Notice to Users
© 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights
reserved. This manual and the software
described herein, in whole or in part, may not
be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any
machine-readable form without prior written
approval.
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN
AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH
REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER
INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR
THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to
make any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time
without notice. The software described
herein may also be governed by the terms of
a separate user license agreement.
Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the
VAIO logo are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft,
Windows, and the Windows 98 logo are
registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. Intel and Pentium are
trademarks of Intel Corporation. K56flex is a
trademark of Lucent Technologies Inc. and
Rockwell International. All other trademarks
are trademarks of their respective owners.
Safety Information
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are
located on the back of your VAIO computer.
Record the serial number in the space
provided here. Refer to the model and serial
number when you call your Sony Service
Center.
Model Number: PCV-R522DS/PCV-
R526DS/PCV-R528DS
Serial Number:________________________
❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose your VAIO computer to
rain or moisture.
❑ 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 use of optical instruments
with this product will increase eye
hazard.
WARNING
Regulatory Information
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.
❑ Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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.
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.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-R522DS/
PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS
Responsible Party:
Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:
1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone No: 201-930-6970
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
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
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.
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
maximum REN for the calling area.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.
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.
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.
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).
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
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.
In order to program this information into
your facsimile, see your fax software
documentation.
✍ You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to
operate this equipment.
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Contents
Notice to Users .................................................................................... ii
Safety Information.............................................................................. ii
Regulatory Information..................................................................... iii
FCC Part 68 ......................................................................................... iv
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991................................. iv
Chapter 1 — Identifying Components
Front View .......................................................................................2
Drives ...................................................................................................3
Buttons and Switches .........................................................................4
Indicators ..............................................................................................5
Connectors ...........................................................................................6
Rear View .........................................................................................7
Icons .....................................................................................................8
I/O Connectors ..................................................................................10
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................15
Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ................................................18
Changing the Display's Power Management Settings.............19
Configuring the System Board ....................................................21
Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing
Components
Removing the Cover .....................................................................24
Removing the Front Panel............................................................26
Replacing the Front Panel.............................................................27
Replacing the Cover .....................................................................28
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Installing an Add-In Card ............................................................30
Removing an Add-in Card ...........................................................31
Replacing the Lithium Battery .....................................................33
Installing System Memory ...........................................................36
Removing a Memory Module .....................................................39
Removing a Slot Cover..................................................................41
Covering an Open I/O Slot ..........................................................42
Installing a 3½” Internal Hard Disk Drive..................................43
Installing a 5¼” Internal Hard Disk Drive..................................47
Removing the Power Supply........................................................50
Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................53
Chapter 4 — System Board
Connectors.......................................................................................56
Front Panel Header (J25)...................................................................56
Diskette Drive Connector ................................................................57
Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors ...........................................58
PCI Slot Connectors...........................................................................59
AGP Connector ..................................................................................60
IDE Connectors .................................................................................61
Power Connector ...............................................................................61
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors ..................................................62
USB Connectors .................................................................................63
Serial 1, Printer, and i.LINK Connectors........................................64
Fan Connectors ..................................................................................67
Game Connector.................................................................................68
Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors............................................69
i.LINK Header Connectors...............................................................70
CD-IN Connector...............................................................................71
AUX-IN Connector............................................................................72
Configuration Settings ..................................................................73
Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card
Connectors ......................................................................................75
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Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options
STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen ............................................78
BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen..................................................79
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen..........................................81
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen..................................83
PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen .....................................................85
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen ..............................................87
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Screen.............................................87
USER PASSWORD Screen............................................................87
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION Screen.......................................87
SAVE & EXIT SETUP Screen........................................................87
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Screen...............................................87
Chapter 7 — Miscellaneous Technical Information
About User and Supervisor Passwords .....................................90
Beep Code Error Messages ..........................................................91
PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages .........................92
DMA Channel Assignments .......................................................94
System I/O Address Map ...........................................................95
Memory Map .................................................................................98
Chapter 8 — Specifications
Processors ......................................................................................99
Chipset ...........................................................................................99
PCI Bus ..........................................................................................99
Memory Modules (DIMMs) .......................................................99
DIMM Configurations ................................................................100
L2 Cache .......................................................................................100
Graphics ......................................................................................100
Audio ............................................................................................101
Communications ........................................................................101
I/O and Expansion Slots ............................................................101
Drives and Controllers ...............................................................102
System BIOS ...............................................................................103
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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. Internal
components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.
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Front View
Front panel
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Drives
Drive Description
Diskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte.
CD-ROM drive
(PCV-R522DS only)
CD-ROM read: 32X (maximum
performance).
*
* Data on a CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 14X at the innermost track to 32X at
the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is
23X (3450 kbytes/s).
DVD-ROM drive
(PCV-R526DS/
PCV-R528DS only)
DVD-ROM read: 6X (maximum
performance).
†
CD-ROM read: 24X (maximum performance).
† Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 2.5X at the innermost track to 6X at
the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1385 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is
4.25X (5886.25 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-ROM 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 kbytes/s). The
average data transfer rate is 17X (2550 kbytes/s).
CD-RW drive
(PCV-R528DS only)
CD-RW read: 8X (maximum performance).
CD-RW write: 2X (maximum perfornance).
CD-ROM read: 24X (maximum performance).
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DVD-ROM (PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS)
5.25" drive bay (open) (PCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS)
CD-RW (PCV-R528DS)
Diskette drive
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Buttons and Switches
Button or switch Description
Power/Standby switch Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode.
Diskette eject button Ejects a diskette.
Optical disc eject button
Automatically opens and closes the optical drive
tray.
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Optical disc eject
Diskette eject
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Indicators
Indicator Description
Power/Standby indicator Standby (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.
Optical drive access indicator On (orange) indicates CD-ROM activity.
Hard disk drive access indicator On (orange) indicates hard disk drive
activity.
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Diskette drive access
Power/Standby
Hard disk drive access
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Connectors
Connector Description
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
*
* To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK
connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.
A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device.
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
USB Connects to USB devices.
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Rear View
Mouse
Optional Keyboard
USB
Serial
Printer/Parallel
Power
Game/MIDI
Headphones
Telephone
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
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Microphone
Monitor
Line
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Icons
Icon Description
Mouse connector
Optional Keyboard connector
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector
Serial port connector
Printer port connector
Game/MIDI port connector
Headphones
LINE IN jack (audio)
Microphone jack
Monitor connector
Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
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Telephone (for phone)
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Icon Description
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I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
Optional Keyboard and Mouse
The optional keyboard and mouse connectors are physically identical and
have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2
®
-type female
connectors.
USB Ports
The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB connectors. A USB connector is
located at the front and rear of the system.
Serial Port
The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector.
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Printer/Parallel Port
The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector.
Monitor
The Monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-
type connector.
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Game Port
The Game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. This port is
also used to connect MIDI devices.
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.
Connector Description
Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical).
Mic Electrolet condenser microphone input.
Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance.
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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.
✍ 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 will not work correctly.
Line Telephone
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i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394) Connectors
The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power
from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK
connector. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum
power of 6 watts.
The 4-pin i.LINK connector at the bottom of the front panel does not
supply power.
6-pin i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
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system
4-pin i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
At bottom of
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Expansion Slots
There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion. The
other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card.
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PCI #3
PCI #1
AGP
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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 CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS
settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 77 for information on BIOS
settings).
1 Reboot the system.
2 Press F2 after the progress bar starts.
3 Use the arrow keys to select an item from the main menu.
4 Press Enter to display the options for the selected item.
5 Use the arrow keys to select an option.
6 Press Page Up or Page Down to modify the setting.
7 Press ESC to return to the main menu.
8 Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, then press Enter. Follow the on-screen
prompts.
! Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows
®
.
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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 From the Start menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Display icon.
3 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.
4 Click Settings.
The Power Management Properties dialog box opens, with the Power
Schemes tab displayed.
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5 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use
your computer.
To change a power scheme, change the settings for System standby,
Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks.
The System standby option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer
goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power.
Power is reactivated when you click the left mouse button or press a
key.
The Turn off monitor option allows 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 allows 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.
6 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,
type a descriptive name, and then click
OK.
7 Click the Advanced tab.
8 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.
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Configuring the System Board
The system board contains five configuration switches that provide the
following:
❑ Switch 1: Normal mode and Clear CMOS mode.
❑ Switches 2 through 5: CPU Frequency multiplier.
Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The Central
Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 100 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.
The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is stored in CMOS. No
other parameters are cleared.
1 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
✍
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.
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2 Set the switches as directed by a service technician (also see
“Configuration Settings” on page 73).
3 Reinstall the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” on page 28).
4 Reinstall the front panel (see “Replacing the Front 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, and 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 Cover
You must remove the cover to access the system board, add-in cards,
power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives.
1 From the rear of the unit, press the two tabs on the right side.
2 Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from left to right.
3 Remove the three screws from the metal back plate. The screws are
located at the top center, and the lower left and right corners.
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4 Lift the three-sided outer panel up and over the unit by pulling up on
the large tab that extends from the top rear.
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Removing the Front Panel
You must remove the front panel to install a 5¼” device.
1 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
2 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.
3 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 Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place.
3 Push the top of the front panel in until it is flush with the chassis .
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Front panel
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Replacing the Cover
1 Align the three-sided outer panel over the chassis and lower it onto
the unit so that the tabs slip into the lips on the unit.
2 Insert the three screws (removed earlier) to secure the panel.
3 Insert the three small tabs on the frame into the slots on the left side of
the unit.
4 Slip the two larger tabs on the frame into the slots on the right side of
the unit.
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5 Gently press the frame in until it clicks into position.
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Installing an Add-In Card
1 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
2 Locate an available expansion slot connector.
3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector (see
“Removing a Slot Cover” on page 41).
4 Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.
5 Replace the screw that secures the card.
6 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
7 Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” on page 28).
8 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
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.
✍
Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
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Removing an Add-in Card
1 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card you want to
remove.
3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis.
4 Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector and store the
card in an anti-static wrapper for future use.
! 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.
✍
Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card
from side to side.
! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or
connector contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may
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.
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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.
1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start
menu, and then selecting Restart the computer.
2 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 77). 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 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu using the right
arrow key.
5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press
Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
6 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
7 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
! 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 18).
Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or
dispose of it in fire.
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8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in
Card” on page 31) to gain access to the battery. You may also need to
disconnect some cables.
9 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the small space at the top of
the battery holder.
10 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of it according to the
instructions that came with the new battery.
11 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
up.
12 Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
13 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
14 Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” on page 28).
15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
! 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.
✍
The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a
CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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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 77).
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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Installing System Memory
1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
“Removing a Memory Module” on page 39).
2 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.
4 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
5 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
6 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on
page 50).
! 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.
Memory module configurations (MB)
*
* The PCV-R522DS ships with 64 MB. The PCV-R526DS and PCV-
R528DS ships with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB.
DIMM1 DIMM2
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling a memory module.
✍
Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 100 MHz
memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM
memory.
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7 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of
pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
8 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
9 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is
fully seated.
10 Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on
page 53).
11 Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” on page 28).
✍
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.
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DIMM2
Pin 1 side
1
Indicates pin 1
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12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will
configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 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.
13 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
14 Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
! 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.
✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. You
do not need to remove the power supply to reach the memory
modules.
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15 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the
handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from
its socket.
16 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module
in a static-free bag.
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling the memory module.
Handles
Push out
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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 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
2 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
3 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove.
4 Lay the system on its side.
5 Remove the screw from the slot cover.
6 Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
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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 Slide the tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis
and system board.
2 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.
3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I/O slot cover.
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Installing a 3½” Internal Hard Disk Drive
Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3½” 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.
1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a primary slave (see your
drive’s documentation for configuration instructions).
2 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
3 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
4 Remove the four screws (A in next diagram) that secure the drive
holder to the top of the chassis.
! 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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Power connector
Jumpers
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5 Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out.
6 Place the drive holder on top of the power supply.
7 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each
side of the drive holder.
8 Secure the drive to the drive holder using the two holes on each side
of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). Do not
overtighten the screws.
9 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive (see next
diagram).
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Disk drive holder
A
A
A
A
B
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Align
holes
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10 Connect the second power connector to the new drive.
11 Make sure the drive connector is connected securely to the
motherboard.
12 Lower the drive holder down and slide it back into the chassis (A in
next diagram). Be sure to align all four slots on the drive holder with
the tabs on top of the chassis.
13 Slide the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notches.
14 Replace the four screws (B) that secure the drive holder to the chassis.
15 Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” on page 28).
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Second drive connector
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B
B
B
A
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16 Reconnect the power cord and then turn on your computer.
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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Installing a 5¼” Internal Hard Disk Drive
Your system comes with an available 5¼” bay to hold an additional 3½”
or 5¼” hard disk drive. The drive you install can access the front panel.
The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is
active.
1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a secondary slave (see
your drive’s documentation for configuration instructions).
2 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
3 Remove the cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 24).
4 Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel” on page 26).
5 Lay the system on its side (see following diagram).
! 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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Power connector
Jumpers
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6 Remove the drive bay cover (shiny and silver) by pushing it from
behind (use a long object or your finger). Store for future use.
7 Slide the drive into the drive bay until the holes on each side of the
drive align with the holes on each side of the chassis.
✍
If the drive you are installing is a 3½” drive, you must attach conversion brackets so that
the 3½” drive can fit inside of a 5¼” bay. See the instructions that came with your new
drive.
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Drive bay
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8 Secure the drive with four screws (provided with new drive). Do not
overtighten the screws.
9 Attach the drive connector and power cable to the drive. Make sure
the drive connector is connected securely to the motherboard.
10 Replace the cover (see “Replacing the Cover” on page 28).
11 Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 27).
12 Reconnect the power cord and then turn on your computer.
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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Removing the Power Supply
You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see
“Installing System Memory” on page 36).
1 Remove the three screws (A in next diagram) from the rear of the
chassis.
2 Remove the screw (B) from the power supply bracket.
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A
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3 Slide the power supply back (towards the 3½” drive bay) about ½”
(or until the power supply detaches from the chassis tabs), then lift
up until the power supply clears the chassis lip.
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4 Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees
counterclockwise and rest it on top of the chassis where the CD-
ROM/DVD-ROM drive is located.
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Replacing the Power Supply
1 Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees clockwise and
lower it into the chassis until it is flush against the square hole at the
rear of the chassis.
2 Slide the power supply forward (away from the 3½” drive bay) until
the power supply latches onto the chassis tabs.
3 Replace the three screws that secure the power supply to the rear of
the chassis.
4 Replace the screen that secures the power supply bracket to the
chassis.
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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, jumper, and switch on the
system board.
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Processor Memory
Secondary IDE
Primary IDE
Battery
Fan 2
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CPU Fan
Diskette
Front panel header
1394 Header 2
Mic In, Line In,
Line Out, Game
COM1, Printer, iLINK
USB1
USB Header
Power Supply Fan
Optinal Keyboard,
Mouse
Aux-In
CD-In
1394 Header 3
Power Supply
AGP
Slot 2 (PCI)
Slot 1 (PCI)
Slot 3 (PCI)
Configuration
Switches
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Connectors
Front Panel Header (J25)
The front panel header is a 20-pin header (1 pin is removed for the key)
that provides 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.
Name Description
SPEAKER (not used)
PWR LED Connects to the power-on indicator light on the front panel
HD LED Connects to the hard disk drive access light on the front panel
SLEEP (not used)
PWR Connects to the power-on switch on the front panel
RESET (not used)
MSG LED Connects to the standby indicator light on the front panel.
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PWR
HD
LED
RESET
MSG
LED
SPKR
(not used)
PWR
LED
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Diskette Drive Connector
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Key (pin 5)
1
33
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Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors
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).
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DIMM2
DIMM1
1
11
1
Indicates pin 1
Memory module (DIMM)
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PCI Slot Connectors
There are a total of three PCI slot connectors (slot #1 to #3). Two PCI slots
connector (#1 and #2) are available. The PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and
Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards.
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B49 B52
A1 A62
A49 A52
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Slot 1 (PCI)
Slot 3 (PCI)
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AGP Connector
There is one AGP slot connector that supports a 2x AGP graphics card or
an AGP retention module.
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B1 B66
B21 B26
A1 A66
A21 A26
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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.
Power Connector
The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power
supply connector labelled P1.
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2
40
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10
11
20
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Keyboard and Mouse Connectors
The keyboard connector and the mouse connector are 6-pin female
PS/2-type (mini-DIN) connectors. They have identical pinouts.
Keyboard and Mouse
Pin Signal Name
1DATA
2NC
3 LOGIC GND
4 +5V (fused)
5CLOCK
6NC
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6
1
6
Optional Keyboard
Mouse
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USB Connectors
There are two USB ports that permit connection of two USB peripheral
devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub.
USB2 is a standard USB connector accessible from the rear panel.
USBHEAD is a 4-pin single-line header that connects to a standard USB
connector (USB1) accessible at the bottom of the front panel. An internal
cable connects USBHEAD to an interface board behind the front panel.
If more USB devices are needed, connect an external hub to either USB1
or USB2.
USBHEAD (connects to USB1 on front panel)
Pin Signal Name
1 USBVCC2
2 USBP1#
3 USBP1
4Ground
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USBHEAD
(connects to USB1
on front panel)
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Serial 1, Printer, and i.LINK Connectors
The Serial, Printer, and i.LINK connectors are mounted in a single bracket
on the system board. The Serial 1 connector is a DB-9 male connector. The
Printer connector is a DB-25 female connector. The i.LINK connector is a
6-pin standard IEEE-1394 connector.
USB2
Pin Signal Name
1 USBVCC1
*
2USBP0#
3USBP0
4Ground
5 USBVCC2
*
6USBP1#
7USBP1
8Ground
* Uses over-current protector.
Serial 1 connector
Pin Signal Name
1DCD
2RXD
3 TXD
4DTR
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PRINTER
15
69
13 1
25 14
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5LOGIC GND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
Printer connector
Pin Signal Name
1 STROBE -
2 DATA BIT 0
3 DATA BIT 1
4 DATA BIT 2
5 DATA BIT 3
6 DATA BIT 4
7 DATA BIT 5
8 DATA BIT 6
9 DATA BIT 7
10 ACK -
11 BUSY
12 PE
13 SELECT
14 AUTO-FEED -
15 ERROR -
16 INIT -
17 SELECT-IN -
18 LOGIC GND
19 LOGIC GND
20 LOGIC GND
21 LOGIC GND
22 LOGIC GND
23 LOGIC GND
24 LOGIC GND
25 LOGIC GND
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i.LINK connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground VP (Power)
*
* Uses over-current protector.
2Ground
3TPB*
4TPB
5TPA*
6 Ground TPA
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Fan Connectors
The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header
connectors. CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. PWR-FAN
controls the cooling fan in the power supply.
CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN Connector
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2 FAN_CTRL (+12V)
3FAN_SEN
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31
PWR-FAN
3
1
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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 Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 GAMEVCC
2JPYB0
3JOYA0
4GND
5GND
6JOYA1
7JOYA2
8 GAMEVCC
9 GAMEVCC
10 JOYB2
11 JOYA2
12 MIDI_TxD
13 JOYA3
14 JOYB3
15 MIDI_RxD
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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
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Mic
Line In
Headphones
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Audio Right Out
Audio Left Out
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Audio Right In
Audio Left In
L Imbalance
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Electret Bias Voltage
Mic Imbalance
Mic Mono In
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i.LINK Header Connectors
The system board has two i.LINK header connectors: 1394HEAD2 and
1394HEAD3.
A cable connects the 8-pin header connector (1394HEAD3) to an interface
unit mounted behind the front of the chassis. The interface unit connects
to the 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector at the bottom of the front panel.
The other 8-pin header connector (1394HEAD2) is not used.
i.LINK Header Connectors (1394HEAD2 and 1394HEAD3)
Pin Signal Name
1 Shell Ground
2Ground
3TPA
4TPB*
5TPB
6GroundTPB*
7Ground
8 VP (Power)
*
* Uses over-current protection.
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1394HEAD3
1394HEAD2
1
8
1
8
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CD-IN Connector
The CD-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header connector
that connects to the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive’s audio output
connector.
CD-IN
Pin Signal Name
1 Left Line In
2Ground
3Ground
4 Right Line In
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1
4
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AUX-IN Connector
The AUX-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header
connector that connects to the CD-RW drive’s (PCV-R528DS only) audio
output connector.
AUX-IN
Pin Signal Name
1Left Line In
2Ground
3Ground
4 Right Line In
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AUX-IN
1
4
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Configuration Settings
A 5-switch dual inline package (DIP) provides configuration settings for
FREQ Ratio (CPU frequency multiplier) and Clear CMOS.
The computer ships with the CMOS Clear (Switch 1) set to OFF (Normal).
Do not change the position of Switch 1 unless directed by a technical
support person.
The computer ships with the FREQ Ratio multiplier set to X4.5 (see
DIPSW table for positions of Switches 2 through 5).
DIPSW
Function Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Switch 5
Clear CMOS ON N/A N/A N/A N/A
Normal OFF N/A N/A N/A N/A
FREQ Ratio = X3.0 N/A ON OFF ON ON
FREQ Ratio = X3.5 N/A OFF OFF ON ON
FREQ Ratio = X4.0 N/A ON ON OFF ON
FREQ Ratio = X4.5 N/A OFF ON OFF ON
FREQ Ratio = X5.0 N/A ON OFF OFF ON
FREQ Ratio = X5.5 N/A OFF OFF OFF ON
FREQ Ratio = X6.0 N/A ON ON ON OFF
FREQ Ratio = X6.5 N/A OFF ON ON OFF
FREQ Ratio = X7.0 N/A ON OFF ON OFF
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Chapter 5
Fax/Modem Card
The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot #3. There are two RJ-11 jacks: one
to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone.
Connectors
Name Connector Type Description
Telephone RJ-11 Connects to phone
Line RJ-11 Connects to telephone line
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Chapter 6
CMOS Setup Options
This chapter describes each screen in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY (see
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 18).
The CMOS Setup Utility presents the following menu items on the main
screen:
❑ STANDARD CMOS SETUP
❑ BIOS FEATURES SETUP
❑ CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
❑ POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
❑ PNP AND PCI SETUP
❑ LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
❑ SUPERVISOR PASSWORDS
❑ USER PASSWORD
❑ IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
❑ SAVE & EXIT SETUP
❑ EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Use the arrow keys to choose a menu item. Press Enter to display the
item’s options. Use the arrow keys to select an option. Use the Page Up or
Page Down keys to modify a setting.
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
keyboard keys to use for navigation and control.
The current setting is shown in [brackets] unless the item cannot be
modified. Items beneath the current setting indicate available settings.
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen
Day [Sunday]
Date (mm:dd:yy): [Mar 15 1999]
Time (hh:mm:ss): [15:45:56]
HARD DISKS
Primary Master:
Primary Slave:
Secondary Master:
Secondary Slave:
Type [Auto]
User
None
Mode [AUTO]
LBA
LARGE
NORMAL
Drive A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
2.88M, 3.5 in.
None
360K, 5.25 in.
1.2M, 5.25 in.
720K, 3.5 in.
Drive B: [None]
360K, 5.25 in.
1.2M, 5.25 in.
720K, 3.5 in.
1.44M, 3.5 in.
2.88M, 3.5 in.
Floppy 3 Mode Support: [Disabled]
Drive A
Drive B
Both
Video: [EGA/VGA]
CGA 40
CGA 80
MONO
Halt On: [All, But Keyboard]
All, But Diskette
All, But Disk/Key
All Errors
No Errors
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BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen
CPU Internal Core Speed: 450MHz
Boot Virus Detection: [Enabled]
Disabled
Processor Serial Number: [Disabled}
Enabled
BIOS Update: [Enabled]
Disabled
Quick Power On Self Test: [Enabled]
Disabled
HDD Sequence SCSI/IDE First: [IDE]
SCSI
Boot Sequence: CDROM, A, C
D, A
E, A
F, A
C only
LS/ZIP, C
LAN, A, C
A, C
A, CDROM, C
CDROM, C, A
Floppy Disk Access Control: [R/W]
Read Only
IDE HDD Block Mode Sectors: [HDD MAX]
Disabled
2
4
8
16
32
HDD S.M.A.R.T. capability: [Disabled]
Enabled
Silent Boot: [Enabled]
Disabled
Boot Up Sound: [Enabled]
Disabled
Boot Up Volume:
*
[Medium]
High
Mute
* Becomes enabled only when Boot Up Sound is enabled.
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Low
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: [Disabled]
Enabled
Video ROM BIOS Shadow: [Enabled]
Disabled
C8000 - CBFFF Shadow: [Disabled]
Enabled
CC000 - CFFFF Shadow: [Disabled]
Enabled
D0000 - D3FFF Shadow: [Disabled]
Enabled
D4000 - D7FFF Shadow: [Disabled]
Enabled
D8000 - DBFFF Shadow: [Disabled]
Enabled
DC000 - DFFFF Shadow: [Disabled]
Enabled
Boot Up NumLock Status: [On]
Off
Typematic Rate Setting: [Disabled]
Enabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): [6]
8
10
12
15
20
24
30
Typematic Delay (Msec): [250]
500
750
1000
Security Option: [System]
Setup
PS/2 Mouse Function Control: [Auto]
Enabled
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CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen
SDRAM Configuration: [By SPD]
Disabled
7ns (143MHz)
8ns (125MHz)
SDRAM CAS Latency: [3T]
2T
SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay:
*
[2T]
3T
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time:
*
[2T]
3T
DRAM Idle Timer:
*
[10T]
12T
16T
32T
Infinite
0T
2T
4T
8T
SDRAM MA Wait State: [Normal]
Slow
Fast
Graphics Aperture Size: [64MB]
128MB
256MB
4MB
8MB
16MB
32MB
Video Memory Cache Mode: [UC]
USWC
PCI 2.1 Support: [Enabled]
Disabled
DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide
Data Integrity Mode: Non-ECC
Onboard FDC Controller: [Enabled]
Disabled
* These settings depend on the setting in SDRAM Configuration, and become enabled only when
SDRAM Configuration is Disabled.
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Onboard Serial Port 1: [3F8H/IRQ4]
2F8H/IRQ3
3E8H/IRQ4
2E8H/IRQ10
Disabled
Onboard Serial Port 2: [Disabled]
3F8H/IRQ4
2F8H/IRQ3
3E8H/IRQ4
2E8H/IRQ10
Onboard Parallel Port: [378H/IRQ7]
278H/IRQ5
Disabled
3BCH/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode: [Bi-direct]
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Normal
ECP DMA Select:
*
[Disabled]
1
3
Onboard PCI IDE Enable: [Both]
Primary
Secondary
Disable
IDE Ultra DMA Mode: [Auto]
Disable
IDE0 Master PIO/DMA Mode: [Auto]
IDE0 Slave PIO/DMA Mode: [Auto]
IDE1 Master PIO/DMA Mode: [Auto]
IDE1 Slave PIO/DMA Mode: [Auto]
0/0
1/0
2/0
3/1
4/2
* Enabled when Parallel Port Mode is ECP or ECP+EPP.
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POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP Screen
Power Management: [User Define]
Disable
Min Saving
Max Saving
Video Off Option: [Suspend -> Off]
Always On
Video Off Method: [DPMS OFF]
DPMS Reduce ON
Blank Screen
V/H SYNC+Blank
DPMS Standby
DPMS Suspend
** PM Timers **
HDD Power Down: [Disable]
1 Min
2 Min
3 Min
4 Min
5 Min
6 Min
7 Min
8 Min
9 Min
10 Min
11 Min
12 Min
13 Min
14 Min
15 Min
Suspend Mode:
*
[Disable]
30 Sec
1 Min
2 Min
4 Min
8 Min
20 Min
30 Min
40 Min
1 Hour
**ACPI**
ACPI Mode [S1]
S3
* Enabled only when Power Management is not Disable.
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** Power Up Control **
PWR Button < 4 Secs: [Suspend]
Soft Off
AC PWR Loss Restart: [Disabled]
Enabled
Wake On LAN: [Disabled]
Enabled
Automatic Power Up: [Disabled]
Everyday
By Date
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PNP AND PCI SETUP Screen
PNP OS Installed: [No]
Yes
Slot 1 IRQ:
Slot 2 IRQ:
Slot 3 IRQ: [Auto]
NA
3
4
5
7
9
10
11
12
14
15
PCI Latency Timer: [32] PCI Clock
.
.
.
255 PCI Clock
0 PCI Clock
1 PCI Clock
.
.
.
31 PCI Clock
IRQ 3 Used By ISA: [Yes]
No/ICU
IRQ 4 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
IRQ 5 Used By ISA: [Yes]
No/ICU
IRQ 7 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
IRQ 9 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
IRQ 10 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
IRQ 11 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
IRQ 12 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
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Yes
IRQ 14 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
IRQ 15 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
DMA 1 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
DMA 3 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
DMA 5 Used By ISA: [No/ICU]
Yes
ISA MEM Block BASE: [No/ICU]
C800
CC00
D000
D400
D800
DC00
USB IRQ: [Enabled]
Disabled
VGA BIOS Sequence: [PCI/AGP]
AGP/PCI
Onboard Audio: [Enabled]
Disabled]
Onboard 1394: [Enabled]
Disabled
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LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Screen
Press Enter to load setup defaults except standard CMOS setup.
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD Screen
Press Enter to change, set, or disable the supervisor password. Follow the prompts.
USER PASSWORD Screen
Press Enter to change, set, or disable the user password. Follow the
prompts.
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION Screen
Press Enter to auto-configure the hard disk drives.
SAVE & EXIT SETUP Screen
Press Enter to save changes in the CMOS and exit CMOS Setup Utility. Follow the
prompts.
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Screen
Press Enter to exit CMOS Setup Utility without saving the changes. Follow the
prompts.
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Chapter 7
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
❑ PCI configuration space 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 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... ...the following passwords are required:
User password only 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 Two devices requested the same resource,
resulting in a conflict.
PCI IRQ 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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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. Windows 98 reassigns resources to
best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
DMA
Channel
Plug &
Play
Default
Assignment
0 Yes Open
1YesSound
2 Yes Standard diskette drive controller
3YesSound
4 N/A Direct Memory Access controller
5Open
6Open
7Open
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System I/O Address Map
Address Range
(hex)
Description
0000 - 000F DMA controller
0010 - 001F System board resources
0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller
0022 - 003F System board resources
0040 - 0043 System timer
0044 - 005F System board resources
0060 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
0061 System speaker
0062 - 0063 System board resources
0064 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
0065 - 006F System board resources
0070 - 0073 System CMOS/Real-time clock
0074 - 007F System board resources
0080 - 0090 DMA controller
0090 - 0093 System board resources
0094 - 009F DMA controller
00A0 - 00A1 Programmable interrupt controller
00A2 - 00BF System board resources
00C0 - 00DF DMA controller
00E0 - 00EF System board resources
00F0 - 00FF Numeric data processor
0170 - 0177 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
01F0 - 01F7 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0201 Vortex AU8830 Sound Blaster Pro emulation
0220-022F Vortex AU8830 Sound Blaster Pro emulation
0290 - 0297 System board resources
0330 - 033F Vortex AU8830 MPU 401 interface
0376 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0378 - 037F Printer port (LPT1)
0388 - 038B Vortex AU8830 Sound Blaster Pro emulation
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03B0 - 03BB ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
03C0 - 03DF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
03F0 - 03F1 System board resources
03F2 - 03F5 Standard floppy diskette controller
03F6 Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
03F7 Standard floppy diskette controller
03F8 - 03FF Communications port (COM1)
04D0 - 04D1 System board resources
0570 - 0577 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
Alias of primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0776 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0780 - 07BB Alias of ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
07C0 - 07DF Alias of ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
07F6 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0970 - 0977 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
09F0 - 09F7 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0B76 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0BB0 - 0BBB Alias of ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
0BC0 - 0BDF Alias of ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
0BF6 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0CF8 - 0CFF PCI bus
0D70 - 0D77 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0DF0 - 0DF7 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0F76 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0FB0 - 0FBB Alias of ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
Address Range
(hex)
Description
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0FC0 - 0FDF Alias of ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
0FF6 Alias of Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller
Alias of primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
* ATI Rage 128 VR for PCV-R522DS and PCV-R526DS. ATI Rage 128 GL for PCV-R528DS.
Address Range
(hex)
Description
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Memory Map
Address range Default configuration
00000000 - 0009FFFF System board extension for ACPI BIOS
000A0000 - 000AFFFF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
* ATI Rage 128 VR for PCV-R522DS and PCV-R526DS. ATI Rage 128 GL for PCV-R528DS.
000B0000 - 000BFFFF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
000C0000 - 000C7FFF ATI Rage 128 GL/VR
*
SD AGP 2X (English)
000C8000 - 000CBFFF Not available
000F0000 - 000FFFFF System board extension for ACPI BIOS
00100000 - 07FFFFFF System board extension for ACPI BIOS
✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-in cards are not listed.
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Chapter 8
Specifications
This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony
PCV-R522DS, PCV-R526DS, and PCV-R528DS computers.
Processors
Chipset
PCI Bus
Memory Modules (DIMMs)
PCV-R522DS
466 MHz Intel Celeron
®
processor (with 66 MHz FSB)
PCV-R526DS
450 MHz Intel Pentium
®
III processor (with 100 MHz FSB)
PCV-R528DS
500 MHz Intel Pentium
®
III processor (with 100 MHz FSB)
82440BX-100 AGP/PCI/ISA chipset
PCI Level 2.1, 33 MHz zero wait state
3 PCI slots (2 open)
Installed memory PCV-R522DS: 64 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM (100 MHz)
PCV-R526DS: 128 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM (100 MHz)
PCV-R528DS: 128 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM (100 MHz)
Maximum memory 256 Mbytes (128Mbytes in each socket)
Voltage 3.3 V memory only
Pins 168-pins with gold-plated contacts
SDRAM type PC-100, 60 ns, unrestricted CAS latency 3, unbuffered,
Intel 4-clock, 64 bits (non-ECC)
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DIMM Configurations
L2 Cache
Graphics
DIMM1
*
* The PCV-R522DS is shipped with 64 MB. The PCV-R526DS and PCV-R528DS are shipped with 128 MB.
SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later.
Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. Memory can be
installed in either socket. Memory size can vary between sockets. DIMMs can be single- or double-sided.
DIMMs must be 3.3V unbuffered 4-clock, 64-bit or 72-bit 66 MHz (PCV-R522DS or PCV-R526DS) or
100 MHz (PCV-R528DS) SDRAM module. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory for PCV-R528DS. Do
not mix 66 MHz memory with 100 MHz memory.
DIMM2
*
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
Installed 512 kbytes secondary write-back cache (in processor),
direct-mapped organization, BSB cache
Controller Intel 440BX Host Bridge/Controller
AGP Controller
*
* Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays.
PCV-R522DS: ATI Rage 128VR
PCV-R526DS: ATI Rage 128VR
PCV-R528DS: ATI Rage 128GL
Video memory PCV-R522DS: 8 Mbytes SDRAM @ 125 MHz
PCV-R526DS: 8 Mbytes SDRAM @ 125 MHz
PCV-R528DS: 16 Mbytes SDRAM @ 125 MHz
Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use)
True color (32 bits) Up to 1920 x 1080 at 70 Hz non-interlaced
True color (24 bits) Up to 1920 x 1080 at 70 Hz non-interlaced
High color (16 bits) Up to 1920 x 1200 at 70 Hz non-interlaced
256 colors (8 bits) Up to 1920 x 1200 at 70 Hz non-interlaced
Specifications
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Audio
Communications
I/O and Expansion Slots
Sound chip Aureal 8830 plus AC97
Wave synthesis Aureal wavetable synthesis effect
Sound effects A3D stereo
Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits
Rear panel connectors Mic (for microphone)
Line In (from stereo audio source)
Headphones (for stereo headphone)
Modem V.90-compatible data/fax modem
*
* Your modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Your phone service,
online service, or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed.
Fax 14.4 kbps maximum
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) 400 Mbps, OHCI chip set
Serial ports One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port
Parallel 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 Two RJ-11 connectors (for line and phone)
USB ports USB1 (front panel) and USB2 (rear panel)
PCI slots Two available slots. Maximum length for add-in
cards is 7.75 inches
IDE connectors Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE
drives)
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Drives and Controllers
Diskette controller 765A-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte)
Diskette drive 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
*
* Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed.
PCV-R522DS: 10 GByte
PCV-R526DS: 10 GByte
PCV-R528DS: 13 GByte
CD-ROM drive
(PCV-R522DS)
CD-ROM disc: 32X (maximum performance).
†
† Data on a CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 14X at the innermost track to 32X at
the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kybtes/s). The average data transfer rate is
23X (3450 kbytes/s).
DVD-ROM drive
(PCV-R526DS,
PCV-R528DS)
DVD-ROM: 6X (maximum performance).
‡
CD-ROM: 24X (maximum performance).
‡ DVD-ROM drive also plays CD-ROMs. Data on the DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging
from 2.5X at the innermost track to 6X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1385
kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is either 4.25X (5886.25 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-ROM 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 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 17X (2250 kbytes/s).
CD-RW drive
(PCV-R528DS)
CD-RW read: 8X (maximum performance).
**
CD-RW write: 2X (maximum performance).
†
CD-ROM: 24X (maximum performance).
††
**Data on a CD-RW is written at a fixed transfer rate of 2X (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 100 kbytes/
s), and is read at a fixed transfer rate of 8X (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s).
††Data on a CD-ROM 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 (2550 kbytes/s).
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System BIOS
Make and model Award-based
ROM 2Mbit flash-ROM
*
* Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony’s web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Passwords User and supervisor passwords supported
Recovery boot block Supported
Power management APM 1.2
Advanced features ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and
PNP BIOS APIs
Plug and Play devices Supported with steerable DMA channels and
interrupts
Special features PC-98 ready, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-
configure
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105
Index
A
add-in card
installing
30
removing 31
address map, system 95
AGP slot connector 60
audio specifications 101
AUX-IN connector 72
B
battery - See lithium battery
beep codes
91
BIOS features setup screen 79
BIOS Setup Utility
See CMOS Setup Utility
BIOS specifications 103
C
card
modem
75
CD-IN connector 71
CD-ROM - See DVD-ROM drive
CD-ROM disc - See DVD-ROM drive
CD-ROM drive
performance of discs
3
CD-RW drive
location of
3
performance of discs 3, 102
plays CD-ROMs 102
specifications 102
CMOS - See Also BIOS
CMOS Setup Utility
18
BIOS features setup screen 79
menu items 77
PNP and PCI setup screen 85
standard CMOS setup 78
codes, beeps 91
COM1 port - See Serial
communications, specifications
101
computer safety information ii
configuration switch
password clear
73
configuration switches
CPU frequency multiplier
73
configuring
power management
19
system board 21
connectors
4-pin on modem card
75
AUX-IN 72
CD-IN 71
fan 67
game 68
headphones, line in, mic 69
i.LINK 6, 64, 70
IDE 61
keyboard 62
line 75
modem card 75
monitor 11
mouse 62
power 61
printer 64
telephone 75
USB 6, 63
cover 28
removing 24
cover, slot 41
covering I/O slot 42
CPU - See processor
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D
DIMM - See memory module
diskette drive
connector 57
display, power management 19
DMA channel assignments 94
drive
CD-RW specifications
102
IDE connectors 61
installing an additional 3½" drive
43
installing an additional 3½" or 5¼"
drive
47
specifications 102
DVD-ROM drive
performance of discs
3, 102
plays CD-ROMs 102
E
error messages
beep codes
91
PCI configuration 92
expansion slots 15
specifications for 101
expansion slots - See Also slots
F
fan connectors 67
CPU-FAN 67
PWR-FAN 67
fax card - See modem card
fax/modem - See Also
communications
FCC Part 68
iv
front panel
removing
26
replacing 27
front panel header 56
front view 2
buttons and switches 4
connectors 5, 6
drives 3
indicators 5
G
Game connector 68
graphics controller - See graphics
graphics specifications
100
H
header - See front panel header
headphones, line in, mic connectors
69
I
i.LINK connector 6, 64
i.LINK header connectors 70
I/O address map 95
I/O connectors
game port
12
i.LINK 14
keyboard and mouse 10
mic, line in, headphones 12
monitor 11
printer port 11
serial port 1 10
telephone and line 13
USB ports 10, 63
I/O slot covering 42
I/O slot specifications 101
icons, description of 8
IDE
connectors
61
specifications 102
IEEE-1394 - See i.LINK
input devices
iii
installing
3½" hard disk drive
43
3½" or 5¼" hard disk drive 47
add-in card 30
system memory 36
interference iii
J
jumper - See system board
K
keyboard connector 62
107
L
L2 cache specifications 100
lithium battery, replacing 33
M
map - See Also I/O address map and
memory map
memory - See Also system memory
memory module
connector
58
removing 39
specifications 99
messages
error
91
status and error 92
microprocessor - See processor
model numbers
ii
modem - See Also communications
modem card
connectors
75
view of 75
monitor - See display
monitor connector
11
mouse connector 62
N
notice to users ii
O
output devices iii
P
panel, front 26, 27
passwords, user and supervisor 90
PCI
slot connectors
59
PNP and PCI setup screen 85
power connector 61
power management, configuring 19
printer connector 64
processor specifications 99
R
radio interference iii
RAM - See Also system memory
rear view 7
I/O connectors 10
icons 8
recording ii
regulatory information iii
removing
add-in card
31
cover 24
front panel 26
memory module 39
slot cover 41
replacing 28
cover 28
front panel 27
replacing lithium battery 33
resolution - See graphics
S
safety information ii
Serial connector 64
serial numbers ii
serial port - See Serial
slot - See Also I/O slot
slot cover, removing 41
specifications
audio
101
BIOS 103
communications 101
drives and controllers 102
graphics 100
I/O and expansion slots 101
L2 cache 100
memory module 99
processor 99
status and error messages 92
supervisor password 90
system board
AGP slot connector
60
AUX-IN connector 72
CD-IN connector 71
configuration switches 73
configuring 21
diskette drive connector 57
fan connectors 67
front panel header 56
game connector 68
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headphones, line in, mic
connectors
69
i.LINK connector 64
i.LINK header connectors 70
IDE connectors 61
keyboard connector 62
memory module connector 58
mouse connector 62
PCI slot connectors 59
power connector 61
printer connector 64
Serial connector 64
USB connectors 63
system I/O address map 95
system memory, installing 36
T
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991
iv
TV interference iii
U
USB connectors 6, 63
user password 90
