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    Sony Vaio CB Official Owners' Thread

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony Owners' Lounge Forum' started by thegreatlarrybird33, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. SneezyLarry

    SneezyLarry Notebook Consultant

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    guys, can you try to refresh your Windows Experience Index...
    It should be refreshed right, and the number should go up a little?? am i right??

    when i refreshed mine, the blue screen of death appeared! then the vaio restarted :(
     
    SneezyLarry, Aug 24, 2011
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  2. accel

    accel Notebook Evangelist

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    don't have that issue with me
     
    accel, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. SneezyLarry

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    OK guys, no more issues.. :D :D :D :D :D
     
    SneezyLarry, Aug 24, 2011
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  4. SneezyLarry

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    guys, another issue from me...... for those who applied the bios fix..

    Check your keyboard backlit options from VAIO Control Center,,, it's gone :(
     
    SneezyLarry, Aug 24, 2011
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  5. TT193

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    For those that have applied the BIOS fix, does the manual switching option automatically appear in CCC after the update?

    What versions of CCC have people been running before updating the BIOS?
     
    TT193, Aug 24, 2011
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  6. accel

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    yes it's automatically appear... i'm running the stock driver..
     
    accel, Aug 24, 2011
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  7. SneezyLarry

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    :confused: Confirmed :confused:
    Backlit Keyboard option is gone from the Vaio Control Center :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
     
    SneezyLarry, Aug 24, 2011
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  8. bipin

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    So everything works fine...YAY...
    My question is ,can i revert back to my original BIOS after this BIOS update whenever i want? How can i do that? pls reply ..i wanna check that too...
    And how to install the BIOS Update from that file..i havent tried it before..
    thanks
    bipin
     
    bipin, Aug 24, 2011
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  9. accel

    accel Notebook Evangelist

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    no, you couldn't revert back

    i just confirmed the backlight keyboard issue...
     
    accel, Aug 24, 2011
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  10. MANOJa

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    I have always had this option of manual switching/configuring of Graphics card from CCC . Bought the laptop in July end, 2011, from HK .
     
    MANOJa, Aug 24, 2011
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  11. accel

    accel Notebook Evangelist

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    @manoja

    You've got the new bios installed... We who got the old, are screwed
     
    accel, Aug 24, 2011
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  12. avmaxfan

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    Well you got the new BIOS too now, so you "aren't" screwed :D
     
    avmaxfan, Aug 24, 2011
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  13. ReD2847

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    Ya what the hell? I wanted to change settings on my keyboard and also noticed after the bios update that this setting went away...

    I guess now we dont get control over the keyboard?!?
     
    ReD2847, Aug 25, 2011
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  14. Aleksandras

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    Hi all,

    Guys, do not panic about the keyboard, you need to reinstall all utilities from vpcca/cb290x fot it to work. Starting from sony shared library. So you need fresh install.
    Glad it worked for you guys!

    I will upload old bios backup later, now on vacation!

    All the best,
    Alex
     
    Aleksandras, Aug 25, 2011
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  15. cassy101

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    I assumed it would be - but returning a 4 month old laptop back for full price ($1300) is a bit hard to pass up. And the specs on its replacement seem to blow my returned CB out of the water...

    I'm glad a solution could be found for everyone who stuck with it though. I hope there aren't too many side effects from the improvised solution. Still, it's really disappointing to see that Sony hasn't come up with anything.

    Best,
    Cassy
     
    cassy101, Aug 25, 2011
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  16. ReD2847

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    Hey man, thanks so much for your help here, your a lifesaver!

    Do you have a link to where we can download all the newer utilities?
     
    ReD2847, Aug 25, 2011
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  17. accel

    accel Notebook Evangelist

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    can you make a list of it? what would be download?
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  18. Aleksandras

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    Sony eSupport - VPCCB290X - Drivers & Software

    after that

    Sony eSupport - VPCCB290X - Drivers & Software

    Before that you should uninstall all utilities mentioned in above link
    •Battery Checker 4.5.0.02140
    •VAIO® Control Center 4.5.0.03040
    •VAIO Event Service 5.5.0.03040
    •VAIO Power Management 5.4.0.02180

    Restart and install new bundle.

    Best of all is fresh install, sony shared library, utilities.

    I can not upload extracted utils now, if there will be a check block upon install let me know. Very bad internet here now, but I will find a way to upload extracted files later on.

    Alex
     
    Aleksandras, Aug 25, 2011
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  19. ReD2847

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    The Sony shared library installed fine on my CB190X but unfortunately the utilities has a check block and will not install for me.

    I guess we will need you to work your magic again to extract the file...

    Thanks in advance!
     
    ReD2847, Aug 25, 2011
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  20. accel

    accel Notebook Evangelist

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    you're really using openGL? when running WoW? hmm... i might be have to reinstall my WoW... it said unable to start 3D acceleration,

    damn... i use direct3D when i play it earlier, and i didn't notice
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  21. Aleksandras

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    @ReD2847
    Very sorry, I will not be able to do that until monday or even tuesday.
    Till that time please enjoy switchable graphics!
    When back from sea to normal internet we will finish it up!

    All the best,
    Alex
     
    Aleksandras, Aug 25, 2011
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  22. Oversemper

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    Hello, everyone!
    I've made a decision to get a CB2S1 Sony's laptop. And I want to swap HDD for SSD. Intel 320 or 510 is a question. Sata II or Sata III is an answer.
    I can't get any detailed specs on the laptop. It has HM65 board chip that supports Sata III but that's not a 100% proof, coz a lot of laptops that have it actually do not run Sata III.
    Can anyone help me out on that info? Would be much appreciated!

    "sata" and "ssd" thread searches found no matches.
     
    Oversemper, Aug 25, 2011
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  23. avmaxfan

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    ^
    AFAIK CB does not support SATA III.

    _______________________________
    For those who have updated their BIOS and have lost the keyboard backlighting

    Ok guys I have uploaded the new utlities. Download these and install in your machines

    VAIO Control Center
    Battery Checker
    VAIO Event Service
    VAIO Power Management

    NOTE: Install these utilities ONLY after installing the Sony shared library, the link to which can be found in the last page.
     
    avmaxfan, Aug 25, 2011
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  24. accel

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    did it bypass model check?
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  25. avmaxfan

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    ^
    Yes there will be no model check. I have uploaded only the program installers, there is no model check.
     
    avmaxfan, Aug 25, 2011
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  26. accel

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    it worked...thx
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  27. avmaxfan

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    Glad I could help :). So finally you CB guys are relieved of all problems ;)
     
    avmaxfan, Aug 25, 2011
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  28. accel

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    yeah, finally... damn that sony support that didn't provide us any of this update
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  29. MANOJa

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    Any fixes to make my webcam less grainy & get the colors more pronounced ?

    Can somebody post the webcam settings, which looks ideal for a better image .
     
    MANOJa, Aug 25, 2011
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  30. ibee_review

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    I renamed wow and added -opengl in the end, it stared up and was working. I went on ultra and was noticing a slight lag at times .. but it started up.
     
    ibee_review, Aug 25, 2011
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  31. accel

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    what error do you have when you're on your first time?

    same with mine? 3D acceleration? i tried to rename mine, but still it wont work
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  32. ibee_review

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    Does the game start with you fine ? Yes 3D Acceleration was there ... It started .. I could move the whatever it was .. .went around in the map for a while then closed.
     
    ibee_review, Aug 25, 2011
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  33. accel

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    well, if i'm using the D3D default , i can play , but hen using opengl, it couldnt even open..

    it has an error world of warcraft was unable to startup 3D acceleration... wonders..

    AMD should be able to play this
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  34. ibee_review

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    Strange ... How do you switch to open gl .. send me a ss! I ll try it on mine as well.

    After installing the new bios and updates
    ** Graphic Switching works (Better than switching from BIOS :D)
    ** KEYBOARD Backlight works
    ** Webcam also works
     
    ibee_review, Aug 25, 2011
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  35. accel

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    well, make a shortcut, and in the target at the end of it, type [space]-opengl

    that's what i do... well, my WoW installation is a copy paste one...
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  36. avmaxfan

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    You can try yourself just tweak the settings to whichever you feel looks best. :)
     
    avmaxfan, Aug 25, 2011
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  37. tat10

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    It is great to have the grapbics issue fixed. I am happy for you guys.

    i am planning to return my vaio cb, do i need to restore the system to factory settings? at the moment, the laptop asks for my password. what is the best way to handle the system to get it ready for return so sony can access the laptop?

    thanks.
     
    tat10, Aug 25, 2011
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  38. Yazzinit

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    I just reinstalled Windows. Worked easier that way as opposed to me forgetting something on there by accident.
     
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  40. bipin

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    Suppose i do a clean install on c drive...without deleting the recovery partition,can i still use that recovery partition to install win7 home premium...
     
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    So now that we got everything updated and working, i was wondering if there are newer drivers available for the 6630m?

    Right now im still running on the stock AMD drivers from a few months back.

    Are there also newer drivers for the intel HD3000 card?
     
    ReD2847, Aug 25, 2011
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  42. SneezyLarry

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    :D :D :D :D
    backlight options are back..
    Thanks Guys!!!
    :D :D :D :D
     
    SneezyLarry, Aug 25, 2011
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    Has anyone noticed, on HD3000 i am getting a really good battery life. two hours on battery with wifi and movie playback i am down 26% :D
     
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  44. accel

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    oh yeah... i'm noticed that too... seems like i'm right when i assume the AMD in sleep mode when in the old switchable graphic... when this turn the AMD completely... when in intel mode

    btw, intel can't update their drivers... looks like the lock of driver by sony still active
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  45. vaust

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    Hey guys i installed the new Vaio Control Centre but there is still no option for the keyboard backlight. Should i uninstall it and try again?
    Edit: And i have a problem if i change from balanced to pwer saver i get a blue screen.
     
    vaust, Aug 25, 2011
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  46. accel

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    tried the one from this page...

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/son...-sony-vaio-cb-official-owners-thread-143.html

    there's four link in it, and it made the control center complete... the one avmaxfan posted
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  47. vaust

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    Hey accel just wondering did you uninstall the utilities first then install them??
     
    vaust, Aug 25, 2011
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    yeah i uninstalled the vaio control center first
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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  49. vaust

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    @ accel thanks very much, i hadnt yet installed the vaio event service, i installed it now and it works perfectly.... yet to try power saver mode. Just wondering has anyone else had the problem?
     
    vaust, Aug 25, 2011
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    what kind of problem? i think it's easy to install those 4... :D :D
     
    accel, Aug 25, 2011
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