Sony PCG-FX203-K Notebooks & Tablet PCs > Downloads Drivers, Utilities, Manual and BIOS

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Cardbus Drivers for PCGA-CDRW5x

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

1.10.6.0

Size Driver

76KB

File Name

cdd_cb_sny_11006.exe

Date

24/10/2001

Observations

CDRW51 Driver update Installation Procedure
The following describes how to download and install the CDRW5x driver update version 1.10.06 for VAIO models with Windows Millennium or Windows 2000 preinstalled.
Download instructions:Prepare a new folder in the C:\ directory to place the file downloaded from the web - Name it Download.
Download the Cardbus Drivers for PCGA-CDRW5x file into the Download folder.
When the download is complete, right-click My Computer and click Explore. Once in Windows Explorer, click the View menu and click Details. Browse to the location of your file to check the size of it. If the driver size is the same, your download has been successfully completed, if the size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and restart the download.
Extract the downloaded CDD_sny__cb_11006.exe file into the Download folder.

Installation Instructions: Please make sure you are logged on as an administrator.
Open Device Manager.
Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers.
Double-click Sony CardBus ATAPI to open the properties.
Select the Drivers tab and click Update driver.
Click Next.
Select Search for a suitable driver for my device an click Next.
Clear the check box in front of Floppy Disk Drives and CD-ROM Drives.
Select Specify a Location
Click Browse and point to C:\Download\.
Click Open and then OK.
Click Next and then click Finish.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Hotkey Setup Utility

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

26.10.00

Size Driver

995KB

File Name

hkd_sny_261000.exe

Date

28/12/2001

Observations

Utilities Download and Installation procedure

Create a directory named C:\Utilities.
Download the utility file and save it to the C:\Utilities directory.
Go the download directory, and double-click the utility.exe file.
The WinZip Self-Extractor program starts.
In the Unzip to folder box, type C:\Utilities.
Click Unzip - A sub-directory will be created.
Go to this sub-directory.
Run the Setup process.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Restart your computer.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Touchpad Driver Update

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

5.3.504.7b

Size Driver

644KB

File Name

mtd_alps_535047b.exe

Date

21/11/2002

Observations

Alps Pointing Device (Touch Pad) Driver Update Version 5.3.504.7b for Windows 2000

This update enables you to adjust the speed for the Sony USB mouse in the Alps Touch Pad Control Utility.
Download Instructions
1. Download file TPD_alps_535047b.exe, and save it to a download directory. (Please note this directory for reference.)
2. Go the download directory, and double-click TPD_alps_535047b.exe. WinZip Self-Extractor program starts.
3. Click Unzip. The file will be extracted to a new directory C:\TPD_alps_535047b
4. Click OK.
5. Click Close to exit WinZip Self-Extractor program.

Installation Instructions
1. Open Device Manager (Right-click My Computer - click Properties - Hardware tab - Device Manager button.)
2. In Device Manager, expand Mice and other pointing devices.
3. Double-click Alps Pointing-device. The Alps Pointing-device Properties dialog box is displayed.
4. Click the Driver tab, and then click Update Driver. The Update Device Driver Wizard starts.
5. Click Next. Select Display a list of the known drivers for this device so that I can choose a specific driver.
6. Click Next. Click Have Disk.
7. The Install From Disk dialog box appears. Type or browse to C:\TPD_alps_535047b
8. Click Open. Click OK.
9. Click Next. An Update Driver Warning message appears.
10. Click Yes. Click Next. Wait while Windows installs the new software.
11. Click Finish.
12. Close the Alps Pointing-device Properties dialog box.
13. Click Yes to restart the computer.
After the computer restarts, the installation of the driver is complete. For VAIO PCG-SR1K/SR11K/SR21K/SR31K, however, you must accomplish the following additional steps:14. After you log on to Windows, open C:\TPD_alps_535047b
15. Double-click the file "sr.reg".
16. A Registry Editor message appears. Click Yes.
17. Click OK.
18. Restart the computer.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Bios Upgrade

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

R0217U0

Size Driver

422KB

File Name

r0217u0.exe

Date

29/01/2002

Observations

BIOS Upgrade for Sony VAIO Notebooks.
Solution: This update program allows you to upgrade the BIOS of your VAIO computer. Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid any problems during the downloading and installation procedure.

Download instructions:Create a new folder named Download.
Download the BIOS Upgrade file for your VAIO model into the Download folder.
Click View and select Details to check the size of the driver - If the size is the same as that mentioned on the Download page, your download has been successfully completed.
If the size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and restart the download.
The R0xxxxx.exe file you have downloaded is a self extracting file.
Go to C:\Download and double-click R0xxxxx.exe.
At the Unzip to folder field the location C:\Bios will appear.
Click Unzip, click OK and then click Close.

How to create a BIOS update floppy disk:Start your VAIO.
Once you are back at the Windows desktop, insert a blank floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
Go to C:\Bios.
Double-click the crisdisk.bat file - Press any key to continue.
Press ENTER to format the floppy disk.
Label your disk BIOS, and press ENTER.
When prompted Quickformat Another (Y/N) press N.
When prompted, press a key to continue.
The program will copy some files - When prompted, press a key to continue.
The BIOS update floppy disk has been created -When prompted, press a key to continue.
Remove the disk from the floppy disk drive and press a key to finish the procedure.

BIOS update instructions: Important Notice:Before starting please ensure that your VAIO is connected to the external power source using the AC adapter. Do not remove the power or the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive while the BIOS upgrade is in process. Do not stop the BIOS upgrade procedure while it is in progress. Not following any of the above, could severely damage your system!
Start your VAIO with the BIOS Update CD or floppy disk inserted.
A screen appears asking you: Do you want to update the BIOS [Y/N].
Press the Y key - The BIOS upgrade process begins.
Once the upgrade is completed, your VAIO will restart.
To avoid the upgrade process beginning again, eject the floppy disk or CD once you have finished the BIOS update (the Sony Logo will appear).

How to check the BIOS version:Start your VAIO.
When the Sony logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup.
Confirm that the BIOS version is R0xxxxx in the BIOS Setup.
Press F10 to exit the BIOS Setup, Press ENTER to confirm - Your computer will restart.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Patch for low sound volume on DVD playback

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

Size Driver

24KB

File Name

windvd_lowsound.exe

Date

28/12/2001

Observations

WinDVD patch for Low Sound Playback Problem
Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid any difficulties during the download and installation process.
NOTE: Before installing this patch, make sur you are logged on as administrator (Windows 2000 only).
Download instructions:Prepare a new folder to place a file downloaded from the web. Name it Download.
Download the WinDVD LowSound Patch.exe file into the newly created folder (24KB).
When the download is complete, right-click My Computer and click Explore. Once in Windows Explorer, click the View menu and click Details. Browse to the location of your file to check the size of it. If the driver size is the same, your download has been successfully completed, if the size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and restart the download.

Installation instructions:Make sure the WinDVD program is closed.
Double-click the WinDVD LowSound Patch.exe file.
The patch for WinDVD is now installed.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Audio Chip Drivers

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

5.12.01.30

Size Driver

3.37MB

File Name

acs_smx_512013013.exe

Date

28/11/2001

Observations

SoundMAX Driver update Installation Procedure
The following describes how to download and install the audio driver update SoundMAX version 5.12.01.3013 on the VAIO models PCG-FX203K/PCG-FX205K and PCG-R600HEK with Windows 2000 preinstalled.
Model:PCG-FX203K
PCG-FX205K
PCG-R600HEK
Download instructions

Prepare a new folder in the C:\ directory to place the file downloaded from the web - Name it Download.
Download the Audio Chip Drivers file for your model into the Download folder.
When the download is complete, select View and click Details in Windows Explorer. Check the size of the driver - If it is the same size your download has been successful. If the file size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and restart the download.
Extract the contents of the downloaded file in the download folder.

Installation Instructions

Please make sure you are logged on as an administrator.
Go to C:\Download\ and double-click Setup.exe.
Select Reinstall and click Next.
Select Yes, restart the computer now and click Finish.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

VAIO Edit Components LE for Adobe Premiere 6.0, 6.1, 6LE and 6.5 Update Program

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

2.1.01

Size Driver

1.57MB

File Name

vec_le_03180_uk.exe

Date

17/06/2003

Observations

VAIO Edit Components version 2.1.01 LE for Adobe Premiere 6.0, 6.1, 6LE and 6.5 Update Program for Windows XP and Windows 2000.

This program will add the Real-time Preview function for Premiere 6.5 and resolves the following issues:1. When many DV-AVI clip files are posted on Timeline, it takes long time for the clip to start playing.
2. When front of DVI-AVI clip on Timeline was cut by ripple edit tool, it play from the beginning of clip.
3. CPU usage is 100% when a project using VAIO Edit components is opened.

For the following VAIO models, please download DVgate Uptae 2.5.02 for DVgate 2.5.01 before installing this update.
PCG-SRX51P/SRX51P_A/SRX51P_B
PCG-C1MHP
PCG-FX801/FX802/FX804/FX805/FX802P
PCG-NV205/NV209/NV309
PCG-GRX416G

For the follwoing VAIO models, please download DVgate Update 2.5.02.05300 for DVgate 2.3 - 2.5.00 before installing this update.
PCG-FX203K/FX205K/FX209K
PCG-SR31K
PCG-FX302K
PCG-FX401/FX403/FX404/FX405
PCG-GR114EK/GR114MK/GR114SK
PCG-GR215SK/GR214EP/GR214CP/GR214MP/GR215MP/GR215SP
PCG-GR214EK/GR214MK/GR215MK/GR215SK (CTO Units)
PCG-R600MEP/R600HEP/R600HEPD
PCG-R600MEK/R600HEK/R600HEKD (CTO Units)
PCV-RX1
PCG-FX501/FX502/FX503/FX505
PCG-R600HFK/R600MX/R600MF/R600HFP/R600HFPD
PCG-GR314MP/GR315MP
PCG-GRX315MK/GRX316MK/GRX316SK/GRX315MP/GRX316MP/GRX316SP/GRX316G
PCG-C1MGP/C1MHP
PCG-SRX41P
PCV-LX2
PCV-RX201/RX202/RX203/RX2D/RX212
PCG-FX601/FX602/FX604/FX605
PCG-FX701/FX702/FX705
PCG-GR414SK/GR414SP
PCG-GRX415MK/GRX416SK/GRX415MP/GRX416SP
PCG-NV105/NV109M
PCG-VX71P
PCV-RX301/RX302/RX304/RX305/RX306/RX312

For the following VAIO models with XP Upgrade Companion CD, please upgrade to Windows XP and then download DVgate Update 2.5.02.05300 for DVgate 2.3 - 2.5.00 before installing this update.
PCG-FX201/FX203
PCG-FX301
PCG-QR20
PCV-LX1

Download Instructions
1.Download the file vec_le_03180_xxx.exe, and save it to a download directory. (Please note this directory for reference.)
2.Go the download directory, and double-click vec_le_03180_xxx.exe. WinZip Self-Extractor program starts.
3.Click Unzip. The file will be extracted to C:\vec_le_03180_xxx.
4.Click Close to exit WinZip Self-Extractor program.

Uninstall Previous versions of VAIO Edit Components or DVgate Plug-in
1.Open [Control Panel] and double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
2.Select either [VAIO Edit Components] or [DVgate Plug-in for Adobe Premiere] and click [Change/Remove].
3.Click [OK] and then click [Finish].
4.Close the [Add/Remove Programs] window.
5.If your using VAIO Edit components or DVgate Plug-in with Adope Premiere 6.5, please proceed with steps 6 through 7 here below to delete the preset files.
6.Open the folder [C:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Adobe\Premiere\Settings]. If the Application folder is not visible, please select [Tools]-> [Folder Options]-> [View]-> [Show hidden files and folders].
7. If the following folders exist, please delete them manually for each user accounts on the computer: "VAIO Edit Components - NTSC", "VAIO Edit Components - PAL", "DVgate Plug-in - NTSC" or "DVgate Plug-in - PAL".

Installation Instructions
1. Open the folder C:\vec_le_03180_xxx and double-click Setup.exe.
2. Follow the instructions on screen to install the application.
3. Click Finish when Setup is complete.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Sony Shared Libraries

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

2.07.00.07120XP

Size Driver

1.14MB

File Name

sld_sny_2070007120xp.exe

Date

08/05/2002

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Sony Utilities Instalation Files

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

2.12.12.26

Size Driver

928KB

File Name

su_sny_212.exe

Date

28/11/2001

Observations

Sony Utilities update for VAIO models PCG-FX101/PCG-FX103/PCG-FX105K/PCG-FX108K
A. Download instructions: Create a new folder and name it Download folder.
Download the Sony Utilities Setup Drivers file from your models download section and place it in the Download folder.
When the download is completed, please check the size of the file in Windows Explorer: Right-click Start, click Explore, Click View and select Details to check the size of the driver - If the size is the same as mentioned on the download page, your downloading was successfully completed.

B. Installation instructions

Double-click the su_sny_212.exe icon - The WinZip Self-Extractor dialogue box appears.
In the Unzip to folder field, select a folder to extract the files contained in su_sny_212.exe.
Click Unzip.
Click OK.
Click Close.
Double-click the Setup.exe file.
Select Repair (Reinstall all program components installed by the previous setup).
Click Next and then click Finish.
Restart your VAIO - Sony Utilities has now been updated.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Patch solving problems with TV out

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

5.13.1.2772

Size Driver

5.31MB

File Name

tv_out_patch.exe

Date

17/01/2002

Observations

TV out patch installation instructions
Solution:NOTE: This solution applies to the VAIO models

PCG-FX105/108K/109K
PCG-FX203K/205K/209K.

This patch enables you to use the Fn+F8 function to display images properly on a TV connected to the TV out - This patch updates the video driver and the BIOS on your VAIO.

Download Instructions

Prepare a new folder to place a file downloaded from the web - Name it Download.
Download the Patch which solves problems with TV out file from your models download section into the Download folder.
Open Windows Explorer. Click View, and then click Details. Check the size of the driver - If the size is the same as mentioned on the download page, the download was performed successfully. If the size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and proceed with the download procedure once more.

Installation instructions
NOTE: Please make sure to have a blank floppy disk before proceeding with the instructions below.

Log on as a administrator: Double-click the TV_Out_Patch.exe file.
Click Next at the InstallShield Wizard window.
Make sure that both Video Driver Update and Create BIOS Update Disk are selected.
Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the video update.
Click Finish.
When requested insert the a blank floppy disk.
Click OK.
Press ENTER - At QuickFormat another (Y/N)? press N and then ENTER.
Follow the on-screen instructions and click Yes, I want to restart my computer now.
DO NOT remove the floppy disk from the drive.
Click OK.
Let your VAIO reboot on the formatted floppy disk you have just created.
Type Y when asked Do You want to update the BIOS? - Do NOT interrupt the BIOS update and make sure the AC power is plugged in or the battery is sufficiently charged.
Wait until the BIOS update is complete and your VAIO has shut down.
Remove the floppy disk and restart your VAIO - The video and BIOS updates are now complete.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Bios Upgrade

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

R0243U0

Size Driver

427KB

File Name

r0243u0.exe

Date

01/07/2002

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

W2K RollBack Bios

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

R0217U0

Size Driver

422KB

File Name

rb_r0217u0.exe

Date

28/02/2002

Observations

BIOS Recover update installation procedure.
This BIOS recovery update is applicable If you have already updated your VAIO using the Windows XP BIOS and want now to reinstall the original operating system (Windows 2000) on your VAIO.
1. Download instructions:Prepare a new folder and name it Download.
Download the W2K RollBack Bios file and place it in the Download folder.
When the download is complete, right-click My Computer and click Explore. Once in Windows Explorer, click the View menu and click Details. Browse to the location of your file to check the size of it. If the driver size is the same, your download has been successfully completed, if the size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and restart the download.

1. Unzip the file BIOS update file:Browse to C:\Download.
Double-click the downloaded W2K RollBack Bios file
At theUnzip to folder field, type C:\Bios
Click Unzip and then click OK.
Click Close.

2. Create the bios update floppy

Start your VAIO.
Insert a blank floppy disk into the floppy disk drive of your VAIO.
Browse to C:\Bios.
Double-click the CRISDISK.bat file.
Press any key to continue.
Press ENTER to format the floppy.
Add a label to the disk: Type Bios.
You are asked if you wish to formatt a new floppy, type N and then press ENTER.
Press any key to continue - The program copyies files to the floppy disk.
Press any key to continue - The program is verifies the copied files.
Press any key to continue.
Remove the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive of your VAIO.
Press any key to continue.

3. BIOS update instruction
Important Notice :Before starting please ensure that your VAIO is connected to the external power source using the AC adapter.
Do not remove the power or the floppy from the FDD while the BIOS upgrade is in process.
Do not stop the BIOS upgrade process.

Not following any of the above, could severly damage your system.

Start your VAIO with the BIOS Update floppy disk inserted.
You are asked Do you want to update the BIOS [Y/N], type Y - The BIOS upgrade process begins.
When the process is done, your VAIO shuts down.
Eject the floppy - The BIOS of your VAIO has been updated.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Original Drivers Package

Operating System

Windows 2000 32 bits

Version

Originally Installed

Size Driver

10.41MB

File Name

fx203k_fx205k_fx302k_drivers.zip

Date

24/11/2005

Observations

Original Drivers Package

IMPORTANT NOTE: The package you are about to download contains the drivers that originaly come preinstalled on your unit.
These drivers are automatically reinstalled on your computer if you perform a system recovery.

Furthermore, on most VAIO computers, these drivers can be found on your Hard Disk Drive in the following folder: C:\Drivers or on your Recovery CD.
The drivers included in this package are not updated drivers.
If updated versions of the preinstalled drivers are available for your model, they can be found separately in the Drivers and Updates section of the VAIO web site or via VAIO Update if your computer has this functionality.
Thus, if you are still using the preinstalled Operating System and didn't delete the C:\Drivers folder (for recent models) or still have your Recovery CD's (for older models), you do not need to download this package.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Original Utilities Package

Operating System

Windows 2000 32 bits

Version

Originally Installed

Size Driver

20.14MB

File Name

fx203k_fx205k_fx302k_utilities.zip

Date

24/11/2005

Observations

Original Utilities Package

IMPORTANT NOTE: The package you are about to download contains the utilities that originaly come preinstalled on your unit.
These utilities are automatically reinstalled on your computer if you perform a system recovery.

Furthermore, on most VAIO computers, these utilities can be found on your Hard Disk Drive in the following folder: C:\Utils or on your Recovery CD.
The utilities included in this package are not updated versions.
If updated versions of the preinstalled utilities are available for your model, they can be found separately in the Drivers and Updates section of the VAIO web site or via VAIO Update if your computer has this functionality.
Thus, if you are still using the preinstalled Operating System and didn't delete the C:\Utils folder (for recent models) or still have your Recovery CD's (for older models), you do not need to download this package.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Cardbus Drivers for PCGA-CDRW5x

Operating System

Windows 98(SE)

Version

1.10.6.0

Size Driver

76KB

File Name

cdd_cb_sny_11006.exe

Date

24/10/2001

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Sony Utilities Instalation Files

Operating System

Windows Me

Version

2.12.12.26

Size Driver

928KB

File Name

su_sny_212.exe

Date

28/11/2001

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Patch for low sound volume on DVD playback

Operating System

Windows Me

Version

Size Driver

24KB

File Name

windvd_lowsound.exe

Date

28/12/2001

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Bios Upgrade for Windows ME

Operating System

Windows Me

Version

R0232U0

Size Driver

424KB

File Name

r0232u0.exe

Date

01/07/2002

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Sony Shared Libraries

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.07.00.07120XP

Size Driver

1.14MB

File Name

sld_sny_2070007120xp.exe

Date

08/05/2002

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

VAIO Edit Components LE for Adobe Premiere 6.0, 6.1, 6LE and 6.5 Update Program

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.1.01

Size Driver

1.57MB

File Name

vec_le_03180_uk.exe

Date

17/06/2003

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

BIOS Upgrade

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

02U0

Size Driver

427KB

File Name

wxp02u0.exe

Date

29/11/2001

Observations

BIOS Upgrade for Sony VAIO Notebooks.
Solution: This update program allows you to upgrade the BIOS of your VAIO computer. Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid any problems during the downloading and installation procedure.

Download instructions:Create a new folder named Download.
Download the BIOS Upgrade file for your VAIO model into the Download folder.
Click View and select Details to check the size of the driver - If the size is the same as that mentioned on the Download page, your download has been successfully completed.
If the size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and restart the download.
The R0xxxxx.exe file you have downloaded is a self extracting file.
Go to C:\Download and double-click R0xxxxx.exe.
At the Unzip to folder field the location C:\Bios will appear.
Click Unzip, click OK and then click Close.
How to create a BIOS update floppy disk:Start your VAIO.
Once you are back at the Windows desktop, insert a blank floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
Go to C:\Bios.
Double-click the crisdisk.bat file - Press any key to continue.
Press ENTER to format the floppy disk.
Label your disk BIOS, and press ENTER.
When prompted Quickformat Another (Y/N) press N.
When prompted, press a key to continue.
The program will copy some files - When prompted, press a key to continue.
The BIOS update floppy disk has been created -When prompted, press a key to continue.
Remove the disk from the floppy disk drive and press a key to finish the procedure.
BIOS update instructions: Important Notice:Before starting please ensure that your VAIO is connected to the external power source using the AC adapter. Do not remove the power or the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive while the BIOS upgrade is in process. Do not stop the BIOS upgrade procedure while it is in progress. Not following any of the above, could severely damage your system!
Start your VAIO with the BIOS Update CD or floppy disk inserted.
A screen appears asking you: Do you want to update the BIOS [Y/N].
Press the Y key - The BIOS upgrade process begins.
Once the upgrade is completed, your VAIO will restart.
To avoid the upgrade process beginning again, eject the floppy disk or CD once you have finished the BIOS update (the Sony Logo will appear).

How to check the BIOS version:Start your VAIO.
When the Sony logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup.
Confirm that the BIOS version is R0xxxxx in the BIOS Setup.
Press F10 to exit the BIOS Setup, Press ENTER to confirm - Your computer will restart.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

BIOS Update WXP04U0

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Size Driver

428KB

File Name

wxp04u0.exe

Date

14/03/2003

Observations

BIOS Upgrade for Sony VAIO Notebooks.
Solution: This update program allows you to upgrade the BIOS of your VAIO computer. Please follow the instructions carefully to avoid any problems during the downloading and installation procedure.

Download instructions:Create a new folder named Download.
Download the BIOS Upgrade file for your VAIO model into the Download folder.
Click View and select Details to check the size of the driver - If the size is the same as that mentioned on the Download page, your download has been successfully completed.
If the size is different, delete the file you have downloaded and restart the download.
The R0xxxxx.exe file you have downloaded is a self extracting file.
Go to C:\Download and double-click R0xxxxx.exe.
At the Unzip to folder field the location C:\Bios will appear.
Click Unzip, click OK and then click Close.
How to create a BIOS update floppy disk:Start your VAIO.
Once you are back at the Windows desktop, insert a blank floppy disk in the floppy disk drive.
Go to C:\Bios.
Double-click the crisdisk.bat file - Press any key to continue.
Press ENTER to format the floppy disk.
Label your disk BIOS, and press ENTER.
When prompted Quickformat Another (Y/N) press N.
When prompted, press a key to continue.
The program will copy some files - When prompted, press a key to continue.
The BIOS update floppy disk has been created -When prompted, press a key to continue.
Remove the disk from the floppy disk drive and press a key to finish the procedure.
BIOS update instructions: Important Notice:Before starting please ensure that your VAIO is connected to the external power source using the AC adapter. Do not remove the power or the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive while the BIOS upgrade is in process. Do not stop the BIOS upgrade procedure while it is in progress. Not following any of the above, could severely damage your system!
Start your VAIO with the BIOS Update CD or floppy disk inserted.
A screen appears asking you: Do you want to update the BIOS [Y/N].
Press the Y key - The BIOS upgrade process begins.
Once the upgrade is completed, your VAIO will restart.
To avoid the upgrade process beginning again, eject the floppy disk or CD once you have finished the BIOS update (the Sony Logo will appear).

How to check the BIOS version:Start your VAIO.
When the Sony logo appears, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup.
Confirm that the BIOS version is R0xxxxx in the BIOS Setup.
Press F10 to exit the BIOS Setup, Press ENTER to confirm - Your computer will restart.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

DVgate Update Patch 2.5.02.05300 for DVgate 2.3

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.5.02.05300

Size Driver

4.15MB

File Name

dvgate_2502-23-2500_uk.exe

Date

18/06/2003

Observations

DVgate Update patch 2.5.02.05300 for DVgate 2.3 - 2.5.00 (XP/W2K)
This update resolves the following issues:The image from a DV device may not display on the monitor (DVgate Motion/Still).
The indicators during capture may not be correct (DVgate Motion).
Duplication for about one minute may occur when recording to a DV device (DVgate Motion).
The application may exit when performing Scan Forward From The Current Position at the beginning of a tape (DVgate Motion).
The image may not display after cancelling the recording to a DV device (DVgate Motion).
The application may exit when exporting DV-AVI files to MPEG2 (DVgate Assemble).
Noise may occur when recording to a DV device (DVgate Motion).
Further, DVgate update 2.5.02.05300 provides the following enhancements to DVgate 2.3/2.4: The ability to handle AVI2.0 files that are created with Premiere 6.0/LE.
The MPEG2 output file size limitation is increased from 2 GB to 4 GB.

Important notes

This update is supposed to be used with Premiere 6/LE. You should not update if you use Premiere 5.1/LE.
You should uninstall, if it is installed, DVgate Plug-in for Adobe Premiere as this module will not work after the update.
To replace DVgate Plug-in for Adobe Premiere, VAIO computers pre-installed with DVgate 2.3/2.4 need to download and install VAIO Edit Components for Adobe Premiere 6/LE.

Download Instructions

Download the file DVGate_2502-23-2500_xx.exe, and save it to a download directory.
Go the download directory, and double-click DVGate_2502-23-2500_xx.exe. WinZip Self-Extractor program starts.
Click Unzip. The file will be extracted to C:\dvgate2502for23-2500.
Click Close to exit WinZip Self-Extractor program.

Installation Procedure

Log on to your computer using an account with administrative rights.
Exit all running applications.
Open 'C:\dvgate2502for23-2500'.
Double-click 'Setup.exe' to begin the installation.
The Install Wizard starts.
Click Next.
Follow the 0n-screen instructions.
Click Finish when the installation is complete.
If you are prompted to restart the computer, click OK.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Hotkey Server

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.1.00.071

Size Driver

1.99MB

File Name

hkd_sny_210007170.exe

Date

28/12/2001

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony PCG-FX

Model

Sony PCG-FX203-K

Description

Sony Utilities Instalation Files

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.2.00.08020

Size Driver

929.5KB

File Name

su_sny_220008020.exe

Date

29/11/2001

Observations

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