topic Re: FE31M Vista in PCs & Accessories

FE31M Vista

wooderz — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 08:03:45 GMT

Am I just jumping the gun here, but my brand spanking new VAIO FE31M says it is Vista Capable, yet when I install RC1 on it none of the drivers work!!!!!!!!

So I thought ok, well at least put XP Pro on here so I can get into my domain, but no, the sound drivers don't work!!!!

Are these laptops just made for Media Center, and therefore I've been sold a dud?

Please help guys!

James

Re: FE31M Vista

kee-lo_ — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 18:55:38 GMT

The Vista drivers should be online soon, but as it's only just RTM'ed Sony won't be releasing them for a while so they can quality check.

Re: FE31M Vista

Blencogo — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 19:56:21 GMT

Hi wooderz and welcome.

XP does not support Hi Definition Audio.

You need to install the Microsoft UAA Bus Driver for high Definition Audio (KB835221 or the newer KB888111) first. This allows the sound chip to be recognised.

You should find it in C:\Drivers\Hotfix or on your recovery discs or you can download it from Microsoft Update.

Re: FE31M Vista

wooderz — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:10:37 GMT

Hi thanks for the welcomes and the advice! With regards KB888111 it says on Microsoft Update to wait for the next Service Pack, I assume they mean SP3, how long before that's available?!

I'd much rather go onto Vista, any ideas when Sony will release some drivers?

Thanks again guys and gals

Wooderz

Re: FE31M Vista

jumpsuit — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 09:13:10 GMT

Hi there have a look at this thread, bottom post.

Re: FE31M Vista

kee-lo_ — Wed, 15 Nov 2006 13:13:07 GMT

Not until it's retailed, or on VAIOs as standard

Re: FE31M Vista

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