BIOS Update Utility : Must install this BIOS update first if upgrading to Windows 8.1! (Windows 8.1 64bit...)
IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.
This information is for the following models:
- SVP11213CXB
- SVP11213CXS
- SVP11214CXB
- SVP11214CXS
- SVP11215CBB
- SVP11215CDB
- SVP11215CLB
- SVP11215PXB
- SVP11216PXB
- SVP11216PXS
- SVP112190S
- SVP112190X
- SVP13213CXB
- SVP13213CXS
- SVP13213CYB
- SVP13215CDB
- SVP13215CLB
- SVP13215PLS
- SVP13215PXB
- SVP13215PXS
- SVP13217PBB
- SVP13217PBS
- SVP132190S
- SVP132190X
- SVP1321ACXB
- SVP1321ACXS
- SVP1321BPXB
- SVP1321BPXR
- SVP1321CPXB
- SVP1321DCXS
- SVP1321ECXB
- SVP1321GGXBI
- SVP1321HGXBI
- SVP1321ZRZBI
About this download
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
System Requirements
Operating Systems
- Windows® 7
- Windows® 7 64-bit
- Windows® 8
- Windows® 8 64-bit
- Windows® 8.1
- Windows® 8.1 64-bit
File Info
File Name
- EP0000601204.exe
File Version
- R1045V7
File Size
- 6.62 MB
Release Date
- 09-15-2015