topic Re: Vaio bios update/system download in PCs & Accessories

Vaio bios update/system download

sunking101 — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 23:56:31 GMT

I noticed on the Vaio download site that there is a Bios update available for my pc. What is likely to change should I download this? My pc was made in Sept 2006 and the new Bios update is Feb 2007. I've noticed a lot of posts about noisy or constantly running fans, mine is ok in this respect and I don't want an 'update' to cause this problem! Is there any way I can find out which issues a new Bios update addresses? Should I download it or not?

Re: Vaio bios update/system download

Blencogo — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:04:03 GMT

Generally the advice goes "If it 'aint broke don't fix it"

If you go to the download site (not the automatic Vaio Update site) and click on the BIOS Update it should tell you on the next screen what is being fixed. If it someting you do not use or do not have a problem with leave well alone!

EDIT: What model do you have?

Just had a look - click on the Installation Instructions and it should tell you.

Re: Vaio bios update/system download

sunking101 — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:40:53 GMT

Where's that other site? I can only seem to find the Vaio download one. The update in question is version 3.0.00.13220 and my pc is a BX396XP

Re: Vaio bios update/system download

Thalamus. — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 08:38:53 GMT

Hi sunking101

The update you mention does not appear to be a BIOS update but is instead an update for the Vaio update utility ..

VAIO Update Version 3.0.00.13220

1. Exit all running applications
2. Download the update and save it to a download directory
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOAVUD-01451800-UN.exe
4. Wait while the wizard updates your software

Re: Vaio bios update/system download

sunking101 — Mon, 19 Feb 2007 22:54:04 GMT

Ah, presumed incorrectly that was a bios update. :smileyblush:

Re: Vaio bios update/system download

Thalamus. — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 08:14:21 GMT

No problem..

Re: Vaio bios update/system download

towilds — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 11:18:18 GMT

Hi sunking101



1. Exit all running applications
2. Download the update and save it to a download directory
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOAVUD-01451800-UN.exe
4. Wait while the wizard updates your software

Same problem here; when I double click on the .exe update file the 'starting installshield' message appears and nothing happens.

My model is a VGN-AR21M with XP Media.

Re: Vaio bios update/system download

towilds — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:58:19 GMT

Nobody?