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    Z690 Win7 Ult64 problems

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Karado58, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. Karado58

    Karado58 Notebook Guru

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    Clean install of Win7 Ultimate 64

    Problems:
    1.
    Device Manage - Display Adapter - Standard VGA Graphics Adapter

    2.
    After I installed this video driver, screen was screwed up badly!
    Sony eSupport - VGN-Z690 - Software Updates & Drivers

    3.
    Function keys do not work.

    4.
    When I plug the laptop via HDMI to my TV, video signal does not switch over.

    Thank you for any help!!
    -Joseph

    UPDATE:
    Function keys working. Followed the following instructions, and it works!
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/sony/431357-guide-installing-w7-64-vaio-z.html

    Video still running on, Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
    HDMI will test tonight.
     
    Karado58, Dec 2, 2010
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