Install in this sequence (critical for stability):
Sony Utilities note: Without these, brightness/volume keys may not work. Sony Vaio Pcg-31311m Drivers Windows 7
Use the hardware IDs if you can’t find the exact Sony model. Graphics Driver (NVIDIA GeForce 410M / Intel HD):
If you just slap drivers in randomly, Windows 7 will lock up or fail to boot. Follow this sequence: Audio Driver (Realtek):
Do not install “VAIO Update” or “VAIO Recovery Center” – they phone home to dead servers and hang.
For many core components, you can use reference drivers directly from the manufacturer. We will list specific version numbers below.