The PCGA-CD51 is a CD / DVD reader manufactured by Sony. Problems such as drive is not found or is not recognized by Windows, or drive cannot read or write media can be solved when you update the driver. This version of "pcgacd51_dos_working.zip" is rated (5 out of 5 stars) based on 3,575 downloads and 28 reviews. Our users report success installing this driver update on PCs running Windows Vista. The total disk space used for this update is 612.8 KB.
PCGA-CD51
Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
If you have a sony vaio pcga-cd51 pcmcia external cd drive and cannot get it to work in DOS then download the file i have submitted - most solutions i have tried haven't worked for me!
i have modified the config.sys file so it loads the drivers everytime! follow the readme and you're set.
there is a readme file which i strongly suggest you read beforehand.
make a bootable floppy disk, then extract the files to the bootable disk (if it asks, overwrite everything by clicking 'yes to all'). make sure the 'config.sys' file i made has been extracted to the floppy.
make your laptop boot from floppy, restart the notebook with the floppy in the drive and the cd-rom in the pc card slot.
there
Dave (DG Member) on 16-Feb-2004
To get the PCGA-CD51 driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter Sony PCGA-CD51 into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Sony Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the Sony website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading the new driver, proceed with installation. On Windows, use the built-in Device Manager utility to manage your system's devices and drivers. To access it:
Right-click the Start button
Select "Device Manager" from the menu
Locate the device needing the update
Right-click the device and choose "Update driver"
Follow the on-screen prompts to install
Once complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is fully implemented and functioning properly.
This process helps maintain your system's performance and compatibility with various hardware components.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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pcgacd51_dos_working/RAMDRIVE.SYS | 12.7 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/BTDOSM.SYS | 31.0 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/FLASHPT.SYS | 64.4 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/CONFIG.SY_.SYS | 319 bytes | 16 Feb 2004 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/FINDRAMD.EXE | 6.9 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/VA16CLI.SYS | 12.1 KB | 18 Mar 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/VA16CD.SYS | 17.9 KB | 7 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/ASPI4DOS.SYS | 14.4 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/HIMEM.SYS | 33.2 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/DRVSPACE.BIN | 68.9 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/DISPLAY.SYS | 17.2 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/KEYB.COM | 21.6 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/ASPI2DOS.SYS | 35.3 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/ASPI8DOS.SYS | 37.6 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/FDISK.EXE | 63.9 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/readme.txt | 2.2 KB | 16 Feb 2004 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/KEYBRD2.SYS | 31.9 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/SMARTDRV.EXE | 45.4 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/MSCDEX.EXE | 25.5 KB | 6 May 1998 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/BTCDROM.SYS | 22.0 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/sampleconfigsys.txt | 515 bytes | 16 Feb 2004 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/ASPI8U2.SYS | 40.8 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/autoexec.bat | 35 bytes | 8 Jun 2001 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/VA16365.SYS | 12.5 KB | 7 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/SETRAMD.BAT | 1.4 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/EGA2.CPI | 58.9 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/EDIT.COM | 69.9 KB | 6 May 1998 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/OAKCDROM.SYS | 41.3 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/KEYBRD4.SYS | 13.0 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/MODE.COM | 29.2 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/IO.SYS | 116.7 KB | 15 May 2001 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/EGA3.CPI | 58.8 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/KEYBOARD.SYS | 34.6 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/KEYBRD3.SYS | 31.6 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/MSDOS.SYS | 9 bytes | 7 Apr 2001 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/CONFIG.SYS | 319 bytes | 16 Feb 2004 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/COMMAND.COM | 93.0 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/EXTRACT.EXE | 93.2 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/ASPICD.SYS | 29.6 KB | 23 Apr 1999 |
pcgacd51_dos_working/EGA.CPI | 58.9 KB | 8 Jun 2000 |