Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B

MenzinaX · 12-09-2008, 09:48 PM

Hi everyone, I have a VAIO laptop VGN S170B and
I really need help finding these driver, I've looked everywhere for these driver and can't find it. I've visited the Sony support site but they want to charge you for everything and I refuse to pay for something that should be free to everyone.

The problem I'm having is that the screen is about half the it should be, I checked the resolution and it only gives me two choices (1024 x 768 & 800 x 600) and I notice the driver for the video, mass storage, multimedia audio and network controller needs updating, but I can't find them.

As I said, I've looked everywhere for over two months and can't find them.
I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions that anyone may have. I thank you in advance...........

dai · 12-09-2008, 11:21 PM

try here
http://laptopvideo2go.com/

MenzinaX · 12-12-2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks Dai,
But I can't find it there....

**BCCOMP** · 12-12-2008, 09:59 PM

Try here:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...l?mdl=VGNS170B
Hope this helps.
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-13-2008, 04:21 AM

Thanks BCCOMP,
That was one of the first places I checked for the drivers.

**BCCOMP** · 12-13-2008, 05:39 AM

Did they work or are you looking for other drivers?
Bill

dai · 12-13-2008, 08:29 AM

what video chip is in it

MenzinaX · 12-14-2008, 06:49 AM

Thanks BCCOMP,
But the Sony support site was the first place I checked for the drivers.

I don't even know if its the video chip, I don't know what kind it is anyway.
The screen is half the size it should be and it only gives me two choices for the resolution size. In the device manager there are yellow exclamation on the mass storage, network and video controller (VGA Compatible). That's why i think it's the video drivers that's causing the problem.

dai · 12-14-2008, 07:24 AM

need to know what chip is to look for the driver

http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php

MenzinaX · 12-14-2008, 08:24 AM

The video card is 'ATI Technologies Inc Mobility Radeon 9700 (M10 NP) (RV 350)'

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

Did they work or are you looking for other drivers?
Bill

Hi Bill,
No, it didn't work and I'm still looking for them.

**BCCOMP** · 12-14-2008, 08:47 AM

Hi,
What operating system do you have?
Can I get a screenshot of your Device Manager with ALL the + opened
Here is how to post a screenshot:
http://www.techsupportforum.com/cont...icles/151.html

Thanks,
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-14-2008, 09:50 AM

Here's the screen....
Thanks BillDevice Manager.JPG

**BCCOMP** · 12-14-2008, 10:42 AM

Hi,
OK, from your screenshot (I needed All the + opened) from what I can tell you need to reinstall the Chipset Driver along with some others.

Did this laptop recently have issues with a Virus or was it reformated?

I just want to be sure what the cause of your issue was before we proceed.

Thanks,
Bill

Hi,
OK, from your screenshot (I needed All the + opened) from what I can tell you need to reinstall the Chipset Driver along with some others.

Did this laptop recently have issues with a Virus or was it reformated?

I just want to be sure what the cause of your issue was before we proceed.

Thanks,
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-14-2008, 11:30 AM

Okay, here it is.......

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

Hi,
OK, from your screenshot (I needed All the + opened) from what I can tell you need to reinstall the Chipset Driver along with some others.

Did this laptop recently have issues with a Virus or was it reformated?

I just want to be sure what the cause of your issue was before we proceed.

Thanks,
Bill

Sorry Bill, it was the same screen shot.
This is the one you requested.

**BCCOMP** · 12-14-2008, 12:19 PM

Thanks for the screenshot.

Did this laptop recently have issues with a Virus or was it reformated?

I just want to be sure what the cause of your issue was before we proceed.

Thanks,
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-14-2008, 12:24 PM

No, It did not. The hard drive was re-formatted.

**BCCOMP** · 12-14-2008, 12:44 PM

Ok,
That is what I thought.
You need to install these drivers in the order I give you.
CHIPSET

NETWORK CONTROLLER (WLAN)

VIDEO

MASS STORAGE

You will also need these:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1005&os_id=7

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1652&os_id=7

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1646&os_id=7

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1004&os_id=7

For any additional Drivers/Utilities they are listed here:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...l?mdl=VGNS170B

If you run into an issue please let me know.
Thanks,
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-14-2008, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

Ok,
That is what I thought.
You need to install these drivers in the order I give you.
CHIPSET

NETWORK CONTROLLER (WLAN)

VIDEO

MASS STORAGE

You will also need these:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1005&os_id=7

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1652&os_id=7

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1646&os_id=7

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1004&os_id=7

For any additional Drivers/Utilities they are listed here:
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...l?mdl=VGNS170B

If you run into an issue please let me know.
Thanks,
Bill

Thanks for all your help Bill....
The second file reads after download 'The update is not intended for use with your computer model'

By the way Bill, I had already downloaded these files with no results. I did them in the order you discrived and it also had no
results.

**BCCOMP** · 12-14-2008, 03:39 PM

Can you run EVEREST under my signature and attach the report to the thread.
Thanks,
Bill

MenzinaX · 12-15-2008, 04:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCCOMP

Can you run EVEREST under my signature and attach the report to the thread.
Thanks,
Bill

Hi Bill,
The report is attached

12-09-2008, 09:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Hi everyone, I have a VAIO laptop VGN S170B and I really need help finding these driver, I've looked everywhere for these driver and can't find it. I've visited the Sony support site but they want to charge you for everything and I refuse to pay for something that should be free to everyone. The problem I'm having is that the screen is about half the it should be, I checked the resolution and it only gives me two choices (1024 x 768 & 800 x 600) and I notice the driver for the video, mass storage, multimedia audio and network controller needs updating, but I can't find them. As I said, I've looked everywhere for over two months and can't find them. I would really appreciate any advice or suggestions that anyone may have. I thank you in advance........... Last edited by MenzinaX; 12-09-2008 at 09:52 PM.

12-09-2008, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,203 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B try here http://laptopvideo2go.com/ __________________

12-12-2008, 09:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Thanks Dai, But I can't find it there....

12-12-2008, 09:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Try here: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...l?mdl=VGNS170B Hope this helps. Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-13-2008, 04:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Thanks BCCOMP, That was one of the first places I checked for the drivers.

12-13-2008, 05:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Did they work or are you looking for other drivers? Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-13-2008, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,203 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B what video chip is in it __________________

12-14-2008, 06:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Thanks BCCOMP, But the Sony support site was the first place I checked for the drivers. I don't even know if its the video chip, I don't know what kind it is anyway. The screen is half the size it should be and it only gives me two choices for the resolution size. In the device manager there are yellow exclamation on the mass storage, network and video controller (VGA Compatible). That's why i think it's the video drivers that's causing the problem. Last edited by dai; 12-16-2008 at 01:52 AM.

12-14-2008, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,203 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B need to know what chip is to look for the driver http://www.cpuid.com/pcwizard.php __________________

12-14-2008, 08:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Hi, What operating system do you have? Can I get a screenshot of your Device Manager with ALL the + opened Here is how to post a screenshot: http://www.techsupportforum.com/cont...icles/151.html Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 12-14-2008 at 08:51 AM.

12-14-2008, 09:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Here's the screen.... Thanks BillDevice Manager.JPG

12-14-2008, 10:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Hi, OK, from your screenshot (I needed All the + opened) from what I can tell you need to reinstall the Chipset Driver along with some others. Did this laptop recently have issues with a Virus or was it reformated? I just want to be sure what the cause of your issue was before we proceed. Thanks, Bill Hi, OK, from your screenshot (I needed All the + opened) from what I can tell you need to reinstall the Chipset Driver along with some others. Did this laptop recently have issues with a Virus or was it reformated? I just want to be sure what the cause of your issue was before we proceed. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by dai; 12-16-2008 at 01:53 AM.

12-14-2008, 12:19 PM	#15 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Thanks for the screenshot. Did this laptop recently have issues with a Virus or was it reformated? I just want to be sure what the cause of your issue was before we proceed. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan

12-14-2008, 12:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
MenzinaX Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 35 OS: win XP	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B No, It did not. The hard drive was re-formatted.

12-14-2008, 12:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Ok, That is what I thought. You need to install these drivers in the order I give you. CHIPSET NETWORK CONTROLLER (WLAN) VIDEO MASS STORAGE You will also need these: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1005&os_id=7 http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1652&os_id=7 http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1646&os_id=7 http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...d=1004&os_id=7 For any additional Drivers/Utilities they are listed here: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...l?mdl=VGNS170B If you run into an issue please let me know. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 12-14-2008 at 03:42 PM.

12-14-2008, 03:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: Video Driver for VAIO VGN S170B Can you run EVEREST under my signature and attach the report to the thread. Thanks, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan