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Owner’s Record
As an ENERGY
STAR® Partner, Sony
Corporation has
determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
The model number and serial number are located on
the back panel of your Sony VAIO® computer.
Record the model and serial number in the space
provided here, and keep in a secure location. Refer to
the model and serial numbers when you call your
Sony Service Center.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
The International ENERGY STAR® Office
Equipment Program is an international program that
promotes energy saving through the use of computers
and other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with
functions that effectively reduce energy
consumption. It is an open system in which business
proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted
products are office equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their
standards and logos are uniform among participating
nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
Safety Information and
Caution
Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary,
depending on the system configuration you have
purchased. See the online specifications sheet for
details on your installed optical drives.
0.7 mW
(DVD)
0.4 mW (CD)
Laser
Output
640-660 nm
(DVD)
770-810 nm
(CD)
Wave
Length
For questions regarding your product or for the Sony
Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony
Computing Support Web site at http://
www.sony.com/pcsupport.
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
DVD RW Laser Diode Properties
1.5 mW (CD-Read)
Laser
Output
32 mW (DVD-
Write)
77 mW
(CD-
Write)
Laser
Output
59.4 mW (CD-Write)
0.8 mW (DVD-
Read)
780-784 nm (CD)
Wave
Length
1.6 mW
(CD-
Read)
CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
654-660 nm
(DVD)
780-787
nm (CD)
Wave
Length
1.0 mW (CD-Read)
Laser
Output
DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties
760-810 nm (CD)
Wave
Length
23 mW
(DVD-Write)
38 mW (CD-
Write)
Laser
Output
0.8 mW
(DVD-Read)
0.8 mW (CD-
Read)
655-660 nm
(DVD)
779-787 nm
(CD)
Wave
Length
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❑
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
your desktop to rain or moisture. To avoid
electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Never install modem or telephone wiring
during a lightning storm.
Never install telephone jacks in wet locations
unless the jack is specifically designed for
wet locations.
Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or
terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
Use caution when installing or modifying
telephone lines.
Avoid using the modem during an electrical
storm.
Do not use the modem or a telephone to
report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible.
! Danger—Visible and invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
❑
❑
! For DVD-RW: Danger—Visible
and invisible laser radiation
when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
! For CD-RW: Danger—Invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
! Caution—For ADSL and V.90
modem models; to reduce the
risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG
or larger telecommunication line
cord.
! To change the backup battery,
please contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
! Caution—The use of optical
instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
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❑
Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de
la pluie et de l’humidité.
Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne
pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne
confier son entretien qu’à une personne
qualifiée.
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil
modem ou téléphone durant un orage
électrique.
Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise
téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins
que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.
Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à
découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranché de
l’interface réseau.
! Danger : Radiation laser visible
et invisible si ouvert. Évitez
❑
l’exposition directe au faisceau.
! Pour les DVD-RW : Danger—
Radiation laser visible si ouvert.
Évitez l'exposition directe au
faisceau.
❑
❑
❑
! Pour les CD-RW : Danger—
Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Évitez
❑
❑
❑
Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou
modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.
Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage
électrique.
N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour
prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de
la fuite.
l'exposition directe au faisceau.
! Attention : Pour ADSL et V.90
modele modem; afin de réduire
les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un cordon de communication
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.
❑
L’appareil doit être le plus près possible
d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.
! Pour changer la pile de rechange,
veuillez contacter votre centre
de service Sony le plus près.
! Avertissement : L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques
pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau
laser utilisé dans ce produit est
dommageable pour les yeux, ne
tentez pas de désassembler le
boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent
de service qualifié.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC 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:
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:
Model No.:
SONY
PCV-1112 (RZ series model)
PCV-7772 (RX series model)
Responsible
Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
680 Kinderkamack Rd.
Oradell, NJ 07649
❑
❑
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
Telephone:
201-930-6972
❑
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
This phone number is for FCC-related matters
only.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
❑
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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 noncompliant peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and television
reception.
Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state
FCC Part 68
tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission,
public service commission, or corporation
commission for information.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC
rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On
the rear of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, a product identifier in the
format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this
number must be provided to the telephone company.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this equipment does not disable your
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.
A telephone plug and jack used to connect this
equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part
68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. The
REN is used to determine the quantity of devices
which may be connected to the telephone line.
Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges.
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer
or other electronic device, including FAX machines,
to send any message unless such message clearly
contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each
transmitted page or on the first page of the
Excessive RENs 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 RENs
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 RENs, contact the
telephone company. For products approved after July
23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the
product identifier that has the format
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. (The telephone number
provided may not be a 900 number or any other
number for which charges exceed local or long
distance transmission charges.)
US:AAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ##
are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a
REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is
separately shown on the label
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company will notify you in
advance that temporary discontinuance of service
may be required. But if advance notice is not
practical, the telephone company will notify the
customer 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.
In order to program this information into your
facsimile machine, see your fax software
documentation.
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 provide
advance notice in order for you to make the
necessary modifications in order to maintain
uninterrupted service.
Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)
Please refer to your telephone directory under
‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more
detailed information, please contact:
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for
repair or warranty information, please contact the
Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1-888-
4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write to the Sony
Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd.,
Fort Myers, FL 33913, or find Sony Customer
Service on the Web at http://www.sony.com/
pcsupport. If this equipment is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone company may
request that you disconnect the equipment from the
network until the problem is resolved.
CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére
Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage
5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Repair of this equipment should be made only by a
Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For
the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4-
SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or visit the Sony
Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/
pcsupport.
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Disposal of Lithium Battery
You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to
your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service
Center.
! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au
lithium qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.
! Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger d'explosion.
La remplacer seulement par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.
✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium
batteries in household or business trash
may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
! Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium batteries. In some
areas, the disposal of lithium
batteries in household or
business trash may be
! La manutention incorrecte du
module de batterie de cet
appareil présente un risque
d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,
incinérer ou exposer à une
température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la batterie
usée. Garder hors de portée des
enfants.
prohibited.
! Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent
type recommended by the
manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
! The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C), or
incinerate. Dispose of used
battery promptly. Keep away
from children.
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Industry Canada Notice
This equipment meets the applicable Industry
Canada technical specifications.
Avis de l’Industrie Canada
Le presént matériel est conforme aux spécifications
techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an
indication of the maximum number of devices
allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of any
combination of devices subject only to the
requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the
devices does not exceed 5.
L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à
indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique.
La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une
combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule
condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de
la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
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Contents
Owner’s Record.................................................................................. iii
Regulatory Information.................................................................... vii
FCC Part 68 .......................................................................................viii
(United States) ..................................................................................viii
Avis de l’Industrie Canada.................................................................x
Buttons and Switches ..........................................................................4
Indicators...............................................................................................5
Rear View
(Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)........................................7
Icon Labels ............................................................................................8
I/O Connectors ..................................................................................10
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................14
Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System ............................15
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................16
Changing Power Management Settings ................................................17
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Replacing the Side Panel .........................................................................26
Removing a Memory Module ................................................................36
Removing a Slot Cover.............................................................................42
Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models) .......................49
CLR CMOS Jumper...................................................................................55
Chapter 5 — CMOS Setup Options................................... 57
Main Screen ...............................................................................................59
Advanced Screen ......................................................................................61
Power Screen..............................................................................................63
Boot Screen ................................................................................................64
Exit Screen..................................................................................................65
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User and Supervisor Passwords ............................................................68
Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................69
Memory Map .............................................................................................75
IRQ Settings ...............................................................................................76
Processor ....................................................................................................77
Chipset .......................................................................................................77
AGP Bus......................................................................................................77
PCI Bus .......................................................................................................78
Memory Modules .....................................................................................78
Memory Configurations...........................................................................78
L2 Cache ....................................................................................................78
Graphics ....................................................................................................78
Audio .........................................................................................................79
Communications .....................................................................................79
Giga Pocket I/O.........................................................................................79
I/O and Expansion Slots .........................................................................80
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ........................................................80
Hard Drives and Controller ...................................................................80
Optical Drives............................................................................................81
System BIOS .............................................................................................81
Index ...................................................................................83
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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® Digital Studio™ computer. Your
computer's components may vary, based on the model and features you
purchased. Your computer may not be equipped with all of these
hardware features and the location of the controls, ports, and jacks may
vary from the illustrations shown in this section. For details on the
hardware configuration of your system, see the online specifications
sheet.
To view this the online specifications sheet:
1
2
3
Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.
From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide.
Locate the link in the text, “View the VAIO® Computer
Specifications, which lists your computer's hardware configuration
and preinstalled software information.”
1
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Identifying Components
Drives
Optical disc drive #1
Optical disc drive #2
Floppy disk drive
Memory Stick media slot
Drive
Description
Optical disc drive #1
Optical disc drive #2
Floppy disk drive
Memory Stick® media slot
See online specifications sheet for details.
See online specifications sheet for details.
3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
Accommodates Memory Stick media.
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Buttons and Switches
Optical disc eject
Floppy disk eject
Power on/off
Button or switch
Description
Optical disc eject button
Automatically opens and closes the optical drive
tray.
Floppy disk eject button
Power on/off switch
Ejects a floppy disk.
Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by
mode.
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Identifying Components
Indicators
Floppy disk drive access
Power
Standby
Optical disc drive access
Hard disk drive access
Indicator
Description
Floppy disk drive access
indicator
Light is green while reading and writing
data from and to a floppy disk.
Power indicator
Light is blue while the power is on.
Standby indicator
Light is red when the computer is placed
in Standby mode.
Optical disc drive access
indicator
Light is amber while reading and writing
data from and to the optical drives.
Hard disk drive access
indicator
Light is amber while reading and writing
data from and to the hard disk.
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Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)
Audio R In jack
Audio L In jack
Video In jack
i.LINK port
S-Video In jack
USB1, USB2 ports
Connector
Description
*
Audio R In jack
Connects to an audio cable (supplied).
Connects to an audio cable (supplied).
Connects to a video cable (supplied).
*
Audio L In jack
*
Video In jack
*
S-Video In jack
Connects to an S-video cable (optional).
i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394) port
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
†
USB1, USB2 ports
Connects to compatible high/full/low-speed USB
devices.
* The audio and video connections are available only on models equipped with Giga Pocket™
features.
† To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system. A 6-pin
i.LINK cable can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK
port. A 4-pin i.LINK cable cannot supply power to the device.
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Identifying Components
Rear View
(Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)
Speaker
DC Out jack
AC Input
port
Mouse port
Keyboard port
MONITOR
VGA Monitor port
Printer port
i.LINK port
USB3, USB4,
USB5, USB6 ports
S/P DIF
Out port
USB
Microphone,
Headphone,
Line In jacks
Ethernet port
MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN
VGA Monitor port
(Not available
on all models)
DVI Monitor port
(Not available on
all models)
MONITOR
AV Out jacks
AV In jacks
VHF/UHF
port
AUDIO
–
S
VIDEO/VIDEO
–
AUDIO
S
VIDEO/VIDEO
VHF/UHF
VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO1 INPUT
PHONE
LINE
Telephone jack
Modem line jack
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Icon Labels
MONITOR
Icon Label Area
USB
MIC HEADPHONES LINE IN
MONITOR
Icon Label Area
AUDIO
–
S
VIDEO/VIDEO
–
AUDIO
S
VIDEO/VIDEO
VHF/UHF
VIDEO OUTPUT
VIDEO1 INPUT
PHONE
LINE
Icon
Description
Mouse port
Keyboard port
VGA Monitor port
i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports
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Identifying Components
Icon
Description
Microphone jack
Headphones jack
Line In jack (audio)
Audio Out jack
Video/S-video Out jack
Audio In jack
Video/S-video In jack
Telephone jack
Printer port
S/P DIF Optical Out port
Ethernet port (for LAN connection only)
DVI Monitor port
VHF/UHF port
Modem Line jack
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I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
Keyboard and Mouse Ports
The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the
same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports.
2
3
4
1
6
5
USB Ports
The USB ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports. Two USB ports are located at the
front, and four at the rear of the system. USB 2.0 technology supports
high/full/low-speed USB devices.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network.
Ethernet
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Printer Port
The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port.
13
25
14
1
VGA Monitor Port
The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port
located on the AGP plug-in card.
10
15
5
1
11
6
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Microphone, Headphones, and Line In Jacks
The microphone, headphones, and line in jacks are physically identical,
but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo
mini-jacks.
Microphone Headphones
Line In
Connector
Microphone
Headphones
Line In
Description
Electret condenser microphone input.
1.0 Vrms (typical).
1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance.
Telephone and Modem Line Jacks
The telephone and modem line jacks are physically identical and have
identical connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks.
However, the line jack is for connecting a telephone line that comes from
the wall to the computer, and the telephone jack is for connecting the
telephone to a computer.
Telephone Modem
Line
Line
S/P DIF Optical Out Port
The Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) output port for the Sony®/Phillips
Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to connect compatible audio or
video equipment, such as CD/DVD players or MiniDisc recorders.
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i.LINK S400 (IEEE 1394) Ports
The 6-pin i.LINK® port on the back panel of the system can supply power
from the computer to an i.LINK device if the device also has a 6-pin
i.LINK port. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power
of 6 watts.
✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an
IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software
applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK
connection may not communicate with each other.
Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK
device for information on operating conditions and proper connections.
Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an
optical disc or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system
compatibility and required operating conditions.
The 4-pin i.LINK port at the bottom of the front panel does not supply
power to an i.LINK device.
6-pin i.LINK port
(IEEE 1394)
4-pin i.LINK port
(IEEE 1394)
Behind lower
front panel
On back of
system
Speaker DC Out Jack
The Speaker DC Out jack on the back panel of the system is the
connection for the supplied speaker power cable.
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Expansion Slots
There are five expansion slots; however, four slot covers are visible from the
back panel (see ”System Board” on page 51).
Expansion Slot No.
Description
*
5
4
3
2
Occupied by a VGA and DVI monitor card.
Available for expansion.
*
Occupied by a Giga Pocket™ card.
Available for expansion when the CNR slot is not
occupied. Only one slot can be occupied at a time.
1
Occupied by a fax/modem card. The V.90
compatible modem has two RJ-11 jacks (Telephone
and Line).
*
Your system may not have this feature, based on the configuration you purchased.
Slot No. 5
Slot No. 4
Slot No. 3
Slot No. 1, 2
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Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see
“CMOS Setup Options” on page 57 for information on BIOS settings).
! Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open
applications.
1
2
Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start
menu, then select Restart.
When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message
appears at the bottom of the screen.
Press <F2> for setup.
Press F2.
3
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 Power Management Settings
Power Management capability is designed to enable your computer to
reduce power or shut itself off after being idle for a specified period of
time.
1
From the Start menu, point to Settings, click Control Panel, then
click Display.
The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power
Schemes tab displayed.
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Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use
your computer.
To change a power scheme, change the settings for Turn off monitor,
and Turn off hard disks, System stand by, and System hibernates.
The Turn off monitor option enables you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor
turns off when your computer is running on AC power. The display
reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key.
The Turn off hard disks option enables you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks
turn off when your computer is running on AC power.
The System stand by option enables you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer
goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power.
Power is reactivated when you click the left mouse button or press
spacebar on the keyboard.
The System hibernates option enables you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate
state. Power is reactivated when you push the power button.
3
To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,
type a descriptive name, and then click OK.
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4
Click the Advanced tab.
5
Select the desired settings.
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Click the Hibernate tab.
7
Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
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8
Click the UPS tab.
The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) device for your system.
✍ A UPS device is an optional accessory not supplied with your system.
9
Select the settings most appropriate for your system and click OK.
For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to the
Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Help.
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Chapter 3
Upgrading and Maintaining
Components
This chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures.
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
✍ System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. Your computer may
not include all of the hardware features shown in the illustrations of this section.
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Removing the Side Panel
You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-on cards,
power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives.
To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model)
1
Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2
3
4
5
Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices.
Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel.
Press up on these tabs and slide the side panel towards you.
Lift up the side panel and set aside.
Removing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket)
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To remove the side panel (PCV-RX series model)
1
Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2
3
Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel, and pull it
back until the side panel releases.
4
Lift the side panel away from the unit and set aside.
Removing the side panel (PCV-RX series model)
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Replacing the Side Panel
To replace the side panel (PCV-RZ series model)
1
2
Align tabs on the side panel to the tracks on the chassis frame.
Gently slide the side panel onto the chassis, until the tabs lock the
panel into place.
Replacing the side panel (PCV-RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket)
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To replace the side panel (PCV-RX series model)
1
2
Align the tabs on the side panel to the chassis rim.
Press the side panel firmly against the unit until it snaps into place.
Replacing the side panel (PCV-RX series model)
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Installing an Add-on Card
Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots, depending
on the model configuration. An expansion slot enables you to install
add-on cards to expand the functionality of your system. The length of
the add-on card should not exceed 9.05 inches.
✍ Add-on card configuration varies by model. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO)
systems, may contain preinstalled add-on cards.
! Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony
computer.
To install an add-on card
1
Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2
3
4
Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
Remove the side panel.
Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the slot cover's screw,
and then remove the slot cover.
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! When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the
system board or add-on cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-on
cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to
remove.
Removing the slot cover
❑
Install the add-on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and
secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover.
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Installing an add-on card
1
Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions
supplied with the add-on card.
2
3
Replace the side panel. See “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 26.
Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord, and then turn
on the computer.
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Installing an Add-On Card
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
2
3
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 24).
Locate an available expansion slot.
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot (see “Removing a
Slot Cover” on page 42).
4
Insert the add-on card into the PCI slot. 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.
Installing a PCI add-on card (PCV-RX series model)
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Replace the screw that secures the card.
6
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-on card).
7
8
Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 26).
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-on card.
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Replacing the Lithium Battery
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently
loses the date or time settings after it is turned off. The lithium battery has
a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to
power the CMOS memory.
The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or
dispose of it in fire.
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).
1
2
menu, and then selecting Restart.
If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings” appears
during the reboot sequence, 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 “CMOS
Setup Options” on page 57). Make a list of all the BIOS options that
are different from their default values. Refer to this list when you
restore the BIOS settings later.
4
5
Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu using the right
arrow key.
Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press
Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
6
7
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 24).
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If necessary, remove any add-on cards 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-on card or other sensitive electronic
component.
9
Use a small flathead screwdriver or your finger to push in (not down)
against the small tab at one end of the battery holder to release the
battery.
Installing a lithium battery (PCV-RX series model)
Push the tab in (not down) to
release the battery
10 Gently lift out the battery and dispose of it properly.
11 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
up, and press down until the battery is secure.
✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a
CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
12 Replace any add-on cards that were removed.
13 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
14 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 26).
15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
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16 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears
during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process 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.
17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS
settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 57).
18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right
arrow key.
19 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press
Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The computer’s BIOS settings are now restored.
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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. By default, your computer’s
memory sockets are filled with DDR-DIMM modules.
the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
2
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 24).
*
✍ Remove the power supply to access the memory modules underneath.
Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply
*
(PCV-RX series models)” on page 49).
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling the memory module.
3
Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
* Applicable to PCV-RX models only.
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Removing a memory module (PCV-RX series model)
✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply (applicable to PCV-RX
models only).
4
5
Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject
the module from its socket.
Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module
in a static-free bag.
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Installing Memory Modules
Your system supports PC2700 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. The
DDR-DIMM memory modules can be single- or double-sided and
installed in either socket.
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
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 128 MB. The
maximum memory size is 1.0 GB. The BIOS automatically detects the
type, size and speed of the memory modules.
*
Memory module configurations (MB)
DIMM1
DIMM2
0, 128, 256, 512
* Your computer ships with at least 512 MB of memory and is expandable to 1.0 GB. Your model may
ship with more than 512 MB SDRAM depending on the configuration you purchased.
✍ Use only PC2700 memory. Your system does not support EDO, buffered
DDR-SDRAM, or PC100/133 SDRAM memory.
2
3
If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
“Removing a Memory Module” on page 36).
Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent
static-electricity damage.
4
5
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 24).
Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply
(PCV-RX series models)” on page 49).
*
! Do not remove the Giga Pocket™ card (located in PCI slot No. 3) unless
directed by a service technician. The Giga Pocket card is a fragile
hardware component.
* Applicable to PCV-RX models only.
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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
Handles
Pin 1 side
DDR-DIMM 2
DDR-DIMM 1
Memory module (DDR-DIMM)
1
Indicates pin 1
7
Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
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8
9
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.
Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply
*
(PCV-RX series model)” on page 50).
10 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 26).
11 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
After restarting your computer, the system recognizes the additional
memory and automatically make the proper configurations.
* Applicable to PCV-RX models only.
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Removing a Slot Cover
To install an add-on card that occupies a slot, remove the slot cover.
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
2
3
4
5
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 24).
Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove.
Lay the system on its side.
Remove the screw from the slot cover.
Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
Removing a slot cover (PCV-RX series model)
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Covering an Open I/O Slot
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty slot. 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
Slide the tip of the slot cover between the chassis and system board.
Covering an open I/O slot (PCV-RX series model)
2
3
Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis.
All add-on card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip.
Replace the slot cover's screw to secure the I/O slot cover.
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Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive
Your computer is equipped with an available bay to accommodate an
additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The hard disk drive access light is lit
when either drive is activated, however, the drives are not accessible from
the front panel. Sony recommends an ATA-100 hard disk drive to take full
advantage of the system's features.
✍ Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard
disk drive installed.
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device (see your
new drive’s documentation for configuration instructions).
Power
connector
Jumpers
Drive
connector
2
Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 24).
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3
Disconnect the drive connector (A).
Disconnecting the system (PCV-RX series model)
Drive connector
A
Power supply
connector
B
Tab
C
Disk drive holder
4
5
Disconnect the power connector (B).
Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
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Slide the drive holder up and out.
Installing an internal hard disk drive (PCV-RX series model)
7
Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align
the holes on each side of the drive holder.
8
Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two
holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the
new drive). Do not overtighten the screws.
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9
Slide the drive holder back into the chassis so that the edge of the
holder is flush with the chassis.
10 Push in on the tab (A) to securely latch the holder to the chassis.
Installing an internal hard disk drive (PCV-RX series model)
Drive connectors
Power connectors
C
E
B
Tab
D
A
Disk drive holder
11 Connect the inner drive cable connector (B) to the first drive.
12 Connect the outer drive cable connector (C) to the second drive.
13 Connect the first power connector (D) to the first drive.
14 Connect the second power connector (E) to the second drive.
15 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 26).
16 Reconnect the power cord to the system and then turn on your
computer.
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To identify additional hard disk space
When you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must be configured as an
extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format.
1
2
Log on in Windows® as Administrator.
Click Start in the Windows taskbar and right-click on My Computer.
A shortcut menu appears.
3
4
Select Manage. The Computer Management window appears.
From the file directory on the right, go to Storage and then select
Disk Management.
5
6
Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted drive (Disk label
identified with red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select
Initialize Disk.
Click on the Unallocated area of the drive and then right-click to
display the shortcut menu.
7
8
Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.
The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive
and applies the NTFS format.
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Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series
models)
Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see
“Removing a Memory Module” on page 36).
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the
chassis.
2
3
Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply to the chassis.
Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis.
Removing the power supply (PCV-RX series model)
A
4
Rotate the power supply upside down and rest it on top of the chassis
where the hard drive is located.
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Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series
model)
1
Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on
each side of the chassis opening.
2
Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the
chassis.
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Chapter 4
System Board
This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board.
i.LINK Header
(to front panel)
Processor
Memory
CPU Fan
Keyboard, Mouse
CPU Power Supply
Power Supply Fan
Printer, Monitor,
i.LINK
Power Supply
USB3, USB4,
S/P DIF Out
USB5, USB6,
Ethernet
Floppy Disk
Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
Battery
Mic In, Line In,
Line Out
CD-In
USB Header
(to front panel)
Aux-In
Front Panel
Header
Slot No. 1 (CNR)*
CMOS Clear
Slot No. 2 (PCI)*
Slot No. 3 (PCI)
Slot No. 4 (PCI)
Slot No. 5 (AGP)
*
The CNR slot no. 1 and PCI slot no. 2 are located under slot cover no. 1, 2.
Only one expansion slot can be used at a time.
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Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots
Memory module (DDR-DIMM)
1
Indicates pin 1
Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) to the small
triangle located on the memory module slot of the system board.
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Power Supply and Aux Power Headers
The power supply header on the system board connects to the power
supply header labelled P1.
2
1
4
3
10
20
1
11
Power Supply header
Pin
Signal Name
1
+3.3 V
2
+3.3 V
3
Ground
+5 V
4
5
Ground
+5 V
6
7
Ground
PWRGD (Power Good)
+5 VSB
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
+12 V
+3.3 V
-12 V
Ground
PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control)
Ground
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Power Supply header (Continued)
Pin
16
17
18
19
20
Signal Name
Ground
Ground
No Connection
+5 V
+5 V
Aux Power header
Pin
Signal Name
Ground
Ground
+12 V
1
2
3
4
+12 V
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CLR CMOS Jumper
The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting.
CLR CMOS
1 2 3
CLR CMOS Jumper Settings
Jumper Plug Position
Function
1-2
2-3
Clear CMOS Password
Normal
✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a
technical support or service technician.
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This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 16).
The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are:
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Main
Advanced
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 display the sub-menu. The
information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear
or disappear, depending on which options you select).
The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The
option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the option currently set for
your system.
The other available options for each item are shown without brackets
directly below the default option in this guide. The available options are
listed in the order they occur when you press the + key.
Use the left and right arrow keys to choose a menu item. Use the up and
down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter to display a list of
options, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other options.
If you display the list of options, use the up and down arrow keys to
select an option in the list, then press Enter to choose the selection.
Press Esc to go back to the main menu.
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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
[00:00:00]
System Date
[01/01/2003]
Primary Master
Primary Slave
(see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60)
(see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60)
(see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60)
(see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60)
[Disabled]
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave
Supervisor Password
User Password
[Disabled]
Installed Memory
BIOS Revision/Version
See online specifications sheet for details.
1002 (depends on model)
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IDE Sub-Menus
Type
[Auto]
User Type HDD
CD-ROM
LS-120
ZIP-100
MO
Other ATAPI
None
*
Translation Method
[LBA]
Large
Normal
Match Partition Table
Manual
†
Cylinders
[1024]
†
Heads
[255]
‡
Sectors
[63]
*
CHS Capacity
8422 MB
*
Maximum LBA Capacity
40992 MB (depends on model)
*
Multi-Sector Transfers
[Maximum]
Disabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors
32 Sectors
**
PIO Mode
[4]
[5]
†
ULTRA DMA Mode
††
Set Device As
[Auto]
Floppy
Hard Disk
* This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD.
† This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD.
‡ This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD.
**This option appears when Type is not set to None.
†† This option appears when Type is set to ZIP-100 or MO.
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*
CPU Speed
[1500MHz]
†
Hyper Threading Technology
[Enabled]
Disabled
I/O Device Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 62)
PCI Configuration (see “PCI Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 62)
* CPU Speed may vary, depending on the model purchased.
† Hyper Threading Technology may vary, depending on the model purchased.
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I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller
[Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard 1394 Controller
Onboard Lan Controller
Onboard Parallel Port
[Enabled]
Disabled
[Enabled]
Disabled
[378H/IRQ7]
278H/IRQ5
Disabled
3BCH/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode
[Normal]
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Onboard Memory Stick Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
PCI Configuration Sub-Menu
Slot 1 IRQ
to
Slot 3 IRQ
[Auto]
NA
3
4
5
7
9
10
11
12
14
15
VGA BIOS Sequence
[PCI/AGP]
AGP/PCI
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
[Disabled]
Enabled
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CMOS Setup Options
Power Screen
Power Up Control
AC PWR Loss Restart
[Disabled]
Enabled
Wake On LAN
[Disabled]
Enabled
Hardware Monitor
MB Temperature
[(displays actual temperature)]
Ignore
CPU Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
Power Fan Speed
VCORE Voltage
+3.3V Voltage
+5V Voltage
[(displays actual temperature)]
Ignore
[(displays actual RPM)]
Ignore
[(displays actual RPM)]
Ignore
[(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
[(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
[(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
+12V Voltage
[(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
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Boot Screen
1. ATAPI CD-ROM
[(displays installed drive)]
Disabled
2. Removable Device
[Legacy Floppy]
LS120
ZIP-100
ATAPI MO
USB FDD
Disabled
3. IDE Hard Drive
[(displays installed drive)]
Disabled
4. Other Boot Device
[Disabled]
INT18 Device (Network)
SCSI Boot Device
Silent Boot
[Enabled]
Disabled
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Chapter 6
Miscellaneous Technical
Information
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
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❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
User and Supervisor password
Beep code error messages
PCI configuration status and error messages
DMA channel assignments
System I/O address map
Memory map
IRQ settings
✍ Models equipped with Giga Pocket features may require increased system resources due to
additional hardware.
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User and Supervisor Passwords
The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password
and a Supervisor password) in the CMOS Setup Utility. The User
password is required; the Supervisor password is optional.
Access to the CMOS 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.
If a system error occurs, the Sony Online Support technicians require the
number of beeps your system produces.
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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 floppy disk 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, floppy disk 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.
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Message
Meaning
Secondary IDE Controller
Resource Conflict
The secondary IDE controller has
requested a resource that is already in use.
Static Device Resource Conflict
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. The Windows® operating system
reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
DMA
Default
Channel
Assignment
Channel 4
Channel 2
Direct memory access controller
Standard floppy disk controller
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System I/O Address Map
Resource
Device Status
0x00000000-0x00000CF7
0x00000000-0x00000CF7
0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF
0x000003B0-0x000003BB
0x000003B0-0x000003BB
0x000003C0-0x000003DF
0x000003C0-0x000003DF
0x00000A79-0x00000A79
0x00000279-0x00000279
0x00000274-0x00000277
0x0000E400-0x0000E47F
0x0000E480-0x0000E4FF
0x0000E600-0x0000E61F
0x00000480-0x0000048F
0x00000010-0x0000001F
0x00000022-0x0000002D
0x00000030-0x0000003F
0x00000044-0x0000005F
0x00000062-0x00000063
0x00000065-0x0000006F
0x00000074-0x0000007F
0x00000091-0x00000093
0x000000A2-0x000000BF
0x000000E0-0x000000EF
0x000004D0-0x000004D1
0x00000020-0x00000021
0x000000A0-0x000000A1
0x00000080-0x00000090
0x00000094-0x0000009F
0x000000C0-0x000000DF
0x00000040-0x00000043
0x00000070-0x00000073
0x00000061-0x00000061
PCI bus
Direct memory access controller
PCI bus
SiS® Accelerated Graphics Port
NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX 5800 Ultra
SiS Accelerated Graphics Port
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra (Sony)
ISAPNP Read Data Port
ISAPNP Read Data Port
ISAPNP Read Data Port
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Programmable interrupt controller
Programmable interrupt controller
Direct memory access controller
Direct memory access controller
Direct memory access controller
System timer
System CMOS/real time clock
System speaker
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Resource
Device Status
0x000000F0-0x000000FF
0x000003F2-0x000003F5
0x000003F7-0x000003F7
0x00000378-0x0000037F
0x00000060-0x00000060
Numeric data processor
Standard floppy disk controller
Standard floppy disk controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard
0x00000064-0x00000064
Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
0x0000002E-0x0000002F
0x00000295-0x00000296
0x00000240-0x00000247
0x0000B400-0x0000B40F
0x000001F0-0x000001F7
0x000003F6-0x000003F6
0x00000170-0x00000177
0x00000376-0x00000376
0x0000B000-0x0000B0FF
0x0000A800-0x0000A87F
0x0000A400-0x0000A4FF
0x0000A000-0x0000A07F
0x00009800-0x000098FF
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
Sony Memory Stick controller (WB)
SiS PCI IDE Controller
Primary IDE Channel
Primary IDE Channel
Secondary IDE Channel
Secondary IDE Channel
Agere Systems™ AC'97 Modem
Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
YAMAHA AC-XG Audio Device
YAMAHA AC-XG Audio Device
Sony Advanced Encoder Board
(Kernel Streaming)
0x00009400-0x000094FF
Realtek® RTL8139/810x
✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed.
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Memory Map
Resource
Device
0x0000-0x9FFFF
System board
0xF0000-0xFFFFF
System board
0x100000-0x1FFFFFFF
0xFEC00000-0xFECFFFFF
0xFEE00000-0xFEEFFFFF
0xA0000-0xBFFFF
System board
System board
System board
PCI bus
0xA0000-0xBFFFF
SiS® Accelerated Graphics Port
NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX 5800 Ultra (Sony)
PCI bus
0xA0000-0xBFFFF
0xC8000-0xDFFFF
0x20000000-0xFEBFFFFF
0xE7000000-0xE7FFFFFF
0xE7000000-0xE7FFFFFF
0xEFF00000-0xFEBFFFFF
0xE8000000-0xEBFFFFFF
0xF0000000-0xF7FFFFFF
0xFFEE0000-0xFFEFFFFF
0xFFFE0000-0xFFFFFFFF
0xE6800000-0xE6800FFF
0xE6000000-0xE6000FFF
0xE5800000-0xE5800FFF
0xE5000000-0xE5000FFF
0xE4800000-0xE480FFFF
PCI bus
SiS Accelerated Graphics Port
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra (Sony)
SiS Accelerated Graphics Port
SiS Accelerated Graphics Port
NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra (Sony)
Motherboard resources
Motherboard resources
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller
Sony Advanced Encoder
Board(KernelStreaming)
0xE4000000-0xE40000FF
0xE3800000-0xE3800FFF
Realtek® RTL8139/810x Family Fast
Ethernet NIC
NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host
Controller
✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed.
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IRQ Settings
Resource
Device
0
System timer
1
Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard
Standard floppy disk controller
6
8
System CMOS/real time clock
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
18
18
18
20
20
21
22
23
Sony Memory Stick controller (WB)
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Numeric data processor
Primary IDE Channel
Secondary IDE Channel
NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX 5800 Ultra (Sony)
Realtek® RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
Agere Systems™ AC'97 Modem
YAMAHA AC-XG Audio Device
Sony Advanced Encoder Board (KernelStreaming)
NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Microsoft® ACPI-Compliant System
SiS® 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller
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Chapter 7
Specifications
This chapter describes the technical specifications for your
VAIO Digital Studio™ computer.
✍ System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. Your computer may not
include all of the hardware features discussed in this section.
Processor
See online specifications sheet for details.
Chipset
See online specifications sheet for details.
AGP Bus
AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x)
One AGP slot
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PCI Bus
PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state
Three PCI slots - not all slots are available. (See online specifications sheet for
details.)
Memory Modules
Installed memory
See online specifications sheet for details.
Maximum memory 1.0 GB (512 MB in each socket)
Voltage
2.5 V memory only
Pins
184-pins with gold-plated contacts
Memory type
2.5 V PC2700 DDR-SDRAM unrestricted, unbuffered,
64-bit (Non-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules
Memory Configurations
*
*
DIMM1
DIMM2
0, 128, 256, 512
0, 128, 256, 512
* Your computer ships with at least 512 MB and is expandable to 1.0 GB. DDR-DIMM memory modules
must be 2.5 volts, PC2700, 4-clock between sockets and 64-bit or 42-bit 133 MHz SDRAM.
L2 Cache
Installed
512 KB of Advanced Transfer cache
Graphics
*
AGP Controller
Video memory
See online specifications sheet for details.
See online specifications sheet for details.
Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use)
True color (32-bits)
High color (16-bits)
256 colors (8-bits)
Up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
Up to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non-interlaced
Up to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non-interlaced
* Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays.
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Audio
Sound chip
See online specifications sheet for details.
Software synthesis
Wave synthesis
Sound effects
DirectX® software
Audio sampling rate
Rear panel connectors
Up to 48 kHz at 16-bits
Microphone
Headphones (for stereo headphones)
Line In (from stereo audio source)
Communications
*
†
Modem
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
Fax
14.4 Kbps maximum
i.LINK® (IEEE 1394)
interface
400 Mbps, OHCI chip set
Ethernet
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
* Installed modem may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased.
† This modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service
Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed.
Giga Pocket I/O*
Rear
Audio L/R In jack
Video/S-Video In jack
Video/S-Video Out jack
Audio L/R Out jack
VHF/UHF port
Front
Video/S-Video In jack
Audio L/R In jack
* System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. See the online specification
sheet for details.
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I/O and Expansion Slots
Speaker DC Out jack
Printer port
One connection for speaker power cable.
One high-speed bi-directional
Centronics-compatible port with ECP and EPP
modes.
Modem jacks
Two RJ-11 jacks (telephone and line).
(See online specifications sheet for details.)
*
USB 2.0 ports
USB1 and USB2 (front panel)
USB3, USB4, USB5, USB6 (rear panel)
(See online specifications sheet for details.)
AGP slot
PCI slots
One slot for an AGP card.
Not all PCI slots are available for expansion.
(See online specifications sheet for details.)
CNR slot
One slot for a CNR modem.
IDE headers
Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE
drives)
i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394) ports
One 4-pin port on the front panel
One 6-pin port on the rear panel
* Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds.
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller
Drive
Description
Floppy disk controller
Floppy disk drive
82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB)
3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
Hard Drives and Controller
Drive
Description
EIDE controller
Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO
Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode
drives)
*
IDE hard drive
See online specifications sheet for details.
* Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed.
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Optical Drives
Drive
Description
Optical drive #1
Optical drive #2
See online specifications sheet for details.
See online specifications sheet for details.
System BIOS
Make and model
ROM
Award-based
2 Mb Flash-ROM
Passwords
User and supervisor passwords supported
APM 1.2
Power management
Advanced features
ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and
PNP BIOS APIs
Plug and Play devices
Special features
Supported with steerable DMA channels and
interrupts
PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-on card
auto-configure
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Index
A
covering I/O slot 43
address map, system 73
AGP bus specifications 77
audio specifications 79
B
battery - See lithium battery
beep codes 69
BIOS Setup Utility
See CMOS Setup Utility
BIOS setup utility
advanced screen 61
boot screen 64
Energy Star iii
error messages
exit screen 65
main screen 59
options 57
power screen 63
screens 57
F
BIOS specifications 81
floppy disk drive
front view 2
C
chipset specifications 77
CLR CMOS Jumper 55
CMOS - See Also BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility 16
codes, beeps 69
communications, specifications 79
computer
G
Giga Pocket specifications 79
graphics controller - See graphics
graphics specifications 78
lithium battery ix
configuring
power management 17
connectors
H
i.LINK 6
monitor 11
hard drive specifications 80
power 53
USB 6
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I
i.LINK connector 6
I/O address map 73
I/O connectors
monitor connector 11
i.LINK 13
mic, line in, headphones 12
monitor 11
printer port 11
telephone and line 12
USB ports 10
O
online specifications 1
I/O slot covering 43
I/O slot specifications 80
icons, description of 8
IEEE 1394 - See i.LINK
installing
performance of discs 3, 81
P
panel 26
PCI add-on card 31
system memory 39
installing 31
K
PCI bus specifications 78
power connector 53
keyboard connector 10
L
L2 cache specifications 78
lithium battery
disposal ix
RAM - See system memory
safety precautions ix
lithium battery, replacing 33
removing
M
map - See I/O address map and
memory map
memory - See system memory
memory configuration specifications
78
memory module 36
panel 24
slot cover 42
replacing 26
panel 26
memory module
replacing lithium battery 33
resolution - See graphics
connector 52
removing 36
specifications 78
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S
See Also communications
slot - See I/O slot
slot cover, removing 42
specifications
AGP bus 77
audio 79
CLR CMOS Jumper 55
memory module connector 52
power connector 53
BIOS 81
chipset 77
communications 79
floppy disk drive and controller 80
Giga Pocket 79
system I/O address map 73
system memory, installing 39
graphics 78
U
hard drives and controllers 80
I/O and expansion slots 80
L2 cache 78
USB connectors 6
user password 68
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