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Notice to Users
© 2001 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 machinereadable 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.
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, and i.LINK are
registered trademarks of Sony. AMD and
Duron are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices.
Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo
are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark
of IBM 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-J200
Serial Number:________________________
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.
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Safety Information and
Caution
CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive
Laser Diode Properties
Laser output
(CD-RW)
Laser output
(DVD-ROM)
Wave Length
(CD-RW)
Wave Length
(DVD-ROM)
❑ 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.
0.7 mW (Read)
18 mW (Write)
0.5 mW (Read)
785 nm
660 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.
! For CD-RW/DVD combo drive:
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.
! 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.
! Pour les combos CD-RW/DVD:
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.
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
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-J200
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd
Oradell, NJ 07649
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.
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:
❑ 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.
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
❑ Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
❑ Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
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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.
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 1-888-4SONY-PC
(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.
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.
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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.
! Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium 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.
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
BATTERY
You can return your unwanted lithium
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium
batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
! 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 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 user ’s 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 luimême; 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 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
Rear View ....................................................................................................6
Icons ......................................................................................................7
I/O Connectors ....................................................................................9
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................13
Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................16
Changing the Display's Power Management Settings.........................17
Configuring the System Board ...............................................................20
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Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing
Components
Removing the Side Panel ........................................................................22
Removing the Front Panel .......................................................................23
Replacing the Front Panel........................................................................24
Replacing the Side Panel .........................................................................25
Installing an Add-In Card .......................................................................26
Removing an Add-in Card .....................................................................27
Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............................................................29
Removing a Memory Module ................................................................32
Installing System Memory ......................................................................35
Removing a Slot Cover.............................................................................39
Covering an Open I/O Slot ....................................................................40
Installing a 3.5” Internal Hard Disk Drive ............................................41
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Chapter 4 — System Board
Connectors..................................................................................................46
Front Panel Header Connector ........................................................46
Floppy Disk Drive Connector .........................................................47
Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors ...........................................48
PCI Slot Connectors...........................................................................49
IDE Connectors .................................................................................50
Power Connector ...............................................................................50
KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors ...........................................51
USB Connectors .................................................................................52
PRINTER, i.LINK, and MONITOR Connectors ............................53
SERIAL, HEADPHONES, LINE IN, MIC Connectors .................55
Fan Connector ...................................................................................57
CD-IN Connector...............................................................................58
AUX-IN Connector............................................................................59
Configuration Jumper .............................................................................60
Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card
Chapter 6 — Ethernet Card
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Chapter 7 — CMOS Setup Options
Main Screen ...............................................................................................67
Advanced Screen ......................................................................................69
Power Screen..............................................................................................70
Boot Screen ................................................................................................71
Exit Screen..................................................................................................72
Chapter 8 — Miscellaneous Technical Information
About User and Supervisor Passwords ................................................74
Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................75
PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....................................76
DMA Channel Assignments ...................................................................77
System I/O Address Map ......................................................................78
Memory Map ............................................................................................80
IRQ Settings ..............................................................................................81
Chapter 9 — Specifications
Processor ...................................................................................................83
Chipset ......................................................................................................83
PCI Bus ......................................................................................................83
Memory Modules (DIMMs) ..................................................................83
DIMM Configurations .............................................................................84
Cache Memory ..........................................................................................84
Graphics ....................................................................................................84
Audio .........................................................................................................85
Communications .....................................................................................85
I/O and Expansion Slots .........................................................................85
Drives and Controllers ...........................................................................86
System BIOS .............................................................................................86
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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 the appropriate section of this manual.
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Front View
Front panel
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Drives
Identifying Components
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
Floppy disk drive
3
Drive Description
Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
CD-RW read
CD-RW write
CD-R read
CD-R write
CD-ROM read
†
‡
**
††
‡‡
DVD-ROM read
* The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 Kilobytes per second (KBps). The DVD-
ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps.
† Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.9X at the innermost track to 16X at
the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.4X (1710 KBps).
‡ Data on a CD-RW is written at a constant rate of 2X and 4X.
** Data on a CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X at
the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 17.1X (2565 KBps).
†† Data on a CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, 4X.
‡‡ Data on a CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X
at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 17.1X (2565 KBps).
***Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 4.8X at
the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 3.4X (4590 KBps).
*
16X maximum performance
4X maximum performance
24X maximum performance
4X maximum performance
24X maximum performance
***
4.8X maximum performance
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Buttons and Switches
Eject hole
CD-RW/DVD disc eject
Floppy disk eject
Power/Stand by
Button or switch Description
Power/Stand by switch Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by
mode.
Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk.
CD-RW/DVD disc eject
button
Automatically opens and closes the CD-RW/DVD
combo drive tray.
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Indicators
Identifying Components
Floppy disk drive access
Power/Stand by
5
Hard disk drive access
Indicator Description
Power/Stand by indicator Stand by (amber) indicates the computer
is in Stand by mode.
On (green) indicates the computer is out
of Stand by mode, ready to use.
Off (no color) indicates the computer is
turned off or in hibernate mode.
Floppy disk drive access
indicator
On (green) indicates floppy disk drive
activity.
Hard disk drive access indicator On (amber) indicates hard disk drive
activity.
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Rear View
MOUSE
KEYBOARD
USB1-USB3
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
PRINTER
MONITOR
SERIAL
HEADPHONES
LINE IN
MIC
Ethernet
Power
LINE
TELEPHONE
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Icons
Identifying Components
7
Icon Description
MOUSE connector
KEYBOARD connector
USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector
SERIAL connector
PRINTER connector
Icon labels
HEADPHONES connector
LINE IN jack (audio)
MIC (microphone) jack
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Icon Description
MONITOR connector
LINE (for telephone line from primary service jack)
TELEPHONE (for phone)
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) interface
Ethernet connector (10 Base-T/100 Base-TX)
(This connector is for LAN use only. Do not plug a phone into
this connector.)
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Identifying Components
I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors
The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are physically identical and
have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® type female
connectors.
KEYBOARD MOUSE
2
2
9
3
4
5
1
6
3
4
5
1
6
USB Connectors
The USB connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors. The USB
connectors are located at the rear of the system.
USB1 USB2 USB3
SERIAL Connector
The SERIAL connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector.
6
9
1
5
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PRINTER Connector
The PRINTER connector is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector.
25
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13
1
MONITOR Connector
The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density
VGA-type connector.
10
15
11
5
1
6
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Identifying Components
MIC, LINE IN, and HEADPHONES Connectors
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
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Connector Description
HEADPHONES 1.0 Vrms (typical).
LINE IN 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance.
MIC Electret condenser microphone input.
TELEPHONE and LINE Connectors
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 PHONE
✍ 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® (IEEE1394) Connector
VAIO® System Reference Manual
The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power
from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK
connector. The 6-pin connector supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum
power of 6 watts.
6-pin i.LINK
IEEE1394
On back of
system
✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394
connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications,
operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
not communicate with each other.
✍ Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on
operating conditions and proper connections. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC
peripherals to your system, such as an optical disc drive or hard disk drive, confirm their
operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.
Ethernet Connector
The Ethernet connector is a standard RJ-45 modular jack that connects to
a 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX Ethernet LAN connection.
Ethernet
On back of
system
! This connector is for LAN use only. Do not plug a phone cord into this connector.
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Identifying Components
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Expansion Slots
There are four PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion
(PCI #3 and #4). The other two PCI slots are occupied by the Ethernet card
(PCI #2) and fax/modem card (PCI #1).
PCI #4
PCI #3
PCI #2
PCI #1
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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 “CMOS Setup Options” on page 65 for information on BIOS
settings).
! Save and close all open files; exit all applications before rebooting the
system.
1 Reboot the system.
2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message
appears at the bottom of the screen.
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.
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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, Control Panel, then click
Power Options.
The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power
Schemes tab displayed.
2 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,
Turn off hard disks, System stand by, and System hibernates.
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
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turn off when your computer is running on AC power.
The System stand by option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer
goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power.
Power is reactivated when you press the spacebar on the keyboard.
The System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes into hibernate
mode. Power is reactivated when you push the power button.
3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,
type a descriptive name, and then click OK.
4 Click the Advanced tab.
5 Select the desired settings.
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7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.
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Configuring the System Board
The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two
sets of reserved jumper blocks (do not change).
The CMOS and Non-Volatile RAM (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.
✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a
technical support or service technician.
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
2 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (see
“Configuration Jumper” on page 60).
123
CMOS CLR
= default jumper
CMOS Clear
1-2
Normal
2-3
Clear
3 Reinstall the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 25).
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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 and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
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Removing the Side Panel
You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards,
power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives.
1 From the rear of the unit, remove the single screw on the right side;
set it aside for future use.
2 Slide back the panel about ½ inch, then lift out.
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Removing the Front Panel
You must remove the front panel to install, remove, or replace internal
components such as a drive, floppy disk drive, or optical disc drive.
1 Lay the system down on its side.
2 Pull up and out on the two plastic tabs (1 in diagram) at the bottom of
the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel.
1
3 Pull out the top end of the front panel to remove it.
Front panel
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Replacing the Front Panel
1 Insert the two flat plastic tabs (located on the top of the front panel)
into the slots at the top of the chassis.
2 Push in the bottom of the front panel until the tabs snap into place.
Front panel
1
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Replacing the Side Panel
1 Align the bottom of the side panel, extending about ½ inch from the
rear of the unit, with the bottom of the chassis.
2 Slide the side panel forward until the lip on the side panel is flush
with the rear of the chassis.
3 Insert the screw (removed earlier) to secure the panel.
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Installing an Add-In Card
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
2 Locate an available expansion slot connector.
3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector (see
“Removing a Slot Cover” on page 39).
4 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. Check that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
5 Replace the screw that secures the card.
6 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
7 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 25).
8 Turn on the computer, and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
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Removing an Add-in Card
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down
the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card you want to
remove.
3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis, and set
it aside for future use.
4 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.
5 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 40).
6 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 25).
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Replacing the Lithium Battery
You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently
loses the date or time settings after turning it off. The lithium battery has
a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to
power the CMOS memory.
! When you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in the CMOS memory
(BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. Although the
computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it
is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. When the values are lost, the
BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see “Accessing the BIOS
Setup Utility” on page 16).
Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or
dispose of it in fire.
1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start
menu, and then selecting Restart the computer.
2 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings”appears
during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to
access the BIOS Setup Utility. If the error message does not appear,
you do not need 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 65 to locate the BIOS default settings. Make a
list of all the BIOS options that are different from their default
settings. You will refer to this list when you restore the BIOS settings
later.
4 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu using the right
arrow key.
5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press
Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
6 Turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord.
7 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
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8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in
Card” on page 27) 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.
9 Use a flathead screwdriver to push in on the small tab inside the
battery holder to pop out the battery.
✍ The battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder. Although you do not have to
remove the hard drive holder, this illustration shows the battery with the drive holder
removed for clarity.
10 Use your fingers to lift out the battery, and dispose of it according to
the instructions that came with the new battery.
11 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
up, and gently press down until the battery snaps into place.
✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a
CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
12 Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
13 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
14 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 25).
15 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the computer.
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16 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears
during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to
access the BIOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the
computer’s BIOS settings were retained during the battery
replacement and you can skip the remaining steps.
17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS
settings. See “CMOS Setup Options” on page 65 to locate the BIOS
default settings.
18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow
key.
19 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to save configuration changes,
then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The computer’s BIOS settings are now restored.
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Removing a Memory Module
You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory
configuration or replace a bad module.
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
2 Remove the power supply by lifting it up and resting it upside down
over the corner of the chassis where the CD-RW/DVD combo drive
and floppy disk drives are located.
✍ The screw that secures the power supply to the chassis is the same screw that secures
the side panel to the chassis.
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3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
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4 Push down the latches on each side of the memory module to eject
the module from its socket.
Push out
Latches
✍ Gently push the power supply cables and ribbon cables aside as you reach inside the
system to access the module connector.
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5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module
in a static-free bag.
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling the memory module.
6 To install system memory, see “Installing System Memory” on
page 35.
7 Replace the power supply by sliding it down the rails on each side of
the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips into
the slot in the CD-RW/DVD combo drive.
Tab fits into slot in
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
8 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 25).
9 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the computer.
Your computer automatically recognizes any change in memory and will
configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further
action is required.
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Installing System Memory
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage.
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling a memory module.
2 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.
Memory module configurations (MB)
*
DIMM1 DIMM2
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
* The PCV-J200 ships with 128 MB. SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB.
✍ Use only 3.3 V 64-bit PC-133 SDRAM DIMM modules. Do not mix 66 MHz or 100MHz
memory with 133 MHz memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO
memory or buffered DIMM memory.
3 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
4 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
5 Remove the front panel (see “Removing the Front Panel” on page 23).
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6 Remove the power supply by lifting it up and rest it upside down
over the corner of the chassis where the CD-RW/DVD combo drive
and floppy disk drives are located.
✍ The screw that secures the power supply to the chassis is the same screw that secures
the side panel to the chassis.
7 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
“Removing a Memory Module” on page 32).
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8 Align the memory module over the appropriate socket; note the
location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
Press down
here
Latches
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Memory module (DIMM)
1111
Indicates pin 1
9 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
✍ Gently push the power supply cables and ribbon cables aside as you slip your hands into
the system to reach the module socket.
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10 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is
fully seated.
✍ When the module is fully seated, the latches on each side are straight up and
locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the latches are not completely
straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the
latches lock into place.
11 Replace the power supply by sliding it down the rails on each side of
the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips into
the slot in the CD-RW/DVD combo drive.
Tab fits into slot in
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
12 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 25).
13 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the computer.
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will
configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further
action is required.
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Removing a Slot Cover
Remove a slot cover when installing an add-in card in an empty slot.
1 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
2 Lay the system on its side.
3 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
4 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove.
5 Remove the screw from the slot cover.
6 Remove the loose slot cover, and set it aside for future use.
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Covering an Open I/O Slot
Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air
escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled.
This may damage some components, especially the main processor which
generates the most heat.
1 Slide the tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis
and system board.
2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis.
All add-in card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip.
3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I/O slot cover.
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Installing a 3.5” Internal Hard Disk Drive
Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3.5” IDE
hard disk drive. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO)
systems, may already have a second hard disk drive.
Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard disk drives.
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 and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device (see your
drive’s documentation for configuration instructions).
Power connector
Jumpers
Drive connector
2 Disconnect the power cord from the computer.
3 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the Side Panel” on page 22).
4 Lift the tab adjacent to the drive holder.
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5 Slide the drive holder forward (towards the floppy disk drive) about
a ½ inch, and then lift out.
Disk drive holder
6 Place the drive holder upside down on top of the power supply.
Disk drive holder
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7 Slide the new drive into the drive holder, and align the holes on each
side of the drive holder.
Align
holes
8 Secure the drive to the drive holder using the two holes on each side
of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). Do not
overtighten the screws.
9 Connect the second drive connector and the second power connector
to the new drive (see the below diagram).
Second power connector
Second drive connector
10 Check the drive connector is connected securely to the motherboard.
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11 Lower the drive holder down, and slide it back against the chassis
(item 1 in diagram). Check the drive holder feels secure against the
chassis.
Disk drive holder
2
1
12 Push the tab down (item 2 in diagram) to secure the drive holder.
13 Replace the side panel (see “Replacing the Side Panel” on page 25).
14 Reconnect the power cord, and then turn on your computer.
Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures
itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format and partition the new
drive following the instructions provided with the drive.
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Chapter 4
System Board
This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides
a detailed description of each connector, jumper, and switch on the
system board.
Memory
CPU
CPU Fan
Keyboard Mouse
USB1/2/3
Parallel (top),
i.Link, Monitor
IEEE1394 Header
(not used)
Serial (top) Mic in,
Line in, Line Out
Video (not used)
CD-in (to CD-RW/
DVD combo drive)
Aux-in (not used)
Wake-On-LAN
(not used)
PCI slot 4
PCI slot 3
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 1
CMOS Clear
Normal
Clear
1-2
2-3
Power Supply
Fan
Power Supply
Floppy disk
Secondary IDE
Primary IDE
VIRQ
Battery
Front panel
header
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Connectors
Front Panel Header Connector
The front panel header is a 20-pin header (one pin is removed for the key)
that provides connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin
connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to
the front panel.
Front panel header
MSG
LED
PWR HD
LED
SPKR
(not used)
PWR
RESET
LED
Name Description
SPEAKER (not used)
PWR LED Connects to the power-on indicator light on the front panel
HD LED Connects to the hard disk drive access light on the front panel
PWR Connects to the power-on switch on the front panel
RESET (not used)
MSG LED Connects to the Stand by indicator light on the front panel.
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Floppy Disk Drive Connector
System Board
Key (pin 5)
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1
2
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Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors
DIMM1
DIMM2
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. Position 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 Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slot
connectors (slot #1 to #4). Two PCI slot connectors (slot #3 and #4) are
available. The other PCI slots are occupied by the Ethernet card (slot #2)
and fax/modem card (slot #1). The PCI slots support 32-bit 5 V and
Universal 3.3/5 V PCI add-in cards.
PCI slot connector
A1
B1
Slot 4 (PCI)
Slot 3 (PCI)
Slot 2 (PCI)
Slot 1 (PCI)
A49 A52 A62
B49 B52 B62
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IDE Connectors
There are two Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) 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.
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12
Power Connector
The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power
supply connector labelled P1.
10
20
111
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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
16
KEYBOARD
6
KEYBOARD and MOUSE
Pin Signal Name
1DATA
2NC
3LOGIC GND
4 +5 V (fused)
5CLOCK
6NC
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USB Connectors
There are three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports that permit connection of
USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an
external hub.
USB1
USB2
USB3
USB1, USB2, USB3
Pin Signal Name
1USBVCC1
*
2USBP0#
3USBP0
4Ground
5USBVCC2
*
6USBP1#
7USBP1
8Ground
5USBVCC3
*
6USBP2#
7USBP2
8Ground
* Uses over-current protector.
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PRINTER, i.LINK, and MONITOR Connectors
The PRINTER, i.LINK (IEEE1394), and MONITOR connectors are
mounted in a single bracket on the system board.
The PRINTER connector is a DB-25 female connector.
The 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a
device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector. The
6-pin connector supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts.
The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density
VGA-type connector.
13
(IEEE1394)
PRINTER
i.Link
15 11
MONITOR
1
1425
15
PRINTER connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 STROBE - 13 SELECT
2DATA BIT 0 14 AUTO-FEED 3 DATA BIT 1 15 ERROR 4 DATA BIT 2 16 INIT 5 DATA BIT 3 17 SELECT-IN 6DATA BIT 4 18 LOGIC GND
7DATA BIT 5 19 LOGIC GND
8DATA BIT 6 20 LOGIC GND
9DATA BIT 7 21 LOGIC GND
10 ACK - 22 LOGIC GND
11 BUSY 23 LOGIC GND
12 PE 24 LOGIC GND
25 LOGIC GND
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MONITOR connector
Pin Signal Name
1RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4GND
5 DDC GND
6RED GND
7 GREEN GND
8 BLUE GND
9NC
10 GND
11 GND
12 SDA
13 HORIZONTAL SYNC
14 VERTICAL SYNC
15 SCL
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SERIAL, HEADPHONES, LINE IN, MIC Connectors
The SERIAL connector is a DB-9 male connector. 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 jack is a stereo
mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone.
SERIAL
HEADPHONES
LINE IN
MIC
SERIAL connector
Pin Signal Name
1DCD
2RXD
3TXD
4DTR
1
6
5
9
5LOGIC GND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
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HEADPHONES
Audio Right Out
Audio Left Out
LINE IN
Audio Right In
L imbalance
Audio Left In
MIC
Electret bias voltage
MIC imbalance
MIC mono in
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Fan Connector
The PWR-FAN connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector.
PWR-FAN connects to the power supply and controls the power supply
cooling fan.
PWR-FAN
3
1
PWR-FAN Connector
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2 FAN_CTRL (+12 V)
3FAN_SEN
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CD-IN Connector
The CD-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header connector
that connects to the CD-RW/DVD combo drive’s audio output connector.
CD-IN
4
1
CD-IN
Pin Signal Name
1Left Line In
2Ground
3Ground
4 Right Line In
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AUX-IN Connector
The AUX-IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header
connector.
AUX-IN
4
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1
AUX-IN
Pin Signal Name
1 Left Line In
2Ground
3Ground
4 Right Line In
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Configuration Jumper
There is one user-configurable jumper for CMOS Clear.
The computer ships with CMOS Clear in the Normal position. Do not
change the position of this jumper unless directed by a technical support
person.
123
CMOS CLR
= default jumper
CMOS Clear
1-2
Normal
2-3
Clear
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Fax/Modem Card
The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot #1. There are two RJ-11 jacks: one
to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone.
Telephone
Line
Connectors
Name Connector Type Description
TELEPHONE RJ-11 Connects to phone
LINE RJ-11 Connects to telephone line
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Ethernet Card
The Ethernet card occupies PCI slot #2. The Ethernet card has one
connector that is accessible from the rear panel.
(not used)
Ethernet
Name Connector Type Description
Ethernet RJ-45 Connects to 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Ethernet LAN cable.
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Chapter 7
CMOS Setup Options
This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 16).
The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are:
❑ Main
❑ Advanced
❑ Power
❑ Boot
❑ Exit
Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets. Text that is not
enclosed in brackets cannot be changed.
A small triangle ( ) indicates that there is a sub-menu with additional
information and options. Press Enter to display the sub-menu. The
information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear
or disappear, depending on which options you select).
The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The
option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the option currently set for
your system.
The other available options for each item are shown without brackets
directly below the default option in this guide. The available options are
listed in the order they occur when you press the + key.
Use the left and right arrow keys to choose a menu item. Use the up and
down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter to display a list of
options, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other options.
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If you display the list of options, use the up and down arrow keys to
select an option in the list, then press Enter to choose the selection.
Press Esc to go back to the main menu.
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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CMOS Setup Options
Main Screen
System Time [00:00:00]
System Date [01/01/2001]
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Primary Master (see
Primary Slave (see
Secondary Master (see
Secondary Slave (see
Supervisor Password [Disabled]
User Password [Disabled]
Installed Memory 128 MB
BIOS Revision 1002
“IDE Sub-Menus”
“IDE Sub-Menus”
“IDE Sub-Menus”
“IDE Sub-Menus”
on page 68)
on page 68)
on page 68)
on page 68)
*
* Actual revision may vary.
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IDE Sub-Menus
Type [Auto]
User Type HDD
CD-RW/DVD
LS-120
ZIP-100
MO
Other ATAPI
None
Translation Method
Cylinders
Heads
Sectors
CHS Capacity
†
†
‡
*
*
Maximum LBA Capacity
Multi-Sector Transfers
*
[LBA]
Large
Normal
Match Partition Table
Manual
[1024]
[255]
[63]
8422 MB
*
30020 MB
[Maximum]
Disabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors
32 Sectors
SMART Monitoring
PIO Mode
**
ULTRA DMA Mode
Set Device As
* This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD.
† This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD.
‡ This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD.
** This option appears when Type is not set to None.
†† This option appears when Type is set to ZIP-100 or MO.
††
*
[Disabled]
Enabled
[4]
†
[5]
[Auto]
Floppy
Hard Disk
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Advanced Screen
CPU Speed 900 Mhz
Chip Configuration
VGA Shared Memory Size [8 MB]
16 MB
I/O Device Configuration
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4]
2F8H/IRQ3
3E8H/IRQ4
2E8H/IRQ10
Disabled
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Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]
278H/IRQ5
Disabled
3BCH/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
PCI Configuration
Slot 1 IRQ [Auto]
to NA
Slot 3 IRQ 3
4
5
7
9
10
11
12
14
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Power Screen
Power Up Control
AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]
Enabled
PWR Up On Modem Act [Disabled]
Enabled
Wake On PME [Disabled]
Enabled
Wake On USB [Enabled]
Disabled
Hardware Monitor
MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]
Ignore
CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]
Ignore
CPU Fan Speed [Ignore]
(displays actual RPM)
Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]
Ignore
VCORE Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
+3.3 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
+5 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
+12 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
-12 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore
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CMOS Setup Options
Boot Screen
1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)]
Disabled
2. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]
LS120
ZIP-100
ATAPI MO
Disabled
3. IDE Hard Drive [(displays installed drive)]
Disabled
4. Other Boot Device [Disabled]
INT18 Device (Network)
SCSI Boot Device
Silent Boot [Enabled]
Disabled
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Exit Screen
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
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Chapter 8
Miscellaneous Technical
Information
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
❑ User and Supervisor password
❑ Beep code error messages
❑ PCI configuration status and error messages
❑ DMA channel assignments
❑ IRQ assignments
❑ System I/O address map
❑ Memory map
❑ PCI configuration space map
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About User and Supervisor Passwords
The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password
and a Supervisor password) in the CMOS Setup Utility. The User
password is required; the Supervisor password is optional.
Access to the CMOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were
previously set, as indicated next.
If you set these passwords... ...the following passwords are required:
User password only User password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password only No password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.
Both passwords User password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.
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Beep Code Error Messages
During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is
OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps indicates the
specific error that occurred.
The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how
many beeps your system produces if there is an error, so be sure to count
the number of beeps before calling for support.
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PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages
The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on
your system.
Message Meaning
Floppy Disk Controller
Resource Conflict
CMOS Checksum Error,
CMOS Cleared
CMOS Data Invalid,
CMOS Cleared
Parallel Port Resource
Conflict
PCI Error Log is Full This message is displayed when more than 15
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
The floppy disk controller has requested a
resource that is already in use.
The CMOS data was reinitialized due to a
CMOS checksum error.
Invalid entry in the CMOS.
The parallel port has requested a resource that is
already in use.
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, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or
network drive) could not be 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
Static Device Resource
Conflict
System Board Device
Resource Conflict
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.
Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is
already in use.
A device has requested a resource that is already
in use.
A device has requested a resource that is already
in use.
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DMA Channel Assignments
The below table shows the factory default values. The Microsoft®
Windows® Millenium Edition operating system reassigns resources to
best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
DMA
Channel
2 Standard floppy disk controller
4 Direct memory access controller
Default Assignment
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System I/O Address Map
Address Range
(hex)
0000h-000Fh Direct memory access controller
0010h-001Fh Motherboard resources
0020h-0021h Programmable interrupt controller
0022h-002Dh Motherboard resources
002Eh-002Fh 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
Description
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-029Eh Motherboard resources
0376h-0376h Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0376h-0376h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
0378h-037Fh Printer Port (LPT1)
03B0h-03BBh SiS 730s
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Address Range
(hex)
03C0h-03DFh SiS 730s
03F0h-03F1h Motherboard resources
03F2h-03F5h Standard floppy disk controller
03F6h-03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
03F6h-03F6h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
03F7h-03F7h Standard floppy disk controller
03F8h-03FFh Communications port (COM1)
0480h-048Fh Motherboard resources
04D0h-04D1h Motherboard resources
0CF8h-0CFFh PCI bus
B000h-B0FFh WDM communication device
B400h-B407h WDM communication device
B800h-B8FFh Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
C000h-CFFFh SiS Accelerated Graphics Port
Description
C800h-C87Fh SiS 730s
D400h-D4FFh SiS 730s audio driver
D800h-D807h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
D800h-D80Fh SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
D808h-D80Fh Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
E400h-E47Fh Motherboard resources
E480h-E4FFh Motherboard resources
✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-in cards are not listed.
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Memory Map
Address range Default configuration
00000000h-0009FFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
000A0000h-000AFFFFh SiS 730s
000B0000h-000BFFFFh SiS 730s
000C0000h-000CBFFFh SiS 730s
000F0000h-000FFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
00100000h-037FFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
E8800000h-E8803FFFh Texas Instruments OHCI-compliant IEEE1394 host
controller
E9000000h-E90007FFh Texas Instruments OHCI-compliant IEEE1394 host
controller
E9800000h-E98000FFh WDM communication device
EA000000h-EA0000FFh Realtek RTL8139 (A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet
NIC
EA800000h-EAFFFFFFh SiS Accelerated Graphics Port
EA800000h-EA81FFFFh SiS 730s
EB000000h-EB000FFFh SiS 730s audio driver
EB800000h-EB800FFFh SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
EC000000h-EFFFFFFFh PCI standard host CPU bridge
F0000000h-FEBFFFFFh SiS Accelerated Graphics Port
F0000000h-F7FFFFFFh SiS 730s
FFEE0000h-FFEFFFFFh Motherboard resources
FFFE0000h-FFFFFFFFh Motherboard resources
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IRQ Settings
IRQ Settings
00 System timer
01 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
02 Programmable interrupt controller
03 Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/8130) PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
03 Texas Instruments OHCI-compliant IEEE1394 host controller
03 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
04 Communications port (COM1)
05 Printer Port (LPT 2)
06 Standard floppy disk controller
07 Printer Port (LPT1)
08 System CMOS/real time clock
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09 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
09 WDM communication device
09 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
10 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
10 SiS 7018 audio driver
11 SiS 730s
11 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
12 PS/2® compatible mouse port
13 Numeric data processor
14 Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
14 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
15 Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
15 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
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Chapter 9
Specifications
This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-J200
computer.
Processor
900 MHz* AMD Duron™ processor
* MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Other factors may affect application performance.
Chipset
SiS730S
PCI Bus
PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state
4 PCI slots (2 open)
Memory Modules (DIMMs)
Installed memory 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM (133 MHz)
Maximum memory 512 MB (256 MB in each socket)
Voltage 3.3 V memory only
Pins 168-pins with gold-plated contacts
SDRAM type PC-133, 60 ns, unrestricted CAS latency 2, unbuffered,
Intel 4-clock, 64 bits (non-ECC)
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DIMM Configurations
DIMM1
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
* The PCV-J200 is shipped with 128 MB of total memory. SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB. Computer
*
SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. The PCV-J200 supports SDRAM memory; it
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 3.3 V
unbuffered 4-clock, 64-bit or 72-bit 133 MHz SDRAM module.
DIMM2
*
Cache Memory
Integrated L1: 128 KB
L2: 64 KB (exclusive)
Graphics
Chipset SiS730S
Video memory Shared with system memory
Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the video monitor you use)
*
True color (24 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
High color (16 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced
256 colors (8 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz non-interlaced
* It is recommended to use 1024 x 768 True color (24 bits) or High color (16 bits) when at 75 Hz or lower
refresh rate for video playback applications.
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Audio
Sound chip SiS730s
Wave synthesis 64-voice Polyphony wave table synthesizer
Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits
Rear panel connectors MIC (for microphone)
LINE IN (from stereo audio source)
HEADPHONES (for stereo headphones)
Communications
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Modem V.90-compatible data/fax modem
Fax 14.4 Kbps maximum
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) 400 Mbps, OHCI chipset
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
* Due to FCC limitations, the maximum permissible data speed is 53 Kbps during download transmissions.
Actual data speeds may vary, depending on line conditions.
*
I/O and Expansion Slots
Serial ports One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port
Parallel port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-
compatible port with ECP and EPP modes
Modem ports Two RJ-11 connectors (for line and phone)
USB ports USB1, USB2, USB3 (on rear panel)
PCI slots Two available slots. Maximum length for add-in
cards is 7.75 inches
IDE connectors Primary and secondary (cable for primary supports
two ATA-100 IDE drives)
i.LINK (IEEE1394) port One 6-pin connector on rear panel
Ethernet One RJ-45 connector on rear panel
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Drives and Controllers
Drive Description
Floppy Disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
***
*
16X maximum performance
4X maximum performance
24X maximum performance
4X maximum performance
24X maximum performance
4.8X maximum performance
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
CD-RW read
CD-RW write
CD-R read
CD-R write
CD-ROM read
†
‡
**
††
‡‡
DVD-ROM read
* The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 Kilobytes per second (KBps). The DVD-
ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps.
† Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.9X at the innermost track to 16X at
the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.4X (1710 KBps).
‡ Data on a CD-RW is written at a constant rate of 2X and 4X.
** Data on a CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X at the
outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 17.1X (2565 KBps).
†† Data on a CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, 4X.
‡‡ Data on a CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X
at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 17.1X (2565 KBps).
***Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 4.8X at
the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 3.4X (4590 KBps).
System BIOS
Make and model Award-based
ROM 2Mbit CMOS Flash memory
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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Index
A
add-in card
installing
removing 27
address map, system 78
audio specifications 85
AUX-IN connector 59
26
B
battery - See lithium battery
beep codes
BIOS Setup Utility 16
advanced screen 69
boot screen 71
exit screen 72
main screen 67
options 65
power screen 70
screens 65
BIOS specifications 86
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C
card, modem 61
cards
Ethernet
CD-IN connector 58
CD-RW/DVD combo drive
location of
performance of discs 3, 86
specifications for 86
CMOS - See Also BIOS
CMOS Clear configuration jumper
63, 85
3
60
codes, beeps 75
COM1 port - See SERIAL connector
communications, specifications
computer lithium battery vii
computer safety information ii
configuration jumper, CMOS Clear 60
configuring
BIOS Setup Utility
power management 17
system board 20
connectors
4-pin on modem card
AUX-IN 59
CD-IN 58
Ethernet 12, 63
fan 57
floppy disk drive 47
IDE 50
KEYBOARD 51
LINE 61
modem card 61
MONITOR 53
MOUSE 51
PCI 49
power 50
PRINTER 53
TELEPHONE 61
USB 52
cover, for slot 39
covering I/O slot 40
CPU - See processor
16
85
61
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D
DIMM - See memory module
display, power management
17
disposal of lithium battery vii
DMA channel assignments 77
drives
IDE connectors
50
installing additional 3½" drive 41
specifications for 86
E
error messages
beep codes
75
PCI configuration 76
Ethernet card 63, 85
Ethernet connector 12, 63
expansion slots 13
specifications for 85
expansion slots - See Also slots
F
fan connectors 57
CPU-FAN 57
PWR-FAN 57
fax card - See modem card
fax/modem - See Also
communications
FCC Part 68
floppy disk drive
connector
specifications for 86
front panel
removing
replacing 24
front panel header 46
front view 2
buttons and switches 4
connectors 5
drives 3
indicators 5
vi
47
23
graphics specifications 84
H
header - See front panel header
HEADPHONES connector
11, 55
I
i.LINK connector 53
I/O
address map
78
slot covering 40
slot specifications 85
I/O connectors
HEADPHONES
11, 55
i.LINK 12, 53
KEYBOARD 9
LINE 11
LINE IN 11, 55
MIC 11, 55
MONITOR 10
MOUSE 9
PRINTER 10
SERIAL 9
TELEPHONE 11
USB 9, 52
icons, description of 7
IDE
connectors
50
specifications for 86
IDE drive
specifications for
86
installing
3½" hard disk drive
41
add-in card 26
system memory 35
interference v
IRQ settings 81
J
jumper - See system board
G
graphics controller - See graphics
K
KEYBOARD connector 9, 51
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