ii
Notice to Users
© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in
whole or in part without written permission
is prohibited. 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 is governed by the terms of a separate
user license agreement.
This product contains software owned by
Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of
such software is subject to the terms and
conditions of license agreements enclosed
with this product. Some of the software may
not be transported or used outside the
United States. Software specifications are
subject to change without notice and may not
necessarily be identical to current retail
versions.
Updates and additions to software may
require an additional charge. Subscriptions to
online service providers may require a fee
and credit card information. Financial
services may require prior arrangements
with participating financial institutions.
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart,
VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Slimtop, Media
Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam,
Mavica, PictureGear, i.LINK, and Memory
Stick are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium,
and Celeron are trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the
Windows Me logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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-LX700/PCV-LX800
Serial Number:________________________
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Safety Information and
Caution
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
❑
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.
Max. Laser output (read) 1.0 mW
Max. Laser output (write) 35mW
Wavelength 777-787 nm
!
To change the backup battery,
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.
!
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 modem
models, to reduce the risk of fire,
use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.
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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.
❑
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’appareil doit être le plus près
possible d’une prise murale pour en
faciliter l’accès.
For questions regarding your product or for
the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
Sony Customer Support can be reached at
www.sony.com/pcsupport.
!
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.
!
Danger : Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l’exposition directe au faisceau.
!
Pour les CD-RW : Danger :
Radiation laser visible et invisible
si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition
directe au faisceau.
!
Attention : Pour ADSL modele
modem, afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un cordon de communication
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.
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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
noncompliant 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-LX700/PCV-LX800
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone: 201-930-6972
This phone number is for FCC-related matters
only.
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.
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FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.7. If
requested, this information must be provided
to the telephone company.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.
The REN is used to determine the quantity of
devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. 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 to determine
the maximum REN for the calling area.
If the terminal 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.
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.
If trouble is experienced with this modem,
for repair or warranty information, please
contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the
Sony Customer Information Center, 12451
Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the
trouble is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may
request that you remove the equipment from
the network until the problem is resolved.
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 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).
This equipment cannot be used on public
coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service is
subject to state and possible provincial tariffs.
(Contact the state or provincial utility service
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission for information.)
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 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.
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Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)
Please refer to your telephone directory
under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of
Service.’ For more detailed information,
please contact:
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.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center
or Factory Service Center.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
✍
In some areas the disposal of lithium
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
!
Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.
!
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.
!
Ne pas manipuler les batteries
au lithium-ion 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.
!
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.
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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network
protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical
Requirements document(s). The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the userís satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated
by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or
any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment may give the
telecommunications company cause to
request that the user disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals 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 Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
The Ringer Equivalence Number for this
equipment is 0.7.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA
AVIS : L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada
identifie le matériel homologué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent
les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le
Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit
également être installé en suivant une
méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible
que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-
dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du
service dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué
doivent être coordonnées par un
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à
cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de
la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
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ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions
rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.
La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique
peut consister en une combination de
quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que
la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la
sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas
5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce
matériel est de 0.7.
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Contents
Notice to Users .................................................................................... ii
Safety Information and Caution ...................................................... iii
Regulatory Information.......................................................................v
FCC Part 68 ......................................................................................... vi
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..... vi
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada).................................. vii
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY .................................... vii
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE....................................................viii
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA ..............................................viii
Chapter 1 — Identifying Components
Front View .......................................................................................2
Drives ...................................................................................................3
Buttons and Switches .........................................................................4
Indicators ..............................................................................................5
Connectors ...........................................................................................6
Slots .......................................................................................................7
Rear View ........................................................................................8
I/O Connectors ..................................................................................10
Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System
Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility..............................................14
Changing the Display's Power Management Settings .............15
Configuring the System Board .................................................... 18
Configuration Switches.....................................................................18
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Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing
Components
Removing the System Cover .......................................................22
Replacing the System Cover ........................................................23
Installing an Add-In Card ............................................................24
Removing an Add-in Card ...........................................................25
Setting the Configuration Switches ............................................27
Replacing the Lithium Battery .....................................................28
Removing the Power Supply........................................................31
Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................32
Installing System Memory ...........................................................33
Removing a Memory Module .....................................................35
Replacing the Hard Drive ...........................................................37
Removing a Slot Cover..................................................................40
Covering an Open I/O Slot ..........................................................41
Chapter 4 — System Board
Connectors ......................................................................................44
Front Panel Header............................................................................44
IDE Connectors .................................................................................45
PCI Slot Connectors...........................................................................46
Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors ..........................................47
Power (ATX PWR) Connector .........................................................48
Fan (CPU FAN, CTRL PWR) Connectors ......................................49
USB Connectors .................................................................................50
VGA MONITOR Connector ............................................................51
LCD Connector ..................................................................................52
Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector........................................53
PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors .....................................54
Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector.................................................55
i.LINK Interface Header Connectors .............................................55
i.LINK Connectors ............................................................................57
CD-In Connector................................................................................58
Configuration Switches .................................................................59
Contents
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Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card
Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options
Main Screen ...................................................................................65
Advanced Screen ..........................................................................68
Power Screen .................................................................................. 73
Boot Screen .....................................................................................75
Exit Screen....................................................................................... 76
Chapter 7 — Miscellaneous Technical Information
About User and Supervisor Passwords .....................................78
Beep Code Error Messages ..........................................................79
PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages .........................80
DMA Channel Assignments .......................................................81
IRQ Assignments ........................................................................82
System I/O Address Map ............................................................83
Memory Map..................................................................................85
Chapter 8 — Specifications
Processor .......................................................................................87
Chipset ...........................................................................................87
PCI Bus ..........................................................................................87
Memory Modules (DIMMs) .......................................................87
DIMM Configurations ..................................................................88
L2 Cache .........................................................................................88
Graphics ........................................................................................ 88
Audio ..............................................................................................89
Communications ..........................................................................89
I/O and Expansion Slots .............................................................89
i.LINK Interface .............................................................................90
Ethernet Interface .......................................................................... 90
Drives and Controllers .................................................................90
System CMOS ............................................................................... 91
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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
®
Computer. Internal components are
identified in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual.
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Front View
SHA0001.VSD
Pull-down panel
Identifying Components
3
Drives
Drive Description
CD-RW drive
*
* The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s. Data on a CD-RW is read at a
variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. The average
data transfer rate is 14X (2100 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate,
ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is
22.5X (3375 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, 4X (max
for CD-RW), or 8X, depending on the speed and media type you select.
CD-ROM disc read: 32X (maximum performance).
CD-R disc read: 32X (maximum performance).
CD-R disc write: 8X (maximum performance).
CD-RW disc read: 20X (maximum performance).
CD-RW disc write: 4X (maximum performance).
SHA0002.VSD
CD-RW drive
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Buttons and Switches
Button or switch Description
Power/Standby switch Turns system power on and off.
CD-RW disc eject button
Automatically opens the CD-RW tray.
P.C. Card eject button
Ejects a PCMCIA card
SHA0003.VSD
Power on/off
P.C. Card eject
CD-RW disc eject
Identifying Components
5
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.
Sony Memory Stick access
indicator
On (amber) indicates memory stick activity.
Hard disk drive access
indicator
On (amber) indicates hard disk drive
activity.
CD-RW drive access indicator On (amber) indicates optical disc activity.
SHA0004.VSD
Power on/off
Sony Memory Stick access indicator
CD-RW drive access indicator
Hard drive access indicator
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Connectors
Connector Description
i.LINK
®
(IEEE1394)
*
* 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 digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
USB Connects to USB devices.
SHA0005.VSD
USB
i.LINK
Identifying Components
7
Slots
Slot Description
PC Card Slot Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA
card.
Memory Stick
®
Media Slot Accommodates Memory Stick media.
SHA0006.VSD
PC Card Slot
Memory Stick Media Slot
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Rear View
Connector Description
Power AC input power.
ETHERNET Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
LINE Connects to phone cable from wall jack.
PHONE Connects to telephone.
USB3 Connects to USB devices.
MONITOR Connects to VGA monitor (optional).
USB1, USB2 Connects to USB devices.
PHONES Connects to headphones.
LINE IN Connects to output connector on audio device.
MIC Connects to microphone connector on audio
device.
SHA0007.VSD
Power
LINE
PHONE
USB1
PHONES
LINE IN
LCD
i.LINK
ETHERNET
MIC
MONITOR
USB3
USB2
Identifying Components
9
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
*
Connects to digital device that has a 4-pin or
6-pin i.LINK connector.
LCD Connects to VAIO Slimtop
™
LCD monitor.
* 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.
Connector Description
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I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
MONITOR
The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-
type connector and is located on the rear panel.
USB Connectors
A total of four USB connectors are available. Three USB connectors
(USB1, USB2, and USB3) are accessible from the rear panel. USB1 and
USB2 are located beneath the Ethernet connector, and USB3 is located on
the Fax/Modem plug-in card.
The fourth USB connector (USB4) is located on the front panel between
the i.LINK connector and the Sony Memory Stick slot.
SHA0009.VSD
KY0003.VSD
Rear panel
Left side of front panel
USB1
USB2
on Modem card at rear panel
USB4
USB3
Identifying Components
11
PHONE, LINE IN, and MIC
The PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC jacks are physically identical, but have
different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks and are
located on the rear panel.
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
The 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the rear panel can supply
power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK
connector. The connector supplies 10V to 12V. The total power supplied
by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts.
Ethernet
The Ethernet connector on the rear panel connects to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Fast Ethernet network via an RJ-45 connector.
Connector Description
PHONES 1.0 Vrms output (typical) at 31 mW (32 ohm) output (max).
LINE IN 2.0 Vrms input (max), 50 Kohm impedance.
MIC Electret condenser microphone input.
KY0013.VSD
PHONES LINE IN MIC
6-pin i.LINK
(IEEE1394)
KY0087.VSD
On rear panel
4-pin i.LINK
(IEEE1394)
On front panel
Ethernet
MAN009.VSD
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LCD
The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is located
on the rear panel.
LINE and PHONE
The LINE and PHONE 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
jack, and the PHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.
These jacks are located on the Modem plug-in card.
These connectors are located on the Modem plug-in card and are
accessible from the rear panel.
!
Do not connect any LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor.
✍
Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s PHONE jack, and a
telephone into the LINE jack, will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment.
However, the modem will not work correctly.
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Chapter 2
Configuring Your System
This chapter contains information on configuring your system.
Configuring your system can consist of the following:
❑
Making changes to the CMOS settings
❑
Making changes to the display's power management settings
❑
Changing the system board jumper position
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Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility
You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS
settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 63 for information on
CMOS settings).
1
Reboot the system.
2
Press F2 when the Sony screen appears.
3
Use the left and right arrow keys to select an item from the main
menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item within the
screen.
4
Press Enter to display a submenu of options for an item.
5
Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option within a
submenu.
6
Press Enter to apply the new setting or Esc to cancel the submenu.
7
Press ESC to return to the main menu.
8
Select F10 when done, then follow the prompts, or choose an option
from the Exit menu.
!
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
Click the Power Management icon.
The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power
Schemes tab displayed.
3
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 standby, and System Hibernate.
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
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inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks
turn off when your computer is running on AC power.
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
spacebar on the keyboard.
The System hibernate option allows 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.
4
To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,
type a descriptive name, and then click
OK
.
5
Click the Advanced tab.
6
Select the desired settings.
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7
Click the Hibernate tab.
8
Select the desired settings, and then click
OK
.
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Configuring the System Board
There are two configuration switches on the system board:
❑
CMOS Clear switch
❑
Onboard VGA Interrupt (AGP_INT) switch
When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Normal position, it provides
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.
When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Clear position, the password that
is stored in CMOS is cleared. No other parameters are cleared.
If you install a VGA PCI add-in card, you can use the AGP_INT switch to
enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.
✍
The configuration 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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To enable or disable the CMOS Clear or onboard VGA Interrupt, perform
the following steps:
1
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
page 22).
2
Set the switches according to the table show in the diagram (see also
“Configuration Switches” on page 59).
!
Do not change any configuration switch unless directed by an authorized Sony
technician.
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2
Enable
Normal
Off
Disable
Configuration switches (SW1)
Switch #
Name
CMOS
AGP_INT
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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 System Cover
You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in
cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives.
1
From the rear of the unit, hold down the system cover while you pull
out on the handle located at the rear panel.
2
Slide the system chassis out.
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Replacing the System Cover
1
Insert the front of the chassis into the opening at the rear of the
system cover, then slide the chassis in until it is flush with the front
and rear.
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Installing an Add-In Card
1
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
page 22).
2
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the
system board (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 40).
3
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.
4
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
5
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
page 23).
6
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 system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
page 22).
2
Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card.
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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Setting the Configuration Switches
1
Remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card” on
page 25).
2
Set the switches as needed (see “Configuring the System Board” on
page 18).
3
Replace any add-in cards removed in step 1 (see “Installing an Add-
In Card” on page 24).
!
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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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 F3, then press F2 during the reboot
process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. Otherwise it is not necessary
to replace the battery at this time, and you can skip all remaining
steps.
3
Compare all the BIOS options to their default settings (see “CMOS
Setup Options” on page 63). 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
Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow
key. The Exit Discarding Changes is automatically selected (it is the
first item in the list).
5
Press Enter, type N when prompted to save, then press Enter to exit
the BIOS Setup Utility.
6
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
7
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
page 22).
!
Sony recommends that you use an authorized service dealer to replace the
lithium battery. However, if you wish to replace the battery yourself, read the
following cautions, notes, and procedure.
!
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
CMOS Setup Utility” on page 14).
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
Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on
page 31).
9
Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the battery-eject lever
against the battery holder (see 1 diagram). One side of the battery
pops up.
10
Remove the battery (see 2 in diagram) and dispose according to the
instructions that came with the new battery.
11
Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
up, and press down until the battery snaps into position.
12
Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on
page 32).
13
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
page 23).
✍
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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14
Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
15
If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears
during the reboot sequence, press DEL to access the CMOS Setup
Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s CMOS settings
were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the
remaining steps.
16
Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default
CMOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 63).
17
Press F10, then follow the onscreen prompt to save and exit.
The computer’s CMOS settings are now restored.
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Removing the Power Supply
You must remove the power supply to replace the CMOS battery.
1
Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis (see 1
in diagram).
2
Press down on the plastic lever at the bottom of the power supply
(see 2 in diagram) to release the power supply.
!
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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3
Lift the power supply up and out, and rest it upside down on top of
the PCI card holder.
Replacing the Power Supply
1
Lower the power supply down into position and press down until
the power supply latches to the chassis.
2
Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis.
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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 35).
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 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size,
and speed of the memory modules.
!
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)
DIMM1 DIMM2
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
!
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling a memory module.
✍
Use only 133 MHz memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or
buffered DIMM memory.
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4
Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of
pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
5
Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
6
Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is
fully seated.
7
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
page 23).
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and
configures itself accordingly when you turn it on. No further action is
required.
✍
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
Memory module (DIMM)
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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.
1
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
page 22).
2
Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
3
Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the
module from its socket.
!
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.
✍
If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps 3 to 5. Otherwise,
continue.
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DIMM 2
(empty)
Handles
Push out
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4
Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the
module in a static-free bag.
5
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
page 23).
!
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling the memory module.
✍
If the memory module you removed is DIMM #2, stop. Otherwise, continue.
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Replacing the Hard Drive
1
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
page 22).
2
While pulling out on the tab (see 1 in diagram), push the hard drive
towards the left inside the blue plastic drive carrier to release the
drive.
3
Lift up on the left side of the drive and gently wiggle the drive up and
out.
!
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.
✍
Be sure to back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace
the drive.
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4
Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable (see 1 in diagram)
from the hard drive.
5
Remove the four pins (see 2 in diagram) from the hard drive.
6
Insert the four pins in the new hard drive in the same position as they
were in the old hard drive.
7
Set the jumpers on the new hard drive to be the Primary Master IDE
drive (refer to the instructions that came with your new hard drive).
8
Rest the hard drive upside down on a flat surface, with the
connectors facing left.
9
Reconnect the ribbon cable and power supply cable to the new hard
drive.
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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
Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot
covers facing you.
2
Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove.
3
Remove the screw from the slot cover.
4
Carefully 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
Fit the bottom end of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the
chassis and system board.
2
Push the slot cover in 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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Chapter 4
System Board
This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides
a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board.
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VGA Monitor
USB1, USB2, Ethernet
Line In
Line Out
LCD Monitor
1394 i.LINK
i.LINK
Sony Panel
USB4
i.LINK
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Memory Stick
Mic
ATX PWR
Memory
PCMCIA
Socket
(unused)
SW1 (Config. switch)
1394 i.LINK
CPU
Secondary IDE
Primary IDE
CPU Fan
to Modem/
USB3
Battery
CD-IN
PWR Fan
Wake On LAN (not used)
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Connectors
Front Panel Header
The front panel header is a 10-pin header that provides connections to
various front panel functions.
Pin # Name Description
1 +5 +5V from power supply.
2 LED (CD-RW) Connects to LED on CD-RW.
3 LED (FDD) Connects to LED on floppy disk drive.
4 LED (HDD) Connects to LED on IDE hard disk drive.
5 LED (MODEM) Connects to LED on modem card.
6 Reserved Not used.
7 LED3 Connects to Standby/Sleep (red) signal from
power supply.
8 LED4 Connects to Power (green) anode signal from
power supply.
9 POWER SW Connects to power switch.
10 GND Connects to signal ground.
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IDE Connectors
There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors: a Primary
IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
The Primary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type
connector for the 3.5-inch hard disk drive.
The Secondary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type
connector for the 5.25-inch CD-RW drive.
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Primary IDE connector
Secondary IDE connector (for CD-RW drive)
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PCI Slot Connectors
The system board contains one PCI Riser slot connector for a PCI riser
card. The PCI riser card in turn provides two PCI slot connectors for PCI
add-in cards. One PCI slot connector is occupied by the fax/modem card
(slot #2), which also contains a USB connector.
The PCI slots in the riser card support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V)
PCI add-in cards.
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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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1
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1
Indicates pin 1
Memory module (DIMM)
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Power (ATX PWR) Connector
The ATX PWR connector is a 20-pin Molex-type header connector that
provides power to the system board.
Power connector
Pin #Name Pin #Name
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3GND 13GND
4 +5V 14 PS-ON# (power supply
remote on/off control)
5GND 15GND
6+5V 16GND
7GND 17GND
8 PWRGD (power good) 18 NC
9+5VSB 19+5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
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Fan (CPU FAN, PWR FAN) Connectors
The CPU Fan connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector that
controls the CPU cooling fan.
The PWR FAN connector is a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the power
supply cooling fan. It connects to P3 from the power supply.
CPU Fan connector
Pin Signal Name
1GND
2 FAN_CTRL (+12V)
3FAN_SEN
PWR FAN connector
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2Fan C
*
* Power supply provides 12V to this pin when system is in Power On mode (for fastest fan speed), and 6V
when system is in Suspend mode (to reduce fan noise).
33.3V sense
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CPU Fan
1
3
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USB Connectors
There are three USB ports (USB1 and USB2) on the system board that
permit connection of USB peripheral devices directly to the system
without having to use an external hub. If more USB devices are needed,
connect an external hub to either USB port.
✍
There is a USB port (USB3) on the Fax/Modem card (accessible from the rear panel), and a
USB port (USB4) on the front panel. These connectors are identical to USB1 and USB2.
USB Connectors
*
* The n denotes the USB number (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Pin Signal Name
1Power
2USBPn#
3USBPn
4GND
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USB2
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VGA MONITOR Connector
The VGA MONITOR connector is a 15-pin D-sub female connector.
VGA MONITOR connector
Pin Signal Name
1RED
2GREEN
3 BLUE
4GND
5 DDC GND
6RED GND
7GREEN GND
8 BLUE GND
9NC
10 GND
11 GND
12 SDA
13 HORIZONTAL SYNC
14 VERTICAL SYNC
15 SCL
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LCD Connector
The LCD connector is a 32-pin MDR-type connector for the Sony VAIO
Slimtop LCD monitor.
!
Do not connect any LCD other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that
came with the PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800. The Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that
came with earlier PCV-L models is not compatible with the PCV-LX700/
PCV-LX800 system.
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Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector
The WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the
Wake On LAN function (not used).
Wake On LAN connector
Pin Signal
1+5V SB
2GND
3WOL signal
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WOL_CON
(not used)
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PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors
The PHONES jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
headphones. The MIC jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
a microphone. The LINE IN jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that
connect to a stereo audio device (not an audio source from a video
device). Connect a stereo audio output jack to the LINE IN jack.
LINE IN jack
Pin Signal
Sleeve GND
Tip Audio-Left In
Ring Audio-Right In
PHONES jack
Pin Signal
Sleeve GND
Tip Left out
Ring Right out
MIC jack
Pin Signal
Sleeve GND
Tip Microphone mono in
Ring Electret bias voltage
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MIC
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Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector
The Sony Memory Stick slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S
connector.
i.LINK Interface Header Connectors
The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface header connectors.
A cable connects each 6-pin header connector to the front panel.
IEEE1394 interface header connector (rear panel)
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2TA1+
3TA1-
4TB1+
5TB1-
6Ground
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(rear panel)
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IEEE1394 interface header connector (front panel)
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2TPA2+
3TPA2-
4TPB2+
5TPB2-
6Ground
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i.LINK Connectors
The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors: a 4-pin
connector is accessible from the front panel, and a 6-pin connector is
accessible from the rear panel.
Use the front-panel connector to connect to devices that use a 4-pin
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector. Use the rear-panel connector to connect to
devices that use a 6-pin
*
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector.
* 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 a device.
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CD-In Connector
The system board has a CD-In connector that connects to the CD-RW
drive.
CD-In connector
Pin Signal Name
1Left CD-In
2Ground
3Ground
4Right CD-In
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MAN011.VS
D
CD-In
14
System Board
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Configuration Switches
A two-switch dual-inline package (DIP) provides configuration settings
for clearing the CMOS password and enabling or disabling the onboard
VGA interrupt (VGA_INT).
The computer ships with the CMOS switch (#1) set to OFF (Normal) and
the VGA_INT switch (#2) set to OFF (Disable).
Do not change the position of any switch unless directed by a Sony-
authorized technical support person.
O
N
12
KY0059.VSD
Clear password1
O
N
12
On
2 Enable
Normal
Off
Disable
Configuration switches (SW1)
Switch #
Name
CMOS
AGP_INT
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Chapter 5
Fax/Modem Card
This card combines a Lucent 1648/V.90-compatible data fax/modem and
a USB connector, and occupies PCI slot #2 in the Riser card.
The fax/modem uses two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and
one to connect a phone. A USB connector (USB3) is also located on this
card.
Name Connector Type Description
TELEPHONE RJ-11 Connects to phone.
LINE RJ-11 Connects to telephone line.
USB3 USB Connects to USB devices.
KY0038.VSD
Telephone
Line
to motherboard
USB3
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Chapter 6
CMOS Setup Options
This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see
“Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility” on page 14).
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 apply 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.
CMOS Setup Options
65
Main Screen
System Time [00:00:00]
System Date [01/01/2000]
Legacy Diskette A [None]
360K, 5.25 in.
1.2M, 5.25 in.
720K, 3.5 in.
1.44M, 3.5 in.
2.88M, 3.5 in.
Primary Master (see
“IDE Sub-Menus”
on page 66)
Primary Slave (see
“IDE Sub-Menus”
on page 66)
Secondary Master (see
“IDE Sub-Menus”
on page 66)
Secondary Slave (see
“IDE Sub-Menus”
on page 66)
Keyboard Features (see xref to keyboard features)
Language [English]
Supervisor Password [Disabled]
User Password [Disabled]
Halt On [All but Keyboard]
All but Disk
All but Disk/Keyboard
All Errors
No Error
Installed Memory 128 MB (depends on model)
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IDE Sub-Menus
Type [Auto]
User Type HDD
CD-ROM
LS-120
ZIP-100
MO
Other ATAPI Device
None
Cylinders
*
[ 1024]
Heads
†
[255]
Sectors
†
[63]
CHS Capacity
*
8422MB
Maximum LBA Capacity
*
40020MB (actual size depends on model)
Multi-Sector Transfers
*
[Maximum]
Disabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors
32 Sectors
SMART Monitoring
*
[Disabled]
Enabled
PIO Mode
‡
[4]
0
1
2
3
ULTRA DMA Mode
†
[4]
Disabled
0
1
2
3
Set Device As
**
[Auto]
Floppy
Hard Disk
* 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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Keyboard Features Sub-Menu
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
Off
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]
15/Sec
20/Sec
24/Sec
30/Sec
6/Sec
8/Sec
10/Sec
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]
1/2 Sec
3/4 Sec
1 Sec
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Advanced Screen
Current CPU Internal Frequency 733 MHz (depends on model)
CPU Frequency Mutiple [5.5x]
FSB/SDRAM Freq. (MHz) [133/133]
CPU Level 1 Cache [Enabled]
Disabled
CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]
Disabled
CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]
Enabled
Processor Serial Number [Disabled]
Enabled
BIOS Update [Enabled]
Disabled
PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]
Enabled
USB Legacy Support [Auto]
Disabled
Enabled
OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]
Enabled
Chip Configuration (see “Chip Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 69)
I/O Device Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 71)
PCI Configuration (see
“PCI Configuration Sub-Menu”
on page 71)
Shadow Configuration (see
“Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu”
on page 72)
CMOS Setup Options
69
Chip Configuration Sub-Menu
SDRAM Timing [By SPD]
User Define
SDRAM CAS Latency [3T]
SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [4T]
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T]
Refresh RAS Assertion [5T]
4T
6T
7T
Refresh Queue Depth [12]
0
4
8
SDRAM Refresh Mode [Simultaneous]
Staggered 1T
Memory Hole At Address [None]
15M-16M
14M-16M
12M-16M
Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC]
UC
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]
128MB
256MB
4MB
8MB
16MB
32MB
VGA Shared Memory Size [ 8MB] (actual size depends on model)
16MB
32MB
64MB
2MB
4MB
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VGA LCD TV Display Type [Auto (BIOS Default)]
CRT1 Only
Composite NTSC
CRT1 + Composite NTSC
Composite PAL
CRT1 + Composite PAL
S-Video NTSC
CRT1 + S-Video NTSC
S-Video PAL
CRT1 + S-Video PAL
SCART
CRT1 + SCART
LCD with Scaling
CRT1 + LCD with Scaling
LCD without Scaling
CRT1 + LCD without Scaling
CRT2
CRT1 + CRT2
Hi-Vision TV
CRT1 + Hi-Vision TV
PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled]
Disabled
ISA Bus Clock [PCICLK/4]
7.159MHz
Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both}
Primary
Secondary
Disabled
USB Function [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard LAN [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Enabled
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard PCMCIA Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
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I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled]
3F8H/IRQ4
2F8H/IRQ3
3E8H/IRQ4
2E8H/IRQ10
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]
3E8H/IRQ4
2E8H/IRQ10
Disabled
3F8H/IRQ4
Onboard Parallel Port [Disabled]
3BCH/IRQ7
378H/IRQ7
278H/IRQ5
PCI Configuration Sub-Menu
Slot 1 IRQ [Auto]
NA
and 3
4
Slot 2 IRQ 5
7
9
10
11
12
14
15
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]
Enabled
PCI Latency Timer [32]
SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto]
Disabled
ONB VGA BIOS First [No]
Yes
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Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu
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
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Power Screen
Power Management [User Define]
Disabled
Min Saving
Max Saving
Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off]
Always On
Video Method [DPMS OFF]
DPMS Reduce ON
Blank Screen
V/H SYNC+Blank
DPMS Standby
DPMS Suspend
HDD Power Down [Disabled]
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
ACPI Mode [S3]
S1
PS/2 Mouse Wake For S1 [Disabled]
Enabled
Suspend Mode [Disabled]
1
~
2 Min
2
~
3 Min
4
~
5 Min
8
~
9 Min
20 Min
30 Min
40 Min
1 Hour
PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]
Suspend
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Power Up Control
AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]
Enabled
Automatic PWR Up [Disabled]
Everyday
By Date
HardWare Monitor
MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]
Ignore
CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]
Ignore
Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]
Ignore
CPU Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]
Ignore
VCORE Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
+3.3V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
+5V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
+12V Voltage [(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 [USB FDD]
USB ZIP
Disabled
Legacy Floppy
LS120
ZIP-100
ATAPI MO
3. IDE Hard Drive [(displays installed drive)]
Disabled
4. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)]
SCSI Boot Device
Disabled
Plug & Play O/S [No]
Yes
Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]
Disabled
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
Disabled
Silent Boot [Enabled]
Disabled
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Exit Screen
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
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Chapter 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
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About User and Supervisor Passwords
The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password
and a Supervisor password) in the BIOS Setup Utility. The User password
is required; the Supervisor password is optional.
Access to the BIOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were
previously set, as indicated next.
If you set these passwords... ...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.
CMOS Checksum Error,
CMOS Cleared
The CMOS data was reinitialized due to a
CMOS checksum error.
CMOS Data Invalid,
CMOS Cleared
Invalid entry in the CMOS.
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, DVD-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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DMA Channel Assignments
This shows the factory default values. Windows Me reassigns resources
to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
DMA
Channel
Default
Assignment
4 Direct memory access controller
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IRQ Assignments
IRQ # Default Assignment
00 System timer
01 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
02 Programmable interrupt controller
03 Communications port (COM2)
04 Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller
04 SiS 900 PCI fast ethernet adapter
04 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
07 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
07 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
07 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
08 System CMOS/real time clock
09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
10 Sony PCI to Memory Stick I/F controller
10 SiS 7018 audio driver
10 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
10 Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus controller
11 WDM communication device
11 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
11 SiS 630
12 PS/2-compatible mouse port
13 Numeric data processor
14 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
14 Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
15 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
15 Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
✍
This shows the factory default values. Windows Me will reassign resources to best meet
the needs of a particular configuration. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI
devices.
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System I/O Address Map
Address
Range (hex)
Description
0000h - 000Fh Direct memory access controller
0010h - 001Fh Motherboard resources
0020h - 0021h Programmable interrupt controller
0022h - 002Dh Motherboard resources
0030h - 003Fh Motherboard resources
0040h - 0043h System timer
0044h - 005Fh Motherboard resources.
0060h - 0060h Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
0061h - 0061h System speaker
0062h - 0063h Motherboard resources
0064h - 0064h Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
0065h - 006Fh Motherboard resources
0070h - 0073h System CMOS/real time clock
0074h - 007Fh Motherboard resources
0080h - 0090h Direct memory access controller
0091h - 0093h Motherboard resources
0094h - 009Fh Direct memory access controller
00A0h - 00A1h Programmable interrupt controller
00A2h - 00BFh Motherboard resources
00C0h - 00DFh Direct memory access controller
00E0h - 00EFh Motherboard resources
00F0h - 00FFh Numeric data processor
0170h - 0177h Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0170h - 0177h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
01F0h - 01F7h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
01F0h - 01F7h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
0290h - 0297h Motherboard resources
02F8h - 02FFh Communications port (COM2)
0376h - 0376h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
0376h - 0376h Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
03B0h - 03BBh SiS 630
03C0h - 03DFh SiS 630
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03F0h - 03F1h Motherboard resources
03F2h - 03F2h In use by unknown device
03F6h - 03F6h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
03F6h - 03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0480h - 048Fh Motherboard resources
04D0h - 04D1h Motherboard resources
0CF8h - 0CFFh PCI bus
8400h - 84FFh WDM communication device
8800h - 8807h WDM communication device
9000h - 9FFFh SiS accelerated graphics port
9800h - 987Fh SiS 630
A800h - A8FFh SiS 7018 audio driver
B000h - B0FFh SiS 900 PCI fast ethernet adapter
B400h - B407h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
B400h - B40Fh SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
B408h - B40Fh Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
E400h - E4FEh Motherboard resources
Address
Range (hex)
Description
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Memory Map
Address Range Description
00000000h - 0009FFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
000A0000h - 000AFFFFh SiS 630
000B0000h - 000BFFFFh SiS 630
000C0000h - 000CBFFFh SiS 630
000CC000h - 000CFFFFh Unavailable for use by devices
000F0000h - 000FFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
00100000h - 06FFFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
07000000h - 07000FFFh
*
* Appears only when a PCI card is installed.
PCMCIA card services
07800000h - 07800FFFh Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus controller
CB800000h - CB8000FFh WDM communication device
CC000000h - CC003FFFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host
controller.
CC800000h - CC8007FFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller
CD000000h - CD0003FFh Sony PCI to Memory Stick I/F controller
CD800000h - CD81FFFFh SiS 630
CD800000h - CDFFFFFFh SiS accelerated graphics port
CE000000h - CE000FFFh SiS 7018 audio driver
CE800000h - CE800FFFh SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
CF000000h - CF000FFFh SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
CF800000h - CF800FFFh SiS 900 PCI fast ethernet adapter
D0000000h - D7FFFFFFh PCI standard host CPU bridge
D8000000h - DFFFFFFFh SiS 630
D8000000h - E7EFFFFFh SiS accelerated graphics port
FFEE0000h - FFEFFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
FFFE0000h - FFFFFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
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Chapter 8
Specifications
This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony
PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800 computer.
Processor
Chipset
PCI Bus
Memory Modules (DIMMs)
PCV-LX700: 733 MHz
*
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor (with 133 MHz FSB)
PCV-LX800: 800EB MHz
*
Intel
®
Pentium
®
III processor (with 133 MHz FSB)
* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.
SiS630 chipset
PCI Level 2.1, 33 MHz zero wait state
2 PCI slots (one open)
Installed memory PCV-LX700: 64 Mbytes SDRAM
*
PCV-LX800: 128 Mbytes SDRAM
†
* 8 Mbytes allocated to video RAM.
† 16 Mbytes allocated to video RAM.
Maximum memory 512 Mbytes (256 Mbytes in each socket)
Voltage 3.3 V memory only
Pins 168-pins with gold-plated contacts
SDRAM type PC133 (133 MHz), unrestricted CAS latency 2,
unbuffered, 64 bits (non-ECC)
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DIMM Configurations
L2 Cache
Graphics
DIMM1
*
* The PCV-LX700 is shipped with 64 MB. The PCV-LX800 is shipped with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to
512 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, 133 MHz SDRAM module. Use only 133 MHz memory. Do not mix 100
MHz memory with 133 MHz memory.
DIMM2
*
0, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
Installed 256 kbytes secondary write-back cache (in processor),
direct-mapped organization, on-chip cache
Controller SiS630 host bridge controller
Controller
*
* Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays.
SiS630 graphics hardware acceleration
Video memory PCV-LX700: 8 Mbytes (uses system memory)
PCV-LX800: 16 Mbytes (uses system memory)
Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use)
True color (32 bits) Up to 1600 x 1280 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
High color (16 bits) Up to 2048 x 1536 at 70 Hz non-interlaced
256 colors (8 bits) Up to 2048 x 1536 at 70 Hz non-interlaced
Specifications
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Audio
Communications
I/O and Expansion Slots
Sound chip SiS7018 sound controller plus AC97
Wave synthesis SiS7018
Sound effects DirectSound-compatible
Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits
Front panel Mic (for microphone)
Phones (for stereo headphone)
Rear panel Line In (from audio output connector)
Modem Lucent 1648/V.90-compatible data/fax modem
*
* Due to FCC limitations, the maximum permissible data speed is 53 kbps during download transmissions.
Actual data speeds may vary due to a variety of factors.
Fax 14.4 kbps maximum
Modem ports Two RJ-11 connectors at rear panel for line and
phone
USB ports USB1, USB2, and USB3 at rear panel, and USB4 at
front panel
PCI slots One available slot. Maximum length for add-in
cards is 6.6 inches
IDE connectors Primary and secondary
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i.LINK Interface
Ethernet Interface
Drives and Controllers
Ports Two (one at front panel, one at rear panel)
Speed Up to 400 Mbps
Chipset TI TSB12LV22 and TSB41LV03 OHCI
Enable/disable function From BIOS
Connector RJ-45 (on rear panel)
Type of LAN Ethernet
Speed 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Diskette controller 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte)
Diskette drive 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD
EIDE controller Supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/
66 Mode drives
IDE hard drive
*
* Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed.
PCV-LX700: 20.0 GByte
†
PCV-LX800: 40.0 GByte
†
† GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
CD-RW drive
‡
‡ The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s. Data on a CD-RW is read at a
variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. The average
data transfer rate is 14X (2100 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate,
ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is
22.5X (3375 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, 4X (max
for CD-RW), or 8X, depending on the speed and media type you select.
CD-ROM disc read: 32X (maximum performance).
CD-R disc read: 32X (maximum performance).
CD-R disc write: 8X (maximum performance).
CD-RW disc read: 20X (maximum performance).
CD-RW disc write: 4X (maximum performance).
Specifications
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System CMOS
Make and model Award
ROM 2Mbit flash-ROM
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-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-
configure
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93
Index
Symbols
{switch 2} switch
59
A
add-in card
installing
24
removing
25
,
27
address map, system
83
audio specifications
89
B
battery - See lithium battery
beep codes
79
BIOS - See Also CMOS
BIOS setup utility
advanced screen
68
boot screen
75
exit screen
76
main screen
65
options
63
power screen
73
screens
63
C
card, fax/modem 61
CD-RW drive
access indicator
5
disc eject button 4
emergency-eject hole 4
location of 3
performance of discs 3, 90
specifications 90
chipset specifications 87
CMOS
configuring
14
See Also BIOS
setup utility
14
specifications
91
CMOS switch
59
codes, beeps
79
communications specifications
89
computer
lithium ion battery
vii
computer safety information
ii
configuration switch
59
configuring
CMOS setup utility
14
power management
15
system board
18
connectors
fan
49
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
6
,
57
i.LINK header
55
IDE
45
LCD
52
LINE
61
LINE IN
54
LINE OUT
54
MIC 54
modem card
61
PHONES 54
power 48
PRINTER 51
SERIAL 51
Sony Memory Stick slot 55
system board 44
TELEPHONE 61
USB 6, 50
VGA MONITOR 10, 51
Wake On LAN 53
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cover
slot
40
system
22
,
23
covering I/O slot
41
CPU
See processor
D
DIMM
47
configurations
88
See Also memory modules
display, power management
15
disposal of lithium ion battery
vii
DMA channel assignments
81
drives
CD-RW specifications
90
controller specifications
90
IDE connectors
45
specifications
90
E
error messages
beep codes
79
PCI configuration
80
Ethernet connector
11
expansion slots
specifications for
89
F
fan connectors
49
CPU
49
PS-Fan 49
fax card - See fax/modem
fax/modem
add-in card 61
See Also communications
FCC Part 68
vi
front panel header 44
front view 2
buttons and switches 4
connectors 5, 6
drives 3
indicators 5
G
graphics controller, specifications
88
H
hard drive, replacing
37
header - See front panel header
I
i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors
6
,
57
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors
11
i.LINK header connectors
55
i.LINK interface, specifications 90
I/O address map
83
I/O connectors
Ethernet
11
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
11
LCD
12
LINE and PHONE
12
LINE IN
11
MIC
11
PHONE
11
USB
10
,
50
VGA MONITOR
10
I/O slot covering
41
I/O slot specifications
89
IDE
connectors
45
specifications
90
IEEE-1394 - See i.LINK
installing
add-in card
24
system memory
33
interference
v
IRQ assignments
82
L
L2 cache specifications 88
LCD - See Also monitor
LCD connector
12, 52
LINE and PHONE connectors 12
LINE IN connector 11, 54
LINE OUT connector 54
lithium battery, replacing 28
lithium ion battery
disposal
vii
safety precautions vii
Index
95
M
memory
See Also system memory
Sony Memory Stick slot connector
55
memory map
85
memory modules
configurations
88
connectors 47
removing
35
specifications
87
messages
error
79
status and error
80
MIC connector
11
,
54
microprocessor - See processor
model numbers
ii
modem - See Also communications
modem card
connectors
61
view of
61
N
notice to users
ii
P
passwords, user and supervisor
78
PCI
bus specifications
87
riser slot connector
46
PHONE connector
11
PHONES connector
54
power connector 48
power management, configuring 15
PRINTER connector 51
processor specifications 87
R
radio interference v
RAM - See Also system memory
rear view
8
I/O connectors 10
recording ii
regulatory information v
removing
add-in card
25
,
27
memory module
35
slot cover
40
system cover
22
replacing
hard drive
37
lithium battery
28
system cover
23
resolution - See graphics controller
specifications
riser card, for PCI add-in cards
46
S
safety information
ii
SERIAL connector
51
serial numbers
ii
serial port - See serial port connector
slot - See Also I/O slot and expansion
slot
slot connectors
46
slot cover, removing
40
Sony Memory Stick slot connector
55
specifications
audio
89
chipset
87
CMOS
91
communications
89
drives and controllers
90
graphics
88
i.LINK interface
90
I/O and expansion slots
89
L2 cache 88
memory module 87
PCI bus
87
processor 87
status and error messages 80
supervisor password 78
switches
{need info}
59
CMOS 59
system board
configuring
18
connectors 44
fan connectors 49
front panel header
44
IDE connectors
45
VAIO Computer Reference Manual
96
memory module connector
47
power connector
48
PRINTER connector
51
SERIAL connector
51
slot connectors
46
USB connectors
50
VGA MONITOR connector
51
system cover
removing
22
replacing
23
system I/O address map 83
system memory, installing
33
T
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991
vi
TV interference
v
U
USB connectors
6
,
10
,
50
user password
78
V
VGA MONITOR
I/O connector
10
See Also LCD Monitor and
display
VGA MONITOR connector
51
W
Wake On LAN connector
53
