Sony VGN-A397XP Notebooks & Tablet PCs > Downloads Drivers, Utilities, Manual and Firmware

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

4.3.01.14050a

Size Driver

87.28MB

File Name

soasst-01198207-un.exe

Date

20/11/2007

Observations

SonicStage Update Program Version 4.3.01.14050a
This release resolves the issue where SonicStage can be started after installing SonicStage Update Program 4.3.00.
1. Download and save this file to a download directory.
2. Close all running programs.
3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click it.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the new software.
5. Restart the computer when the installation is completed.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage Security Update

Operating System

Windows 2000

Version

1.0.00.11020

Size Driver

3.12MB

File Name

soasst-01595000-un.exe

Date

30/01/2008

Observations

SonicStage Security Update Program 1.0.00.11020
This update solves a security issue with SonicStage 4.x.

How do I update my driver?
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click SOASST-01595000-UN.exe to run it.
5. Click Next, wait while the wizard updates your software, and then click Finish.
6. Restart the VAIO.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Edit Components

Operating System

Windows 7 32/64 bits

Version

7.2.00.11160

Size Driver

47.26MB

File Name

ep0000211394.exe

Date

14/01/2010

Observations

VAIO Edit Components Upgrade Program 7.2.00.11160
What is this?
VAIO Edit Components 7 is plug-in software that adds a variety of editing functions with the Sony original technology to Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 or Adobe Premiere Elements 8.
The basic functions are as follows: - HD video editing and Proxy editing
- Smart rendering
- Encoding with the Sony video codec
- Upconversion from SD image quality to HD image quality
- "x.v.Color" supported
- Various VAIO original video transitions
- Relation with an authoring software application And, please see the help for the detailed features of VAIO Edit Components 7.
What does it fix?
- Supports of New Premiere Elements 8.
- Supports of New 24 Mbps AVCHD File. (System: 24 Mbps, Video: 21 Mbps)
(For 10.1H New AVCHD HandyCam)
- Supports of AVC GPU (NVIDIA CUDA) Encoding.
(NVIDIA Gfx which supports CUDA is required.)
Manual installation instruction
IMPORTANT CAUTION:VAIO Edit Components 7.2 supported detailed version of Premiere Pro CS4 4.1 or above. Don't forget to update Premiere Pro CS4 by Adobe Updater.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000211394.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Update

Operating System

Windows 7 32/64 bits

Version

5.1.1.04090

Size Driver

16.02MB

File Name

ep0000221850.exe

Date

10/06/2010

Observations

VAIO Update 5.1.1.04090
What is this?
Vaio Update is an application similar to Windows Update. It is designed to help you keep your computer up-to-date by assisting you with installation of the latest updates for your VAIO.
What does it fix?
This update provides several improvements to the VAIO Update functionality.

How do I perform this update?

Self-Update
If you open VAIO Update 4, this version will be proposed as an update. Just clicking the Update button will install this version of VAIO Update 5.
If your VAIO comes already preinstalled with VAIO Update 5, the update process is the same, but a reboot will not be required afterwards.
Manual Installation
If you have VAIO Update 3 or older installed on your VAIO, first access Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs, and uninstall VAIO Update from your computer. Afterwards follow below procedure.
In case you have skipped this step before installing VU5, you must first uninstall ALL versions of VAIO Update before moving to below procedure again.

If you have VAIO Update 4 or 5 installed, you can just follow below procedure to install the updated version.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000221850.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO if asked.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Edit Components

Operating System

Windows 7 32/64 bits

Version

6.6.00.06130

Size Driver

19.28MB

File Name

ep0000187620.exe

Date

14/07/2009

Observations

VAIO Edit Components Upgrade Program 6.6 - 6.6.00.06130
What is this?
VAIO Edit Components is a plugin for Adobe Premiere, which provides some additional functionality, such as HD Editing, and which improves compatibility between Adobe Premiere and VAIO Applications.
Is this relevant for you?
It is recommended to install this update if you use Adobe Premiere.
What does it fix?
This installer only supports Premiere Pro CS3/Premiere Pro 2.0/Premiere Elements 7/Premiere Elements 4/Premiere Elements 3.0/Premiere Elements 2.0.
Supports of Exporting AVCHD Hardware Encoding by using VAIO AVC Transcoder (VAIO AVC Transcoder is necessary)
Other minor bug fixes
How do I perform this update?
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000164039.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter

Operating System

Windows Vista 32 bits

Version

1.4.06.13180

Size Driver

1.59MB

File Name

ep0000144638.exe

Date

06/02/2008

Observations

SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter Update Program 1.4.06.13180
This update solves the following issue: Internet Explorer cannot be launched when SSMS Audio Filter and NIS2008 are active.

How do I update this utility?
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000144638.exe to run it.
5. Click Next, wait while the wizard updates your software, and then click Finish.
6. Restart the VAIO.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage

Operating System

Windows Vista 32 bits

Version

4.3.01.14050a

Size Driver

87.28MB

File Name

soasst-01198207-un.exe

Date

20/11/2007

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage Security Update

Operating System

Windows Vista 32 bits

Version

1.0.00.11020

Size Driver

3.12MB

File Name

soasst-01595000-un.exe

Date

30/01/2008

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Update

Operating System

Windows Vista 32/64 bits

Version

5.1.1.04090

Size Driver

16.02MB

File Name

ep0000221850.exe

Date

10/06/2010

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Edit Components

Operating System

Windows Vista 32/64 bits

Version

7.2.00.11160

Size Driver

47.26MB

File Name

ep0000211394.exe

Date

14/01/2010

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Edit Components

Operating System

Windows Vista 32/64 bits

Version

6.6.00.06130

Size Driver

19.28MB

File Name

ep0000187620.exe

Date

14/07/2009

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.4.04.07110

Size Driver

5.4MB

File Name

soamaf-00897001-un.exe

Date

03/08/2005

Observations

SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter version 1.4.04.07110 for Microsoft Windows XP

This update resolves the following problems:- Exiting SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter from taskbar makes Windows very slow
- Desktop icons and Taskbar disappear after installing McAfee Virus Scan
- Hotkey doesn't work after exiting SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter
- AutoCAD may end suddenly
Download and Installation
1. Close all running applications.
2. Download SOAMAF-00897001-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
3. Double-click SOAMAF-00897001-UN.exe to start the installation
4. The InstallShield Wizard starts
5. Click OK to remove the previous version installed on your computer
6. If the "Shared File Detected" dialog is displayed, check the "Don't display this message again" and click Yes
7. Click Finish when un-installation is completed
8. Click OK to restart the computer
9. When the computer has finished starting, the InstallShield wizard resumes automatically
10. Click Next and wait while Setup is installing the new software
11. Click Finish when the installation is complete.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Click to DVD

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.3.03.03030

Size Driver

91.77MB

File Name

soactd-00805801-un.exe

Date

15/03/2005

Observations

Click to DVD 2.3.03 Upgrade Program version 2.3.03.03030
This update adds some new features to Click to DVD 2.1/2.2 such as:- VR Mode (Click to DVD 2.1): you can create DVD in VR mode
- HD Mode (Click to DVD 2.1/2.2): you can capture video from an HDV device
- HD Disc (Click to DVD 2.1/2.2): you can create an HD disc from HDV content
Please refer to the Help files included with the application for detailed information.
Download and Installation
1. Download the file SOACTD-00805801-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running applications
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOACTD-00805801-UN.exe
4. The InstallShield wizard starts
5. Click Next
7. Wait while setup is installing the new software
8. Click Finish when the installation is complete

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Click to DVD

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.4.12.14100

Size Driver

28.33MB

File Name

soactd-00805805-un.exe

Date

13/03/2006

Observations

Click to DVD 2.4.12.14100 Upgrade Program for Windows XP

This update resolves the following issues:- DVD drive disappears from My Computer after installing 'Click to DVD upgrade 2.4.10' and 'Roxio Easy Media Creator 7'
- Windows does not start in normal mode after installing 'Click to DVD upgrade 2.4.10' and 'Roxio Easy Media Creator 6'
- Drag'n Drop CD+DVD 3.x starts with an error message after installing SonicStage upgrade 3.3

Download and Installation
1. Download SOACTD-00805805-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running programs
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOACTD-00805805-UN.exe to start the installation
4. The Click to DVD Update Program Wizard starts
5. Click Next and wait while Setup installs the new software
6. Click Finish when the installation is completed
7. The computer will restart

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Click to DVD

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.5.32.08000

Size Driver

97.73MB

File Name

soactd-00805806-un.exe

Date

06/09/2006

Observations

Click to DVD Upgrade Program Version 2.5.32.08000

This update resolves the following issue:- After you install Picture Motion Browser software supplied with Sony cameras, you cannot create VR-mode DVD using Click to DVD or VAIO Zone.

Download and Installation
1. Download SOACTD-00805806-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running programs
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOACTD-00805806-UN.exe to start the installation
4. The Click to DVD Update Program Wizard starts
5. Click Next and wait while Setup installs the new software
6. Click Finish when the installation is completed
7. The computer will restart

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage Mastering Studio

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.4.04.05151

Size Driver

9.86MB

File Name

soasms-01200700-un.exe

Date

15/06/2006

Observations

SonicStage Mastering Studio version 1.4.04.05151

Changes from the previous versions:- Remote exploitation of a buffer overflow in SonicStage Mastering Studio could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Download and installation
1. Download SOASMS-01200700-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running applications
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOASMS-01200700-UN.exe
4. Read the message on the popup window and click OK
5. Click Next
6. Click Ok to remove the currently installed version from your computer
7. Click Finish when the uninstallation is complete
8. Click Next to install the new SonicStage Mastering Studio version
9. Click Finish when the installation is complete

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Media

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

4.1.01.13251

Size Driver

73.55MB

File Name

soavms-00900004-un.exe

Date

08/02/2005

Observations

VAIO Media 4.1 Upgrade Program version 4.1.01.13251

IMPORTANT NOTES!
- Depending on your VAIO model, you may be prompted during the installation of VAIO Media 4.1 to upgrade SonicStage and Giga Pocket or VAIO Zone. To get these updates, please visit the download section of our website.
- This release adds some new functionality to VAIO Media software. Please read carefully the Help files for more information on the usage of VAIO Media 4.1.
- Notes concerning the Sony's Network Media Receivers (PCNA-MR10 and VGP-MR100): VAIO Media 4.1 has been designed to DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) interoperability guidelines. VAIO Media 4.1 is required to use the VGP-MR100 which will also be compatible with the DLNA guidelines. This new media receiver can connect to VAIOs and/or DLNA-compliant server products. VAIO Media 4.1 can also be used to connect to the previous media receiver PCNA-MR10 which is not DLNA compliant. Normally, the PCNA-MR10 displays media items in predefined categories: Photo, Music, Video, and it requires that the media to be shared being stored in specific locations on the server. However, This will result in some items not being displayed in their appropriate category; for e.g.., you may see some music items when you choose the Photo menu, etc. This is NOT a bug and should be taken into consideration when using VAIO Media 4.1 with the PCNA-MR10! To workaround this problem, we advise you to save your media files in folders and register these folders on the server to the VAIO Media console. For more information about this, please read the Help files that come with VAIO Media 4.1.
This update is to be installed on the VAIO models which are preinstalled with a previous version of VAIO Media 2.0/2.5/3.1.

Download and Installation Procedures
Close all running applications.
1. Download SOAVMS-00900004-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Double-click SOAVMS-00900004-UN.exe
3. The VAIO Media 4.1 Upgrade Program InstallShield Wizard starts
4. Wait while the contents of this package is being extracted to your computer
5. Click Next and wait while Setup performs the requested operation
6. Click OK to remove the previous VAIO Media version from your computer
7. The Shared File Detected dialog may be displayed
8. Check the "Don't display this message again" and click Yes
9. Click Finish
10. You may have to repeat the above steps until all components of the previous VAIO Media are uninstalled
11. Click OK to restart your computer.
12. After the computer restarts, the update wizard resumes automatically
13. Wait while setup installs the new software
14. When the installation is complete, click OK to restart the computer.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Media Integrated Server 3.1-4.x-5.0

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.0.00.42120

Size Driver

6.97MB

File Name

soavms-01201702-un.exe

Date

27/06/2006

Observations

VAIO Media Integrated Server 4.x/5.x Update Program 1.0.00.42120

This update resolves the following issue:- Network Media Receiver VGP-MR200 won't play next music track at the end of the contents
Changes from the previous versions:- Remote exploitation of a buffer overflow could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Important notes
Depending on your VAIO model, you must first install VAIO Media Integrated Server 4.1.05 or 4.2.00 or 5.0.11.
Please visit the download section of your model to get these updates.

Download and Installation
1. Download SOAVMS-01201702-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running programs
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOAVMS-01201702-UN.exe to start the installation
4. The VAIO Media Integrated Server Update Wizard starts
5. Click Next and wait while Setup installs the new software
6. Click Finish when the installation is completed

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Recovery Utility

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.3.02.05110

Size Driver

1.22MB

File Name

soavru-00954901-un.exe

Date

19/05/2005

Observations

VAIO Recovery Utility version 2.3.02.05110

This program will update the VAIO Recovery Utility pre-installed the VAIO model listed below.
PCG-K415S
PCG-K415B
VGN-FS195XP
VGN-FS195VP
VGN-FS115S
VGN-FS115Z
VGN-FS115M
VGN-FS115E
VGN-FS115B
VGN-FS115ZR
VGN-FS115MR
VGN-A397XP
VGN-A317S
VGN-A317M
VGN-S3XP
VGN-T2XP/L
VGN-T2XP/S
VGN-T2XRP/S
VGN-S3VP
VGN-S3HP
VGC-RA304
This update resolves the issue where the 2nd recovery disc created with the VAIO Recovery Utility does not work on VAIO models equipped with a Sony DVD+/-RW DW-D56A drive.
Download and Installation
1. Download the file SOAVRU-00954901-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running applications
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOAVRU-00954901-UN.exe
4. The InstallShield wizard starts
5. Wait while setup is installing the new software
6. Click Finish when the installation is complete

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

4.3.01.14050a

Size Driver

87.28MB

File Name

soasst-01198207-un.exe

Date

20/11/2007

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

DVgate Plus

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

2.2.01.12020

Size Driver

21.08MB

File Name

soadvp-00864001-un.exe

Date

16/10/2007

Observations

DVgate Plus Upgrade Program Version 2.2.01.12020

This program will update DVgate versions 2.0/2.1/2.2.00.
[Changes from previous versions]
Fixed bugs:1. Sometime MPEG files read from DVD can not be playback properly with Windows Media Player
2. At most 100 HDV files can be added to clip list
Other changes:1. Import from DVD which does not have copy protection
2. Output quality of MPEG bitrate is same as recorded with Sony DVD handycam
3. Support input and output of movie file whose sound format is Dolby Digital (this functionality may be limited or disabled according to the Dolby license. For further information, click [Help] -> [License Information] in Dvgate Plus)
Download and installation
1. Download SOADVP-XXXXXXXX-UN and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running applications
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOADVP-XXXXXXXX-UN
4. The InstallShield wizard starts
5. Click Next
7. Wait while setup is installing the new software
8. Click Finish when the installation is complete

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Ethernet NIC Driver

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

5.620.1202.2004

Size Driver

391.92KB

File Name

redeth-00817004-un.exe

Date

02/02/2005

Observations

Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver Version 5.620.1202.2004 for Windows XP
Download and Installation Procedures
1. Download the file REDETH-00817004-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Go to the download directory and double-click REDETH-00817004-UN.exe to extract it.
3. The file will be extracted to the following directory C:\Update\REDETH-00817004
4. Close all running programs
5. Open Device Manger (Click [Start], right-click [My Computer], choose [Properties], click [Device Manager] button located on the [Hardware] tab.
6. Expand [Network adapters]
7. Right-click [Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC] and choose [Update Driver]
8. The [Hardware Update Wizard] appears
9. Choose [No, not this time] if prompted to search Windows Update
10. Click [Next] and choose [Install from a list of specific location (Advanced)]
11. Click [Next] and choose [Search for the best driver in these locations]
12. Check [Include this location in the search]
13. Browse to the directory C:\Update\REDETH-00817004
14. Click [OK] and click [Next]
15. Wait while the wizard installs the new software
16. Click Finish

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Sony Utilities

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

6.4.0.06290

Size Driver

2MB

File Name

soasnu-00840002-un.exe

Date

07/07/2006

Observations

Sony Utilities 6.4.0.06290
This Update fixes following issue :Improved connectivity to specific monitors.
Please be informed that a bios update may also be required for this update to have effect
1. Download Instructions
1. Download the file "SOASNU-00840002-UN.exe", and save it to a download directory (ex. C:\Download).
2. Installation
1. Close all running applications.
2. Click Browse. Specify the directory C:\Download\.
3. Select the file SOASNU-00840002-UN.exe. Click Open.
4. A Window will appear. Please follow the instructions on this window. The previous installation of Sony Utlities will be removed.
5. After uninstallation, reboot the VAIO and start process again from step 1. This time the new version of Sony Utilities will be installed.
6. Reboot the VAIO.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

SonicStage Security Update

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.0.00.11020

Size Driver

3.12MB

File Name

soasst-01595000-un.exe

Date

30/01/2008

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Wireless Switch Utility

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

3.3.00.0214

Size Driver

3.25MB

File Name

soawsu-00842309-un.exe

Date

27/11/2006

Observations

Wireless Switch Setting Utility Update Version 3.3.00.0214
Symptom corrected by this update:- Wireless Switch Setting Utility stops working properly after you install the latest Intel's wireless LAN driver.
Important: before installing this driver update, make sure to install the latest Sony Utilities available in the downloads section of your VAIO model. This is not required if no Sony Utilities appears as available download.

How do I update my software?
1. Exit all running programs
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified
4. Double-click SOAWSU-00842309-UN.exe to run it
5. Click OK when prompted to uninstall the previous version of the software
6. Click Finish
7. Double-click SOAWSU-00842309-UN.exe again
8. Click Next and wait while the wizard installs the new software
9. Click Finish when the installation is completed.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Firmware Update for Sony DW-D56A

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

PFS3-2

Size Driver

881.66KB

File Name

sofopd-00829906-un.exe

Date

28/06/2005

Observations

Installation procedure for firmware update for Sony DW-D56A optical drive.
Please check if your VAIO is using the Sony DW-D56A

Download the file
Browse to the directory where you downloaded the file to.
Double Click SOFOPD-00829906-UN.exe

You will get a warning message popping up. Read all instructions carefully and apply the guidelines. (Disable antivirus software, disable tasks running in the background, disable all programs into the startup group. remove all peripherals that you might have connected, (including pccards and network cables), do not touch the VAIO during the process unless prompted otherwise, make sure to be logged on with an account with admin rights). Once you've read this warning messages carefully and followed all instructions then please click OK to continue.

Use the arrow to select the correct drive from the drop down list and click "Update"

Check if you are bound to perform the correct update and if you are click Update

The firmware will now be update and you will se a progress bar moving during the process.

Once the firmware update has been completed, you will be prompted to reboot your VAIO. Click Reboot to reboot your VAIO. Your VAIO will now reboot and the firmware of your optical drive has been updated successfully.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Full Drivers Package (contains all below Drivers)

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

Originally Installed

Size Driver

53.71MB

File Name

a3_drivers.zip

Date

08/02/2005

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.
How to install High Definition audio driver after Windows XP setup
1. You must first install the Microsoft's KB835221 hotfix
2. Install the audio driver for your sound device

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Intel Wireless LAN Driver

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

10.5.1.59a

Size Driver

24.83MB

File Name

indwll-01035420-un.exe

Date

10/11/2006

Observations

Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG/3945BG/3945ABG Network Connection Driver Version 10.5.1.59a

This update resolves the following problem:- Intel Centrino Wireless Driver Malformed Frame Privilege Escalation

Important: Before installing this driver update, please make sure to use Windows Update to bring your system completely up-to-date.

Download and update instructions

1. Download INDWLL-01035420-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Exit all running applications
3. Go to the download directory and double-click INDWLL-01035420-UN.exe
4. Click Yes to replace the existing software with a new version
5. Wait until setup has finished
Additional information about how to verify successful installation of the wireless driver

Models with Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
Open Device Manager > Properties of Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection > Driver tab
Driver Date: 2006/06/26 (Y/M/D)
Driver Version: 9.0.4.17
Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Models with Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection or Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection
Open Device Manager > Properties of Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection or Intel PRO/Wireless 3945BG Network Connection > Driver tab
Driver Date: 2006/07/26 (Y/M/D)
Driver Version: 10.5.1.59
Digital Signer: Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Zone

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.2.05.05170

Size Driver

10.54MB

File Name

soavzn-00964500-un.exe

Date

20/05/2005

Observations

VAIO Zone 1.2.05 Update Program Version 1.2.05.05170

This update resolves the following problems in VAIO Zone 1.2.02:1. Timer recording fails on periodic recordings
2. Adjusting sound volume during DVD playback in VAIO Zone causes the on-screen volume display icon to be jerky
Important notes! Please read this!
This program requires VAIO Zone 1.2.02. If your VAIO computer comes with VAIO Zone 1.1, you must first download and install VAIO Zone 1.2.02 upgrade.

Download and Installation Procedures
1. Download the file SOAVZN-00964500-UN.exe and save it to a download directory.
2. Close all running programs
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOAVZN-00964500-UN.exe to start the installation.
4. Read the on-screen instructions and click OK
5. The VAIO Zone 1.2.05 Update Program Wizard appears
6. Click Next and wait while Setup performs the requested operation.
7. Click OK to restart the computer
8. The installation is completed when the computer restarts.

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Integrated Media Server Patch

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

4.1.05.02240

Size Driver

2.89MB

File Name

soavms-00958702-un.exe

Date

22/03/2006

Observations

VAIO Integrated Media Server patch 4.1.05.02240

This upgrade can only be installed if you already have VAIO integrated media server or above on your system if you haven't installed version 4.1 or above then please make sure to install it before installing this update
Please note that in order to install VAIO integrated media server 4.1 or above you need to have at least VAIO ZONE 1.2 installed on your VAIO. If VAIO Zone 1.2 is not yet installed, please make sure to upgrade to VAIO Zone 1.2 prior to installing VAIO integrated Media Server 4.1
This upgrade solves: Log on log of issues that might occur
This upgrade addresses unnecessary files that might remain after recording

Installation procedure

Download the update to your VAIO
Browse to the location where you downloaded the file to
Double click the file to execute it
Click "Next" when prompted to do so
Click "Finish" when prompted to do so

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Launcher

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

1.4.11

Size Driver

2.94MB

File Name

soavzn-01028300-un.exe

Date

22/08/2005

Observations

VAIO Launcher 1.4.11 Update Program

This program will update VAIO Launcher pre-installed on the VAIO model listed below.
VGN-S4HP/B
VGN-S4HRP/B
VGN-S4M/S
VGN-S4XRP/B
VGN-S4Z/S
VGC-V3S
VGC-V3M
VGN-FS285H
VGN-A497XP
VGN-A417M
VGN-A417S
VGN-FS295XP
VGN-FS215Z
VGN-FS215M
VGN-FS295VP
VGN-FS215B
VGN-FS215E
VGN-FS215SR
VGN-FS215MR
VGN-FS285M
VGN-FS285B
VGN-FS285E
VGN-FS215S
VGN-B3XP
VGN-B3VP
VGN-S4XP/B
VGN-S4VP/B
PCG-K415S
PCG-K415B
VGN-FS195XP
VGN-FS195VP
VGN-FS115S
VGN-FS115Z
VGN-FS115M
VGN-FS115E
VGN-FS115B
VGN-FS115ZR
VGN-FS115MR
VGN-A397XP
VGN-A317S
VGN-A317M
VGN-S3XP
VGN-T2XP/L
VGN-T2XP/S
VGN-T2XRP/S
VGN-S3VP
VGN-S3HP
VGC-RA304
VGC-RA204
PCV-RS704
PCV-RS702
VGC-M1
VGC-V2S
VGC-V2M
VGN-T1XP/L
VGN-T1XP/T
VGN-B1XP
VGN-B1VP
VGN-S2XP
VGN-S2VP
VGN-S2HP
VGN-S2XRP
VGN-S2HRP
VGN-A297XP
VGN-A295HP
VGN-A217S
VGN-A217M
VGN-A215M
VGN-A215Z
PCG-K315Z
PCG-K315S
PCG-K315B
PCG-K315M
This update resolves the problem of registered applications not launching from the VAIO Launcher toolbar.
Note: This program requires VAIO Zone 1.2.05 or later. If your VAIO model comes with VAIO Zone 1.2.02, you must first update VAIO Zone before running this program.
Download and installation
1. Download the file SOAVZN-01028300-UN.exe and save it to a download directory
2. Close all running applications
3. Go to the download directory and double-click SOAVZN-01028300-UN.exe
4. The InstallShield wizard starts
5. Click Next and wait while setup is installing the new software
6. Click Finish when the installation is complete

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

Original Utilities Package

Operating System

Windows XP 32 bits

Version

Originally Installed

Size Driver

26.81MB

File Name

a3_utilities.zip

Date

08/02/2005

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 VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Update

Operating System

Windows XP 32/64 bits

Version

5.1.1.04090

Size Driver

16.02MB

File Name

ep0000221850.exe

Date

10/06/2010

Observations

Company

Sony

Categories

Notebooks & Tablet PCs

Serie

Sony VGN-A

Model

Sony VGN-A397XP

Description

VAIO Edit Components

Operating System

Windows XP 32/64 bits

Version

6.6.00.06130

Size Driver

19.28MB

File Name

ep0000187620.exe

Date

14/07/2009

Observations

Access to Official Website Sony

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You can download by either clicking the 'Download' button. From the File Download window, verify that "Save" is selected and click OK.

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