from the pic, it should be the T/TX/TZ series
it doesn't look as big as AR series

it's the legendary C series which not exist anymore XD

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Added on March 28, 2008, 9:42 amsome useful link for downgrade driver for Windows XP, no hassle after this :
http://www.sony-asia.com/subtype/usefulinf...site=hp_en_AP_i

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Mar 28 2008, 09:42 AM

Wow, cause it's the picture that looks the same as mine, so i thought it was =/

Why wanna downgrade to XP @_@

hehe, cant be AR. it's small there compare to yours.
it's people choice. some prefer vista, some still with xp. depending on their purpose of use too.
for example, running C++/C compiler such as Codeblock in vista is difficult and need alot of "tricks" rather than XP with one click installation.

im providing the link just in case people want to downgrade for the current vaio (TZ, FZ, CR, SZ7 series). later they dont $#%@!#&$ sony for not providing the downgrade driver haha!

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Mar 28 2008, 11:55 AM

For you guys information, the latest SZ 79 & 75 and TZ series comes with one Window XP professional SP2 CD installation for them to downgrade to XP.
This is because there are still alot business software which is still using XP version and its not compatible with window Vista, so in this case, most of the businessman will prefer to downgrade it instead of stick with window vista. You see, one more selling point for VAIO. haha ! who say VAIO not good ?

All the drivers can refer to http://www.sony-asia.com . Lookfor your model and download the driver if you happen to downgrade it to XP.

thats just nice
im still remember ages ago where i have to dig somewhere for their drivers. haha .
nice improvement.

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Added on March 28, 2008, 12:12 pmcheck this link:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=400

Vista SP1
To help ensure a positive update experience, Windows Update will temporarily not offer Windows Vista SP1 to systems that have the following device drivers. In some cases, these device drivers are problematic on Windows Vista-based computers when you update to Windows Vista SP1. By installing updated device drivers, you will resolve the issue and enable Windows Update to offer Windows Vista SP1.

Audio drivers

Realtek AC'97
. For x86-based computers: Alcxwdm.sys - version 6.0.1.6242 or earlier
. For x64-based computers: Alcwdm64.sys - version 6.0.1.6242 or earlier
SigmaTel
. For x86-based computers: Sthda.sys - version 5.10.5762.0 or earlier
. For x64-based computers: Sthda64.sys - version 5.10.5762.0 or earlier
SigmaTel
. For x86-based computers: Stwrt.sys - version 6.10.5511.0 or earlier
. For x64-based computers: Stwrt64.sys - version 6.10.5511.0 or earlier
Creative Audigy
. For x86-based and x64-based computers: Ctaud2k.sys - version 6.0.1.1242 or earlier
. For x86-based computers: P17.sys - all versions (This was originally a Windows XP-based driver.)
Conexant HD Audio
. For x86-based computers: Chdart.sys - version 4.32.0.0 or earlier
. For x64-based computers: Chdart64.sys - version 4.32.0.0 or earlier

- Microsoft ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/948343 )

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Mar 28 2008, 12:14 PM

bcos my lau eia printer doesnt hv driver for vista
nid to print notes and assignments using desktop pc
n many programs not compatible wif vista

doing my fyp on vista is killing me hahahahaha~

hi there..

posting this regarding some issues about RAM on my VGN-FE45G...

i have downgraded my vista home premium to xp pro... i made a dual-boot system by using a porgram named EasyBCD.

usually when i boot up the laptop, it will enter a selection screen to choose either xp or vista to boot.

it's running fine for coming a month or so. wanted to upgrade the ram of the system.so decided to try my friend's ram if it is able to support more than 2gb. sony told me this laptop max 2gb. i slotted in 1 2gig ram and 1gig ram, making a total of 3gb. went into the BIOS, saw tat it was running fine as it is able to recognise the ram.

tried booting up my system...but the selection screen wasnt showing up anymore, but instead, after a long wait, it boots to vista..and when i check the ram in the vista system, it showed 3gb of ram..

so now i'm wondering, how come i cant access the boot selection screen?

need some one to shed some light about this.

thanks in advance.

your vaio can have max of 2gb ram. no more than that..although intel 945PM mobo can support up to 4gb, but due to factory setting, it has the capability to have max of 2gb.
you now trying to force your vaio with 3gb which is unhealthy. better avoid the usage of more than 2gb. might harm the bios..
just my advice

This post has been edited by Miyabi: Mar 28 2008, 10:22 PM

anyway that i can actually change the factory setting as u said?
cos i really need the additional 2gb of ram due to my school course

since it has 2 slot ram, each slot with 1gb ram and make it total of 2gb ram.
you cant change the max ram support anyway for that fe45g.

you can still let the 3gb ram in your vaio, just expect other problem arise later..
it's up to you. but i advice just follow the laptop req.

Basically, it showed 3gb ram memory doesn't mean that it can really support up to 3gb ram. Other than that, the factory setting you can't changed it.

It was something like your operating system inside.

For instance, your OS comes with english and traditional chinese.
If let's say you want to install other languages as your language for OS by inserting CD which you purchased from other country.
I can tell you, it can't work at all. This happened oftenly whereby customer from foreign country were told that they can actually purchase the language pack from their country and install it, everything will be fine. All this is bull sh~t. Unless you try your own method by hacking the system inside which is illegal.

So, in this case, we can conclude that we can't really change the factory setting.

Just an advice to you. Yes, your course work need more than 2 gb, but your laptop can't support until so high. You can actually try it out, but we can't really guarantee that no problem will arise later.

I bought mine last 3 weeks ago at the same place with you. I had the free gifts as:

- 2GB Pen Drive
- Headphone
- Multiple USB ports
- 1 year international warranty FREE

sony fe user can i know whats your screen model? because i wants to get a sony vaio fe but i duno wheather there is various of screen type it has

u mean the screen size? the screen type? (glossy/matte) or what?

15.4" WXGA (1280x800) display with XBRITE HiColor technology

I like the 2GB Pen Drive the best. It's just what I needed.

The other gifts aren't all that good though.
The headphones that I got are too small and they don't seem to plug in properly. I haven't even opened my laptop cooler yet, as I haven't faced any overheating problems.

i mean is screen part number, like in my toshiba it shows sec3633, i know its samsung screen, but i realize they do hv use other screen like in a100 is a lg philips screen, mostly sony fe is glossy screen alr isnt? but i seen some w blue coating n some dont, so duno is there any different or mostly what screen model u all get in sony f series, as i know is it sharp or hitachi screen mostly in sony?

the monitor manufacturer for vaio?
mostly are:
sharp, samsung and toshiba-matsushita.

sony fe and all vaio is glossy type screen with crisp color.

guys, do u guys have any ideal where to get the cheapest IEEE-1394 cable? thanks~!