Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B - Page 2

**BCCOMP** · 12-15-2008, 06:23 AM

Hi,
Did you install SP3 as a download?
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-15-2008, 04:30 PM

Yes, it downloaded during the Windows Update.

**BCCOMP** · 12-15-2008, 06:39 PM

OK,
Can I get another screenshot of the Device Manager. I want to see if the Chipset Driver installed correctly. Again have All the + open.
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-15-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

OK,
Can I get another screenshot of the Device Manager. I want to see if the Chipset Driver installed correctly. Again have All the + open.
Bill

For some reason, it doesn't want to upload.
I try it again...

I keep getting an error that say 'already uploaded this file in this trea

**BCCOMP** · 12-15-2008, 08:18 PM

You need to rename the screenshot. It will not upload the same file.
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-15-2008, 08:20 PM

I've checked it and there's no change from the last one I posted....

I've changed it three times, and I get the same error.

Okay, i go it!!!!!!!

**BCCOMP** · 12-15-2008, 08:35 PM

Hi,
That is what I was afraid of.
I think your install is corrupted. It maybe due to the install or you trying to find the drivers. I do not know why, but the Chipset driver has issues and is needed to install the Video. What is the error code you get for the error under System Devices (SM Bus Controller)?

We can try to clean this up, but I think the best action is to do a reinstall of XP SP2 (NOT SP3) and get the drivers working correctly.

Whether we do a reinstall or repair be sure you backup your data.
I would prefer a reinstall (I know that will work), but it is up to you.
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-15-2008, 08:43 PM

This is a new install, I had the problem before and when nothing worked...I reinstalled windows XP sp1 or 2 and got the rest from Windows update.
I could try it again if you like.

**BCCOMP** · 12-15-2008, 08:52 PM

I would try it again.
I do not know if it is a Mobo issue or not.
But this time:
Install XP SP2 ONLY (Not SP3 yet). Do not us MS Updates to install anything but SP2 updates.
Go here and install the CHIPSET Driver first:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...l?mdl=VGNS170B
It is under Motherboard.

When this is done post a screenshot (again with the + opened).
This will tell me if the CHIPSET installed correctly.
We can then proceed with the other drivers.

Thanks,
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-15-2008, 08:56 PM

Thanks Bill,
will do...but tomorrow...
Thanks for all your help!!!!!!!

**BCCOMP** · 12-15-2008, 09:22 PM

Let me know how you make out.
Thanks,
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-17-2008, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

Let me know how you make out.
Thanks,
Bill

Okay Bill, here's the screen shot after downloading the driver the you asked me to download.
I did not download SP3 or any updates for SP3.

**BCCOMP** · 12-18-2008, 03:05 AM

Ok,
From the screenshot it looks like the chipset installed correctly
You may now proceed with the rest of your drivers.
Install the drivers I gave you in post #17 if you have not done so already. (I have corrected the WLAN driver for you).
Check the Device Manager again for any errors. If you have an error post it to the thread.
Thanks,
Bill

**PaddyN** · 12-18-2008, 04:34 AM

if you google omega drivers, choose XP and get the ati version catalyst, that should solve your issues

**BCCOMP** · 12-18-2008, 08:01 AM

Hi PaddyN
In some cases I would recommend the omega drivers, but in this case the OP's Laptop comes with XP. He should have no issues with the ATI driver installing correctly now that he has the chipset driver installed without issues.

Thanks for your suggestion.
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-18-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaddyN

if you google omega drivers, choose XP and get the ati version catalyst, that should solve your issues

Here it is Bill, had problem with most of the downloads

MenzinaX · 12-18-2008, 09:06 PM

I kept getting an error message the say 'Drivers or downloads not meant for this model'

**BCCOMP** · 12-18-2008, 09:09 PM

Hi,
I do not understand.
What do you mean you had problems with the downloads?
Your screenshot does not show me any errors, but it is not the whole Device Manager.

Can you post what issues you are having and supply me the errors of the Device Manager or a full screenshot?
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-18-2008, 09:40 PM

look at it now

MenzinaX · 12-18-2008, 09:44 PM

What I mean is...out of the eight links on post #17, only four downloaded.
The rest of them had a message the reads 'This download or driver is not meant for this computer'

I still have the problem I originally started with.
The scree size is half it should be, and the resolution option only
gives me two choices.

12-15-2008, 06:23 AM	#21 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Hi, Did you install SP3 as a download? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-15-2008, 04:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Yes, it downloaded during the Windows Update.

12-15-2008, 06:39 PM	#23 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B OK, Can I get another screenshot of the Device Manager. I want to see if the Chipset Driver installed correctly. Again have All the + open. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-15-2008, 08:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B You need to rename the screenshot. It will not upload the same file. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-15-2008, 08:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Hi, That is what I was afraid of. I think your install is corrupted. It maybe due to the install or you trying to find the drivers. I do not know why, but the Chipset driver has issues and is needed to install the Video. What is the error code you get for the error under System Devices (SM Bus Controller)? We can try to clean this up, but I think the best action is to do a reinstall of XP SP2 (NOT SP3) and get the drivers working correctly. Whether we do a reinstall or repair be sure you backup your data. I would prefer a reinstall (I know that will work), but it is up to you. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 12-15-2008 at 08:37 PM.

12-15-2008, 08:43 PM	#28 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B This is a new install, I had the problem before and when nothing worked...I reinstalled windows XP sp1 or 2 and got the rest from Windows update. I could try it again if you like.

12-15-2008, 08:52 PM	#29 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B I would try it again. I do not know if it is a Mobo issue or not. But this time: Install XP SP2 ONLY (Not SP3 yet). Do not us MS Updates to install anything but SP2 updates. Go here and install the CHIPSET Driver first: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...l?mdl=VGNS170B It is under Motherboard. When this is done post a screenshot (again with the + opened). This will tell me if the CHIPSET installed correctly. We can then proceed with the other drivers. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-15-2008, 08:56 PM	#30 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Thanks Bill, will do...but tomorrow... Thanks for all your help!!!!!!!

12-15-2008, 09:22 PM	#31 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Let me know how you make out. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-18-2008, 03:05 AM	#33 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Ok, From the screenshot it looks like the chipset installed correctly You may now proceed with the rest of your drivers. Install the drivers I gave you in post #17 if you have not done so already. (I have corrected the WLAN driver for you). Check the Device Manager again for any errors. If you have an error post it to the thread. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-18-2008, 04:34 AM	#34 (permalink)
PaddyN TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 651 OS: XP SP2/Ubuntu/FedoraCore8 My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B if you google omega drivers, choose XP and get the ati version catalyst, that should solve your issues

12-18-2008, 08:01 AM	#35 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Hi PaddyN In some cases I would recommend the omega drivers, but in this case the OP's Laptop comes with XP. He should have no issues with the ATI driver installing correctly now that he has the chipset driver installed without issues. Thanks for your suggestion. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-18-2008, 09:06 PM	#37 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B I kept getting an error message the say 'Drivers or downloads not meant for this model'

12-18-2008, 09:09 PM	#38 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,979 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Hi, I do not understand. What do you mean you had problems with the downloads? Your screenshot does not show me any errors, but it is not the whole Device Manager. Can you post what issues you are having and supply me the errors of the Device Manager or a full screenshot? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-18-2008, 09:44 PM	#40 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B What I mean is...out of the eight links on post #17, only four downloaded. The rest of them had a message the reads 'This download or driver is not meant for this computer' I still have the problem I originally started with. The scree size is half it should be, and the resolution option only gives me two choices. Last edited by MenzinaX; 12-18-2008 at 09:46 PM.