Sony Vaio VGN-FZ290 Windows 7 drivers

[pyromaster114]

I recently upgraded my Sony Vaio VGN-FZ290 to Windows 7 64-bit.

Now, the issue is, there is next to no driver support apparently, despite Sony claiming there is.

I still need:
1) A chipset driver that will permit use of standby or 'sleep' mode.
2) A driver for the webcam.
3) A driver for the video card that works correctly. (Currently it is just using the 'generic VGA adapter' driver...)

 

[pyromaster114]

Also, the webcam shows up in the device manager as "USB video device" or something like that, and it says the driver is installed and working...
But no programs can access the webcam...

 

[LookinAround]

Your best bet might be using Driver Identifier

some fyi;s
> Windows 7 includes many generic drivers. Sounds like you're using the generic driver for your web cam
> You can verify its the generic by right clicking the cam in Dev Mgr, select Properties. Look at the Driver tab. If the provider is Microsoft, it's the generic
> Generics can help provide basic functionality but don't always work and one should use hardware specific drivers when available.
> Is there a cam driver on the Sony website?

List any Problem Devices

• Make sure devices are connected and powered on
• Click Start->Run, enter: msinfo32. Click the + sign next to Components to expand it
• Click Problem Devices. Anything appear?
• If yes, click on it, Ctrl-A to select all, Ctrl-C to copy it, Ctrl-V to paste into next post
• On the other hand, if no devices are listed, tell me so

Generate and attach a DirectX report

• Click Start->Run, enter dxdiag
• Notice progress in lower left window corner
• When done, click Save Information button and save to your Desktop
• In TechSpot, use the paper clip icon to attach the report. (If you don't see icon you may need to first click Go Advanced)

 

[pyromaster114]

Thanks so much to LookinAround.
His suggestion to use Driver Identifier was helpful, the program was able to find a compatible driver for the webcam.

I think I've gotten almost all the drivers now... though it still will not let me put the computer in 'standby' or 'sleep'... Not sure why.

 

[pyromaster114]

Well, scratch that.

I have not gotten anywhere close to getting all the drivers... because the power management (brightness control, battery monitor, etc) and the video card still don't work at anywhere near as they're supposed to.


Anyhow... the info you requested

1) No, no problem devices show up.

2) See attached file.

 

[LookinAround]

I'm not so sure there's good odds of you finding a happy ending to your problem (since Driver Identifier nor Sony nor any google searches seem to show much re: W7 drivers for your machine) but will tell you what i can...

1. You're still running W7 build 7600 so i don't think you've installed W7 SP1 yet. tho i also don't know if that will help

2. Your current audio driver provider is Microsoft so, yes, you're running with Windows generic HD audio drivers. You might look at IDT/Sigmatel site for HD drivers

3. If you look at System Devices section in your dxdiag (i included below) reveals many of your motherboard devices are from intel. You can also try the Intel Driver Update Tool to check for latest Intel drivers.

4. Check Nvidia for any possible graphics drivers

5. You also ran the 32 bit version of Dxdiag which is why System Device drivers show N/A. You should be runnnig the 64 bit version. See HERE

/* EDIT */
p.s and note: Every Device ID in the System Device section that starts with PCI\VEN_8086 is from Intel (no coincidence Intel's PCI Vendor ID= 8086 !)
/* end Edit */

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System Devices
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     Name: Mobile Intel(R) PM965/GM965/GL960/GS965 Express PCI Express Root Port - 2A01
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A01&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_0C\3&33FD14CA&0&08
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family SMBus Controller - 283E
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_283E&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&FB
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Standard AHCI 1.0 Serial ATA Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2829&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&FA
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Mobile Intel(R) PM965/GM965/GL960/GS965 Express Processor to DRAM Controller - 2A00
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2A00&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_0C\3&33FD14CA&0&00
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 283A
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_283A&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&D7
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8M LPC Interface Controller - 2815
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2815&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&F8
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8M Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2850
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2850&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&F9
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 2836
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2836&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&EF
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) 82801 PCI Bridge - 2448
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2448&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_F3\3&33FD14CA&0&F0
   Driver: n/a

     Name: High Definition Audio Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_284B&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&D8
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2835
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2835&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&D1
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Marvell Yukon 88E8036 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_11AB&DEV_4351&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_16\4&16BEB6B9&0&00E4
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family PCI Express Root Port 5 - 2847
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2847&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&E4
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2834
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2834&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&D0
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Standard VGA Graphics Adapter
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0426&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_A1\4&12A31CFE&0&0008
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family PCI Express Root Port 3 - 2843
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2843&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&E2
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2832
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2832&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&EA
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_803B&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_00\4&3A867C58&0&1AF0
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family PCI Express Root Port 2 - 2841
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2841&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&E1
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2831
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2831&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&E9
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Texas Instruments 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_803A&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_00\4&3A867C58&0&19F0
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_4229&SUBSYS_11008086&REV_61\4&17422A72&0&00E2
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family PCI Express Root Port 1 - 283F
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_283F&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&E0
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2830
Device ID: PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2830&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_03\3&33FD14CA&0&E8
   Driver: n/a

     Name: Texas Instruments PCI-8x12/7x12/6x12 CardBus Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_8039&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_00\4&3A867C58&0&18F0
   Driver: n/a

 

[pyromaster114]

Well, I've been informed by Nvidia's driver software that there 'is no compatible video card' in my computer when I download the appropriate driver from their website.
I attempted to manually pick out the driver and tell Windows 7 to use that, but it didn't listen... it just said "This driver does not support this version of windows."

Yes I checked that it was the 64-bit version of the driver.
It still refuses to use the driver.

I will try and find any chipset / system device drivers from Intel, as well as run the DxDiag tool for 64-bit machines.

 

[LookinAround]

1) Were you running 32 bit Vista before? (just curious)

2) I tried chasing drivers for your nvidia graphic card based on its Hardware Id PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0426&SUBSYS_9005104D&REV_A1 which led to stumbling across a most interesting thread Windows 7 Clean install Guide for Vaio FZ
> Have a look but proceed at your own risk (tho it probably can't hurt anymore then your current situation! )
> fyi.. also looks like that thread has been maintained (last updated June, 2011!)

 

[pyromaster114]

1) No, first tried 64-bit, but then tried 32-bit as the Vista version was originally 32-bit.

2) Thank you, for that guide.
I managed to get the thing working perfectly now... all the Fn keys and everything seem to work nicely.
Thanks again.

 

[LookinAround]

Glad to hear that guide helped