“What driver updates needed to use WiDi for DVD/Blu Ray? Widi works fine except for DVD/Blu-Ray. Intel website says need to update WiDi driver and graphics driver. WiDi drivers updates fine, but the computer won't accept the graphics driver update. How can this be fixed?”
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It does not work..... Spoke to Tech Support at Sony, and he says the drivers available on Intel website are not compatible.... Also Intel website mentions something similar....Check under 3 below which says "For your convenience, Intel is providing a generic graphics driver that can be used to enable Blu-Ray, DVD, and Intel Insider movie playback on some Intel WiDi systems. Intel recommends that you check your computer manufacturer’s website for the latest system specific updates and technical support information. The generic graphics driver cannot be used on Intel WiDi-enabled systems with ATI* graphics. Please check your computer manufacturer’s website for the latest system specific updates and technical support information. " http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wtech/iwd/sb/CS-031109.htm This site provides links to various drivers and software that are used in conjunction with Intel® Wireless Display technology. Note Intel provides generic versions of drivers for general purposes. Your computer manufacturer or adapter manufacturer may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to your driver. Intel recommends you contact your point of purchase, computer manufacturer or adapter manufacturer for the latest system specific updates and technical support information. For information on what is needed for Intel® WiDi to support Intel® Insider, Blu-Ray, and DVD playback as well as 5.1 surround sound, please go to WiDi Support for Protected Content. The software and drivers that work with Intel® Wireless Display only apply to Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit* (Home Premium, Ultimate, Professional, and Home Basic versions). Recommended Install Order - Install the updated drivers first. Important - Restart the PC after each installation step. Install Order Software or Driver Updates Install Link 1 Intel® Wireless Display software update For the latest updates to the Intel Wireless Display Software, visit the View the latest new features Intel® Wireless Display Software website Version 2.0.31.0 and later include firmware update for adapter. There is a unified Windows 7* (32 bit / 64 bit) software installer. 2 Wireless Driver For the latest driver for the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility (for Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200). Intel recommends that you use the latest drivers for best performance. Important Exit all programs, and close all sessions including the Intel® Wireless Display software prior to installing the wireless driver. 3 Intel® HD Graphics Driver For the latest drivers for Intel® HD Graphics For your convenience, Intel is providing a generic graphics driver that can be used to enable Blu-Ray, DVD, and Intel Insider movie playback on some Intel WiDi systems. Intel recommends that you check your computer manufacturer’s website for the latest system specific updates and technical support information. The generic graphics driver cannot be used on Intel WiDi-enabled systems with ATI* graphics. Please check your computer manufacturer’s website for the latest system specific updates and technical support information. Toshiba* systems with Intel WiDi require a custom graphics driver to enable Blu-Ray, DVD, and Intel Insider movie playback over Intel WiDi. Please check with Toshiba to obtain the correct graphics driver for your system. 4 Intel® WiDi Widget This optional add-on for Intel WiDi makes it easy to display a program on your HDTV, and still be able to use the laptop for another task. 5 Toshiba* notebook install notice For Toshiba* E205-S1904 notebook customers only After installing the Intel® Wireless Display 1.1 software update, there is an additional step to ensure the Intel Wireless Display output button continues to function. This button is located on the System Control Panel along the right side of the keyboard. Download the patch and install it by double clicking the downloaded file TC10060600A_64bit.exe.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Did these Intel updates actually work for you? I Already tried them, no luck. The Intel update page says that "The generic graphics driver cannot be used on Intel WiDi-enabled systems with ATI* graphics", which is what these VAIO's have.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.http://newsroom.intel.com/community/intel_newsroom/blog/2011/05/03/chip-shot-widi-20-updated--enables-cool-new-features
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