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    helps for install win7 on Z540, thanks

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dawn777, Mar 15, 2010.

  1. dawn777

    dawn777 Notebook Geek

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    I just tried to install wiindows 7 on my z540, I already installed all drivers downloaded for sony's website, but the function keys still are not working.

    please help me!!

    thanks in advance
     
    dawn777, Mar 15, 2010
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    ihtc Notebook Enthusiast

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    The order of sony drivers is important. Try a fresh install with installing device drivers first (except the video driver). Then after all other hardware drivers. Install Sony Programable I/O, Sony Firmware, Then Sony Notebook utils. Reboot where prompted. You can follow my Z clean install guide for the new Z VCPZ112 it should be similar for the older Z. I could be wrong but i believe there is a Z guide here on the forums for your generation model.
     
    ihtc, Mar 15, 2010
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    dawn777 Notebook Geek

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    thanks you so much! ihtc

    i just install windows 7 on my z540, everything is good except there is no the HDD protection driver.

    do you find the windows7 version of HDD protection driver for Z540? thanks
     
    dawn777, Mar 21, 2010
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