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, i.LINK, S-Link, 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
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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-E302DS/PCV-E308DS
Serial Number:________________________
WAR N I N G
❑ 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.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-E302DS/
PCV-E308DS
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.
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.
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.
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 Slot ....................................................................................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 Left Side Panel...................................................... 24
Removing the Bottom Panel......................................................... 25
Removing the Front Panel ............................................................ 26
Replacing the Front Panel............................................................. 27
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Replacing the Bottom Panel..........................................................28
Replacing the Left Side Panel .......................................................29
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
Detaching the Diskette Drive .......................................................41
Removing a Slot Cover ..................................................................42
Covering an Open I/O Slot ..........................................................43
Installing an Internal Hard Disk Drive .......................................44
Chapter 4 — System Board
Connectors.......................................................................................50
Front Panel Header............................................................................50
Diskette Drive Connector ................................................................ 51
Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors ...........................................52
PCI Slot Connectors ...........................................................................53
IDE Connectors .................................................................................54
Power Connector ............................................................................... 55
Keyboard and Mouse Connectors ..................................................56
USB Connectors .................................................................................57
Serial 1, Printer, and Monitor Connectors .....................................58
Serial 2 Connector .............................................................................. 61
Fan Connectors ..................................................................................62
Game Connector.................................................................................63
Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors............................................64
Modem In Connector ........................................................................65
CD In Connector ................................................................................66
TV Out and S/PDIF Connector .......................................................67
Configuration Jumpers .................................................................68
CPU Speed ..........................................................................................68
BIOS Recovery and Clear CMOS .....................................................69
Chapter 5 — TV-Out and S/PDIF Paddle Card
Connectors .....................................................................................72
Chapter 6 — Fax/Modem Card
Connectors ..................................................................................... 74
Chapter 7 — i.LINK Card
Connectors ..................................................................................... 76
Chapter 8 — BIOS Setup Options
Main Screen ................................................................................... 79
Advanced Screen .......................................................................... 81
Security Screen ............................................................................... 84
Power Screen .................................................................................. 85
Boot Screen ..................................................................................... 87
Exit Screen....................................................................................... 88
Chapter 9 — 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
IRQ Assignments ......................................................................... 95
System I/O Address Map ........................................................... 96
Memory Map ................................................................................. 98
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Chapter 10 — Specifications
Processors ...................................................................................... 99
Chipset ........................................................................................... 99
PCI Bus .......................................................................................... 99
Memory Modules (DIMMs) ....................................................... 99
DIMM Configurations ................................................................ 100
L2 Cache ....................................................................................... 100
Graphics ...................................................................................... 100
Video ............................................................................................. 100
Audio ............................................................................................ 101
Communications ........................................................................ 101
I/O and Expansion Slots ............................................................101
Drives and Controllers ...............................................................102
System BIOS ................................................................................102
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Chapter 1
Identifying Components
The following sections identify and describe each component that is
visible from the exterior of the VAIO
are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.
®
MicroTower. Internal components
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Front View
Front panel
OM04694X.VSD
Drives
Identifying Components 3
DVD-ROM drive
Diskette drive
FNRTPNLA.VSD
Drive Description
Diskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte.
DVD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM disc: 5X (maximum performance).
CD-ROM disc: 24X (maximum performance).
* DVD-ROM drive also plays CD-ROM discs. Data on the DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate,
ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 5X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate
is 1385 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is either 3.3X (4616 kbytes/s) or 3.4X (4709 kbytes/s),
depending on your specific system. Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging
from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150
kybtes/s). The average data transfer rate is 17X (2250 kbytes/s).
*
*
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Buttons and Switches
DVD-ROM drive disc eject button
Power/Standby switch
Emergency eject hole
Diskette eject button
FNRTPNLB.VSD
Button or switch Description
Power/Standby switch Turns system power on and off.
Diskette eject button Ejects a diskette.
DVD-ROM disc eject
button
Automatically opens and closes the DVD-ROM
tray.
Emergency eject hole Ejects a DVD-ROM disc or CD-ROM disc.
(The location of the emergency eject hole may differ
from the location indicated here.)
Indicators
Identifying Components 5
Drive access indicator
Power/Standby indicator
Hard disk drive access indicator
Diskette drive access indicator
FRNTPNLD.VSD
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.
DVD-ROM drive access
indicator
On (orange) indicates DVD-ROM disc or
CD-ROM activity.
Hard disk drive access indicator On (orange) indicates hard disk drive
activity.
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D
Connectors
i.LINK™
(IEEE-1394)
USB
FRNTPNLE.VS
Connector Description
*
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
USB Connects to USB devices.
* 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.
Rear View
Mouse
Optional
Keyboard
USB
Serial
Printer/Parallel
Monitor
Game/MIDI
Headphones
LINE IN
Microphone
Identifying Components 7
Power
Optical Digital
Audio Out
S-Link (Control A1)
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
S VIDEO
VIDEO
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Telephone
Line
KY0001.VSD
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D
Icons
Icon Description
Mouse connector
Optional Keyboard connector
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector
Serial port connector
Icon label area
OM04692X.VS
Printer port connector
Game/MIDI port connector
Headphones
LINE IN jack (audio)
Microphone jack
S VIDEO jack
Composite VIDEO jack
Icon Description
Monitor connector
Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
Telephone (for phone)
Optical Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF)
S-Link (Control A1)
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Identifying Components 9
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S
I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
Keyboard and Mouse
The keyboard and mouse connectors are physically identical and have the
same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2-type female connectors.
2
3
1
4
5
6
USB Port
Serial Port
The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector.
9
6
5
1
KY0002.VSD
KY0003.V
KY0057.VSD
Identifying Components 11
Printer Port
The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector.
25
14
13
1
S VIDEO
The S VIDEO connector is a special 7-pin S Video jack.
No connection
3
4
1
2
KY0005.VSD
KY0006.VSD
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Composite VIDEO
The Composite VIDEO jack is for composite video. It is a standard RCA
phono jack.
Case ground
Signal (center)
Yellow band
KY0007.VSD
! Do not plug video cables into the wrong connectors, as this may damage the
video card in the computer and the equipment to which it is connected.
Monitor
The Monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGAtype connector.
10
15
11
6
Game Port
The Game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. This port is
also used to connect MIDI devices.
5
1
KY0004.VSD
15
9
8
1
KY0012.VSD
Identifying Components 13
D
Mic, Line In, and Headphones
The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are physically identical, but have
different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
Headphones Line In Mic
KY0013.VS
Connector Description
Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical)
Mic Electrolet condenser microphone input
Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance
Telephone and Line
The Telephone and Line jacks are physically identical and have identical
connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the
Line jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall,
and the Telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.
Line Telephone
KY0014.VSD
✍ Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s Telephone jack, and a
telephone into the Line jack, will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment.
However, the modem will not work correctly.
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i.LINK (IEEE-1394) Connectors
The two i.LINK connectors 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. Each connector supplies 10V to 12V. The total power supplied
by both 6-pin i.LINK connectors cannot exceed 6 watts.
6-pin i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
Two on back
of system
4-pin i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
One on side of
front panel
KY0087.VSD
Optical Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF) Connector
One optical digital audio output connector is available to connect to an
audio device such as a DAT deck, minidisc player, or digital signal
processor. The output provides an IEC 958-compliant data stream, a
®
Dolby
Digital (AC-3®) audio stream, and a DVD movie audio-playback
stream, depending on the type of device.
Signal (center)
KY0090.VS
S-Link (Control A1) Connector
One S-Link (Control A1) connector is available to connect to audio
devices such as a CD changer or minidisc player. You can control the
connected device from your computer using the Audio/Video
application in VAIO Space.
Case ground
Signal (center)
KY0089.VS
Identifying Components 15
Expansion Slot
One PCI slot is available for expansion. The three other PCI slots are
occupied by the fax/modem card, i.LINK (IEEE-1394) card, and Digital
Audio Output card.
PCI
PCI
PCI
PCI
OM04577B.VSD
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Chapter 2
Configuring Your System
This chapter contains information on configuring your system.
Configuring your system can consist of the following:
❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings
❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings
❑ Changing the system board jumper position
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Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS
settings (see “BIOS Setup Options” on page 77 for information on BIOS
settings).
! Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows
®
.
1 Reboot the system. The following message appears during the inital
boot sequence:
Press <F3> for Boot screen
2 Press F3. The following message appears.
Press <F2> for setup.
3 Press F2.
Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a menu from the menu bar.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select items within a menu. Once
an item is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to modify a
setting.
If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left, this indicates that a sub-menu of
options is available. Press ENTER to access a sub-menu. If a submenu contains items with a triangle, there is another layer of options
from which to select.
4 Once you select an option, press ESC to back out of each menu until
you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears.
5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from any top-level screen and
follow the prompts.
Configuring Your System 19
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 move the mouse 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.
Configuring Your System 21
Configuring the System Board
The system board contains two configuration jumpers that provide three
modes of operation: Normal mode, Clear CMOS mode, and BIOS
Recovery mode.
Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The Central
Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 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.
BIOS Recovery mode sets the CPU input clock to 100 MHz (fast mode)
and attempts to perform a blind BIOS update.
The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a
✍
technical support or service technician.
! Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the
power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the
power cord.
1 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 24).
2 Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 25).
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3 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see
“Configuration Jumpers” on page 68).
JP1
78
12
CPU
SPEED
OM04588.VSD
4 Reinstall the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 25).
5 Reinstall the side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 29).
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 Left Side Panel
You must remove the left side panel to access the system board, add-in
cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives.
1 From the rear of the unit, remove the two thumb screws that secure
the panel to the chassis.
2 Slide the left side panel back with your right hand as you hold the
chassis in position with your left hand. The panel slides back about ½
inch.
3 Pull the panel straight out to remove it.
KY0064B.VSD
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Removing the Bottom Panel
You must remove the bottom panel to access internal components.
1 Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 24).
2 Remove the screw that secures the bottom panel to the chassis.
KY0065.VSD
3 Pull up on the bottom panel until it stops. The panel moves up about
½ inch.
4 Pull the panel straight out to remove it.
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Removing the Front Panel
You must remove the front panel to install system memory, which
requires pulling the diskette drive out about two inches.
Follow steps 1 to 3 in the sequence shown to prevent damage to the front tray cover.
✍
1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open
the tray.
2 Pull the tray out to its normal opened position.
3 Lift up on the front tray cover to remove it.
4 Push the tray back in.
5 Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 25) to access the two plastic tabs on the bottom of the front
panel.
6 Push down and out on the two plastic tabs from inside the bottom of
the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel.
Push tabs out from
inside chassis
Tab
7 Pull out the top end of the front panel to remove it.
Front tray cover
Front panel
KY0055.VSD
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 27
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 until it is flush with the chassis.
4 Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole to open
the tray.
5 Pull the tray out to its normal opened position.
6 Carefully slide the tray cover down onto the CD-/DVD-ROM tray,
then slide the tray in.
Insert tab here
Front tray cover
Front panel
Tab
KY0077.VSD
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Replacing the Bottom Panel
1 Lay the chassis down with the open side facing up and the bottom
end facing you. The arrows show the location of the slots.
KY0078.VSD
2 Position the bottom panel up against the bottom of the chassis, with
the top of the panel about ½ inch higher than the chassis.
Screw goes here
KY0079.VSD
3 Slide the bottom panel down until the panel’s tabs slide into the
chassis’s slots. Push down firmly until the screw hole in the chassis
aligns with the screw hole in the panel.
4 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the bottom of the panel
to the chassis.
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 29
Replacing the Left Side Panel
1 Position the left side panel against the side of the unit, with the left
side panel offset from the rear of the unit by about ¼ to ½ inch.
2 Hold the unit in position with your left hand as you slide the left side
panel forward with your right hand until the panel snaps into place.
KY0067.VSD
3 Insert the two thumbscrews (removed earlier) to secure the panel.
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Installing an Add-In Card
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the
system board (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 42).
2 Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.
Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
✍
bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
KY0070.VSD
3 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
4 Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 28).
5 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 29).
6 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 31
Removing an Add-in Card
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1 Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 24).
2 Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 25).
3 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card.
4 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis.
5 Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector and store the
card in an anti-static wrapper for future use.
Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card
✍
from side to side.
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! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or
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.
6 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a
slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see “Covering
an Open I/O Slot” on page 43).
7 Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 28).
8 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 29).
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Replacing the Lithium Battery
You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently
loses the date or time settings after turning it off. The lithium battery has
a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to
power the CMOS memory.
! When you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in the CMOS memory
(BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. Although the
computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it
is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. When the values are lost, the
BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see “Accessing the BIOS
Setup Utility” on page 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.
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 “BIOS
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 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 left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 24).
8 Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 25).
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9 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.
! Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling an add-in card or other sensitive electronic
component.
10 Insert a small flathead screwdriver into the small space at the top of
the battery holder.
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11 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of it according to the
instructions that came with the new battery.
12 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
up.
The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a
✍
CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
13 Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
14 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
15 Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 28).
16 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 29).
17 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
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18 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears
during the reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 to access the BIOS
Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer ’s BIOS
settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can
skip the remaining steps.
19 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS
settings (see “BIOS Setup Options” on page 77).
20 Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow
key.
21 Select Exit Saving Changes using the down arrow key, then press
Enter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The computer’s BIOS settings are now restored.
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Installing System Memory
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1 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 staticelectricity damage.
3 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed
between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; the maximum
memory size is 256 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size
and speed of the memory modules.
Memory module configurations (MB)
DIMM1 DIMM2
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
* The PCV-E302DS is shipped with 64 MB. The PCV-E308DS is
shipped with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB for both
models.
*
! 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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4 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of
pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
Press down
Pin 1 side
DIMM2
DIMM1
Memory module (DIMM)
here
Handles
1
Indicates pin 1
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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.
When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and
✍
locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the handles are not totally
straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the
handles lock into place.
7 Replace any add-in cards and other components that were removed.
8 Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 28).
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9 Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 27).
10 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 29).
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will
configure itself accordingly when you turn it on. No further action is
required.
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Removing a Memory Module
You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory
configuration or replace a bad module.
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1 Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 24).
2 Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 25).
3 Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel” on page 26).
4 Slide the diskette drive out approximately two inches (see
“Detaching the Diskette Drive” on page 41).
5 Remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card” on
page 31) and other components as needed to access the memory
modules.
6 Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
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7 Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the
module from its socket.
Push out
Handles
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8 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. 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.
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Detaching the Diskette Drive
You need to detach the diskette drive and pull it out approximately two
inches to access the system memory.
1 Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive carrier to the
chassis.
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2 Slide the diskette drive carrier out approximately two inches (enough
to provide access to the memory modules).
Be careful not to hook the plastic LED and power-switch cover when sliding the diskette
✍
drive in or out. The metal tab on the diskette drive may come close to the plastic cover. If
the plastic cover is accidentally removed, reattach it by inserting the plastic tabs into the
slots in the chassis.
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3 Unplug the flat ribbon cable and power connector (P4), as needed.
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Removing a Slot Cover
You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a
previously-empty slot.
1 Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove.
2 Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 24).
3 Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up.
4 Carefully remove the screw from the slot cover.
5 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 tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis and
system board.
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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 an Internal Hard Disk Drive
Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional hard disk
drive. The drive you install must not require front panel access. The hard
disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active.
! Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a secondary master (see
your drive’s documentation for configuration instructions).
Power connector
Jumpers
Drive connector
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2 Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on
page 24).
3 Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel” on page 26).
4 Remove the bottom panel (see “Removing the Bottom Panel” on
page 25).
5 Lay the system on its right side (left side faces up — see diagram that
follows).
6 Remove the two screws (A) that secure the drive holder.
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7 Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out (C).
Disk drive holder
C
B
A
A
8 Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply.
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Drive holder
First hard disk drive
Second drive connector
Second power connector
First power connector
First drive connector
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9 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each
side of the drive holder.
Align
holes
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10 Secure the drive to the drive holder using any two of the three holes
on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new
drive). Do not overtighten the screws.
11 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive.
12 Connect the second power connector to the new drive.
Second power connector
Second drive connector
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13 Place the drive holder against the inside of the front chassis and slide
the drive holder back. Be sure to align the slots (A) on the drive
holder with the tabs (B) on the inside of the chassis. Be sure to slide
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the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notches at the
bottom of the slot (C).
Slot on drive holder
A
A
B
A
Tab on chassis
A
C
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14 Replace the two screws that secure the drive holder to the chassis.
15 Replace the bottom panel (see “Replacing the Bottom Panel” on
page 28).
16 Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 27).
17 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacing the Left Side Panel” on
page 29).
18 Reconnect the power cord and then turn on your computer.
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Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures
itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format and partition the new
drive following the instructions provided with the drive.
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.
Optinal Keyboard,
Mouse
USB1
J8
Monitor,
COM1, Printer
CPU Speed
Mic In, Line In,
Line Out, Game
CD-In
Slot 1 (PCI)
Modem In
Slot 2 (PCI)
Slot 3 (PCI)
Slot 4 (PCI)
Processor Memory
Clear CMOS
CPU Fan
(not used)
Fan 2
Power
Power Supply Fan
Serial 2
Diskette
Secondary IDE
Primary IDE
TV Out and S/PDIF
BIOS Recovery
Battery
Front panel header
Ring (not used)
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Connectors
Front Panel Header
The front panel header is a 20-pin header (1 pin is removed for the key)
that provide connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin
connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to
the front panel.
Front panel header
PWR LED
SLEEP
HD LED
J25
RESET
J27
J30
PWR
J29
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J23
SPEAKER
J22
(not used)
Connector Name Description
J22 SPEAKER (not used)
J23 PWR LED Connects to the power-on indicator light on the
front panel
J25 HD LED Connects to the hard disk drive access light on
the front panel
J27 SLEEP (not used)
J29 PWR Connects to the power-on switch on the front
panel
J30 RESET (not used)
Diskette Drive Connector
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3334
Key (pin 5)
12
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Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors
DIMM1
DIMM2
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Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very
similar. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to the left of pin 1. Be sure to
orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the
connector indicates pin 1).
Memory module (DIMM)
1111
Indicates pin 1
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PCI Slot Connectors
There are a total of four PCI slot connectors (slot #1 to #4). One PCI slot
connector is available for a PCI card. The PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and
Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards.
A1 A62
B1 B62
A49 A52
B49 B52
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IDE Connectors
There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the
system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable
with two connectors.
40
2
39
1
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Power Connector
The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power
supply connector labelled P1.
10
1
20
11
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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.
Mouse
1
1
Optional Keyboard
6
6
Keyboard and Mouse
Pin Signal Name
1DATA
2NC
3LOGIC GND
4+5V (fused)
5CLOCK
6NC
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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. USB1 is
a standard USB connector accessible from the right side of the front panel.
An internal cable connects USB1 to a 4-pin header connector (J8) on the
system board.
If more USB devices are needed, connect an external hub to either USB1
or USB2.
(connects to USB1 on
J8
front panel)
USB2
J8 (connects to USB1 on front panel)
Pin Signal Name
1USBV1
2
3USBP1–
4USBGND
USBP1+
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USB2
Pin Signal Name
1+5 V DC
2SIGNAL –
3SIGNAL +
4GND
Serial 1, Printer, and Monitor Connectors
The Serial, Printer, and Monitor 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
Monitor connector is a DB-15S female connector.
13 1
25 14
15
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51
15 11
SERIAL 1 MONITOR
Serial 1 connector
Pin Signal Name
1DCD
2RXD
3 TXD
4DTR
5LOGIC GND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
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Printer connector
Pin Signal Name
1 STROBE -
2DATA BIT 0
3DATA BIT 1
4DATA BIT 2
5DATA BIT 3
6DATA BIT 4
7DATA BIT 5
8DATA BIT 6
9DATA 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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Monitor connector
Pin Signal Name
1RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4NC
5LOGIC GND
6RED GND RTN
7 GREEN GND RTN
8 BLUE GND RTN
9 +5V PULL-UP
10 LOGIC GND
11 NC
12 DDC DAT
13 HORIZONTAL SYNC
14 VERTICAL SYNC
15 DDC CLK
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Serial 2 Connector
The Serial 2 connector (J24) is a 4-pin header connector mounted on the
system board.
J24
1
4
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Serial 2 connector
Pin Signal Name
1 TXD
2RXD
3GND
4CTS
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Fan Connectors
The CPU-Fan connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector. PS-Fan is
a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the cooling fan in the power supply.
CPU Fan
(not used)
1
PS Fan
3
CPU Fan Connector
Pin Signal Name
1LOGIC GND
2 +12 VDC (FAN PWR ON)
3FANTACH3
3
1
6
4
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PS Fan Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Reserved
2Fan On/Off
3 Reserved
4-6 Reserved
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Game Connector
The Game connector is a female DB-15 connector for connecting to a
game controller/joystick or MIDI device.
Game
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Game Connector
Pin Signal Name
1+5 VDC (fused)
2 GP4 (JSBUTO)
3 GP0 (JSX1R)
4Ground
5Ground
6 GP1 (JSY1R)
7 GP5 (JSBUT1)
8+5 VDC (fused)
9+5 VDC (fused)
10 GP6 (JSBUT2)
11 GP2 (JSX2R)
12 MIDI-OUTR
13 GP3 (JSY2R)
14 GP7 (JSBUT3)
15 MIDI-INR
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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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Headphones
L
R
Line In
L Imbalance
Mic
Mic Power
Mic Imbalance
R-IN
L-IN
Mic IN
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Modem In Connector
The Modem In connector (J9) on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header
connector and connects to the audio output connector (J4) on the
fax/modem card.
J9
J9
Pin Signal Name
1GND
2 MONO_O (to modem chip)
3GND
4MONO_I (to sound chip)
14
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CD In Connector
The CD In connector (J10) on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header
connector and connects to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector.
J10
4
1
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J10
Pin Signal Name
1 LEFT
2GND
3GND
4RIGHT
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TV Out and S/PDIF Connector
The TV Out and S/PDIF (optical digital audio out) connector (J23) on the
system board is a 2 x 7-pin straight header connector and connects to
CN301 on the TV-Out and S/PDIF Paddle card.
14
2
J23
Pin Signal Name
1GND
2COMPOSITE OUT
3GND
4LUMINANCE OUT
5GND
6 CHROMINANCE OUT
7GND
8 RESERVED (key)
9NC
10 NC (key)
11 D OU T
12 GND
13 RET (GND)
14 GND
J23
13
1
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Configuration Jumpers
The configuration jumpers provide for CPU speed (JP1), password clear
(JP4), and BIOS recovery (JP2) selections.
CPU Speed
The processor speed jumper (JP1) is a 2 x 4 header that is preconfigured
for the maximum speed, as shown in the following table.
JP1
78
12
CPU
SPEED
JP1
CPU Clock
Pins 1 - 2 Pins 3 - 4 Pins 5 - 6 Pins 7 - 8
Speed
300 MHz ON OFF ON ON
350 MHz ON OFF ON OFF
400 MHz OFF ON ON ON
450 MHz OFF ON ON OFF
500 MHz OFF OFF ON ON
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D
BIOS Recovery and Clear CMOS
The computer is shipped with an unused jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 (pin
3 is floating) for use my service personnel only. The jumper cap should
remain in this inactive position unless otherwise directed by a technical
support person.
JP4
12
CLEAR
CMOS
12 3
RECOVERY
JP2
Jumper Cap Description
1 - 2 BIOS recovery mode
2 - 3 Normal mode
JP4
Jumper Cap Description
On CMOS clear mode
Off Normal mode
JP2
BIOS
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Chapter 5
TV-Out and S/PDIF Paddle Card
The TV-Out and Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) paddle card is
installed in PCI slot #1. A cable connects between CN301 on the TV-Out
and S/PDIF paddle card and J23 on the system board. Two connectors on
the front of the I/O bracket provide composite video out and S Video out.
An S/PDIF (Optical Digital Audio Output) connector provides the ability
to connect an audio device such as a DAT deck, minidisc player, or digital
signal processor (DSP) if the device is also equipped with an S/PDIF
connector.
An S-Link (Control A1) connector provides the ability to connect an audio
device such as a CD changer or minidisc player if the device is also
equipped with an S-Link connector. .
CN301 CN201
S VIDEO
Composite
VIDEO
S/PDIF
S-Link
(Control A1)
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Connectors
Name Connector Type Description
S VIDEO Special 7-pin
S-video connector
Composite VIDEO RCA phono jack,
yellow band
S/PDIF Optical connector Connects to the Digital
S-Link Stereo connector
(3.5 mm)
Connects to the S video
input of a video device
Connects to the video input
of a composite video device
Audio Output connector of
a digital audio device
Connects to the Control A1
connector of a digital audio
device
Chapter 6
D
Fax/Modem Card
The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot #4. A two-wire cable connects J4
on the fax/modem card to J9 (Modem In) on the system board.
There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to
connect a phone.
Telephone
Line
J4
To J9 (Modem In)
on system board
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Connectors
Name Connector Type Description
Telephone RJ-11 Connects to phone
Line RJ-11 Connects to telephone line
J4 4-pin connector
on board
Connects to Modem In (J9) connector
on system board
Chapter 7
i.LINK Card
The i.LINK (IEEE-1394) card provides 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
connectors to devices that are also equipped with 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-
1394) connectors. The i.LINK (IEEE-1394) card occupies PCI slot #2.
The two 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors on the card bracket are
accessible from the back of the computer. Each 6-pin connector can
supply power from the computer to a connected device if that device also
has a 6-i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector. Each connector supplies 10V to 12V.
The total power supplied by both connectors cannot exceed 6 watts.
A cable connects the 8-pin header connector (CN5) on the i.LINK
(IEEE-1394) card to an interface unit mounted behind the front panel
cover. The interface unit provides the 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector
at the bottom right side of the front chassis. A power supply cable
connects to the 4-pin header connector (CN10).
To 4-pin i.LINK connector
on front chassis
i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
CN5
CN10
to power
supply (+12V)
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Connectors
Name Connector Type Description
i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
CN5 8-pin header Connects to an internally-mounted
CN10 4-pin header
6-pin i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
connector
Connects to a device equipped with a
6-pin i.LINK connector
interface device that provides the 4pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector that
is accessible on the front right side of
the chassis
Connects to power supply cable
Chapter 8
BIOS Setup Options
This chapter describes each screen in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (see
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 18).
The Phoenix BIOS setup has six menu items on the menu bar. These are:
❑ Main
❑ Advanced
❑ Security
❑ Power
❑ Boot
❑ Exit
Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets. Text that is not
enclosed in brackets cannot be changed.
A small triangle ( ) indicates that there is a sub-menu with additional
information and options. Press Enter to open the sub-menu. The
information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear
or disappear, depending on other selected options).
The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The
option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the current option. The
available options are shown without brackets in this guide, directly below
the default option. The available options are listed in the order they occur
when you press the + key.
To change an option, use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu
item. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter if
the option is a sub-menu, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other
options.
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Press Esc to go back to the main menu. Press F10 to save the changes and
exit, or press Esc to discard the changes. Follow the on-screen prompts for
other choices. The bottom of the screen presents a summary of the keys to
use for navigation and control.
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Main Screen
System Time: [00:00:00]
System Date: [01/01/1988]
Language: [English (US)]
BIOS Version: 6.0.2W
Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25 MB 3½”]
2.88 MB 3½”
Disabled
360 KB 5¼”
1.2 MB 5¼”
720 KB 3½”
Legacy Diskette B: [Disabled]
360 KB 5¼”
1.2 MB 5¼”
720 KB 3½”
1.44/1.25 MB 3½”
2.88 MB 3½”
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Primary Master
Secondary Master [Example: Maxtor 91020D6-(PM)]
Type: [AUTO]
(Note: Set Type to AUTO for NONE
correct settings) CD-ROM
ATAPI Removable
IDE Removable
USER
CHS Format
Cylinders
*
: [Example: 16383]
Heads*: [Example: 16]
Sectors*: [Example: 63]
LBA Format
Total Sectors*: [Example: 19923120]
Maximum Capacity*: Example: 10201 MB
†
Multi-Sector Transfers
: [Example: 16 Sectors]
Enabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
LBA Mode Control
†
: [Enabled]
Disabled
‡
32 Bit I/O
: [Enabled]
Disabled
†
Transfer Mode
:[Fast PIO 4]
FPIO 3/DMA 1
FPIO 4/DMA 2
Standard
Fast PIO 1
Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3
Ultra DMA Mode
†
:[Mode 2]
Disabled
Mode 0
Mode 1
* This option appears when Type is set to User.
† This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User, but is only editable when Type is set to User.
‡ This option appears when Type is not set to None.
Advanced Screen
BIOS Setup Options 81
Installed O/S: [Win98]
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Disabled]
Reset Configuration Data: [No]
Legacy USB Support: [Enabled]
PCI Configuration
PCI Device, Slots #1 to #4
Option ROM Scan: [Enabled]
Enable Master: [Disabled]
Latency Timer: [0040h]
Other
Win95
Enabled
Yes
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
0060h
0080h
00A0h
00C0h
00E0h
Default
0020h
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I/O Device Configuration
Serial port A: [Auto]
Base I/O address
*
: [3F8]
Interrupt*: [IRQ 4]
Serial port B: [Auto]
Base I/O address
†
: [3F8]
Interrupt*: [IRQ 4]
Parallel port: [Auto]
‡
Mode
:[Bi-directional]
Base I/O address
**
: [378]
Interrupt**: [IRQ 7]
Floppy disk controller: [Enabled]
Base I/O address: [Primary]
Disabled
Enabled
2F8
3E8
2E8
IRQ 3
Disabled
Enabled
2F8
3E8
2E8
IRQ 3
Enabled
Disabled
EPP
ECP
Output only
278
228
IRQ 5
Auto
Disabled
Secondary
* This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled.
† This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled.
‡ This option appears only if the port is set to Auto or Enabled.
** This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled and Mode is not set to EPP.
Large Disk Access Mode: [DOS]
Other
Local Bus IDE adapter: [Both]
Disabled
Primary
Secondary
Sound: [Enabled]
Disabled
Advanced Chipset Control
Enable memory gap: [Disabled]
Conventional
Extended
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Security Screen
User Password Is: Clear
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
Set User Password [Enter]
Set Supervisor Password [Enter]
Password on boot: [Disabled]
Enabled
Power Screen
BIOS Setup Options 85
Power Savings: [Disabled]
Auto Suspend Timeout
Resume on Time: [Off]
Resume Time: [00:00:00
AC LOSS Control [Disabled]
*
:[Off]
Customized
Maximum Power Savings
Maximum Performance
5 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
20 Minutes
30 Minutes
40 Minutes
60 Minutes
On
Enabled
* This option is enabled only if Power Savings is set to Customized.
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Advanced Options
IDE Drive 0 Monitoring: [Enabled]
Disabled
IDE Drive 1 Monitoring: [Enabled]
Disabled
IDE Drive 2 Monitoring: [Disabled]
Enabled
IDE Drive 3 Monitoring: [Disabled]
Enabled
Audio, Joystick [Enabled]
Disabled
Floppy Disk Drive [Enabled]
Disabled
Serial Port A [Enabled]
Disabled
Serial Port B or Modem [Enabled]
Disabled
Parallel Port [Enabled]
Disabled
Keyboard, Mouse, Video [Enabled]
Disabled
PCI Bus Monitoring [Disabled]
Enabled
BIOS Setup Options 87
Boot Screen
1. [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive]
2. [Removable Devices]
3. [Hard Drive]
Hard Drive
1. [Example: Maxtor 91020D6-(PM)]
2. [Bootable Add-in Card]
Removable Devices
1. [Legacy Floppy Drives]
Floppy check: [Enabled]
Disabled
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Exit Screen
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Chapter 9
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.
Miscellaneous Technical Information 91
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
NVRAM Checksum Error,
NVRAM Cleared
NVRAM Cleared By Jumper The Clear CMOS jumper block has been
NVRAM Data Invalid,
NVRAM Cleared
Parallel Port Resource Conflict The parallel port has requested a resource
PCI Error Log is Full This message is displayed when more than
PCI I/O Port Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,
PCI IRQ Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,
PCI Memory Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,
Primary Boot Device Not
Found
Primary IDE Controller
Resource Conflict
Primary Input Device Not
Found
Primary Output Device Not
Found
Secondary IDE Controller
Resource Conflict
Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is
The diskette controller has requested a
resource that is already in use.
The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to
an NVRAM checksum error.
changed to the clear position.
Invalid entry in the NVRAM.
that is already in use.
15 PCI conflict errors are detected. No
additional PCI errors can be logged.
resulting in a conflict.
resulting in a conflict.
resulting in a conflict.
The designated primary boot device (hard
disk drive, diskette drive, CD-ROM drive,
or network drive) could not be found.
The primary IDE controller has requested a
resource that is already in use.
The designated primary input device
(keyboard, mouse, or other, if input is
redirected) could not be found.
The designated primary output device
(display, serial port, or other, if input is
redirected) could not be found.
The secondary IDE controller has requested
a resource that is already in use.
already in use.
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