Sony Personal Computer PCV E204 User Manual

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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  
Front View ....................................................................................... 2  
Buttons and Switches .........................................................................4  
I/O Connectors ....................................................................................9  
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................13  
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  
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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About User and Supervisor Passwords .....................................90  
Processor ........................................................................................99  
Memory Modules (DIMMs) ........................................................99  
DIMM Configurations ..................................................................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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Chapter 1  
Identifying Components  
The following sections identify and describe each component that is  
visible from the exterior of the VAIO MicroTower. Internal components  
are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.  
1
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Front View  
Front panel  
OM04694X.VSD  
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Drives  
DVD-ROM drive  
Diskette drive  
FNRTPNLA.VSD  
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  
FRNTPNLD.VSD  
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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Rear View  
Mouse  
Optional  
Keyboard  
USB  
Serial  
Printer  
Monitor  
Game  
Headphones  
Power socket  
Line In  
Mic  
S Video Out  
Video Out  
Telephone  
Line  
KY0001.VSD  
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Icons  
Icon labels  
OM04692X.VSD  
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
KY0002.VSD  
USB Ports  
Port 1  
Port 2  
KY0003.VSD  
Serial Port  
The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector.  
5
9
6
1
KY0057.VSD  
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Printer Port  
The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector.  
13  
25  
14  
1
KY0005.VSD  
S Video Out  
The S Video Out connector is a standard 4-pin S Video jack.  
3
4
1
2
KY0006.VSD  
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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)  
KY0007.VSD  
! 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
KY0004.VSD  
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
KY0012.VSD  
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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  
KY0014.VSD  
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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Expansion Slots  
Two dedicated PCI slots are available for expansion. The ISA slot is  
occupied by the fax/modem card.  
PCI  
PCI  
ISA  
OM04577B.VSD  
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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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Configuring Your System  
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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.  
OM05228.VSD  
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.  
The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a  
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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3
Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see  
“Configuration Jumpers” on page 67).  
JP1  
CPU  
SPEED  
OM04588.VSD  
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.  
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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.  
KY0064.VSD  
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
Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole to open  
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  
KY0055.VSD  
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  
KY0077.VSD  
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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.  
KY0078.VSD  
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  
KY0079.VSD  
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.  
KY0067.VSD  
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.  
KY0070.VSD  
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.  
KY0071.VSD  
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  
exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on  
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  
You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently  
loses the date or time settings after turning it off. The lithium battery has  
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
Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow  
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.  
KY0072.VSD  
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.  
The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a  
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 computers 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  
OM04586.VSD  
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  
You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory  
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  
KY0082.VSD  
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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  
OM04581.VSD  
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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  
KY0031.VSD  
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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Diskette Drive Connector  
34  
33  
Key (pin 5)  
1
2
OM04701H.VSD  
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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  
OM04908B.VSD  
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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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PCI Slot Connectors  
There are two PCI slot connectors. PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and  
Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards.  
A1  
A62  
A49 A52  
B1  
B62  
B49 B52  
OM04599B.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
OM04701G.VSD  
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Power Connector  
The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power  
supply connector labelled P1.  
10  
20  
1
11  
OM04701I.VSD  
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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  
KY0032.VSD  
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  
KY0033.VSD  
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
KY0034.VSD  
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  
KY0056.VSD  
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  
KY0060.VSD  
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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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CD In Connector  
The CD In connector (J12) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header  
connector and connects to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector.  
J12  
KY0062.VSD  
J12  
Pin  
1
Signal Name  
LEFT  
2
GND  
3
GND  
4
RIGHT  
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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  
OM04588.VSD  
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  
KY0035.VS  
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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]  
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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Security Screen  
User Password Is:  
Clear  
Supervisor Password Is:  
Set User Password  
Clear  
[Enter]  
[Enter]  
Set Supervisor Password  
Password on boot:  
[Disabled]  
Enabled  
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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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BIOS Setup Options  
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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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Exit Screen  
Exit Saving Changes  
Exit Discarding Changes  
Load Setup Defaults  
Discard Changes  
Save Changes  
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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  
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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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Specifications  
101  
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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102 VAIO MicroTower System Reference  
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  
power management 17  
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
I
DVD-ROM specifications 101  
IDE connectors 53  
specifications 101  
I/O connectors  
DVD-ROM drive  
mic, line in, headphones 12  
monitor 11  
location of 3  
performance of discs 101  
specifications 101  
optional keyboard and mouse 9  
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  
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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105  
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  
side panel 27  
notice to users ii  
O
operating temperature - See  
environment  
output devices iii  
P
panel  
slot - See Also I/O slot  
slot connectors 51  
bottom 23, 26  
front 24, 25  
side 22, 27  
slot cover, removing 40  
specifications  
passwords, about 90  
PCI slot connectors 52  
plug & play specifications 100  
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  
TelephoneConsumer Protection Act of  
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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