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    New BIOS for VAIO Z

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by fredguy, Sep 29, 2008.

  1. -Tj-

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    I think that's for XP, no? There's no Advanced tab under Vista's power options. Instead it's under Control Panel > Power Options > Choose what closing the lid does.

    Checked under XP and it does have lid closed actions, but no lid open, same as Vista.

    Edit: I found it. It's in the VAIO Control Center, under Power Management > Lid Action Settings. There's an option in there for what to do when the lid is opened. Guess that makes another reason to keep the Control Center lol.
     
    -Tj-, Oct 23, 2008
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  2. miki69

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    miki69, Nov 7, 2008
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  3. -Tj-

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    thanks for that, downloading now! :)
     
    -Tj-, Nov 8, 2008
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  4. Stalvros

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    ummmm,
    that's for US models right?

    What about for asian models?
    I've got Sony Vaio Z series
    it states 'VGN-Z12GN'
     
    Stalvros, Nov 8, 2008
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  5. cc9cii

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    Try here:
    www dot sony-asia dot com /support/download/product/vgn-z12gn/modelfirst

    (I'd give you the URL but forum rules won't allow it)
     
    cc9cii, Nov 8, 2008
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  6. Yeeze

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    Is this the same update the EP0000163850.exe performs, only for US version?
    Can anybody confirm that this update works for the VGN-Z11-WN/B"?
     
    Yeeze, Nov 8, 2008
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  7. ThreeD

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    is there also a new bios for european Zs? and what are the advantages from it?
     
    ThreeD, Nov 9, 2008
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  8. InfyMcGirk

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    The new BIOSes seem to include a few minor bugfixes for stuff which hadn't bothered me, and also cut about 5-10 secs off the boot time, as there isn't such a long pause between switching on and seeing the VAIO logo. I installed the version from the JP site and it worked fine (the utility is in English).
     
    InfyMcGirk, Nov 10, 2008
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  9. ARC

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    Not for European Z11WN - it states this once you try to open file for Bios upgrade
     
    ARC, Nov 10, 2008
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  10. Yeeze

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    ah ok thank you ARC
     
    Yeeze, Nov 10, 2008
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  11. ThreeD

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    so no new bios for europe or my z11WN? :(
     
    ThreeD, Nov 10, 2008
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  12. InfyMcGirk

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    Which download are you referring to? I used the Japanese firmware utility mentioned at the beginning of this thread and it worked fine to upgrade my European Z11VN's firmware. I would imagine the Z11WN isn't that different, but I might be wrong. :confused:
     
    InfyMcGirk, Nov 10, 2008
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  13. djlooka

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    Actually now there is a new BIOS for European models (EP0000163850.exe).
    Its release date is 17 Nov 08.
     
    djlooka, Nov 21, 2008
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  14. ZoinksS2k

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    Linky please
     
    ZoinksS2k, Nov 21, 2008
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  15. InfyMcGirk

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    It's on www.vaio-link.com. Dunno if this link will work because I know in the past I've had to log on to that site to see anything useful, but here goes:

    http://support.vaio.sony.co.uk/down...ads/Beta/EP0000163850.exe&ip=EP0000163850.htm

    And here's the blurb regarding what's fixed:

    I should probably mention that I haven't tried this on my Z11 yet... I'm at work. ;)
     
    InfyMcGirk, Nov 21, 2008
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  16. ZoinksS2k

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    Tried this on my Z. Appears to be the same update.

    "The system BIOS is current, and does not need an update."
     
    ZoinksS2k, Nov 21, 2008
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  17. Prasetio

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    update new bios to 2163m3 via vaio update just now.
    Boot seem to be faster.
     
    Prasetio, Dec 10, 2008
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  18. fredguy

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    fredguy, Dec 11, 2008
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  19. xand

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    Sony Singapore has the update up (for Z16/Z17/Z26/Z27)
     
    xand, Dec 11, 2008
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    and difference with the new bios for the z27?
     
    mith500, Dec 11, 2008
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  21. xand

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    Didn't notice anything. Perhaps a slightly faster boot (got to login screen faster), but there's some windows update error and one of the servers in my domain is down, so it realy did take quite some time anyhow.
     
    xand, Dec 11, 2008
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  22. fredguy

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    fredguy, Dec 11, 2008
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    cheers....lovin my z27
     
    mith500, Dec 11, 2008
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    I found that the computer booted through the Bios screen in about 2 seconds. At least it helps a little. I would love for sony to give us a more detailed bios with a few more options (like skipping the visual bios all together and some processor and ram clocking options).
     
    techadventures, Dec 11, 2008
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  25. sector

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    yeah, me too.

    Btw. where can i find bios for z21wn/b?
     
    sector, Dec 12, 2008
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  26. xand

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    woohoo. grats dude :)
     
    xand, Dec 12, 2008
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    I hav eupdated BIOS AND implemented ready boost and the experiece index went from 3.8 to 4.4!
     
    psj, Dec 13, 2008
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  28. fredguy

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    fredguy, Dec 25, 2008
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  29. armadilo

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    Just updated the BIOS, thanks fredguy.

    Worked in my Z11WN.
     
    armadilo, Dec 25, 2008
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  30. SirRobin

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    So any improvements?
     
    SirRobin, Dec 25, 2008
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  31. dekka007

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    The translated changes..
     
    dekka007, Dec 25, 2008
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