SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO
WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN
AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH
REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE
SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER
INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT,
CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR
THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to
make any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time
without notice. The software described
herein is governed by the terms of a separate
user license agreement.
This product contains software owned by
Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of
such software is subject to the terms and
conditions of license agreements enclosed
with this product. Some of the software may
not be transported or used outside the
United States. Software specifications are
subject to change without notice and may not
necessarily be identical to current retail
versions.
Updates and additions to software may
require an additional charge. Subscriptions to
online service providers may require a fee
and credit card information. Financial
services may require prior arrangements
with participating financial institutions.
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart,
VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Slimtop, Media
Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam,
Mavica, PictureGear, i.LINK, and Memory
Stick are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium,
and Celeron are trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the
Windows 98 logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
This product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected by
method claims of certain U.S. patents and
other intellectual property rights owned by
Macrovision Corporation and other rights
owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision
Corporation. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
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
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-L640
Serial Number:________________________
®
computer.
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Safety Information and
Caution
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
Max. Laser output (read)
UJDA310VUJDA310TUJDA320
1.8 mW1.8 mW1.8 mW
Max. Laser output (write)
UJDA310VUJDA310TUJDA320
21 mW21 mW21 mW
Wavelength
UJDA310VUJDA310TUJDA320
!
To change the backup battery,
contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
!
Caution - The use of optical
instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
!
Danger - Visible and invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
!
For CD-RW: Danger - Invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
773-797 nm773-797 nm780-795 nm
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.
!
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.
iv
!
Pour changer la pile de rechange,
veuillez contacter votre centre de
service Sony le plus près.
!
Avertissement - L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques
pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau
laser utilisé dans ce produit est
dommageable pour les yeux, ne
tentez pas de désassembler le
boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent
de service qualifié.
!
Danger : Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l’exposition directe au faisceau.
!
Pour les CD-RW : Danger :
Radiation laser visible et invisible
si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition
directe au faisceau.
!
Attention : Pour ADSL modele
modem, afin de réduire les
risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un cordon de communication
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.
For questions regarding your product or for
the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
Sony Customer Support can be reached at
www.sony.com.pcsupport.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name:SONY
Model No.:PCV-L640
Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.
Address:1 Sony Drive
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone:201-930-6970
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: :
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
❑
radio/TV technician for help.
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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 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).
This equipment cannot be used on public
coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service is
subject to state and possible provincial tariffs.
(Contact the state or provincial utility service
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission for information.)
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use
a computer or other electronic device to send
any message via a telephone facsimile
machine unless such message clearly
contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of
each transmitted page or on the first page of
the transmission, the date and time it is sent
and an identification of the business, other
entity, or individual sending the message,
and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity, or
individual.
In order to program this information into
your facsimile, see your fax software
documentation
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 ‘Term s o f
Service.’ For more detailed information,
please contact:
CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ
K1A 0N2.
This Class B digit al apparatus complies wi th
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme N M B-003 du Canada.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION
BATTERY
You can return your unwanted lithium ion
batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center
or Factory Service Center.
In some areas the disposal of lithium
✍
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
!
Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium ion batteries.
!
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or
equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
!
The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C) or
incinerate.
Dispose of used battery
promptly.
Keep away from children.
!
Ne pas manipuler les batteries
au lithium-ion qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.
!
Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger d'explosion.
La remplacer seulement par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.
!
La manutention incorrecte du
module de batterie de cet
appareil présente un risque
d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,
incinérer ou exposer à une
température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée. Garder hors de
portée des enfants.
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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network
protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical
Requirements document(s). The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the userís satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated
by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or
any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment may give the
telecommunications company cause to
request that the user disconnect the
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed to be connected
to a telephone interface. The termination on
an interface may consist of any combination
of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.
The Ringer Equivalence Number for this
equipment is 0.7.
AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE
CANADA
AVIS : L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada
identifie le matériel homologué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent
les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le
Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une
méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible
que la conformité aux conditions énoncées cidessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du
service dans certaines situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué
doivent être coordonnées par un
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à
cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de
la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
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ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions
rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter
de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit
avoir recours à un service d’inspection des
installations électriques, ou à un électricien,
selon le cas.
AVI S: 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
Drives and Controllers ...............................................................100
System CMOS .............................................................................101
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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
identified in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual.
* The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s. Data on a CD-RW is read at a
variable transfer rate, ranging from 6X at the innermost track to 14X at the outermost track. The average
data transfer rate is 10X (1500 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate,
ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is
14X (2100 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 2X or 4X, depending
on the speed and media type you select.
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Buttons and Switches
Power on/offFloppy disk eject
Manual eject hole
FDDISCHD
CD-RW disc eject
Button or switchDescription
Power/Standby switchTurns system power on and off.
Floppy disk eject buttonEjects a diskette.
SHA0003.VSD
CD-RW disc eject button
Automatically opens the CD-RW tray.
Emergency eject holeEjects an optical disc.
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Indicators
Power on/off
Identifying Components
Diskette drive access indicator
CD-RW drive access indicator
5
FDDISCHD
Hard drive access indicator
SHA0004.VSD
IndicatorDescription
Power/Standby indicatorStandby (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.
CD-RW drive access indicator On (amber) indicates optical disc activity.
Hard disk drive access
On (green) indicates hard disk drive activity.
indicator
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Connectors
FDDISCHD
MIC
PHONES
VOLUME
USBi.LINK
SHA0005.VSD
ConnectorDescription
MICConnects to microphone.
PHONESConnects to headphones.
i.LINK
®
(IEEE-1394)
*
Connects to digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
USBConnects to USB devices.
VOLUMEControls headphone volume.
* 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.
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Slots
Identifying Components
FDDISCH D
7
PC Card
Slot
Memory Stick
Media Slot
SHA0006.VSD
SlotDescription
PC Card SlotAccommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA
card.
Memory Stick
®
Media SlotAccommodates Memory Stick media.
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Rear View
PowerLINE
ETHERNET
PRINTERSERIALMONITOR
PRINTERSERIALMONITOR
USBLINEI.LINK
USB
OUTIN
ConnectorDescription
PowerAC input power.
LINEPHONE
S400
i.LINK
LINE OUT
LINE IN
LCDKEYBOARD
LCD
KEYBOARD
PHONE
SHA0007.VSD
ETHERNETConnects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
LINEConnects to phone cable from wall jack.
PHONEConnects to telephone.
PRINTERConnects to parallel device.
SERIALConnects to serial device.
MONITORConnects to VGA monitor (optional).
USBConnects to USB devices.
LINE INConnects to output connector on audio device.
LINE OUTConnects to input connector on audio device.
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
*
Connects to digital device that has a 6-pin i.LINK
connector.
LCDConnects to VAIO Slimtop
™
LCD monitor.
KEYBOARDConnects to keyboard.
* 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.
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Identifying Components
9
I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
PRINTER Port
The PRINTER port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector assigned
as LPT1.
131
2514
KY0005.VSD
SERIAL Port
The SERIAL port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector assigned as
COM1.
51
6
9
KY0057.VSD
MONITOR
The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGAtype connector.
SHA0009.VSD
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USB Connectors
A USB connector is located on the front and real panels.
Rear panel
Front panel
KY0003.VSD
PHONE, MIC, LINE IN, and LINE OUT
The PHONES, MIC, LINE IN, and LINE OUT jacks are physically
identical, but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo
mini-jacks. The PHONES and MIC jacks are located on the front panel.
The LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks are located on the rear panel.
PHONESMIC
Front panel
LINE INLINE OUT
Rear panel
ConnectorDescription
PHONES1.0 Vrms output (typical) at 31 mW (32 ohm) output (max).
MICElectret condenser microphone input.
LINE IN1.0 Vrms input (max), 50 Kohm impedance.
LINE OUT1.0 Vrms out (max).
KY0013.VSD
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Identifying Components
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i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
The 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector on the rear panel can supply
power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK
connector. The connector supplies 10V to 12V. The total power supplied
by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts.
6-pin i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
4-pin i.LINK
(IEEE-1394)
On rear panel
On front panel
KY0087.VSD
Ethernet
The Ethernet connector on the rear panel connects to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Fast Ethernet network via an RJ-45 connector.
MAN009.VSD
LCD
The LCD connector is a 40-pin female MDR-type connector.
KY0004.VSD
Do not connect any LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor.
!
KEYBOARD/MOUSE
The KEYBOARD/MOUSE connector is a mini DIN-type female
connector that can be used for the supplied VAIO Smart convertible
keyboard with wheel mouse, and a standard PS/2 keyboard.
1
25
3
6
4
KY0002.VS
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LINE and PHONE
VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual
The LINE and PHONE jacks are physically identical and have identical
connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the
LINE jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall
jack, and the PHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.
LINEPHONE
KY0014.VSD
Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s PHONE jack, and a
✍
telephone into the LINE jack, will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment.
However, the modem will not work correctly.
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Chapter 2
Configuring Your System
This chapter contains information on configuring your system.
Configuring your system can consist of the following:
Making changes to the CMOS settings
❑
Making changes to the display's power management settings
❑
Changing the system board jumper position
❑
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Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility
You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS
settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 75 for information on
CMOS settings).
Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows®.
!
Reboot the system. The following message appears during the initial
1
boot sequence:
Press TAB to show the POST screen, DEL to enter SETUP
Press DEL after the progress bar starts.
2
Use the arrow keys to select an item from the main menu.
3
Press Enter to display the options for the selected item.
4
Use the arrow keys to select an option.
5
Press Page Up or Page Down to modify the setting.
6
Press ESC to return to the main menu.
7
Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, type Y, then press Enter. Follow the
8
onscreen prompts.
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15
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.
From the
1
Click the Power Management icon.
2
The Power Management Properties dialog box opens, with the
Power Schemes tab displayed.
Start
menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel.
Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use
3
your computer.
To change a power scheme, change the settings for System standby,
Tur n off monitor, and Tu rn off hard di sks.
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.
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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.
To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click
4
type a descriptive name, and then click
Click the Advanced tab.
5
OK
.
Save As
,
Select the desired settings, and then click OK.
6
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Configuring Your System
Configuring the System Board
The system board contains the following configuration settings:
CMOS jumper
❑
CPU Multiplier switches
❑
AGP_INT switch
❑
VGA switch
❑
The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a
✍
technical support or service technician.
!
Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the
power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the
power cord.
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CMOS Jumper
The CMOS jumper provides two modes of operation: Normal mode, and
Clear CMOS 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.
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To change the CMOS jumper, perform the following steps:
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Set the jumper as directed by a service technician (also see “CMOS
2
Jumper” on page 67).
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CMOS ClearNormal
Reinstall the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
3
page 25).
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CPU Frequency Ratio Multiplier Switches
The computer ships with the FREQ Ratio multiplier set to X6.0 (see SW
table for positions of SW 1 through 4). Changing the FREQ Ratio
multiplier will not change the speed of your CPU. Do not change the
position of any switch unless directed by a technical support person.
You can enable or disable the onboard AGP interrupt.
To enable or disable the AGP_INT, perform the following steps:
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Set the switch to ON (Enable) or OFF (Disable). The default is ON
2
(see also “Configuration Switches (SW)” on page 68).
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SW
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Reinstall the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
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ON
OFF
AGP_INT switch
page 25).
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VGA Switch
You can enable or disable the onboard VGA controller if you install a
VGA PCI add-in card.
To enable or disable the onboard VGA, perform the following steps:
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Set the VGA switch (SW6) to ON (Enable) or OFF (Disable). The
2
default is ON (also see “Configuration Switches (SW)” on page 68).
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Reinstall the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
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ON
OFF
VGA switch
page 25).
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Chapter 3
Removing, Installing, and
Replacing Components
This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major
components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the
components.
Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
!
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
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Removing the System Cover
You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in
cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives.
From the rear of the unit, push down on the two tabs that secure the
1
system cover to the chassis.
Slide the system cover back. The panel slides back about ½ inch.
2
3
✍
This works best if the spacers are installed on the unit, or the unit sits on a rubber mat.
Lift straight up to remove it.
3
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Replacing the System Cover
Position the system cover over the chassis such that the front portion
1
of the system cover extends past the front of the unit.
Carefully lower the system cover down over the chassis. The rear of
2
the system cover should be about ½ inch in from the rear of the unit.
Carefully slide the system cover back until the tabs snap into place.
3
Check the front to make sure all drives and connectors are correctly
aligned.
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3
3
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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.
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the
2
system board (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 44).
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
3
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.
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
4
with the add-in card).
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
5
page 25).
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
6
add-in card.
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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.
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card.
2
Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis.
3
Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector and store the
4
card in an anti-static wrapper for future use.
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✍
Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card
from side to side.
Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or
!
connector contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may
damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any
exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on
the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static
electricity in your body.
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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 45).
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
page 25).
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Setting the Configuration Switches
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.
Remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card” on
1
page 27).
Set the switches as needed (see “Configuring the System Board” on
2
page 17).
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Replace any add-in card removed in step 1 (see “Installing an Add-In
3
Card” on page 26).
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Setting the CMOS Jumper
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.
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Use long-nose pliers to reposition the CMOS jumper as needed.
2
✍
Do not change the position of this jumper unless directed by a service technician.
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
3
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.
Sony recommends that you use an authorized service dealer to replace the
!
lithium battery. However, if you wish to replace the battery yourself, read the
following cautions, notes, and procedure.
When you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in the CMOS memory
!
(BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. Although the
computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it
is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. When the values are lost, the
BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see “Accessing the
CMOS Setup Utility” on page 14).
Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or
dispose of it in fire.
Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start
1
menu, and then selecting Restart the computer.
If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings” appears
2
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.
Compare all the BIOS options to their default settings (see “CMOS
3
Setup Options” on page 75). 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.
Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow
4
key. The Exit Discarding Changes is automatically selected (it is the
first item in the list).
Press Enter, type N when prompted to save, then press Enter to exit
5
the BIOS Setup Utility.
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
6
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
7
page 24).
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Carefully reach under the ribbon cable with your finger and push on
the battery-eject lever (see diagram). One side of the battery pops up.
Be carefull not to dislodge the ribbon cable. If it becomes dislodged, you may
!
have to bring the unit in to a Sony-authorized service dealer.
Remove the battery with your finger and thumb and dispose of the
9
battery according to the instructions that came with the new battery.
Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
10
up, and press down until the battery feels secure.
✍
The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a
CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
11
page 25).
Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
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If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears
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during the reboot sequence, press DEL to access the CMOS Setup
Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s CMOS settings
were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the
remaining steps.
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Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default
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CMOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 75).
Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP from the main menu using the arrow
15
keys, then press Enter.
Type Y, then press Enter to save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup
16
Utility.
The computer’s CMOS 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.
If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
1
“Removing a Memory Module” on page 36).
Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
2
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage.
Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
3
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)
DIMM1DIMM2
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 1280, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in
!
your body before handling a memory module.
✍
Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 100 MHz
memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM
memory.
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Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of
4
pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.
Press down
here
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DIMM2
DIMM1
Memory module (DIMM)
1
Indicates pin 1
Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
5
Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is
6
fully seated.
Handles
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When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and
locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the handles are not totally
straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the
handles lock into place.
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
7
page 25).
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and
configures 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.
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
2
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
✍
If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps 3 to 5. Otherwise,
continue.
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Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the
3
diskette drive housing.
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Lift up the hard drive carrier about ½ inch (until the tabs reach the
4
stops), then pull sideways (away from the front panel) until the hard
drive carrier is clear.
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Flip the hard drive carrier upside down and let it rest on the power
supply while you remove DIMM #1.
Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the
6
module from its socket.
Push out
Handles
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Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the
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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.
✍
If the memory module you removed is DIMM #2, stop. Otherwise, continue.
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Flip the hard drive carrier back to its normal position.
8
Insert the drive carrier tabs into the chassis slots, then slip the drive
9
carrier down until the holes in the hard drive carrier align with the
holes in the diskette drive carrier.
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Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the
diskette drive housing.
✍
Be sure you reattach the ground wire located at each screw.
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
page 25).
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Replacing the Hard Drive
Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
!
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
✍
Be sure to back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace
the drive.
Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on
1
page 24).
Remove the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the
2
diskette drive housing.
Lift the hard drive carrier about ½ inch (until it reaches the stops),
3
then pull sideways (away from the front panel) until the drive carrier
is clear.
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Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable from the hard drive
connectors.
Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the bottom of
5
the drive carrier.
Remove the hard drive from the drive carrier.
6
Set the jumpers on the new hard drive to be the Primary Master IDE
7
drive (refer to the instructions that came with your new hard drive).
Insert the new hard drive into the drive carrier.
8
Replace the four screws that secure the drive to the drive carrier.
9
✍
Be sure you reattach the ground tab at the position shown in the illustration.
Reconnect the ribbon cable and power supply cable to the new hard
10
drive.
✍
Be sure to insert the ribbon cable inside the plastic stress-relief slots on the drive carrier.
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Insert the drive carrier tabs into the chassis slots, then slip the drive
11
carrier down until the holes in the hard drive carrier align with the
holes in the diskette drive carrier.
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Route the longest ground wire through the white plastic cable-tie.
12
Replace the two screws that secure the hard drive carrier to the
13
diskette drive carrier.
✍
Be sure to reattach the ground wire at each screw location. You might need long-nose
pliers to reach the ground wire closest to the drive’s power-supply connector.
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
14
page 25).
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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.
Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot
1
covers facing you.
Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove.
2
Remove the screw from the slot cover.
3
Carefully remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
4
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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).
Fit the bottom end of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the
1
chassis and system board.
Push the slot cover in until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis. All
2
add-in card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip.
Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I/O slot cover.
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Chapter 4
System Board
This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides
a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board.
Printer
Wake On LAN
Serial
CMOS
VGA Monitor
USB1
Line In
Line Out
i.LINK
IEEE-1394
LCD Monitor
Config. SW
Keyboard/Mouse
Auxiliary Audio In
(not used)
CTRL
Primary IDECPU
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PWR
Secondary IDE
Power
Front Panel
header
CPU Fan
USB2
i.LINK
IEEE-1394
Floppy
Sony Memory Stick
PCMCIA Socket
Memory
Volume
Phone
Mic
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Connectors
Front Panel Header
The front panel header is a 10-pin header that provides connections to
various front panel functions.
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Pin #NameDescription
1+5+5V from power supply.
2LED (DVD-ROM)Connects to LED on DVD-ROM.
3LED (FDD)Connects to LED on floppy disk drive.
4LED (HDD)Connects to LED on IDE hard disk drive.
5LED (MODEM)Connects to LED on modem card.
6ReservedNot used.
7LED3Connects to Standby/Sleep (red) signal from
power supply.
8LED4Connects to Power (green) anode signal from
power supply.
9POWER SWConnects to power switch.
10GNDConnects to signal ground.
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Diskette Drive (FLOPPY) Connector
The FLOPPY connector is a 26-pin connector for a slim notebook-type
diskette drive.
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IDE Connectors
There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors: a Primary
IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
The Primary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type
connector for the 3.5-inch hard disk drive.
The Secondary IDE connector is a 50-pin 2 mm pitch header-type
connector for the slim notebook-type CD-RW drive. The audio from the
CD-RW passes through the Secondary IDE connector.
Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
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PCI Slot Connectors
The system board contains one PCI Riser slot connector for a PCI riser
card. The PCI riser card in turn provides two PCI slot connectors for PCI
add-in cards. The PCI slot connectors are occupied by the Ethernet card
(slot #1) and the fax/modem card (slot #2).
The PCI slots in the riser card support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V)
PCI add-in cards.
PCI slot for
riser card
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Two PCI slot connectors
PCI riser card
(plugs into PCI connector
on system board)
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Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors
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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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Power (ATX PWR) Connector
The ATX PWR connector is a 20-pin Molex-type header connector that
provides power to the system board.
The CPU Fan connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector that
controls the CPU cooling fan.
The CTRL PWR connector is a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the power
supply cooling fan. It connects to P3 from the power supply.
CPU Fan
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CTRL PWR
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PinSignal Name
1GND
2FAN_CTRL (+12V)
3FAN_SEN
CTRL PWR connector
PinSignal Name
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1Fan M
2Fan C
*
33.3V sense
4NC (key)
5Reserved
6Reserved
* Power supply provides 12V to this pin when system is in Power On mode (for fastest fan speed), and 6V
when system is in Suspend mode (to reduce fan noise).
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Keyboard/Mouse (KB/MOUSE) Connector
The combination keyboard/mouse connector is a 6-pin female PS/2®
type (mini-DIN) connector that can accommodate the supplied VAIO
Smart convertible keyboard and wheel mouse, or a PS/2 keyboard only.
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6
Keyboard/Mouse connector
PinSignal Name
1Keyboard data
2Mouse data
3GND
4+5V (fused)
5Keyboard clock
6Mouse clock
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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. If
more USB devices are needed, connect an external hub to either USB1 or
USB2.
USB1 is a standard USB connector accessible from the rear panel. USB2 is
a standard USB connector accessible from the front panel.
USB1
USB2
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PinSignal Name
1Power
2USBP0#
3USBP0
4GND
USB2 connector (front panel)
PinSignal Name
1Power
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3USBP1
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PRINTER, SERIAL, and VGA MONITOR Connectors
The SERIAL connector is a DB-9 male connector. The PRINTER connector
is a DB-25 female connector. The VGA MONITOR connector is a 15-pin
D-sub female connector.
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15
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VGA MONITOR
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1511
PRINTER
SERIAL
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PRINTER connector
PinSignal NamePinSignal Name
1STROBE#14AUTO FEED#
2DATA BIT 015FAULT#
3DATA BIT 116INIT#
4DATA BIT 217SLCT IN#
5DATA BIT 318GND
6DATA BIT 419GND
7DATA BIT 520GND
8DATA BIT 621GND
9DATA BIT 722GND
10ACK#23GND
11BUSY24GND
12ERROR25GND
13SELECT
The LCD connector is a 40-pin MDR-type connector for the Sony VAIO
Slimtop LCD monitor.
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Do not connect any LCD other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that
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came with the PCV-L640. The Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that came with the
PCV-L620/L630 is not compatible with the PCV-L640 system.
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Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector
The WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the
Wake On LAN function to JP1 on the Ethernet card.
WOL_CON
13
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PinSignal
1+5V SB
2GND
3WOL signal
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LINE IN and LINE OUT Connectors
The LINE IN and LINE OUT jacks are stereo mini-jacks (3.5 mm) that
connect to a stereo audio device (not an audio source from a video
device). Connect a stereo audio output jack to the LINE IN jack, and the
LINE OUT jack to a stereo audio input jack.
LINE IN
LINE OUT
LINE IN jack
PinSignal
SleeveGND
TipAudio-Left In
RingAudio-Right In
LINE OUT jack
PinSignal
SleeveGND
TipAudio-Left Out
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PHONE and MIC Connectors
The PHONES jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
headphones. The MIC jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
a microphone.
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control knob
PHONES
PHONES jack
PinSignal
SleeveGND
TipLeft out
RingRight out
MIC jack
PinSignal
SleeveGND
TipMicrophone mono in
RingElectret bias voltage
MIC
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Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector
The Sony Memory Stick slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S
connector.
Sony Memory Stick
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i.LINK Interface Header Connectors
The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE-1394) interface header
connectors. A cable connects each 6-pin header connector to the riser
card.
The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connectors: a 4-pin
connector is accessible from the front panel, and a 6-pin connector is
accessible from the rear panel. Use the front-panel connector to connect to
devices that use a 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) connector. Use the rear-panel
connector to connect to devices that use a 6-pin
connector.
*
i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
i.LINK
(front panel)
i.LINK
(rear panel)
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6-pin i.LINK connector. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a device.
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Auxiliary Audio In Connector
The system board has an Auxiliary Audio In connector that is not used.
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PinSignal Name
1Audio, left channel
2Ground
3Ground
4Audio, right channel
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Configuration Jumper and Switches
There is one configuration jumper (CMOS), and a bank of six
configuration switches (1-6) that sets the CPU speed multiplier, AGP
interrupt state (AGP_INT), and on-board VGA state (VGA).
CMOS Jumper
A jumper cap is installed on pins 1 and 2 (Normal) of the CMOS jumper
when the computer is shipped. Do not move the jumper cap to the
CMOS Clear position unless directed by a Sony-authorized technical
support person.
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Configuration Switches (SW)
A 6-switch dual inline package (DIP) provides configuration settings for
FREQ Ratio (CPU multiplier), AGP_INT (AGP Interrupt) Enable/
Disable, and onboard VGA Enable/Disable. The CPU determines the
CPU core frequency.
The computer ships with AGP_INT (SW 5) set to OFF (Disable) and VGA
(SW 6) set to OFF (Disable), and with the FREQ Ratio multiplier set to
X6.0 (see SW table for positions of SW 1 through 4). Do not change the
position of any switch unless directed by a Sony-authorized technical
support person.
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SW
FunctionSW 1SW 2SW 3SW 4SW 5SW6
AGP_INT EnableN/AN/AN/AN/AONN/A
AGP_INT DisableN/AN/AN/AN/AOFFN/A
VGA EnableN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AON
VGA DisableN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AOFF
FREQ Ratio = X3.0ONOFFONONN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X3.5OFFOFFONONN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X4.0ONONOFFONN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X4.5OFFONOFFONN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X5.0ONOFFOFFONN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X5.5OFFOFFOFFONN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X6.0ONONONOFFN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X6.5OFFONONOFFN/AN/A
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FREQ Ratio = X7.0ONOFFONOFFN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X7.5OFFOFFONOFFN/AN/A
FREQ Ratio = X8.0ONONOFFOFFN/AN/A
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Chapter 5
Fax/Modem Card
The K56flex™ technology/V.90-compatible data fax/modem card
occupies PCI slot #2 in the Riser card. The fax/modem card has two RJ-11
jacks that are accessible from the rear panel: one to connect a telephone
line, and one to connect a phone.
TELEPHONE
LINE
NameConnector TypeDescription
TELEPHONERJ-11Connects to phone.
LINERJ-11Connects to telephone line.
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Ethernet Card
The Ethernet card occupies PCI slot #1 in the Riser card. The Ethernet
card has one connector that is accessible from the rear panel.
JP1
Ethernet
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NameConnector TypeDescription
EthernetRJ-45Connects to 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast
Ethernet network.
JP13-pin headerConnects to WOL_CON (Wake On
LAN) connector on system board.
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Chapter 7
CMOS Setup Options
This chapter describes each screen in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY (see
“Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility”on page 14).
The CMOS Setup Utility presents the following menu items on the main
screen:
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
❑
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
❑
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
❑
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
❑
PNP AND PCI SETUP
❑
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
❑
SUPERVISOR PASSWORDS
❑
USER PASSWORD
❑
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
❑
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
❑
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
❑
Use the arrow keys to choose a menu item. Press Enter to display the
item’s options. Use the arrow keys to select an option. Use the Page Up or
Page Down keys to modify a setting.
Press Esc to go back to the main menu. Press F10 to save the changes and
exit, or press Esc to discard the changes. Follow the on-screen prompts for
other choices. The bottom of the screen presents a summary of the
keyboard keys to use for navigation and control.
The current setting is shown in [brackets] unless the item cannot be
modified. Items beneath the current setting indicate available settings.
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