Clean install Sony Vaio

[jonkermarcel]

I have done a clean install on my Sony VAIO (windows 7 Ultimate) and now my wireless doesn't work no more.

In my device manager I had an Intel Chipset not working and managed to update the driver through the automated process.

However, in the device manager I have two "other devices" not working

1. Base System Device
2. Network Controller

Windows is not able to find the drivers, what do I do? Manufacturers are unknown it tells me..

Rgds
Marcel

 

[electrotune1200]

Can you fill out more specs?

PC model number (Usually listed on a sticker under the laptop)

 

[FZ21Z]

Yep, model number and version of Windows, 64 or 32bit would be a start?

 

[jonkermarcel]

SONY VAIO VPCF11M1E is the model listed on the right bottom of the screen. Underneath the laptop I see PCG-51212M

I installed ultimate x86, hope this helps...

 

[jonkermarcel]

my system information says 32 bit operating system

 

[zigzag3143]

SONY VAIO VPCF11M1E is the model listed on the right bottom of the screen. Underneath the laptop I see PCG-51212M

I installed ultimate x86, hope this helps...

You might want to try the official sont site here. Sony eSupport - Electronics

Ken

 

[thefabe]

Welcome to Seven Forums: Your base system device is either a Ricoh or Texas instruments card reader on rare occasions it could be conexant. For the 2 devices that you need drivers for you can use Vista or XP drivers off the Sony site if available using compatibility mode to install http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/316-compatibility-mode.html. You can also right click on the devices.properties>details tab>drop down menu>hardware id (first on list) Copy and Paste the hardware id's and we can try and find working drivers for you. The only 2 laptops I found on Sony US site using your model # are VPCF11MFRX &VPCF11MFXM. Are you located or did you purchase this in the US as other countries will have different models?" This is from the Sony site UK Main Page | Sony Support Europe They list 2 models one ending in H and the other ending in W using the model # you provided. Enter in your model # click on the search button>downloads> then you will have to click on originally installed (operating system) cause they only list Audio and Graphics for 7 You'll see all the drivers listed their. Use compatibility mode>select the original OS>then check the box run in compatibility mode> Install needed drivers. Fabe

 

[FZ21Z]

Vaio : Sony Europe

Scrap this, getting confused with the two numbers listed by the user.

 

[thefabe]

He can still use the hardware Id method and we can try and find compatible drivers. And you are correct most of them were 64 bit so my mistake. Fabe

 

[FZ21Z]

He can still use the hardware Id method and we can try and find compatible drivers.

That would be the best solution here I think.

 

[jonkermarcel]

The base system device is Ricoh PCIe Memory Stick Host Controller. After downloading all drivers from Sony site still no luck. Found software but was not able to install it says.
Hardware ID = PCI\VEN_1180&DEV_E230&SUBSYS_9067104D&REV_00


The Network Controller had no luck at all after getting all drivers from Sony.
Hardware ID = PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_422C&SUBSYS_13018086&REV_35


I hope this is what you need to be able to help me. Still wondering though how these two things can keep my wireless function from working.

 

[FZ21Z]

After downloading all drivers from Sony site still no luck. Found software but was not able to install it says.

Can I ask why you put 32bit on a system that comes with 64bit as standard? That's why the drivers from your support page wont work.

 

[FZ21Z]

Still wondering though how these two things can keep my wireless function from working.

Only one of them is for your wireless, the other is for your memory reader. Try intels site for your wireless driver as I suggested earlier, and then it's just a matter of finding the 32bit driver for your card reader.

 

[jonkermarcel]

Can I ask why you put 32bit on a system that comes with 64bit as standard? That's why the drivers from your support page wont work.[/QUOTE]


I don't know really, I just wanted to get rid off all that VAIO stuff and knew my Ultimate was working, used it on another machine earlier. There is also a 64bit version on my bootDVD, would that be worth a try?

 

[jonkermarcel]

Still wondering though how these two things can keep my wireless function from working.

Only one of them is for your wireless, the other is for your memory reader. Try intels site for your wireless driver as I suggested earlier, and then it's just a matter of finding the 32bit driver for your card reader.

I can go to Intel but do not know the details of the wireless driver, how can I find the right driver here?

 

[FZ21Z]

I just wanted to get rid off all that VAIO stuff and knew my Ultimate was working, used it on another machine earlier. There is also a 64bit version on my bootDVD, would that be worth a try?

That would be your best bet imo. It was built for 64bit, so I'd stick with that plus you'll be able to get all your drivers from your support page.

 

[jonkermarcel]

I just wanted to get rid off all that VAIO stuff and knew my Ultimate was working, used it on another machine earlier. There is also a 64bit version on my bootDVD, would that be worth a try?

That would be your best bet imo. It was built for 64bit, so I'd stick with that plus you'll be able to get all your drivers from your support page.

Nice, now the 64bit doesn't work. Have to go back to 32bit and still searching for the drivers. Sony tells me they experience more problems with wireless connectivity after windows upgrades or installs

 

[FZ21Z]

Nice, now the 64bit doesn't work.

Can you go in to a little more detail? The laptop comes with a 64bit system pre-installed, so I'm a little surprised you now can't get it to work.

 

[FZ21Z]

I've found these you could try...

Ricoh PCI-e SD Host Bus Adapter Driver
Ricoh SD Reader Driver
Ricoh PCI-e MemoryStick Host Controller Driver