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    SZ 2x, Win XP:Best driver for GeForce7400?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by biumoc, Jun 29, 2007.

  1. biumoc

    biumoc Notebook Consultant

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    My SZ 270 running on Windows XP and Speed mode is very hot. I just think to update better driver for Go 7400 Graphics. Which version should you suggest me?
     
    biumoc, Jun 29, 2007
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    drag0n Notebook Enthusiast

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    go to http://www.laptopvideo2go.com and be prepared to read. they have the best nvidia drivers with the .inf file for laptop support. Most nvidia drivers from nVidia do not support laptops.
     
    drag0n, Jun 29, 2007
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  3. bogart

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    Download the latest XP driver from laptopvideo2go and use this .inf file modified for SZs for brightness control.
     
    bogart, Jun 29, 2007
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    i_am_anhtung Notebook Geek

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    What should be changed after updated this new driver? :confused:
     
    i_am_anhtung, Jul 11, 2007
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    Thank you! But what are the needed strings for the brightness controls? I'll try to put them manually in an inf...
     
    SirRobin, Jul 12, 2007
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    hello, i have the same problem in my SZ3, i can't control brightness manually using FN button.
    i have vista and i use 165.01 driver from laptopvideo2go.

    what i have to configure to control brightness manually??
    in Stamina mode FN and manually brightness works perfectly

    thanks
     
    BorjaZD, Jul 12, 2007
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    biumoc Notebook Consultant

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    Nothing new from this new driver so I have gone back to the original version from Sony update. Then Fn Brightness is working again.
     
    biumoc, Jul 12, 2007
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    bogart Notebook Evangelist

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    Look in the inf and find "[nv4_FAEIDS]". Everything below that and above "[nv_ClearRegistrySwitches]" contains the brightness settings for 7 series vaios.



    BTW, here's v162.18's xp inf with brightness settings only for vaios with 7 series gpus.

    nvidia7400go v162.18 for xp: http://tinyurl.com/34frkl
    nvidia7400go v162.18 sz xp .inf: http://tinyurl.com/3xdonb

    And if you want to know how to properly remove previous nvidia drivers read this guide but use Driver Sweeper rather than Driver Cleaner Pro.
     
    bogart, Jul 12, 2007
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