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    No Win 7 video driver available for Z6xx or Z7xx

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by tabrisfreewill, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. tabrisfreewill

    tabrisfreewill Notebook Consultant

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    I just noticed that there is no win 7 video drivers available for all those models except the new vaio z890 ones. Is it alright if I download the video driver from z890? I have a vaio z620.

    Thanks!
     
    tabrisfreewill, Oct 23, 2009
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  2. Qwaarjet

    Qwaarjet Notebook Deity

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    there are like 4 other threads on this page that would answer your question :p but since i'm feeling kind, yes but you must update to the latest bios also pointed out on those other threads. yes, the bios will also work on your Z620
     
    Qwaarjet, Oct 23, 2009
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  3. dLo GSR

    dLo GSR Notebook Enthusiast

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    what i messaged my friend earlier today (we both have Z590s):

    Ryan: ok i got thebrihgtness working
    heres what u do

    first
    use this
    http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computi...0208699.exe&m=VGN-Z31WN_B&ip=EP0000208699.htm
    that uninstalls ur nvidia driver so be in stamina

    then install ur new bios with this
    http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computi.../7UPG_BIOS_Sony_M3a_R4043M3.zip&m=VGN-Z31WN_B
    its super easy and quick

    and then install the new nvidia driver with this
    http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computi...0208680.exe&m=VGN-Z31WN_B&ip=EP0000208680.htm

    finally
    install the new event service here
    ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/PUB/VAIO/ORIGINAL/VAIO_EVENT_SERVICE_5.0_5.0.0.07010.ZIP
     
    dLo GSR, Oct 23, 2009
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  4. tabrisfreewill

    tabrisfreewill Notebook Consultant

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    I have modified my bios which enables the hidden configurations. Is it alright to just upgrade the bios without reverting it? Can I still enable the hidden items after I have upgraded the bios? Thanks.
     
    tabrisfreewill, Oct 23, 2009
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  5. Firestone

    Firestone Notebook Consultant

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=427883

    yes, u still can change the bios even though u hv modified it before
    no.. all ur previous bios settings will be gone. this include the hidden tables

    and pls remove all your bios / hdd / windows password before changing the bios.
     
    Firestone, Oct 23, 2009
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