BIOS Update Utility : Must install this BIOS update first if upgrading to Windows 8.1! (Windows 8.1 64bit...)

Benefits and improvements

This utility installs an updated version of the BIOS and provides the following changes and benefits:

Issues Resolved:

• With Settings for time period when you often use your VAIO® enabled:
  • The LCD login screen and power LED remain on while the AC adapter is connected
  • The computer is unable to return to sleep cycle mode while using battery power
  • The computer may not automatically return to sleep mode if the During sleep mode settings have been set option is not selected
• The computer may display the error Your VAIO failed to start Windows and be unable to perform a recovery after pressing the Assist button.
• The Battery may not charge properly
• After an update to Windows 8.1, the auto brightness function does not automatically adjust when the Display Brightness feature in VAIO Control Center is enabled
• A blue screen may occur at the 8GB memory point during the memory stress test
• The dialog Password does not match. is displayed when setting the BIOS password with the Caps Lock on
• The BIOS password displays incorrectly when being set with the Caps Lock off
• The computer may not resume from standby mode after playing a video when connected to an HDTV
• The Endpoint Encryption Error, Error: Oxe002001b, or No boot disk was found errors may occur when restarting the computer
• Fixed the issues where a user is unable to select a specific range of display resolution while utilizing an external monitor

Enhancements:

• Adds Windows 8.1 operating system support.
• Bluetooth® stability is improved
• Reduces fan noise when using the Silence mode
• Supports the full disk encryption software from McAfee®
• Reduces risks from security vulnerabilities