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    VAIO E Series SVE14A27CN Windows 8 Queries

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by shubhro_sarkar, Oct 26, 2013.

  1. shubhro_sarkar

    shubhro_sarkar Newbie

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    Hey,

    I am using a Sony VAIO SVE14A27CNH E Series Laptop.
    Config is as follows :

    Intel 3rd Gen Core i7 @ 2.2 GHz
    16 GB DDR3 RAM
    ATI 7650HD 1 GB DDR3 + Intel HD 4000
    1 TB 5400 rpm HDD

    There are a few questions :

    1. Is it possible to upgrade the drivers of my ATI card from the ATI website? Sony often releases a combined update of Intel HD+ATI, no doubt but it is not in sync with ATI updates that ATi releases just like nVIDIA. So, can I update both of my graphic cards independently?

    2. UEFI is really annoying as I am not able to install anything besides Windows 8. So, is there any alternative or walkthrough on installing Linux or MAC besides Windows 8 in UEFI mode?

    3. I have the Windows 8 Single Language Product Key in my system and I want to clean install Windows 8 on my laptop minus the bloatware. So, how do I obtain a ISO image of a stock Windows 8 version with my product key that is in my VAIO?

    Replies will be really appreciated.

    Thanks.,.
     
    shubhro_sarkar, Oct 26, 2013
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  2. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    1. You can go to leshcatlabs.net for more info about their customized driver for hybrid Intel and AND.
    2. UEFI might not be your problem because many OS support it now. It could be secured boot option in bios. You should disable it to boot from other devices.
    3. Google for "digitallife Windows 8 iso", it will show you where to download Windows iso.

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    ngvuanh, Oct 26, 2013
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