not see it at all. i treid to flash the bios with the backup that the battery update made but still no success still having problems with the video and network eithernet adapter. i think the update flash screwed up my original bios and i cant find the original bios anywhere. sony website does not have it. does anyone have or know where i can download the original bios for my laptop.
View 8 Replies View RelatedThis is my first laptop (VAIO NS105N) and I was curious as to if it were possible, and if so, how?
View 4 Replies View Relatedi have a sony vaio vgn-ns290j laptop and i was told I needed to do a bios update..well i downloaded the bios driver from the sony website..started doing the update..and mid way through the laptop blue screened. Now when I go to turn it on it gets power but does not post..Is there a way I can reset it back to the default..?? why does sony offer a driver that bricks your motherboard?
View 7 Replies View RelatedSony VGN-SR series bios update fail. now the computer is dead. battery light blinks. powers on, thats it. I know easiest way it to swap MB but warranty just over. damn viao updates!
View 5 Replies View RelatedI had recently upgraded my RAM (laptop in sig.) from 2GB to 4GB. Now, once in a while when I boot up, a POST BIOS "Error 0232: Extended RAM failed at address line 21" error message is displayed. I can then either boot normally or enter the BIOS setup and the OS (Win 7 64-bit) is working normally and recognizes all 4GB of RAM. I dual boot with Vista 32-bit, which uses 3GB of RAM.
I did the Windows Memory diagnostic upon boot up and it didn't find any error with the memory. I searched online without any conclusive solution.
if new BIOS R4043M3 for Z series is ONLY for europen models or i can use it with my US vgn-Z750D model? (because of Nvidia driver issue)
Or i should instal old R4041M3 Bios that is still official on sony US page?
I own a Sony VAIO VGN-S460 wich has de heating known issue.
I found a post in this forum wich talks about a BIOS revision R0101V0 or R0102V0 that solves this issue.
However the post is closed (it is from 2005) and all de download links are dead and I can't find anywhere those BIOS.
I could find R0103V0, but it needs neither R0101V0 or R0102V0 installed for the update.
