*** AW - x64 Vista & Win7 Drivers and Utilities ***

Decided to redo the first post to keep it tidy. The links for the old files are below but there is no need to download them.


Driver and Utilites below are from VAIO FTP, US/EU VAIO Support and Intel Download Center. VAIO don't always post the same versions on their EU and US sites and new drivers aren't listed for older models even though they are compatiable. Sony are also slow to make the latest Intel drivers available. All drivers have been extracted to bypass the model version check, usually found on drivers from the US site.


How to Install

Most of the folders only contain the driver and *.inf files. I prefer to install drivers this way to prevent the installation of software I'll never use.

• To install extract the archive to a folder, e.g C:\drivers.
• Open Device Manager and right click through each device selecting "Update Driver Software". See pic Install_Step_1.jpg
• Select "Browse my computer for driver software". See pic Install_Step_2.jpg
• Browse to C:\Drivers and make sure "Include subfolders" is checked and click Next. See pic Install_Step_3.jpg

If an updated driver is found it will be installed. Don't worry if an updated driver isn't found. Some devices don't need updates.

Drivers

• Arcsoft WebCam Companion Software (2.0.21.173).zip
• Arcsoft WebCam Companion Software (3.0.21.193).zip ** NEW **
• Broadcom Bluetooth Driver (6.2.0.7400) * A2DP works with this version
• Broadcom Bluetooth Driver (6.2.0.9600) * Unable to get A2DP working with Sony DR-BT21G Headset.
• Conexant Modem Driver (7.80.4.50)
• Dolby Control Center (1.2.0702) ** NEW **
• FeliCa Port Driver (1.1.2.1)
• Intel Chipset Driver (9.1.1.1019)
• Intel Matrix Storage Manager (8.9.0.1023)
• Intel SATA Driver (8.9.0.1023)
• Intel SATA Driver Registry Patch (090706)
• Intel Wireless LAN Driver (13.0.0.107)
• JMicron CF Host Controller (1.1.7.0)
• Marvell Ethernet Driver (11.10.6.3)
• NVIDIA Graphics Driver (186.56)
• Realtek High Definition Audio Driver (6.0.1.5886)
• Ricoh Memory Stick Media Driver (6.3.0.61)
• Ricoh SD Memory Card Driver (6.3.2.28)
• Sony Firmware Extension Parser (8.0.1.1)
• Synaptics TouchPad Driver (13.2.6.1)
• UPEK FingerPrint Sensor Driver (1.9.2.0149)
• UPEK FingerPrint Sensor WBF Driver (1.2.0.183) *Manage fingerprint using Windows 7. No need to install Upek Software.
• UPEK Protector Suite QL Software (5.9.2.5739)

Notebook Utilities

• 1. Sony Shared Library (5.4.0.05200)
• 2. Setting Utility Series (5.0.0.07300)
• 3. VAIO Event Service (5.0.0.07010)
• 3. VAIO Event Service (5.0.0.07130) ** NEW **
• 4. VAIO Control Center (4.0.0.06120)
• 4. VAIO Control Center (4.0.0.07130) ** NEW **
• 5. VAIO Power Management (4.0.0.08240)
• VAIO Battery Checker (4.0.0.05260)
• VAIO Control Color Setting (1.5.0.06300)
• VAIO Launcher (2.3.0.15090)
• VAIO Launcher (3.0.0.07150) ** NEW **
• VAIO Presentation Support (2.0.0.05270)
• VAIO Smart Network (3.0.0.09080)

Note : Install the numbered Utils in the order listed and reboot when prompted or the Fn buttons may not work.


BIOS
R3072Y2 * Includes SLIC 2.1 for Win7 OEM Activation and VT support.



VAIO Applications

Click to Disc (1.4.00.06190) (42 MB)
Click to Disc Editor (1.2.00.06240) (66 MB)

InterVideo WinDVD BD for VAIO (162 MB)
InterVideo WinDVD BD Update 8.0.20.84 (105 MB)

Microsoft Works (9.7.613.0) Part 1
Microsoft Works (9.7.613.0) Part 2
Microsoft Works (9.7.613.0) Part 3

Roxio Easy Media Creator (10) Part 1
Roxio Easy Media Creator (10) Part 2

McAfee Security Centre (2.0.155.0)

OpenMG Secure Module

Software Info for VAIO Guide (1.3.00.06130)

SonicStage Mastering Studio (2.6.00.06130)
SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter (2.5.00.12180)
SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter (2.5.00.12130)
SonicStage Mastering Studio Plugins (2.5.00.11151)

Sony Picture Utility (3.2.02.06170) Part 1
Sony Picture Utility (3.2.02.06170) Part 2

VAIO BD Menu Data (1.2.00.06090) Part 1
VAIO BD Menu Data (1.2.00.06090) Part 2
VAIO BD Menu Data (1.2.00.06090) Part 3
VAIO BD Menu Data (1.2.00.06090) Part 4

VAIO Content Folder Setting (2.0.00.17290)
VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager
VAIO Content Metadata Manager Setting
VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library

VAIO DVD Menu Data Basic (1.0.00.08130) Part 1
VAIO DVD Menu Data Basic (1.0.00.08130) Part 2
VAIO DVD Menu Data Basic (1.0.00.08130) Part 3
VAIO DVD Menu Data Basic (1.0.00.08130) Part 4

VAIO Edit Components (6.4.00.13090)

VAIO Entertainment Platform (3.2.00.06200)

VAIO Guide (2.4.00.06190)

VAIO Media plus (1.1.00.05240) (58 MB)
VAIO Media plus Extension (1.1.00.05240) (4 MB)


VAIO Movie Story (1.3.00.06240)

VAIO Movie Story Template Data (1.3.00.06120) Part 1
VAIO Movie Story Template Data (1.3.00.06120) Part 2
VAIO Movie Story Template Data (1.3.00.06120) Part 3
VAIO Movie Story Template Data (1.3.00.06120) Part 4

VAIO MusicBox (2.1.00.06110) (88 MB)

VAIO Original Function Setting (1.4.00.04230)

VAIO Presentation Support (1.0.00.04240)

VAIO Wallpaper Setting Tool (2.1.00.06270)



Archive


Drivers & Utilities v1

Part 1 (100MB)
Part 2 (100MB)
Part 3 (89MB)


Contents

• Arcsoft WebCam Companion Software (2.0.21.173)
• Broadcom Bluetooth Driver (6.2.0.5800)
• Conexant Modem Driver (7.62.0.0)
• Intel Chipset Driver (9.0.0.1008)
• Intel SATA Non-RAID Driver (8.8.0.1009)
• Intel Wireless LAN Driver (12.4.0.21)
• Intel Matrix Storage Manager (8.8.0.1009)
• JMicron CF Host Controller (1.1.5.3)
• Marvell Ethernet Driver (10.53.2.3)
• NVIDIA Graphics Driver (7.15.11.7676)
• Realtek High Definition Audio Driver (6.0.1.5701)
• Ricoh Memory Stick Media Driver (6.3.0.56)
• Ricoh SD Memory Card Driver (6.3.2.23)
• Sony Firmware Extension Parser (8.0.1.6087)
• Sony Notebook Utilities (1.0)
• Synaptics TouchPad Driver (10.2.7.0)
• UPEK FingerPrint Sensor Driver (1.9.2.118)
• UPEK Protector Suite QL Software (5.6.2.4595)

Sony Notebook Utilities

• Sony Shared Library (5.2.0.11241)
• Setting Utility Series (4.2.0.10150)
• VAIO Event Service (4.2.1.12090)
• VAIO Control Center (3.2.0.09120)
• VAIO Power Management (3.2.1.12240)
• Battery Checker (3.1.0.08280)
• VAIO Launcher (2.2.0.09090)
• VAIO Control Color Setting Software (1.2.00.07280)

Drivers & Utilities v2

Part 1 (100MB)
Part 2 (100MB)
Part 3 (72MB)


Contents

List shows changes only from v1. All drivers are inlcuded.

• Broadcom Bluetooth Driver (6.2.0.7400)
• Conexant Modem Driver (7.62.00.50)
• Intel SATA Driver Non-RAID (8.0.0.1039)
• Intel SATA Driver RAID (8.0.0.1039)
• Matsua BD-MLT UJ230AS Firmware Update (1.01)
• No Disk Error Patch (1.0)
• Realtek High Definition Audio Driver (6.0.1.5854)
• SmartWi Connection Utility (4.5.0.20081114.1844)
• Sony Firmware Extension Parser (8.0.0.1)
• Sony Notebook Utilities (see below)
• USB Registry Patch (1.0)
• Windows Image File Mini-Filter Driver (6.0.6001.18000)

Sony Notebook Utilities

• Sony Shared Library (5.3.0.11240)
• Setting Utility Series (4.3.0.14120)
• VAIO Event Service (4.3.0.13190)
• VAIO Control Center (3.3.0.12240)
• VAIO Power Management (3.3.0.12190)
• Battery Checker (3.2.0.12180)
• VAIO Launcher (2.3.0.15090)
• VAIO Control Color Setting Software (1.2.00.07280)

 

Thanks for pulling this info together. I'm unable to open the three zip archives listed above unfortunately.

Ian

 

Ian, I created the zip archive using 7-zip (freeware). You should be able to extract the files using winrar, winzip or 7-zip.

Make sure all 3 files are in the same folder and select the first file.

Which app are you using to extract and what error message do you get?

 

Have tried 7-zip successfully on the third archive but it fails on the first, I'm going to try downloading again, will let you know

 

You need to start on the fist file, .001.
It's one archive split into 3 parts.

 

The error in 7-zip iz

Can not open file" vaio_aw_x64_drivers__utils.zip.001" as archive

 

Uploading the files again. this time as a 7-zip archive.
I might not get time to post the links until I get home, finish work in 10 mins.

Over 10 people have downloaded the files now. Would like to hear from others if the archive is corrupt.

 

still getting errors on file 2 and 3

 

having problems getting these last two items installed. Any ideas. Intel Matrix storage did not do the trick.



s

 

You're not supposed to open these. Open the first one and it extracts the contents of all three zip folders into one folder automatically. For the second set of programs look in the "Sony Notebook Utilities (1.0)" folder in the extracted folder.

Gordon

 

Mujja,

If you were 20,000kms closer I'd buy you a beer. (or whatever your preference is). Thanks to you I now have a fully working 64 bit Win7 OS. Every driver and program works perfectly. I do have to insert a card to see the CF,SD and MS drives but that's not an issue at all.

So I'd just like to give you a big virtual pat on the back. Thanks...

Gordon

 

Thanks Man
This what i was waiting for
you are perfect
i have Q for you please what is the way to install the latest nvidia driver from nvidia website ?
i have download the one for win7 and when i install it nothing change its give install complete but the truth is not

And please can you upload the drivers to another site please

 

Gordon, are the files OK then?

I'm just about to upload all 3 again.

 

Thanks

I actually prefer the flash drives not shown in My Computer, makes it looks cleaner. I wonder if that's a Win7 feature or something to do with the way the drivers were installed.

 

please upload them to onther site

4shared, zSHARE
or another

 

You're welcome.

Is that the 185.81_win7_64bit_beta driver? If you run the setup it only updates the HDMI audio driver. To install it extract the files in to a folder (7-Zip extracts them) and do a manual install via device manager.

You will see an error message saying they are not digitally signed or not meant for your device but continue any way. I guess that's the reason they aren't installed via the setup program.


I only have a rapidshare account. If I can upload as a non-member to some other filesharing service where would you like me to upload them to?

 

Better still I've changed the settings on the files to make them instant downloads. No more waiting

I have a 40Gb allowance remaining. The files are 'free' to download until the 40GB runs out.

 

Thanks Man
big thanks to you
this post is the best i have been read in sony forums

 

I Download and extract files all done

 

Thanks mate, works great! Use 7-zip to extract.

 

All files were fine for me. I have the eject button, av buttons and the CF card all working perfectly.

I am having an issue with the fingerprint scanner. Win 7 seems to keep dropping the driver. I've tried a few including yours and this one from Sony

http://www.vaio-link.com/os/vista/64bit/

which are beta 64 bit drivers for non-64 bit sony laptops. But the thing keeps dropping out on booting. It's not a big deal. But it would be nice to have "everything" working. It's not the driver you loaded. The issue happens with every driver I've tried. Will have a look at the USB power settings.

Gordon

 

I was opening the first file when this error was returned

 

Files extracted fine now, no idea what was wrong, I just downloaded again. Thanks.

 

It could be static build up. Unplug the mains power and remove the battery for about a min.

 

Added links to WinDVD BD + Update in post #1

 

Go to upek.com and download the Pre-release software ..

http://upek.com/support/downloads/windows7/learnmorew7.asp

Remove the existing Upek software (from Programs & Features) and driver (Devices/Biometric Devices) and then install the above. Works well and is an impressive update.

Ian

 

Hi for that unknown device install : Extension Phaser-64
for that multimedia video that's new for me ..

 

am using power DVD
it's more reliable for me ..

one question did you managed install 185.85 drivers ?
thnx

 

Phaser did the trick.

I think the video is a tv tuner ?

I have the VGN-AW170Y

update: yep its the tv tuner. I dont use it but if any has the files for x64 win 7 that would be great

 

Thanks all.. I managed to load the old driver and then get windows update to find a new one. I also disabled power saving for it in the device manager. So now it seems to be working just fine.

Looks like I'm at 100% functional status ;-) in 64 bit.

Gordon

 

Hi everybody. It is my first time posting in here. This is an excellent and very usefull thread.

Gordon you can try this: In Windows Explorer, go to Organize > Folder and Search Options > View tab and then uncheck the "Hide empty drives in the Computer folder" option.

It works for me and now I can see the 3 drives in Computer folder "CF, Memory Stick and SD/MMC".

I'am using Win 7 RC x 64 from MS site. My Vaio is VGN-AW-170Y/Q.

 

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNAW190&upd_id=3920&os_id=36

 

Woow
Thanx Very Much Maaan
I really didn't know about that it is hidden drives like this !!
I was there X-times to show folders only but I didn't bothered about the rest what else is there..
Now I can see all SD/MS/CF even is nothing inserted !

 

I´m glad that it works for you too

 

Hey Guys I Have here some pictures from driver updates 4 kinds (on internet there are plenty)
I have reported on this one i need update last one driver but it not working ..
I had latest chipset driver but I had to use diferent
1.Driver Detective
2.Bios AgentThis
3.Driver Genisus
4.Driver agent:
as u can see there is offer to downl BIOS..
Is there new BIOS ?
From driver genius I downl. Chipset and this one is best for AW

 

You can update to the latest SATA AHCI driver manually in device manager.

 

What's the version number of your installed driver?

That app is telling you your driver is out of date. I've included the latest drivers available from Intel !!!

 

I don't know what you're saying and can't tell from those pics what drivers you have installed and which one is giving you trouble.

Also, they don't like drivers downloaded from this thread. Please post only questions related to drivers installed from this thread.

 

only that from first picture

 

man this is killing me. The Avertv driver isnt installing. What the heck else could this remaining driver be?

 

hi try google it out : multimedia video

 

aleicgrant

try one thing
go to device mamager right click on update , browse computer for driver,
and then let me pickup from list might be something there ? try

 

Evoss its a no go on that one. Crazy how I cant figure this one out.

Anyone with a 170y/q can you go into your device properties and look for multimedia video and tell me what it has listed for the device

 

I didn't include a driver for the TV tuner as UK and UK models have different tuners and only the top UK model includes a tuner. Mine doesn't which is why I didn't think to include one.

If/when drivers are found please post them here and I'll add them to the driver pack.

 

Aleicgrant, I have this same model (170Y/Q). Right after installing 7 RC x64 I had a "multimedia video controller" device not recognized by 7 at the beginning. I don't know if this can help you.

 

Hi analog TV ? why not digital?

aleicgrant : try this :
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNAW170YQ&upd_id=3920&os_id=36

 

tried that one as well and its a no go.

I may restore this thing back to its original state just to see what the heck it is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

don't !
i'll try find it !

 

aleicgrant try it !
ftp://72.246.28.28//PUB/VAIO/ORIGINAL/TV_TUNER_CARD_A313_DRIVER.ZIP

 

close but now the installer crashes..... I found something that mentions the model number 306a or 307a???