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BIOS Update Utility (Windows 8 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • SVT13132CXS
    • SVT13132PXS
    • SVT13134CXS
    • SVT13135CXS
    • SVT13136CXS
    • SVT13136CYS
    • SVT13137CXS
    • SVT13138CXS
    • SVT131390X
    • SVT1313ACXS
    • SVT14117CBS
    • SVT14122CXS
    • SVT14122PXS
    • SVT14124CXS
    • SVT14125CLS
    • SVT14125CXS
    • SVT14126CXS
    • SVT14127CLS
    • SVT14127CXS
    • SVT141290X
    • SVT1412ACXS
    • SVT15112CXS
    • SVT15113CDS
    • SVT15114CXS
    • SVT15114CYS
    • SVT15115CLS
    • SVT15115CXS
    • SVT15117CDS
    • SVT15117CXS
    • SVT151190S
    • SVT151190X
    • SVT1511ACXS

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs an updated version of the BIOS software to improve the VAIO Care™ Rescue mode user interface.

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 8 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • ISBSYS-00295576-1082.EXE

    File Version

    • R1110D4

    File Size

    • 6.24 MB

    Release Date

    • 04-05-2013

    Before You Start

    Important Notes

    • WARNING!: Before installing this update, be sure the computer is running from AC power. If the installation of the BIOS is interrupted by power loss, the computer may not operate correctly or at all!
    • During the installation of this update:
      • Do not turn the computer off.
      • Do not allow the computer to enter Standby or Hibernation states.
      • Do not start other programs.
      • Do not connect any peripherals.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install

    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. WARNING!: Before installing this update, be sure the computer is running from AC power. If the installation of the BIOS is interrupted by power loss, the computer may not operate correctly or at all!
    2. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    3. Download the ISBSYS-00295576-1082.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    4. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the ISBSYS-00295576-1082.EXE file to begin the installation.
    5. At the "User Account Control" screen, click "Yes".
    6. If the "Select Language" screen appears, select the language you wish to use, and then click "OK".
    7. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
    8. At the "BIOS Update Ver.R1110D4" screen, click "Next".
    9. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    10. At the "VAIO® Firmware Update Tool" screen, verify the version to be installed is R1110D4, and then click "Update".
    11. At the "WBFLASH" dialog box, click "OK" to confirm that the system BIOS will be updated.

    12. Note: The computer will automatically shutdown when the update is complete.

    13. After the computer shuts down, wait for 60 seconds, then power on the computer.

    After the computer restarts, the installation of the BIOS Update is complete.