Sony Support

BIOS Update Utility (Windows 10 32bit...)

    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:

    • SVF14211CLB
    • SVF14212CXB
    • SVF14212CXW
    • SVF14213CBB
    • SVF14213CBP
    • SVF14213CBW
    • SVF14213CLB
    • SVF14213CXB
    • SVF14213CXP
    • SVF14213CXW
    • SVF14214CLB
    • SVF14214CLW
    • SVF14214CXB
    • SVF14214CXW
    • SVF14215CBB
    • SVF14215CLB
    • SVF14215CLW
    • SVF14215CXB
    • SVF14215CXP
    • SVF14215CXW
    • SVF14217CXB
    • SVF14217CXP
    • SVF14217CXW
    • SVF14218CXB
    • SVF14218CXP
    • SVF14218CXW
    • SVF142190X
    • SVF1421ACXB
    • SVF1421ACXW
    • SVF1421BPXB
    • SVF1421DCXW
    • SVF1421ECXB
    • SVF14221CLW
    • SVF14A13CXB
    • SVF14A13CXP
    • SVF14A13CXS
    • SVF14A14CXB
    • SVF14A14CXP
    • SVF14A14CXS
    • SVF14A15CBB
    • SVF14A15CLB
    • SVF14A15CLS
    • SVF14A15CXB
    • SVF14A15CXP
    • SVF14A15CXS
    • SVF14A16CLB
    • SVF14A16CXB
    • SVF14A16CXP
    • SVF14A16CXS
    • SVF14A17CXB
    • SVF14A17CXS
    • SVF14A17PBS
    • SVF14A190X
    • SVF15212CXB
    • SVF15212CXW
    • SVF15213CBB
    • SVF15213CBW
    • SVF15213CDB
    • SVF15213CDW
    • SVF15213CXB
    • SVF15213CXP
    • SVF15213CXW
    • SVF15214CXB
    • SVF15214CXW
    • SVF15215CDW
    • SVF15215CLB
    • SVF15215CLW
    • SVF15215CXB
    • SVF15215CXP
    • SVF15215CXW
    • SVF15216CLB
    • SVF15217CXB
    • SVF15217CXP
    • SVF15217CXW
    • SVF15218CXB
    • SVF15218CXP
    • SVF15218CXW
    • SVF15218PLB
    • SVF152190S
    • SVF152190X
    • SVF1521AGXB
    • SVF1521BCXB
    • SVF1521BGXB
    • SVF1521DCXW
    • SVF1521ECXW
    • SVF1521GCXB
    • SVF1521HCXB
    • SVF1521JCXB
    • SVF1521KCXB
    • SVF1521MCXB
    • SVF15A13CDB
    • SVF15A15CDB
    • SVF15A15CXB
    • SVF15A15CXP
    • SVF15A15CXS
    • SVF15A16CXB
    • SVF15A16CXS
    • SVF15A17CBB
    • SVF15A17CDB
    • SVF15A17CLB
    • SVF15A17CXB
    • SVF15A17CXS
    • SVF15A18CXB
    • SVF15A190S
    • SVF15A190X
    • SVF15A1ACXB
    • SVF15A1ACXS
    • SVF15A1BCXB
    • SVF15A1BCXS
    • SVF15A1CCXB
    • SVF15A1DPXB
    • SVF15A1DPXR

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs an updated version of the system BIOS and provides the following changes and benefits:

    • Fixes an issue where incorrect information is shown in the Assist menu after a failed Preboot Execution Environment (PXE) startup
    • Fixes an issue where the keyboard backlight stays on after the computer shuts down
    • Improves the fan diagnostic functionality in VAIO Care
    • The Assist menu is updated
    • Improves the audio quality
    • Improves the UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) security
    • Optimizes keyboard performance

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 10
    • Windows® 10 64-bit
    • Windows® 7
    • Windows® 7 64-bit
    • Windows® 8
    • Windows® 8 64-bit
    • Windows® 8.1
    • Windows® 8.1 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000601228.exe

    File Version

    • R0250DA

    File Size

    • 5.37 MB

    Release Date

    • 10-13-2016

    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 EP0000601228.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 EP0000601228.exe file to begin the installation.
    5. At the User Account Control screen, click Yes.
    6. At the VAIO Firmware Update Tool screen, verify the version to be installed is R0250DA, then click Update.
    7. At the The system will restart. Are you sure you want to update the VAIO firmware? dialog, click OK.
      Note: The computer will automatically shutdown when the BIOS update is complete.
    8. After the computer shuts down, wait for 60 seconds, then power on the computer.
    9. Once the computer restarts, the installation of the BIOS Update is complete.

    How to check the version after the update is installed

    • Search VAIO Care (Desktop) and open the Sony Apps.
    • Click About Your VAIO.
    • Click System Information.
    • The BIOS Version displayed will be R0250DA.