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    R4043M3 vs R4041M3

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by OldFart, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. OldFart

    OldFart Newbie

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    What's the difference between these 2 versions for my Z710DD ?
     
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  2. NHT

    NHT Notebook Evangelist

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    R4043M3 is newer and if you want to install Windows 7 in your Z, you need R4043M3
     
    NHT, Nov 8, 2009
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    The Sony support site lists R4041M3 as the bios for Win 7 Pro and does not show the 3M3 version. Were is the 3M3 version available?
     
    OldFart, Nov 8, 2009
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    Metsn Maiku Hama Yokohama

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    Hmmm, I wonder if I should update for this version or wait...as there is no bios update for Japanese Z. Right now I'm having R2168M3
     
    Metsn, Nov 8, 2009
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    R4043M3 is required to fix Speed Brightness and to use the newest official Graphics drivers (which fixes speed brightness) from sony.

    If you attempt to install the graphics drivers only, you will get split screen glitch.
     
    caudex, Nov 8, 2009
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