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    SZ Series BIOS/Driver Compatibility

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by -Rogue5-, Jun 21, 2007.

  1. -Rogue5-

    -Rogue5- Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    Quick question for the SZ wizards out there; are drivers and BIOSes compatibile across all models? For instance, could I use the latest BIOS for the SZ460N/C on the SZ260P without killing the laptop?

    Similarly, if I used WinXP drivers for the SZ330P/B on the Vista-based SZ450, would they work?

    peace,
    -Rogue5-
     
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  2. Lyshen

    Lyshen Notebook Evangelist

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    Drivers are most likely incompatible. The software driver generally checks the laptop to see which version it is, and if it does not match up, won't allow driver to continue installation. A while back I tried some SZ2xx on my SZ150, wouldn't install.

    Bios I don't know, never did flash my BIOS even though there is one or two newer versions.
     
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    TinyRK Notebook Evangelist

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    TinyRK, Jun 21, 2007
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