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❑
Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-E204
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone No: 201-930-6970
Only peripherals (computer input/output
devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that
comply with FCC Class B limits may be
attached to this computer product.
Operation with non-compliant peripherals
is likely to result in interference to radio
and television reception.
This device complies with Part 15 of
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the two following conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
All cables used to connect peripherals
must be shielded and grounded.
Operation with cables, connected to
peripherals, that are not shielded and
grounded, may result in interference to
radio and television reception.
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
❑
❑
❑
Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
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Repair of the modem should be made only
by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized
agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest
you, call 1-800-222-SONY (1-800-222-7669).
FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. The ringer equivalence number
(REN) and the FCC registration number are
printed on the modem board. If requested,
this information must be supplied to the
telephone company.
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices which may be connected to the
phone line. Excessive REN's on the telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in
response to an incoming call. In most, but not
all areas, the sum of the REN's should not
exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number
of devices that may be connected to the line,
as determined by the total REN's, contact the
telephone company to determine the
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use
a computer or other electronic device to send
any message via a telephone facsimile
machine unless such message clearly
contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of
each transmitted page or on the first page of
the transmission, the date and time it is sent
and an identification of the business, other
entity, or individual sending the message,
and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity, or
individual.
maximum REN for the calling area.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.
In order to program this information into
your facsimile, see your fax software
documentation.
If this equipment causes harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company
will, when practical, notify you in advance
that temporary discontinuance of service
may be required. If advance notice isn't
practical, the telephone company will notify
you as soon as possible. Also, you will be
advised of your right to file a complaint with
the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
✍ You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
The telephone company may make changes
in its facilities, equipment, operations or
procedures that could affect the operations of
the equipment. If this happens, the telephone
company will notify you in advance, in order
for you to make the necessary modifications
in order to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this modem,
for repair or warranty information, please
contact 1-888-4SONYPC, or write to the Sony
Customer Information Center, One Sony
Drive, Park Ridge, NJ 07656.
This equipment cannot be used on
telephone-company-provided coin service.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to
state tariffs.
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Contents
Notice to Users .................................................................................... ii
Safety Information .............................................................................. ii
FCC Part 68 ......................................................................................... iv
Front View ....................................................................................... 2
Drives ...................................................................................................3
Buttons and Switches .........................................................................4
Indicators ..............................................................................................5
Rear View ......................................................................................... 6
Icons .....................................................................................................7
I/O Connectors ....................................................................................9
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................13
Changing the Display's Power-management Settings ............. 17
Components
Removing the Left Side Panel...................................................... 22
Removing the Bottom Panel......................................................... 23
Removing the Front Panel............................................................ 24
Replacing the Front Panel............................................................. 25
Replacing the Bottom Panel ......................................................... 26
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Replacing the Left Side Panel .......................................................27
Installing an Add-In Card ............................................................28
Removing an Add-in Card ...........................................................29
Replacing the Lithium Battery .....................................................31
Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive .......................................42
Slot Connectors...................................................................................51
Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors............................................62
Modem In Connector ........................................................................64
TV Out Connector..............................................................................66
Configuration Jumpers .................................................................67
CPU Speed ..........................................................................................67
Clear Password and BIOS Recovery ...............................................68
Chapter 5 — TV-Out Paddle Card
Connectors .....................................................................................70
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Exit Screen .......................................................................................87
About User and Supervisor Passwords .....................................90
Processor ........................................................................................99
Memory Modules (DIMMs) ........................................................99
DIMM Configurations ..................................................................99
L2 Cache ..........................................................................................99
Graphics .......................................................................................100
Video .............................................................................................100
Audio .............................................................................................100
Communications ........................................................................100
I/O and Expansion Slots ............................................................101
Drives and Controllers ...............................................................101
BIOS ..............................................................................................101
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Power Supply ...............................................................................102
CPU Environment ......................................................................102
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Drives
DVD-ROM drive
Diskette drive
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Drive
Description
3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte.
Diskette drive
DVD-ROM drive
*
DVD-ROM disc: 4X (maximum performance).
CD-ROM disc: 24X (maximum performance).
*
* DVD-ROM drive also plays CD-ROM discs. Data on the DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging
from 2X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1385
kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 3.3X (4616 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at a variable
transfer rate, ranging from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track (the data transfer
standard 1X rate is 150 kybtes/s). The average data transfer rate is 17X (2250 kbytes/s).
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Buttons and Switches
DVD-ROM drive disc eject button
Power on/off switch
Emergency-eject hole
Diskette eject button
FNRTPNLB.VSD
Button or switch
Description
Power on/off switch
Diskette eject button
Turns system power on and off.
Ejects a diskette.
DVD-ROM disc eject
button
Automatically opens and closes the DVD-ROM
tray.
Emergency-eject hole
Ejects a DVD-ROM disc or CD-ROM disc.
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Indicators
Drive access indicator
Power-on indicator
Hard disk drive access indicator
Diskette drive access indicator
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Indicator
Description
Power-on indicator
On (amber) indicates the computer is in
standby mode. On (green) indicates the
computer is out of standby mode, ready to
use. Off (no color) indicates the computer
is turned off.
Diskette drive access indicator
On (green) indicates diskette drive
activity.
DVD-ROM drive access
indicator
On (orange) indicates DVD-ROM disc or
CD-ROM activity.
Hard disk drive access indicator
On (orange) indicates hard disk drive
activity.
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Icons
Icon labels
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Icon
Description
Mouse connector
Optional Keyboard connector
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors
Serial port connector
Printer port connector
Game/MIDI port connector
Headphones
Line In jack (audio)
Microphone jack
S Video Out jack
Video Out jack
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Icon
Description
Monitor connector
Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
Telephone (for phone)
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I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
Optional Keyboard and Mouse
The keyboard and mouse connectors are physically identical and have the
same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2-type female connectors.
2
3
4
1
6
5
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USB Ports
Port 1
Port 2
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Serial Port
The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector.
5
9
6
1
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Video Out
The Video Out jack is for composite video. It is a standard RCA phono
jack.
Case ground
Yellow band
Signal (center)
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! Do not plug video cables into the wrong connectors, as this may damage the
video card in the computer and the equipment to which it is connected.
Monitor
The Monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-
type connector.
10
5
1
15
11
6
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Game Port
The Game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. This port is
also used to connect MIDI devices.
8
15
9
1
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Mic, Line In, and Headphones
The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are physically identical, but have
different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
Headphones
Line In
Mic
KY0013.VSD
Connector
Headphones
Mic
Description
1.0 Vrms (typical)
Electrolet condenser microphone input
1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance
Line In
Telephone and Line
The Telephone and Line jacks are physically identical and have identical
connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the
Line jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall,
and the Telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.
Line
Telephone
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✍ Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s Telephone jack, and a
telephone into the Line jack, will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment.
However, the modem may not work correctly.
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Chapter 2
Configuring Your System
This chapter contains information on configuring your system.
Configuring your system can consist of the following:
❑
❑
❑
Making changes to the BIOS settings
Making changes to the display's power management settings
Changing the system board jumper position
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Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS
settings (see “BIOS Setup Options” on page 73 for information on BIOS
settings).
®
! Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows .
1
Reboot the system. The following message appears during the inital
boot sequence:
Press <F3> for Boot screen
Press F3. The following message appears.
Press <F2> for setup.
2
3
Press F2.
Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a menu from the menu bar.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select items within a menu. Once
an item is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to modify a
setting.
If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left, this indicates that a sub-menu of
options is available. Press ENTER to access a sub-menu. If a sub-
menu contains items with a triangle, there is another layer of options
from which to select.
4
5
Once you select an option, press ESC to back out of each menu until
you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears.
To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from any top-level screen and
follow the prompts.
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Changing the Display's Power-management
Settings
A display that has power management capability is designed to operate
on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a
specified period of time.
1
2
3
From the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
Double-click the Display icon.
Click the Screen Saver tab.
If your display is Energy-Star compliant or has other energy-saving
features, the Energy saving features of the monitor dialog box appear.
Otherwise, the options in the dialog box are grayed out.
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4
5
Select Low-power standby or Shut off monitor.
Selecting Low-power standby blanks the screen (similar to a screen
saver) and automatically reduces power to the display after a
specified amount of time. The display reactivates when you move the
mouse or press a key.
Selecting Shut off monitor automatically turns off the display if the
system has been idle for a specified amount of time. Power is
reactivated when you move the mouse or press a key.
Select the number of minutes to wait between the last keyboard or
mouse activity and activation of the power-management settings.
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Configuring the System Board
The system board contains two configuration jumpers that provide three
modes of operation: Normal mode, Clear Password mode, and BIOS
Recovery mode.
Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The Central
Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 66 MHz (fast
mode), and the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) uses the User CMOS
settings (as opposed to the System CMOS settings). The CMOS and
NVRAM settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false.
Access to specific setup fields is controlled by a supervisor password or
user password.
Clear Password mode removes the password that is stored in CMOS.
BIOS Recovery mode sets the CPU input clock to 66 MHz (fast mode) and
attempts to perform a blind BIOS update.
technical support or service technician.
! Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the
power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the
power cord.
1
2
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 22).
Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 23).
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Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see
“Configuration Jumpers” on page 67).
JP1
CPU
SPEED
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4
5
Reinstall the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 23).
Reinstall the side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 27).
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Chapter 3
Removing, Installing, and
Replacing Components
This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major
components for upgrading, reconfiguring, replacing, or troubleshooting
the components.
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
21
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Removing the Left Side Panel
You must remove the left side panel to access the system board, add-in
cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives.
1
From the rear of the unit, remove the two thumb screws that secure
the panel to the chassis.
2
Slide the left side panel back with your right hand as you hold the
chassis in position with your left hand. The panel slides back about ½
inch.
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3
Pull the panel straight out to remove it.
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Removing the Bottom Panel
You must remove the bottom panel to access internal components.
1
Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 22).
2
Remove the screw that secures the bottom panel to the chassis.
KY0065.VSD
3
4
Pull up on the bottom panel until it stops. The panel moves up about
½ inch.
Pull the panel straight out to remove it.
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Removing the Front Panel
You must remove the front panel to install system memory, which
requires pulling the diskette drive out about two inches.
✍ Follow steps 1 to 3 in the sequence shown to prevent damage to the front tray cover.
1
the tray.
2
3
4
5
Pull the tray out to its normal opened position.
Lift up on the front tray cover to remove it.
Push the tray back in.
Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 23) to access the two plastic tabs on the bottom of the front
panel.
6
Push down and out on the two plastic tabs from inside the bottom of
the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel.
Front tray cover
Front panel
Tab
Push tabs out from
inside chassis
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7
Pull out the top end of the front panel to remove it.
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Replacing the Front Panel
1
Insert the two plastic tabs (located on the bottom of the front panel)
into the slots at the bottom of the chassis.
2
3
4
Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place.
Push the top of the front panel until it is flush with the chassis.
Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole to open
the tray.
5
6
Pull the tray out to its normal opened position.
Carefully slide the tray cover down onto the CD-/DVD-ROM tray,
then slide the tray in.
Front tray cover
Front panel
Tab
Insert tab here
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Replacing the Bottom Panel
1
Lay the chassis down with the open side facing up and the bottom
end facing you. The arrows show the location of the slots.
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2
Position the bottom panel up against the bottom of the chassis, with
the top of the panel about ½ inch higher than the chassis.
Screw goes here
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3
4
Slide the bottom panel down until the panel’s tabs slide into the
chassis’s slots. Push down firmly until the screw hole in the chassis
aligns with the screw hole in the panel.
Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the bottom of the panel
to the chassis.
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Replacing the Left Side Panel
1
Position the left side panel against the side of the unit, with the left
side panel offset from the rear of the unit by about ¼ to ½ inch.
2
Hold the unit in position with your left hand as you slide the left side
panel forward with your right hand until the panel snaps into place.
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3
Insert the two thumbscrews (removed earlier) to secure the panel.
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Installing an Add-In Card
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1
2
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the
system board (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 40).
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.
✍ Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
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3
4
5
6
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 26).
Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 27).
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
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Removing an Add-in Card
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1
2
Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 22).
Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 23).
3
4
5
Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card.
Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis.
Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector and store the
card in an anti-static wrapper for future use.
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✍ Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card
from side to side.
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! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or
damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any
the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static
electricity in your body.
6
If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a
slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see “Covering
an Open I/O Slot” on page 41).
7
8
Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 26).
Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 27).
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Replacing the Lithium Battery
a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to
power the CMOS memory.
! When you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in the CMOS memory
(BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. Although the
computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it
is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. When the values are lost, the
BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see “Accessing the BIOS
Setup Utility” on page 16).
Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or
dispose of it in fire.
1
2
Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start
If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings”appears
during the reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 during the reboot
process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. Otherwise it is not necessary
to replace the battery at this time, and you can skip all remaining
steps.
3
Compare all the BIOS options to their default settings (see “BIOS
Setup Options” on page 73). Make a list of all the BIOS options that
are different from their default values. You will refer to this list when
you restore the BIOS settings later.
4
5
key. The Exit Discarding Changes is automatically selected (it is the
first item in the list).
Press Enter, type N when prompted to save, then press Enter to exit
the BIOS Setup Utility.
6
7
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 22).
8
Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 23).
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9
If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in
Card” on page 29) to gain access to the battery. You may also need to
disconnect some cables.
! Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling an add-in card or other sensitive electronic
component.
10 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the small space at the top of
the battery holder.
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11 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of it according to the
instructions that came with the new battery.
12 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
up.
CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
13 Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
14 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
15 Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 26).
16 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 27).
17 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
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18 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears
during the reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 to access the BIOS
Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s BIOS
settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can
skip the remaining steps.
19 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS
settings (see “BIOS Setup Options” on page 73).
20 Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow
key.
21 Select Exit Saving Changes using the down arrow key, then press
Enter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The computer’s BIOS settings are now restored.
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Installing System Memory
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1
2
If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
“Removing a Memory Module” on page 37).
Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static-
electricity damage.
3
Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed
between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; the maximum
memory size is 256 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size
and speed of the memory modules.
*
Memory module configurations (MB)
Bank 0
Bank 1
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
* The PCV-E204 is shipped with 64 MB.
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling a memory module.
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4
Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of
pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
Press down
here
Pin 1 side
Handles
Bank 0
Bank 1
Memory module (DIMM)
1
Indicates pin 1
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5
6
Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is
fully seated.
✍ When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and
locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the handles are not totally
straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the
handles lock into place.
7
8
Replace any add-in cards and other components that were removed.
Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 26).
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9
Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 25).
10 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 27).
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will
configure itself accordingly when you turn it on. No further action is
required.
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Removing a Memory Module
configuration or replace a bad module.
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1
2
Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 22).
Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 23).
3
4
Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel” on page 24).
Slide the diskette drive out approximately two inches (see
“Detaching the Diskette Drive” on page 39).
5
6
Remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card” on
page 29) and other components as needed to access the memory
modules.
Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
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7
Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the
module from its socket.
Push out
Handles
KY0042.VSD
8
Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the
module in a static-free bag.
KY0043.VSD
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling the memory module.
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Detaching the Diskette Drive
You need to detach the diskette drive and pull it out approximately two
inches to access the system memory.
1
Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive carrier to the
chassis.
KY0074.VSD
2
Slide the diskette drive carrier out approximately two inches (enough
to provide access to the memory modules).
✍ Be careful not to hook the plastic LED and power-switch cover when sliding the diskette
drive in or out. The metal tab on the diskette drive may come close to the plastic cover. If
the plastic cover is accidentally removed, reattach it by inserting the plastic tabs into the
slots in the chassis.
KY0075.VSD
3
Unplug the flat ribbon cable and power connector (P4), as needed.
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Removing a Slot Cover
You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a
previously-empty slot.
1
2
Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove.
Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 22).
3
4
5
Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up.
Carefully remove the screw from the slot cover.
Carefully remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
KY0069.VSD
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Covering an Open I/O Slot
Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air
escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled.
This may damage some components, especially the main processor
(which generates the most heat).
1
Fit the tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis and
system board.
KY0076.VSD
2
3
Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis.
All add-in card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip.
Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I/O slot cover.
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Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive
Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional hard disk
drive. The drive you install must not require front panel access. The hard
disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active.
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1
Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a secondary master (see
your drive’s documentation for configuration instructions).
Jumpers
KY0084.VSD
2
Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 22).
3
4
Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel” on page 24).
Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 23).
5
6
Lay the system on its right side (left side faces up – see diagram that
follows).
Remove the two screws (A) that secure the drive holder.
42
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7
Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out (C).
Drive holder
C
B
A
KY0081.VSD
8
Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply.
Second drive connector
Drive holder
Second power connector
First hard disk drive
First power connector
First drive connector
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9
Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each
side of the drive bay.
Align
holes
KY0083.VSD
10 Secure the drive to the drive holder using any two of the three holes
on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new
drive). Do not overtighten the screws.
11 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive.
12 Connect the second power connector to the new drive.
Second power connector
Second drive connector
KY0085.VSD
13 Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide
the drive holder back. Be sure to align the slots (A) on the drive
holder with the tabs (B) on the inside of the chassis. Be sure to slide
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the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notches at the
bottom of the slot (C).
Slot on drive holder
A
A
B
A
C
A
Tab on chassis
KY0086.VSD
14 Replace the two screws that secure the holder to the chassis.
15 Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 26).
16 Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 25).
17 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 27).
18 Reconnect the power cord and then turn on your computer.
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Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures
itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format and partition the new
drive following the instructions provided with the drive.
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Chapter 4
System Board
This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides
a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board.
Processor
Memory
CPU Fan
(not used)
Optional Keyboard,
Mouse
Power
Fan 2
Diskette
USB
Secondary IDE
Primary IDE
Display,
COM1, Printer
CPU Speed
Mic In, Line In,
Line Out, Game
TV Out
Modem In
CD In
PS Fan
Battery
Slot 3 (PCI)
Slot 2 (PCI)
Ring
CHA Fan (not used)
Slot 1 (ISA)
Front panel header
BIOS Configuration
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Connectors
Front Panel Header
The front panel header is a 20-inch header (1 pin is removed for the key)
that provide connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin
connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to
the front panel.
Front panel header
PWR LED
J23
SLEEP RESET
J27
J30
SPEAKER
J22
(not used)
HD LED
J25
PWR
J29
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Connector
Name
Description
J22
J23
SPEAKER
PWR LED
(not used)
Connects to the power-on indicator light on the
front panel
J25
HD LED
Connects to the hard disk drive access light on
the front panel
J27
J29
SLEEP
PWR
(not used)
Connects to the power-on switch on the front
panel
J30
RESET
(not used)
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Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors
OM04710A.VSD
Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very
similar. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to the left of pin 1. Be sure to
orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the
connector indicates pin 1).
Memory module (DIMM)
1
Indicates pin 1
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Slot Connectors
There are a total of three slot connectors: one ISA (slot #1) and two PCI
slot connectors (slot #2 and #3). The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/
modem card. The two PCI slot connectors are available for PCI cards.
✍ Slot #2 and #3 (PCI) connectors do not support bus mastering.
ISA Slot Connector
B1
B31
A31
B49
A49
A1
OM04712A.VSD
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IDE Connectors
There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the
system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable
with two connectors.
40
39
2
1
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Optional Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
The optional keyboard connector and the mouse connector are 6-pin
female PS/2®-type (mini-DIN) connectors. They have identical pinouts.
Mouse
6
6
1
1
Optional Keyboard
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Optional Keyboard and Mouse
Pin
1
Signal Name
DATA
2
NC
3
LOGIC GND
+5V (fused)
CLOCK
NC
4
5
6
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USB Connectors
There are two standard USB ports that permit connection of two USB
peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an
external hub. If more USB devices are needed, connect an external hub to
either USB1 or USB2.
USB2
USB1
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Pin
1
Signal Name
PWR
2
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
GND
3
4
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Serial, Printer, and Monitor Connectors
The Serial, Printer, and Monitor connectors are mounted in a single
bracket on the system board. The Serial connector is a DB-9 male
connector. The Printer connector is a DB-25 female connector. The
Monitor connector is a DB-15S female connector.
13
25
1
14
PRINTER
1
6
5
9
5
1
15
11
COM1
MONITOR
OM04701D.VSD
Serial connector
Pin
1
Signal Name
DCD
RXD
TXD
DTR
2
3
4
5
LOGIC GND
6
DSR
RTS
CTS
RI
7
8
9
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Printer connector
Pin Signal Name
1
STROBE -
2
DATA BIT 0
DATA BIT 1
DATA BIT 2
DATA BIT 3
DATA BIT 4
DATA BIT 5
DATA BIT 6
DATA BIT 7
ACK -
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
BUSY
PE
SELECT
AUTO-FEED -
ERROR -
INIT -
SELECT-IN -
LOGIC GND
LOGIC GND
LOGIC GND
LOGIC GND
LOGIC GND
LOGIC GND
LOGIC GND
LOGIC GND
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Monitor connector
Pin Signal Name
1
RED
2
GREEN
3
BLUE
4
NC
5
LOGIC GND
RED GND RTN
GREEN GND RTN
BLUE GND RTN
+5V PULL-UP
LOGIC GND
NC
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
DDC DAT
HORIZONTAL SYNC
VERTICAL SYNC
DDC CLK
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Fan Connectors
The CHA-Fan and CPU-Fan connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header
connectors and have the same pinout. PS-Fan is a 2 x 3-pin connector that
controls the cooling fan in the power supply.
CPU Fan
(not used)
3
1
PS Fan
4
6
1
3
CHA Fan (not used)
1
3
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CHA and CPU Fan Connectors
Pin
1
Signal Name
LOGIC GND
2
+12 VDC (FAN PWR ON)
FANTACH3
3
PS Fan Connector
Pin
1
Signal Name
Reserved
2
Fan On/Off
Reserved
3
4-6
Reserved
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Game Connector
The Game connector is a female DB-15 connector for connecting to a
game controller/joystick or MIDI device.
Game
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Game Connector
Pin
1
Signal Name
+5 VDC (fused)
GP4 (JSBUTO)
GP0 (JSX1R)
Ground
2
3
4
5
Ground
6
GP1 (JSY1R)
GP5 (JSBUT1)
+5 VDC (fused)
+5 VDC (fused)
GP6 (JSBUT2)
GP2 (JSX2R)
MIDI-OUTR
GP3 (JSY2R)
GP7 (JSBUT3)
MIDI-INR
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors
The Headphones jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
headphones. The Line In jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects
to a stereo audio source (not an audio source from a video device). The
Mic In jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone.
Headphones
Line In
Mic
KY0058.VSD
Headphones
L
R
OM04713.VSD
Line In
R-IN
L Imbalance
L-IN
OM04713B.VSD
Mic
Mic Power
Mic Imbalance
Mic IN
OM04713A.VSD
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Ring Connector
The Ring connector (J20) is a 1 x 2-pin straight header that connects to the
wake signal (J3) from the fax/modem card to enable the phone ring
signal to wake the system from the sleep state.
This permits the system to go into the sleep state while monitoring the
fax/modem card for a ring signal. Upon receiving an incoming phone or
fax call, the ring signal on the fax/modem card wakes the system,
allowing unattended reception of voice or fax messages.
J20
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Modem In Connector
The Modem In connector (J9) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header
connector and connects to the audio output connector (J4) on the fax/
modem card.
J9
KY0061.VSD
J9
Pin
1
Signal Name
GND
2
MONO_O (to modem chip)
GND
3
4
MONO_I (to sound chip)
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TV Out Connector
The TV Out connector (J16) on the motherboard is a 2 x 5-pin straight
header connector and connects to the composite video out connector (J5)
on the TV-Out Paddle card.
J16
KY0063.VSD
J16
Pin
1
Signal Name
GND
2
COMPOSITE OUT
3
GND
4
LUMINANCE OUT
5
GND
6
CHROMINANCE OUT
7
GND
8
RESERVED
NC
9
10
NC
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Configuration Jumpers
The configuration jumpers provide for CPU speed (JP1), password clear
(JP2), and BIOS recovery (JP3) selections.
CPU Speed
The processor speed jumper (JP1) is a 2 x 5 header that is preconfigured
for the maximum speed, as shown in the following table.
JP1
CPU
SPEED
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JP1
Position
Pins 1 - 2
OFF
Pins 3 - 4
ON
Pins 5 - 6
ON
Pins 7 - 8
ON
266 MHz
300 MHz
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
333 MHz (default)
OFF
OFF
ON
ON
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Clear Password and BIOS Recovery
The computer is shipped with an unused jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 (pin
3 is floating) for future use. The jumper cap should remain in this inactive
position unless otherwise directed by a technical support person.
JP3
JP2
1
2
3
4
5
BIOS
CLEAR
RCVRY
PSWRD
KY0059.VSD
JP2, JP3
Position
Pins
Description
BIOS RCVRY
1 - 2
BIOS recovery mode
Password clear mode
CLEAR PSWD 4 - 5
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Chapter 5
TV-Out Paddle Card
The TV-Out Paddle card is installed in I/O slot #4, but does not occupy a
slot on the system board. Instead, a ribbon cable connects between J5 on
the TV-Out Paddle card and J16 on the system board. The two connectors
on the front of the I/O bracket provide composite video out and S Video
out.
J5
S Video Out
Composite
Video Out
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Connectors
Name
Connector Type
Description
S Video Out
S-video connector
Connects to S video input of
video device
Composite Video Out
RCA phono jack,
yellow band
Connects to video input of
composite video device
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Chapter 6
Fax/Modem Card
The fax/modem card occupies ISA slot #1. A two-wire twisted-pair cable
connects JP3 on the fax/modem card to J20 (Ring) on the system board.
Another two-wire twisted-pair cable connects J4 on the fax/modem card
to J9 (Modem In) on the system board.
There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to
connect a phone.
To J20 (Ring)
on system board
Telephone
JP3
Line
J4
To J9 (Modem In)
on system board
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Connectors
Name
Telephone
Line
Connector Type
RJ-11
Description
Connects to phone
Connects to telephone line
RJ-11
J4
4-pin connector
on board
Connects to Modem In (J9) connector
on system board
JP3
2-pin header
Connects to Ring (J20) connector on
system board
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This chapter describes each screen in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (see
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 16).
The PhoenixBIOS setup has six menu items on the menu bar. These are:
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Main
Advanced
Security
Power
Boot
Exit
Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets. Text that is not
enclosed in brackets cannot be changed.
A small triangle ( ) indicates that there is a sub-menu with additional
information and options. Press Enter to open the sub-menu. The
information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear
or disappear, depending on other selected options).
The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The
option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the current option. The
available options are shown without brackets in this guide, directly below
the default option. The available options are listed in the order they occur
when you press the + key.
To change an option, use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu
item. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter if
the option is a sub-menu, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other
options.
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Press Esc to go back to the main menu. Press F10 to save the changes and
exit, or press Esc to discard the changes. Follow the on-screen prompts for
other choices. The bottom of the screen presents a summary of the keys to
use for navigation and control.
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Main Screen
System Time:
System Date:
Language:
[00:00:00]
[01/01/1988]
[English (US)]
Legacy Diskette A:
Legacy Diskette B:
[Disabled]
360 KB 5¼”
1.2 MB 5¼”
720 KB 3½”
1.44/1.25 MB 3½”
2.88 MB 3½”
[Disabled]
360 KB 5¼”
1.2 MB 5¼”
720 KB 3½”
1.44/1.25 MB 3½”
2.88 MB 3½”
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Primary Master
Type:
[Example: 8455MB]
[AUTO]
NONE
CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable
IDE Removable
USER
CHS Format
*
Cylinders :
[Example: 16383]
[Example: 16]
[Example: 63]
Heads*:
Sectors*:
Total Sectors*:
[Example: 16514064]
LBA Format
Maximum Capacity*:
Example: 8455 MB
†
Multi-Sector Transfers :
[Example: 16 Sectors]
Enabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
†
LBA Mode Control :
[Enabled]
Disabled
†
32 Bit I/O :
[Enabled]
Disabled
†
Transfer Mode :
[Fast PIO 4]
FPIO 3/DMA 1
FPIO 4/DMA 2
Standard
Fast PIO 1
Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3
†
Ultra DMA Mode :
[Mode 2]
Disabled
Mode 0
Mode 1
* This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive.
† This option is enabled when Type is not set to NONE or Auto.
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Primary Slave
Type:
[None]
[AUTO]
NONE
CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable
IDE Removable
USER
*
Maximum Capacity :
0 MB
†
Multi-Sector Transfers :
[Disabled]
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors
†
LBA Mode Control :
[Disabled]
Enabled
†
32 Bit I/O :
[Enabled]
Disabled
†
Transfer Mode :
[Standard]
Fast PIO 1
Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3
Fast PIO 4
FPIO 3/DMA 1
FPIO 4/DMA 2
†
Ultra DMA Mode :
[Disabled]
Mode 0
Mode 1
Mode 2
* This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive.
† This option is enabled when Type is not set to NONE or Auto.
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Secondary Master
Type:
[CD-ROM]
[AUTO]
NONE
CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable
IDE Removable
USER
*
Maximum Capacity :
0 MB
†
Multi-Sector Transfers :
[Disabled]
[Disabled]
†
LBA Mode Control :
†
32 Bit I/O :
[Enabled]
Disabled
†
Transfer Mode :
[Fast PIO 4]
FPIO 3/DMA 1
FPIO 4/DMA 2
Standard
Fast PIO 1
Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3
†
Ultra DMA Mode :
[Disabled]
Mode 0
Mode 1
Mode 2
* This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive.
† This option is enabled when Type is not set to NONE or Auto.
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Secondary Slave
Type:
[None]
[AUTO]
NONE
ATAPI Removable
IDE Removable
USER
*
Cylinders :
[0]
Heads*:
Sectors*:
[1]
[0]
Maximum Capacity*:
0 MB
†
Multi-Sector Transfers :
[Disabled]
†
LBA Mode Control :
[Disabled]
Enabled
†
32 Bit I/O :
[Enabled]
Disabled
†
Transfer Mode :
[Standard]
Fast PIO 1
Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3
Fast PIO 4
FPIO 3/DMA 1
FPIO 4/DMA 2
†
Ultra DMA Mode :
[Disabled]
Mode 0
Mode 1
Mode 2
QuickBoot Mode:
[Enabled]
Disabled
System Memory:
640 KB
Extended Memory:
64512 KB
* This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto and the device is a hard drive.
† This option is enabled when Type is not set to NONE or Auto.
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Advanced Screen
Plug and Play OS:
[No]
Yes
Reset Configuration Data:
USB Legacy Support:
[No]
Yes
[Enabled]
Disabled
PCI Configuration
PCI Device, Slot #1
Option ROM Scan:
[Enabled]
Disabled
Enable Master:
Latency Timer:
[Disabled]
Enabled
[0040h]
0060h
0080h
00A0h
00C0h
00E0h
Default
0020h
PCI Device, Slot #2
Option ROM Scan:
[Enabled]
Disabled
Enable Master:
Latency Timer:
[Disabled]
Enabled
[0040h]
0060h
0080h
00A0h
00C0h
00E0h
Default
0020h
Secured Set Configuration
[No]
Yes
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I/O Device Configuration
Serial port A:
[Auto]
Disabled
Enabled
*
Base I/O address :
[3F8]
2F8
3E8
2E8
Interrupt*:
[IRQ 4]
IRQ 3
Parallel port:
[Enabled]
Disabled
Auto
†
Mode :
[ECP]
Output only
Bi-directional
EPP
‡
Base I/O address :
[378]
278
3BC
Interrupt‡:
[IRQ 7]
IRQ 5
**
DMA channel :
[DMA 1]
DMA 3
Floppy disk controller:
[Enabled]
Auto
Disabled
Base I/O address:
Large Disk Access Mode:
Local Bus IDE adapter:
[Primary]
Secondary
[DOS]
Other
[Both]
Disabled
Primary
Secondary
Sound:
[Enabled]
Disabled
* This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled.
† This option appears only if the port is set to Auto or Enabled.
‡ This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled and Mode is not set to EPP.
**This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled and Mode is set to ECP.
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Advanced Chipset Control
Enable memory gap:
[Disabled]
Conventional
Extended
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Power Screen
Power Savings:
[Disabled]
Customized
Maximum Power Savings
Maximum Performance
Auto Suspend Timeout:
[Off]
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
20 Minutes
30 Minutes
40 Minutes
60 Minutes
Resume on Modem Ring:
Resume on Time:
[On]
Off
[On]
Off
Resume Time:
[00:00:00
AC LOSS Control
[Disabled]
Enabled
Advanced Options
IDE Drive 0 Monitoring:
[Enabled]
Disabled
IDE Drive 1 Monitoring:
IDE Drive 2 Monitoring:
IDE Drive 3 Monitoring:
Audio, Joystick
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Disabled]
Enabled
[Disabled]
Enabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
Floppy Disk Drive
Serial Port A
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
Serial Port B or Modem
Parallel Port
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
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Keyboard, Mouse, Video
PCI Bus Mastering
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Disabled]
Enabled
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Boot Screen
1.
2.
3.
[ATAPI CD-ROM Drive]
[Removable Devices]
[Hard Drive]
Hard Drive
1. [Example: IBM-DHEA-38451]
2. [Bootable Add-in Card]
Removable Devices
1. [Legacy Floppy Drives]
Floppy check:
[Enabled]
Disabled
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Chapter 8
Miscellaneous Technical
Information
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
User and Supervisor password
Beep code error messages
PCI configuration status and error messages
DMA channel assignments
IRQ assignments
System I/O address map
Memory map
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About User and Supervisor Passwords
The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password
and a Supervisor password) in the BIOS Setup Utility. The User password
is required; the Supervisor password is optional.
Access to the BIOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were
previously set, as indicated next.
If you set these passwords...
User password only
...the following passwords are required:
User password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password only
No password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.
Both passwords
User password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.
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Beep Code Error Messages
During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is
OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps indicates the
specific error that occurred.
The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how
many beeps your system produces if there is an error, so be sure to count
the number of beeps before calling for support.
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PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages
The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on
your system from time to time.
Message
Meaning
Floppy Disk Controller
Resource Conflict
The diskette controller has requested a
resource that is already in use.
NVRAM Checksum Error,
NVRAM Cleared
The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to
an NVRAM checksum error.
NVRAM Cleared By Jumper
The Clear CMOS jumper block has been
changed to the clear position.
NVRAM Data Invalid,
NVRAM Cleared
Invalid entry in the NVRAM.
Parallel Port Resource Conflict
The parallel port has requested a resource
that is already in use.
PCI Error Log is Full
This message is displayed when more than
15 PCI conflict errors are detected. No
additional PCI errors can be logged.
PCI I/O Port Conflict
PCI IRQ Conflict
Two devices requested the same resource,
resulting in a conflict.
Two devices requested the same resource,
resulting in a conflict.
PCI Memory Conflict
Two devices requested the same resource,
resulting in a conflict.
Primary Boot Device Not
Found
The designated primary boot device (hard
disk drive, diskette drive, CD-ROM drive,
or network drive) could not be found.
Primary IDE Controller
Resource Conflict
The primary IDE controller has requested a
resource that is already in use.
Primary Input Device Not
Found
The designated primary input device
(keyboard, mouse, or other, if input is
redirected) could not be found.
Primary Output Device Not
Found
The designated primary output device
(display, serial port, or other, if input is
redirected) could not be found.
Secondary IDE Controller
Resource Conflict
The secondary IDE controller has requested
a resource that is already in use.
Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict
Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is
already in use.
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Serial Port 2 Resource Conflict
Static Device Resource Conflict
Serial port 2 has requested a resource that is
already in use.
A non-Plug and Play ISA card has
requested a resource that is already in use.
System Board Device Resource
Conflict
A non-Plug and-Play ISA card has
requested a resource that is already in use.
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DMA Channel Assignments
This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 reassigns resources to
best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
DMA
Default
Channel
Assignment
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Open
Printer port (LPT1)
Standard diskette drive controller
ES1938 DOS emulation
DMA controller
Open
Open
Open
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IRQ Assignments
✍ This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 will reassign resources to best meet
the needs of a particular configuration. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI
devices.
IRQ #
Default Assignment
0
1
2
3
4
5
System timer
®
Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
Programmable interrupt controller
LT WinModem NV #3
Communications port (COM1)
Shared between IRQ holder for PCI steering, ES1938 PCI AudioDrive,
and ES1938 AudioDrive device manager
6
7
8
9
Standard diskette drive controller
Printer port (LPT1)
System CMOS/real time clock
Shared between IRQ holder for PCI steering and Intel 82371AB/EB
PCI-to-USB Universal Host Controller
10
11
Open
Shared between IRQ holder for PCI steering and Rage Pro Turbo 1X
(English) (DirectX)
12
13
14
PS/2-compatible mouse port
Numeric data processor
Shared between primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and Intel
82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
15
Shared between secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and Intel
82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
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System I/O Address Map
Address
Description
Range
(hexadecimal)
0000 - 000F
0010 - 001F
0020 - 0021
0022 - 003F
0040 - 0043
0044 - 005F
0060
DMA controller
In use by unknown device
Programmable interrupt controller
In use by unkown device
System timer
In use by unknown device
Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
System speaker
0061
0062 - 0063
0064
In use by unknown device
Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
In use by unknown device
System CMOS/real-time clock
In use by unknown device
System board resources
0065 - 006F
0070 - 0071
0072 - 007F
0080
0081 - 008F
0090 - 009F
00A0 - 00A1
00A2 - 00BF
00C0 - 00DF
00E0 - 00E1
00E2 - 00EF
00F0 - 00FF
0108 - 010F
0120 - 013F
0170 - 0177
DMA controller
In use by unknown device
Programmable interrupt controller
In use by unknown device
DMA controller
System board resources
In use by unknown device
Numeric data processor
®
LT WinModem NV #3
Standard universal PCI-to-USB host controller
Shared between Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE
controller and secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
01F0 - 01F7
Shared between Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE
controller and primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
™
0200 - 0203
0220-022F
0274 - 0277
02F8 - 02FF
Gameport joystick controller
ES1938 DOS emulation
I/O Read Data port for ISA PnP enumerator
LT WinModem NV #3
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Address
Description
Range
(hexadecimal)
0330 - 0331
0376
ES1938 DOS emulation
Shared between secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and
Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
0378 - 037B
0388 - 038B
03B0 - 03BB
03C0 - 03DF
03F0 - 03F5
03F6
Printer port (LPT1)
ES1938 DOS emulation
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)
Standard dikette drive controller
Shared between primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and
Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
03F7
Standard diskette drive controller
Communications port (COM1)
System board resources
Printer port (LPT1)
03F8 - 03FF
04D0 - 04D1
0778 - 077F
0CF8 - 0CFF
1000 - 1007
1008 - 100F
PCI bus
Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
Shared between secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and
Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
1010 - 1013
1014 - 1017
1040 - 104F
ES1938 PCI AudioDrive device manager
Intel 82371AB/EB PCI-to-USB Universal Host Controller
System board resources
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Memory Map
Address range
Default configuration
00000000 - 0009FFFF
000A0000 - 000AFFFF
000B0000 - 000BFFFF
000C0000 - 000CBFFF
000E0000 - 000FFFFF
00100000 - 03FFFFFF
F4000000 - F4000FFF
F4000000 - F40FFFFF
System board extension for PnP BIOS
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)
System board extension for PnP BIOS
System board extension for PnP BIOS
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)
®
Intel 82443LX/EX Pentium II processor-to-AGP
controller
F4020000 - F403FFFF
F5000000 - F5FFFFFF
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)
®
Shared between Intel 82443LX/EX Pentium II
processor-to-AGP controller and Rage Pro Turbo
1X (English) (DirectX)
®
F8000000 - FBFFFFFF
FFF80000 - FFFFFFFF
Intel 82443LX/EX Pentium II processor-to-PCI
bridge controller
System board resources
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Chapter 9
Specifications
This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-E204.
Processor
®
333 MHz Intel Pentium II processor
Memory Modules (DIMMs)
Installed memory
Maximum memory
Voltage
64 Mbytes SDRAM (66 MHz)
256 Mbytes in two 168-pin DIMM sockets
3.3 V memory only
Pins
168-pins with gold-plated contacts
SDRAM type
60 ns, unrestricted CAS latency 2, unbuffered, Intel 4-
clock, 64 bits (non-ECC) or 72 bits (ECC)
DIMM Configurations
*
DIMM Size
8 MB
Non-ECC (64 bits) and ECC (72 bits)
1 Mbit
2 Mbit
4 Mbit
8 Mbit
16 Mbit
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
* Can be installed in one or two sockets. Memory size can vary between sockets. DIMMs can be single-sided
or double-sided. DIMMs must be 3.3V unbuffered 4clock, 64-bit or 72-bit 66MHz SDRAM module, Rev 1.0.
L2 Cache
Installed
512 kbytes secondary write-back cache (in processor)
Intel 82440EX PAC
Controller
99
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Graphics
*
Controller
Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX) 64-bit AGP
4 Mbytes (installed)
Video memory
Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you are using)
True color (32 bits) Up to 1152 x 864 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
True color (24 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
High color (16 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
256 colors (8 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
* Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays.
Video
Video playback
“Sony-tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen
playback at 30 fps, 640x480x16
Output connectors
Plug and Play
Composite out, S Video out
Configuration of DDC-compatible displays
Audio
Controller
PCI ESS Solo-1 audio accelerator
3D-enhanced
Surround sound
Audio sampling rate
Rear panel connectors
Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits
Mic (for microphone)
Line In (from stereo audio source)
Headphones (for stereo headphone)
Communications
Modem
V.90-compatible data/fax modem
14.4 kbps
Fax/modem
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I/O and Expansion Slots
Serial ports
Parallel port
One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port
One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-
compatible port with ECP and EPP modes
MIDI/game port
One (supports MIDI in/out or two joysticks —
adapter cable not supplied)
Modem ports
USB ports
PCI slots
Two RJ-11 connectors (for line and phone)
USB 1 and USB 2
Two available slots. Maximum length for add-in
cards is 7.75 inches
ISA slots
One (occupied by fax/modem card). Maximum
length for add-in card is 10.5 inches.
IDE connectors
Primary and Secondary (each supports two IDE
drives)
Drives and Controllers
Diskette controller
Diskette drive
765A-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte)
1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD
EIDE controller
Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode
4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/33 Mode drives)
IDE hard drive
5.1 GByte (bus-mastering EIDE driver installed)
*
DVD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM disc: 4X (maximum performance).
CD-ROM disc: 24X (maximum performance).
* DVD-ROM drive also plays CD-ROM discs. Data on the DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging
from 2X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1385
kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 3.3X (4616 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at a variable
transfer rate, ranging from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track (the data transfer
standard 1X rate is 150 kybtes/s). The average data transfer rate is 17X (2250 kbytes/s).
BIOS
Make and model
ROM
Phoenix BIOS
*
256 kbytes flash
Passwords
User and supervisor passwords supported
Recovery boot block
Power management
Plug and Play devices
Supported
Supports ACPI
Supported
* Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony’s website at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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Power Supply
Power management control
Processor voltage regulator
Power
Software
On system board
135 W peak, 90 W continuous
1.5A at 12 VDC
12A at 5 VDC
6A at 3.3 VDC
Current draw (maximum)
*
*
0.2A at -12 VDC
0.72A at +5VSB
*
5V current to expansion slots should not exceed 2A per slot. Combined 5V and 3.3V power not to exceed
30W.
CPU Environment
Operating temperature
10 to 35°C (50 to 95°F)
Non-operating (storage)
temperature
-30 to 60°C (-22 to 140°F)
Operating humidity
Non-operating humidity
Dimensions
80% RH at 36°C (with no hard disk drive)
92% RH at 36°C
Approx. 7 in (w) x 12 in (h) x 13 ¾ in (d)
(178 x 305 x 349 mm)
Weight (without monitor) as
shipped
Approx. 17 lb (7.71 kg)
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Index
A
add-in card
installing 28
removing 29
address map, system 96
audio specifications 100
B
battery - See lithium battery
beep codes 91
BIOS setup utility 16
advanced screen 80
boot screen 86
exit screen 87
fan 60
modem card 72
monitor 11
mouse 55
main screen 75
options 73
power screen 84
screens 73
security screen 83
BIOS specifications 101
bottom panel
removing 23
replacing 26
IDE 53
USB 56
C
card
cover, slot 40
covering I/O slot 41
CPU - See processor
modem 71
TV-Out paddle 69
CD-ROM disc - See DVD-ROM drive
CMOS - See Also BIOS
codes, beeps 91
D
DIMM - See memory module
diskette drive
connector 49
COM1 port - See Serial
communications, specifications 100
composite video out connector 70
computer safety information ii
removing 39
103
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display - See monitor
display, power management 17
DMA channel assignments 94
drive
H
header - See front panel header
I
DVD-ROM specifications 101
IDE connectors 53
specifications 101
I/O connectors
DVD-ROM drive
monitor 11
location of 3
performance of discs 101
specifications 101
serial port 1 9
E
environment specifications 102
error messages
beep codes 91
PCI configuration 92
expansion slot
specifications 101
expansion slots 13
expansion slots - See Also slots
telephone and line 12
connectors 53
specifications 101
F
fan connectors 60
CHA 60
add-in card 28
CPU 60
PS-Fan 60
fax card - See modem card
fax/modem - See Also
communications
FCC Part 68 iv
floppy drive - See diskette drive
front panel
K
removing 24
replacing 25
keyboard connector 55
front panel header 48
front view 2
lithium battery, replacing 31
buttons and switches 4
connectors 5
drives 3
indicators 5
M
map - See Also I/O address map
memory
map 98
specifications 99
memory - See Also system memory
G
graphics
specifications 100
graphics controller - See graphics
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memory map 98
memory module
connector 50
removing
removing 37
specifications 99
messages
error 91
status and error 92
microprocessor - See processor
model numbers ii
modem - See Also communications
modem card
side panel 22
slot cover 40
bottom panel 26
front panel 25
connectors 72
view of 71
side panel 27
monitor - See display
monitor connector 11
mouse connector 55
S
N
S video out connector 70
notice to users ii
O
operating temperature - See
environment
output devices iii
P
panel
bottom 23, 26
front 24, 25
side 22, 27
slot cover, removing 40
specifications
passwords, about 90
PCI slot connectors 52
power connector 54
power management, configuring 17
power supply specifications 102
printer connector 57
processor specifications 99
graphics 100
I/O and expansion slots 101
L2 cache 99
R
memory 99
radio interference iii
RAM - See Also system memory
rear view 6
memory module 99
plug & play 100
power supply 102
processor 99
I/O connectors 9
icons 7
video 100
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status and error messages 92
supervisor password 90
system board
T
configuration jumpers 67
configuring 18
connectors 48
diskette drive connector 49
fan connectors 60
front panel header 48
IDE connectors 53
ISA slot connector 51
keyboard connector 55
memory module connector 50
mouse connector 55
PCI slot connectors 52
power connector 54
Serial connector 57
U
USB connectors 56
user password 90
V
video specifications 100
slot connectors 51
USB connectors 56
W
system I/O address map 96
weight - See environment
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