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    New BIOS Update for VPCF11x, VPCCW2xx Series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by VGNxxx, Jul 28, 2010.

  1. VGNxxx

    VGNxxx Notebook Guru

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    If you own VPCCW2xxx, or VPCF11xxx series, please check out the new BIOS Update from Sony esupport website.

    CW2xxx Series
    This utility updates the BIOS to version R0170Y7 and provides the following benefits:
    Improves thermal management
    Resolves an issue where the computer may fail to boot to the operating system

    • Operating System: Windows® 7 64-bit (all versions)
    Sony eSupport - Electronics - Software Updates & Drivers

    • Operating System: Windows® XP Home and XP Pro 32-bit
    o Sony eSupport - Electronics - Software Updates & Drivers

    F11xxx Series
    • Operating System: Windows® 7 64-bit (all versions)
    Sony eSupport - Electronics - Software Updates & Drivers
     
    VGNxxx, Jul 28, 2010
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  2. jogheads

    jogheads Notebook Enthusiast

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    Owners please do update as the BIOS will address the heating issue of these mentioned models.. :)
     
    jogheads, Jul 28, 2010
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  3. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Don't post a one month old BIOS update as new.
     
    coolguy, Jul 28, 2010
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