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

Issues Resolved:

• With Settings for time period when you often use your VAIO® enabled:
  • The LCD login screen and power LED remain on while the AC adapter is connected
  • The computer is unable to return to sleep cycle mode while using battery power
  • The computer may not automatically return to sleep mode if the During sleep mode settings have been set option is not selected
• The computer may display the error Your VAIO failed to start Windows and be unable to perform a recovery after pressing the Assist button.
• The Battery may not charge properly
• After an update to Windows 8.1, the auto brightness function does not automatically adjust when the Display Brightness feature in VAIO Control Center is enabled
• A blue screen may occur at the 8GB memory point during the memory stress test
• The dialog Password does not match. is displayed when setting the BIOS password with the Caps Lock on
• The BIOS password displays incorrectly when being set with the Caps Lock off
• The computer may not resume from standby mode after playing a video when connected to an HDTV
• The Endpoint Encryption Error, Error: Oxe002001b, or No boot disk was found errors may occur when restarting the computer
• Fixed the issues where a user is unable to select a specific range of display resolution while utilizing an external monitor

Enhancements:

• Adds Windows 8.1 operating system support.
• Bluetooth® stability is improved
• Reduces fan noise when using the Silence mode
• Supports the full disk encryption software from McAfee®
• Reduces risks from security vulnerabilities