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BIOS Update version R0173H5 (Windows 7 32bit, Windows 7 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    File Info
    System Requirements
    Install

    Applicable Models

    This information is for the following models:
    • VPCZ217GA
    • VPCZ217GW
    • VPCZ217GH
    • VPCZ217GG

    About this download

    This program will update BIOS to version R0173H5 and will resolve the following symptoms:

    - The battery will stop charging and system will shutdown after sometime.

    Available Downloads:
    BIOS Update version R0173H5
    File name: EP0000600500.exe
    File size: 6.61 MB (6930112 bytes)

    File Info

    File Name

    • BIOS Update version R0173H5

    File Version

    • R0173H5

    File Size

    • 6.61 MB

    Release Date

    • 2012-08-16

    System Requirements

    • Windows 7 32bit
    • Windows 7 64bit

    Install

    Details

    1. Download the file to a temporary or download directory (Please note this directory for reference later).
    2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click EP0000600500.exe.
    3. Follow the instructions displayed in the installation wizard.
    4. After installation is completed, please restart the computer.


    To check if installation is successful:
    1. Open VAIO Control Center -> System Information
    2. Confirm BIOS Version is R0173H5.