Sony PCV-LX700 - Vaio Slimtop Computer, Vaio Slimtop PCV-LX800 Reference Manual [en, fr]

ii

Notice to Users

© 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in
whole or in part without written permission
is prohibited. All rights reserved. This
manual and the software described herein, in
whole or in part, may not be reproduced,
translated, or reduced to any 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.

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.

Updates and additions to software may
require an additional charge. Subscriptions to
online service providers may require a fee
and credit card information. Financial
services may require prior arrangements
with participating financial institutions.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart,
VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Slimtop, Media
Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam,
Mavica, PictureGear, i.LINK, and Memory
Stick are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium,
and Celeron are trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the
Windows Me logo are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective
owners.

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are
located on the back of your VAIO
Record the serial number in the space
provided here. Refer to the model and serial
number when you call your Sony Service
Center.

Model Number: PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800
Serial Number:________________________

®

computer.

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.

iii

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Safety Information and
Caution

CD-RW Laser Diode Properties

Max. Laser output (read) 1.0 mW

Max. Laser output (write) 35mW

Wavelength 777-787 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.

!

To change the backup battery,
contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.

!

Caution - The use of optical
instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.

!

Danger - Visible and invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

!

For CD-RW: Danger - Invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.

!

Caution: For ADSL modem
models, to reduce the risk of fire,
use only No. 26 AWG or larger
telecommunication line cord.

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.

v

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 1 Sony Drive

Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Telephone: [phone]
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.

vi

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.

vii

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

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.

viii

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

ix

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.

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Contents

Notice to Users .................................................................................... ii

Safety Information and Caution ...................................................... iii

Regulatory Information.......................................................................v

FCC Part 68 ......................................................................................... vi

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..... vi

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada).................................. vii

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY ....................................vii

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE....................................................viii

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA ..............................................viii

Chapter 1 — Identifying Components

Front View .......................................................................................2

Drives ...................................................................................................3

Buttons and Switches .........................................................................4

Indicators ..............................................................................................5

Connectors ...........................................................................................6

Slots .......................................................................................................7

Rear View ........................................................................................8

I/O Connectors ..................................................................................10

Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System

Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility.............................................. 14

Changing the Display's Power Management Settings .............15

Configuring the System Board ....................................................18

Configuration Switches.....................................................................18

xi

xii

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing
Components

Removing the System Cover .......................................................22

Replacing the System Cover ........................................................23

Installing an Add-In Card ............................................................24

Removing an Add-in Card ...........................................................25

Setting the Configuration Switches ............................................27

Replacing the Lithium Battery .....................................................28

Removing the Power Supply........................................................31

Replacing the Power Supply ........................................................32

Installing System Memory ...........................................................33

Removing a Memory Module .....................................................35

Replacing the Hard Drive ...........................................................37

Removing a Slot Cover..................................................................40

Covering an Open I/O Slot ..........................................................41

Chapter 4 — System Board

Connectors ......................................................................................44

Front Panel Header............................................................................44

IDE Connectors .................................................................................45

PCI Slot Connectors...........................................................................46

Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors ..........................................47

Power (ATX PWR) Connector .........................................................48

Fan (CPU FAN, CTRL PWR) Connectors ......................................49

USB Connectors .................................................................................50

VGA MONITOR Connector ............................................................51

LCD Connector ..................................................................................52

Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector........................................53

PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors .....................................54

Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector.................................................55

i.LINK Interface Header Connectors .............................................55

i.LINK Connectors ............................................................................57

CD-In Connector................................................................................58

Configuration Switches .................................................................59

Contents

Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card

Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options

Main Screen ...................................................................................65

Advanced Screen ..........................................................................68

Power Screen ..................................................................................73

Boot Screen .....................................................................................75

Exit Screen.......................................................................................76

Chapter 7 — Miscellaneous Technical Information

About User and Supervisor Passwords .....................................78

Beep Code Error Messages ..........................................................79

PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages .........................80

xiii

DMA Channel Assignments ....................................................... 81

IRQ Assignments ........................................................................ 82

System I/O Address Map ............................................................83

Memory Map.................................................................................. 85

Chapter 8 — Specifications

Processor .......................................................................................87

Chipset ...........................................................................................87

PCI Bus ..........................................................................................87

Memory Modules (DIMMs) .......................................................87

DIMM Configurations ..................................................................88

L2 Cache ......................................................................................... 88

Graphics ........................................................................................88

Audio ..............................................................................................89

Communications .......................................................................... 89

I/O and Expansion Slots .............................................................89

i.LINK Interface .............................................................................90

Ethernet Interface ..........................................................................90

Drives and Controllers ................................................................. 90

System CMOS ...............................................................................91

xiv

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.

®

Computer. Internal components are

1

2

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Front View

Pull-down panel

SHA0001.VSD

Drives

CD-RW drive

Identifying Components

3

SHA0002.VSD

Drive Description

CD-RW drive

*

CD-ROM disc read: 32X (maximum performance).
CD-R disc read: 32X (maximum performance).
CD-R disc write: 8X (maximum performance).
CD-RW disc read: 20X (maximum performance).
CD-RW disc write: 4X (maximum performance).

* The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s. Data on a CD-RW is read at a

variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. The average
data transfer rate is 14X (2100 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate,
ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is

22.5X (3375 kbytes/s). Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X, 2X, 4X (max
for CD-RW), or 8X, depending on the speed and media type you select.

4

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Buttons and Switches

CD-RW disc eject

P.C. Card eject

Power on/off

Button or switch Description

Power/Standby switch Turns system power on and off.
CD-RW disc eject button
P.C. Card eject button

Automatically opens the CD-RW tray.
Ejects a PCMCIA card

SHA0003.VSD

Indicators

Identifying Components

5

Sony Memory Stick access indicator

Hard drive access indicator

CD-RW drive access indicator

Power on/off

SHA0004.VSD

Indicator Description

Power/Standby indicator Standby (amber) indicates the computer is in

standby mode. On (green) indicates the
computer is out of standby mode, ready to
use. Off (no color) indicates the computer is
turned off.

Sony Memory Stick access

On (amber) indicates memory stick activity.

indicator
Hard disk drive access

indicator

On (amber) indicates hard disk drive
activity.

CD-RW drive access indicator On (amber) indicates optical disc activity.

6

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Connectors

USB

i.LINK

SHA0005.VSD

Connector Description

i.LINK

®

(IEEE1394)

*

Connects to digital devices that have a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.

USB Connects to USB devices.

* To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK

connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.
A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device.

Slots

PC Card Slot

Identifying Components

7

Memory Stick Media Slot

SHA0006.VSD

Slot Description

PC Card Slot Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA

card.

®

Memory Stick

Media Slot Accommodates Memory Stick media.

8

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Rear View

MONITOR

USB1

USB2

PHONES

LINE IN

MIC

Power

ETHERNET

i.LINK

LCD

LINE

PHONE

USB3

Connector Description

Power AC input power.
ETHERNET Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
LINE Connects to phone cable from wall jack.
PHONE Connects to telephone.
USB3 Connects to USB devices.
MONITOR Connects to VGA monitor (optional).
USB1, USB2 Connects to USB devices.

SHA0007.VSD

PHONES Connects to headphones.
LINE IN Connects to output connector on audio device.
MIC Connects to microphone connector on audio

device.

Identifying Components

9

Connector Description

i.LINK (IEEE1394)

*

Connects to digital device that has a 4-pin or
6-pin i.LINK connector.

™

LCD Connects to VAIO Slimtop

* 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.

LCD monitor.

10

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

I/O Connectors

The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.

MONITOR

The MONITOR connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA­type connector and is located on the rear panel.

SHA0009.VSD

USB Connectors

A total of four USB connectors are available. Three USB connectors
(USB1, USB2, and USB3) are accessible from the rear panel. USB1 and
USB2 are located beneath the Ethernet connector, and USB3 is located on
the Fax/Modem plug-in card.

The fourth USB connector (USB4) is located on the front panel between
the i.LINK connector and the Sony Memory Stick slot.

Rear panel

USB3

on Modem card at rear panel

USB1

Left side of front panel

USB2

USB4

KY0003.VSD

Identifying Components

11

PHONE, LINE IN, and MIC

The PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC jacks are physically identical, but have
different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks and are
located on the rear panel.

PHONES LINE IN MIC

KY0013.VS D

Connector Description

PHONES 1.0 Vrms output (typical) at 31 mW (32 ohm) output (max).
LINE IN 2.0 Vrms input (max), 50 Kohm impedance.
MIC Electret condenser microphone input.

i.LINK (IEEE1394)

The 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector on the rear panel can supply
power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK
connector. The connector supplies 10V to 12V. The total power supplied
by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts.

6-pin i.LINK

(IEEE1394)

4-pin i.LINK

(IEEE1394)

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.

Ethernet

MAN009.VSD

12

LCD

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is located
on the rear panel.

KY0004.VSD

Do not connect any LCD monitor other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor.

!

LINE and PHONE

The LINE and PHONE jacks are physically identical and have identical
connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the
LINE jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall
jack, and the PHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.
These jacks are located on the Modem plug-in card.

These connectors are located on the Modem plug-in card and are
accessible from the rear panel.

LINE PHONE

✍

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.

KY0014.VSD

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

❑

13

14

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility

You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS
settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 63 for information on
CMOS settings).

Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows®.

!

Reboot the system.

1

Press F2 when the Sony screen appears.

2

Use the left and right arrow keys to select an item from the main

3

menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item within the
screen.

Press Enter to display a submenu of options for an item.

4

Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option within a

5

submenu.
Press Enter to apply the new setting or Esc to cancel the submenu.

6

Press ESC to return to the main menu.

7

Select F10 when done, then follow the prompts, or choose an option

8

from the Exit menu.

Configuring Your System

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 Options 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 Turn off monitor,

and Turn off hard disks, System standby, and System Hibernate.
The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of

inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor
turns off when your computer is running on AC power. The display
reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key.

The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of

16

4

5

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks
turn off when your computer is running on AC power.

The System standby option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer
goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power.
Power is reactivated when you click the left mouse button or press
spacebar on the keyboard.

The System hibernate option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate
state. Power is reactivated when you push the power button.

To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,
type a descriptive name, and then click

Click the Advanced tab.

OK

.

Select the desired settings.

6

Click the Hibernate tab.

7

Configuring Your System

17

Select the desired settings, and then click OK.

8

18

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Configuring the System Board

The configuration should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical

✍

support or service technician.

!

Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the
power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the
power cord.

There are two configuration switches on the system board:

CMOS Clear switch

❑

Onboard VGA Interrupt (AGP_INT) switch

❑

When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Normal position, it provides
normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility.

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 100
MHz (fast mode), and the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) uses the
User CMOS settings (as opposed to the System CMOS settings).

The CMOS and NVRAM settings are only cleared if the checksum test
returns false. Access to specific setup fields is controlled by a supervisor
password or user password.

When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Clear position, the password that
is stored in CMOS is cleared. No other parameters are cleared.

If you install a VGA PCI add-in card, you can use the AGP_INT switch to
enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

Configuring Your System

19

To enable or disable the CMOS Clear or onboard VGA Interrupt, perform
the following steps:

Do not change any configuration switch unless directed by an authorized Sony

!

technician.

Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on

1

page 22).

Set the switches according to the table show in the diagram (see also

2

“Configuration Switches” on page 59).

ON12

Switch #

1

2

Name

CMOS

AGP_INT

12
O
N

Configuration switches (SW1)

On

Clear password

Enable

Off

Normal

Disable

KY0059.VSD

20

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.

21

22

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

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, hold down the system cover while you pull

1

out on the handle located at the rear panel.
Slide the system chassis out.

2

KY0064B.VSD

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

Replacing the System Cover

Insert the front of the chassis into the opening at the rear of the

1

system cover, then slide the chassis in until it is flush with the front
and rear.

23

KY0077.VSD

24

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

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 22).

Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the

2

system board (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 40).
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 23).
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the

6

add-in card.

KY0070.VSD

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

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 22).

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.

25

✍

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.

KY0071.VSD

26

5

6

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

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 41).

Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on
page 23).

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

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 25).
Set the switches as needed (see “Configuring the System Board” on

2

page 18).

27

Replace any add-in cards removed in step 1 (see “Installing an Add-

3

In Card” on page 24).

MAN008.VSD

28

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

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 63). Make a list of all the BIOS options that

are different from their default values. You will refer to this list when
you restore the BIOS settings later.

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 22).

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on

8

page 31).
Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the battery-eject lever

9

against the battery holder (see 1 diagram). One side of the battery
pops up.

2

1

29

Remove the battery (see 2 in diagram) and dispose according to the

10

instructions that came with the new battery.
Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side

11

up, and press down until the battery snaps into position.

✍

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 power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on

12

page 32).
Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on

13

page 23).

KY0072.VSD

30

14
15

16

17

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears

during the reboot sequence, press DEL to access the CMOS Setup
Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s CMOS settings
were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the
remaining steps.

Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default
CMOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 63).

Press F10, then follow the onscreen prompt to save and exit.
The computer’s CMOS settings are now restored.

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

Removing the Power Supply

You must remove the power supply to replace the CMOS battery.

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 screw that secures the power supply to the chassis (see 1

1

in diagram).

1

2

31

Press down on the plastic lever at the bottom of the power supply

2

(see 2 in diagram) to release the power supply.

MER001.VSD

32

3

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Lift the power supply up and out, and rest it upside down on top of
the PCI card holder.

Replacing the Power Supply

Lower the power supply down into position and press down until

1

the power supply latches to the chassis.
Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis.

2

MER002.VSD

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

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 35).

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 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size,
and speed of the memory modules.

33

Memory module configurations (MB)

DIMM1 DIMM2

0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in

!

your body before handling a memory module.

✍

Use only 133 MHz memory. Supports SDRAM memory. Does not support EDO memory or
buffered DIMM memory.

34

4

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of
pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket.

Press down
here

12

O
N

Pin 1 side

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

Handles

fully seated.

OM04586.VSD

✍

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 23).

Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and
configures itself accordingly when you turn it on. No further action is
required.

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

35

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 22).

Locate the memory module you wish to remove.

2

DIMM 1

DIMM 2

(empty)

✍

If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps 3 to 5. Otherwise,
continue.

Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the

3

module from its socket.

Push out

Handles

KY0073.VSD

KY0042.VSD

36

Y

4

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the
module in a static-free bag.

Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static

!

electricity in your body before handling the memory module.

✍

If the memory module you removed is DIMM #2, stop. Otherwise, continue.

K

Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on

5

page 23).

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

37

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 22).

While pulling out on the tab (see 1 in diagram), push the hard drive

2

towards the left inside the blue plastic drive carrier to release the
drive.

2

1

Lift up on the left side of the drive and gently wiggle the drive up and

3

out.

MER003.VSD

38

4

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable (see 1 in diagram)
from the hard drive.

1

2

2

Remove the four pins (see 2 in diagram) from the hard drive.

5

Insert the four pins in the new hard drive in the same position as they

6

were in the old hard drive.
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).
Rest the hard drive upside down on a flat surface, with the

8

connectors facing left.
Reconnect the ribbon cable and power supply cable to the new hard

9

drive.

MER005.VSD

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

Align all four pins on the hard drive with the four slots in the drive

10

carrier and gently press down until the drive is firmly into position.

39

Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on

11

page 23).

MER006.VSD

40

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

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

KY0069.VSD

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

41

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.

3

KY0076.VSD

42

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.

Battery

ATX PWR

Wake On LAN (not used)

PWR Fan

VGA Monitor

USB1, USB2, Ethernet

Line In

Line Out

Mic

i.LINK

1394 i.LINK

LCD Monitor

(unused)

CD-IN

Memory

SW1 (Config. switch)

CPU

ON12

CPU Fan

Secondary IDE
Primary IDE

Sony Panel

to Modem/
USB3

PCMCIA
Socket

Sony
Memory Stick

USB4

i.LINK

1394 i.LINK

OM04581.VSD

43

44

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Connectors

Front Panel Header

The front panel header is a 10-pin header that provides connections to
various front panel functions.

ON12

Front panel header

KY0031.VSD

Pin # Name Description

1 +5 +5V from power supply.
2 LED (CD-RW) Connects to LED on CD-RW.
3 LED (FDD) Connects to LED on floppy disk drive.
4 LED (HDD) Connects to LED on IDE hard disk drive.
5 LED (MODEM) Connects to LED on modem card.
6 Reserved Not used.
7 LED3 Connects to Standby/Sleep (red) signal from

power supply.

8 LED4 Connects to Power (green) anode signal from

power supply.
9 POWER SW Connects to power switch.
10 GND Connects to signal ground.

System Board

45

IDE Connectors

There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors: a Primary
IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.

The Primary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type
connector for the 3.5-inch hard disk drive.

The Secondary IDE connector is a 40-pin 2.54 mm pitch header-type
connector for the 5.25-inch CD-RW drive.

Primary IDE connector

Secondary IDE connector (for CD-RW drive)

12

O
N

OM04701G.VSD

46

S

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

PCI Slot Connectors

The system board contains one PCI Riser slot connector for a PCI riser
card. The PCI riser card in turn provides two PCI slot connectors for PCI
add-in cards. One PCI slot connector is occupied by the fax/modem card
(slot #2), which also contains a USB connector.

The PCI slots in the riser card support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V)
PCI add-in cards.

PCI slot for

riser card

ON12

Two PCI slot connectors

PCI riser card
(plugs into PCI connector
on system board)

OM04599B.V

KY0091.VSD

Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors

ON12

DIMM1

System Board

47

DIMM2

OM04710A.VSD

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

OM04908B.VSD

48

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Power (ATX PWR) Connector

The ATX PWR connector is a 20-pin Molex-type header connector that
provides power to the system board.

1120

ATX PWR

10

ON12

1

Power connector

Pin #Name Pin #Name

1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3GND 13GND
4 +5V 14 PS-ON# (power supply

remote on/off control)

OM04701I.VSD

5GND 15GND
6+5V 16GND
7GND 17GND
8 PWRGD (power good) 18 NC
9+5VSB 19+5V
10 +12V 20 +5V

System Board

49

Fan (CPU FAN, PWR FAN) Connectors

The CPU Fan connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector that
controls the CPU cooling fan.

The PWR FAN connector is a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the power
supply cooling fan. It connects to P3 from the power supply.

13

PWR FAN

CPU Fan

12

O
N

1

3

KY0034.VSD

CPU Fan connector

Pin Signal Name

1GND
2 FAN_CTRL (+12V)
3FAN_SEN

PWR FAN connector

Pin Signal Name

1Ground
2Fan C

*

33.3V sense

* 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).

50

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

USB Connectors

There are three USB ports (USB1 and USB2) on the system board that
permit connection of USB peripheral devices directly to the system
without having to use an external hub. If more USB devices are needed,
connect an external hub to either USB port.

USB1

USB2

There is a USB port (USB3) on the Fax/Modem card (accessible from the rear panel), and a

✍

ON12

USB port (USB4) on the front panel. These connectors are identical to USB1 and USB2.

USB Connectors

*

Pin Signal Name

1Power
2USBPn#
3USBPn
4GND

* The n denotes the USB number (1, 2, 3, or 4).

KY0033.VSD

System Board

D

VGA MONITOR Connector

The VGA MONITOR connector is a 15-pin D-sub female connector.

51

VGA MONITOR

51

15 11

VGA MONITOR connector

Pin Signal Name

1RED
2GREEN
3 BLUE
4GND
5 DDC GND
6RED GND
7GREEN GND

ON12

OM04701D.VS

8 BLUE GND
9NC
10 GND
11 GND
12 SDA
13 HORIZONTAL SYNC
14 VERTICAL SYNC
15 SCL

52

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

LCD Connector

The LCD connector is a 32-pin MDR-type connector for the Sony VAIO
Slimtop LCD monitor.

ON12

LCD

KY0094.VSD

Do not connect any LCD other than the Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that

!

came with the PCV-LX700/PCV-LX800. The Sony VAIO Slimtop LCD monitor that
came with earlier PCV-L models is not compatible with the PCV-LX700/
PCV-LX800 system.

System Board

53

Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector

The WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the
Wake On LAN function (not used).

WOL_CON

(not used)

13

ON12

Wake On LAN connector

Pin Signal

1+5V SB
2GND
3WOL signal

KY0096.VSD

54

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors

The PHONES jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
headphones. The MIC jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
a microphone. The LINE IN jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that
connect to a stereo audio device (not an audio source from a video
device). Connect a stereo audio output jack to the LINE IN jack.

PHONES

LINE IN

MIC

LINE IN jack

Pin Signal

Sleeve GND
Tip Audio-Left In
Ring Audio-Right In

PHONES jack

Pin Signal

Sleeve GND
Tip Left out
Ring Right out

ON12

KY0058.VSD

MIC jack

Pin Signal

Sleeve GND
Tip Microphone mono in
Ring Electret bias voltage

System Board

D

Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector

The Sony Memory Stick slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S
connector.

ON12

Sony Memory Stick

i.LINK Interface Header Connectors

55

KY0097.VSD

The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface header connectors.
A cable connects each 6-pin header connector to the front panel.

ON12

IEEE1394

(rear panel)

IEEE1394 interface header connector (rear panel)

Pin Signal Name

1Ground
2TA1+
3TA1-

IEEE1394
(front panel)

MAN001.VS

4TB1+
5TB1­6Ground

56

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

IEEE1394 interface header connector (front panel)

Pin Signal Name

1Ground
2TPA2+
3TPA2­4TPB2+
5TPB2­6Ground

System Board

D

57

i.LINK Connectors

The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors: a 4-pin
connector is accessible from the front panel, and a 6-pin connector is
accessible from the rear panel.

Use the front-panel connector to connect to devices that use a 4-pin
i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector. Use the rear-panel connector to connect to
devices that use a 6-pin

*

i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector.

i.LINK

(rear panel)

ON12

i.LINK

(front panel)

MAN001A.VS

* A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a

6-pin i.LINK connector. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a device.

58

D

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

CD-In Connector

The system board has a CD-In connector that connects to the CD-RW
drive.

CD-In

14

CD-In connector

Pin Signal Name

1Left CD-In
2Ground
3Ground
4Right CD-In

ON12

MAN011.VS

System Board

59

Configuration Switches

A two-switch dual-inline package (DIP) provides configuration settings
for clearing the CMOS password and enabling or disabling the onboard
VGA interrupt (VGA_INT).

The computer ships with the CMOS switch (#1) set to OFF (Normal) and
the VGA_INT switch (#2) set to OFF (Disable).

Do not change the position of any switch unless directed by a Sony­authorized technical support person.

ON12

O
N

Switch #

Name

Clear password1

CMOS

AGP_INT

2 Enable

12

Configuration switches (SW1)

On

Normal

Disable

Off

KY0059.VSD

60

Chapter 5
Fax/Modem Card

This card combines a Lucent 1648/V.90-compatible data fax/modem and
a USB connector, and occupies PCI slot #2 in the Riser card.

The fax/modem uses two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and
one to connect a phone. A USB connector (USB3) is also located on this
card.

USB3

Telephone

Line

Name Connector Type Description

TELEPHONE RJ-11 Connects to phone.
LINE RJ-11 Connects to telephone line.
USB3 USB Connects to USB devices.

to motherboard

KY0038.VSD

61

62

Chapter 6
CMOS Setup Options

This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see

“Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility” on page 14).

The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are:

Main

❑

Advanced

❑

Power

❑

Boot

❑

Exit

❑

Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets. Text that is not
enclosed in brackets cannot be changed.

A small triangle ( ) indicates that there is a sub-menu with additional
information and options. Press Enter to display the sub-menu. The
information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear
or disappear, depending on which options you select).

The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The
option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the option currently set for
your system.

The other available options for each item are shown without brackets
directly below the default option in this guide. The available options are
listed in the order they occur when you press the + key.

Use the left and right arrow keys to choose a menu item. Use the up and
down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter to display a list of
options, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other options.

If you display the list of options, use the up and down arrow keys to
select an option in the list, then press Enter to apply the selection.

Press Esc to go back to the main menu.

63

64

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Press F10 to save the changes and exit, or press Esc to discard the
changes.

Follow the on-screen prompts for other choices. The bottom of the screen
presents a summary of the keys to use for navigation and control.

CMOS Setup Options

Main Screen

System Time [00:00:00]
System Date [01/01/2000]
Legacy Diskette A [None]

360K, 5.25 in.

1.2M, 5.25 in.
720K, 3.5 in.

1.44M, 3.5 in.

2.88M, 3.5 in.

65

Primary Master (see
Primary Slave (see
Secondary Master (see
Secondary Slave (see

Keyboard Features (see xref to keyboard features)
Language [English]
Supervisor Password [Disabled]
User Password [Disabled]
Halt On [All but Keyboard]

Installed Memory 128 MB (depends on model)

“IDE Sub-Menus”

“IDE Sub-Menus”

“IDE Sub-Menus”

“IDE Sub-Menus”

on page 66)

on page 66)

on page 66)

on page 66)

All but Disk
All but Disk/Keyboard
All Errors
No Error

66

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

IDE Sub-Menus

Type [Auto]

User Type HDD
CD-ROM
LS-120
ZIP-100
MO
Other ATAPI Device
None

Cylinders

Heads

Sectors

CHS Capacity

*

†

†

*

Maximum LBA Capacity

Multi-Sector Transfers

SMART Monitoring

PIO Mode

‡

*

*

[ 1024]

[255]

[63]

8422MB

*

40020MB (actual size depends on model)

[Maximum]
Disabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors
32 Sectors

[Disabled]
Enabled

[4]
0
1
2
3

ULTRA DMA Mode

Set Device As

* 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.

**

†

[4]
Disabled
0
1
2
3

[Auto]
Floppy
Hard Disk

Keyboard Features Sub-Menu

Boot Up NumLock Status [On]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]

Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]

Off

15/Sec
20/Sec
24/Sec
30/Sec
6/Sec
8/Sec
10/Sec

1/2 Sec
3/4 Sec
1 Sec

CMOS Setup Options

67

68

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Advanced Screen

Current CPU Internal Frequency 733 MHz (depends on model)
CPU Frequency Mutiple [5.5x]
FSB/SDRAM Freq. (MHz) [133/133]
CPU Level 1 Cache [Enabled]

Disabled

CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]

Disabled

CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]

Enabled

Processor Serial Number [Disabled]

Enabled

BIOS Update [Enabled]

Disabled

PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]

Enabled

USB Legacy Support [Auto]

Disabled
Enabled

OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]

Enabled
Chip Configuration (see “Chip Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 69)
I/O Device Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 71)
PCI Configuration (see
Shadow Configuration (see

“PCI Configuration Sub-Menu”

“Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu”

on page 71)

on page 72)

Chip Configuration Sub-Menu

SDRAM Timing [By SPD]

User Define
SDRAM CAS Latency [3T]
SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [4T]
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3T]
Refresh RAS Assertion [5T]

4T

6T

7T
Refresh Queue Depth [12]

0

4

8
SDRAM Refresh Mode [Simultaneous]

Staggered 1T

CMOS Setup Options

69

Memory Hole At Address [None]

15M-16M

14M-16M

12M-16M
Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC]

UC
Graphics Aperture Size [64MB]

128MB

256MB

4MB

8MB

16MB

32MB
VGA Shared Memory Size [ 8MB] (actual size depends on model)

16MB

32MB

64MB

2MB

4MB

70

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

VGA LCD TV Display Type [Auto (BIOS Default)]

CRT1 Only
Composite NTSC
CRT1 + Composite NTSC
Composite PAL
CRT1 + Composite PAL
S-Video NTSC
CRT1 + S-Video NTSC
S-Video PAL
CRT1 + S-Video PAL
SCART
CRT1 + SCART
LCD with Scaling
CRT1 + LCD with Scaling
LCD without Scaling
CRT1 + LCD without Scaling
CRT2
CRT1 + CRT2
Hi-Vision TV
CRT1 + Hi-Vision TV

PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled]

Disabled

ISA Bus Clock [PCICLK/4]

7.159MHz

Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both}

Primary
Secondary
Disabled

USB Function [Enabled]

Disabled

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Disabled

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Enabled

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Disabled

Onboard PCMCIA Controller [Enabled]

Disabled

I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu

Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]

Disabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled]

3F8H/IRQ4

2F8H/IRQ3

3E8H/IRQ4

2E8H/IRQ10
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8H/IRQ3]

3E8H/IRQ4

2E8H/IRQ10

Disabled

3F8H/IRQ4
Onboard Parallel Port [Disabled]

3BCH/IRQ7

378H/IRQ7

278H/IRQ5

CMOS Setup Options

71

PCI Configuration Sub-Menu

Slot 1 IRQ [Auto]

NA
and 3

4
Slot 2 IRQ 5

7

9

10

11

12

14

15
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled]

Enabled
PCI Latency Timer [32]
SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS [Auto]

Disabled
ONB VGA BIOS First [No]

Yes

72

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu

Video ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]

C8000-CBFFF Shadow [Disabled]

CC000-CFFFF Shadow [Disabled]

D0000-D3FFF Shadow [Disabled]

D4000-D7FFF Shadow [Disabled]

D8000-DBFFF Shadow [Disabled]

DC000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled]

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

Enabled

CMOS Setup Options

Power Screen

Power Management [User Define]

Disabled

Min Saving

Max Saving

Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off]

Always On

Video Method [DPMS OFF]

DPMS Reduce ON

Blank Screen

V/H SYNC+Blank

DPMS Standby

DPMS Suspend

HDD Power Down [Disabled]

1 Min

2 Min

3 Min

4 Min

5 Min

6 Min

7 Min

8 Min

9 Min

10 Min

11 Min

12 Min

13 Min

14 Min

15 Min

73

ACPI Mode [S3]

PS/2 Mouse Wake For S1 [Disabled]

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]

S1

Enabled

~

1

2 Min

~

2

3 Min

~

5 Min

4

~

8

9 Min
20 Min
30 Min
40 Min
1 Hour

Suspend

74

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Power Up Control

AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]

Enabled

Automatic PWR Up [Disabled]

Everyday
By Date

HardWare Monitor

MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

Ignore

CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

Ignore

Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]

Ignore

CPU Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]

Ignore

VCORE Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Ignore

+3.3V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Ignore

+5V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Ignore

+12V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Ignore

-12V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]
Ignore

CMOS Setup Options

Boot Screen

1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)]
Disabled

2. Removable Device [USB FDD]
USB ZIP
Disabled
Legacy Floppy
LS120
ZIP-100
ATAPI MO

3. IDE Hard Drive [(displays installed drive)]
Disabled

4. Other Boot Device [INT18 Device (Network)]
SCSI Boot Device
Disabled

75

Plug & Play O/S [No]

Yes

Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]

Disabled

Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]

Disabled

Silent Boot [Enabled]

Disabled

76

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Exit Screen

Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

Chapter 7
Miscellaneous Technical
Information

This chapter contains information on the following subjects:

User and Supervisor password

❑

Beep code error messages

❑

PCI configuration status and error messages

❑

DMA channel assignments

❑

IRQ assignments

❑

System I/O address map

❑

Memory map

❑

77

78

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

About User and Supervisor Passwords

The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password
and a Supervisor password) in the BIOS Setup Utility. The User password
is required; the Supervisor password is optional.

Access to the BIOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were
previously set, as indicated next.

If you set these passwords... ...the following passwords are required:

User password only User password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password only No password is required at bootup.

Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.

Both passwords User password is required at bootup.

Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.

Miscellaneous Technical Information

79

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.

80

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages

The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on
your system from time to time.

Message Meaning

Floppy Disk Controller
Resource Conflict

CMOS Checksum Error,
CMOS Cleared

CMOS Data Invalid,
CMOS Cleared

Parallel Port Resource Conflict The parallel port has requested a resource

PCI Error Log is Full This message is displayed when more than

PCI I/O Port Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,

PCI IRQ Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,

PCI Memory Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,

Primary Boot Device Not
Found

The diskette 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.

that is already in use.

15 PCI conflict errors are detected. No
additional PCI errors can be logged.

resulting in a conflict.

resulting in a conflict.

resulting in a conflict.
The designated primary boot device (hard

disk drive, diskette drive, DVD-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 Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is

The primary IDE controller has requested a
resource that is already in use.

The designated primary input device
(keyboard, mouse, or other, if input is
redirected) could not be found.

The designated primary output device
(display, serial port, or other, if input is
redirected) could not be found.

The secondary IDE controller has requested
a resource that is already in use.

already in use.

Miscellaneous Technical Information

81

DMA Channel Assignments

This shows the factory default values. Windows Me reassigns resources
to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.

DMA
Channel

4 Direct memory access controller

Default
Assignment

82

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

IRQ Assignments

IRQ # Default Assignment

00 System timer
01 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
02 Programmable interrupt controller
03 Communications port (COM2)
04 Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller
04 SiS 900 PCI fast ethernet adapter
04 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
07 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
07 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
07 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
08 System CMOS/real time clock
09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus
10 Sony PCI to Memory Stick I/F controller
10 SiS 7018 audio driver
10 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
10 Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus controller
11 WDM communication device
11 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering
11 SiS 630
12 PS/2-compatible mouse port
13 Numeric data processor
14 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
14 Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
15 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
15 Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)

This shows the factory default values. Windows Me will reassign resources to best meet

✍

the needs of a particular configuration. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI
devices.

Miscellaneous Technical Information

System I/O Address Map

83

Address
Range (hex)

0000h - 000Fh Direct memory access controller
0010h - 001Fh Motherboard resources
0020h - 0021h Programmable interrupt controller
0022h - 002Dh Motherboard resources
0030h - 003Fh Motherboard resources
0040h - 0043h System timer
0044h - 005Fh Motherboard resources.
0060h - 0060h Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
0061h - 0061h System speaker
0062h - 0063h Motherboard resources
0064h - 0064h Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
0065h - 006Fh Motherboard resources
0070h - 0073h System CMOS/real time clock
0074h - 007Fh Motherboard resources

Description

0080h - 0090h Direct memory access controller
0091h - 0093h Motherboard resources
0094h - 009Fh Direct memory access controller
00A0h - 00A1h Programmable interrupt controller
00A2h - 00BFh Motherboard resources
00C0h - 00DFh Direct memory access controller
00E0h - 00EFh Motherboard resources
00F0h - 00FFh Numeric data processor
0170h - 0177h Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0170h - 0177h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
01F0h - 01F7h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
01F0h - 01F7h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
0290h - 0297h Motherboard resources
02F8h - 02FFh Communications port (COM2)
0376h - 0376h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
0376h - 0376h Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
03B0h - 03BBh SiS 630
03C0h - 03DFh SiS 630

84

VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual

Address

Description

Range (hex)

03F0h - 03F1h Motherboard resources
03F2h - 03F2h In use by unknown device
03F6h - 03F6h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
03F6h - 03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
0480h - 048Fh Motherboard resources
04D0h - 04D1h Motherboard resources
0CF8h - 0CFFh PCI bus
8400h - 84FFh WDM communication device
8800h - 8807h WDM communication device
9000h - 9FFFh SiS accelerated graphics port
9800h - 987Fh SiS 630
A800h - A8FFh SiS 7018 audio driver
B000h - B0FFh SiS 900 PCI fast ethernet adapter
B400h - B407h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
B400h - B40Fh SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller
B408h - B40Fh Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO)
E400h - E4FEh Motherboard resources

Miscellaneous Technical Information

Memory Map

Address Range Description

00000000h - 0009FFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
000A0000h - 000AFFFFh SiS 630
000B0000h - 000BFFFFh SiS 630
000C0000h - 000CBFFFh SiS 630
000CC000h - 000CFFFFh Unavailable for use by devices
000F0000h - 000FFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
00100000h - 06FFFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
07000000h - 07000FFFh
07800000h - 07800FFFh Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus controller
CB800000h - CB8000FFh WDM communication device
CC000000h - CC003FFFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host

*

PCMCIA card services

controller.

85

CC800000h - CC8007FFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE 1394) PCI host controller
CD000000h - CD0003FFh Sony PCI to Memory Stick I/F controller
CD800000h - CD81FFFFh SiS 630
CD800000h - CDFFFFFFh SiS accelerated graphics port
CE000000h - CE000FFFh SiS 7018 audio driver
CE800000h - CE800FFFh SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
CF000000h - CF000FFFh SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller
CF800000h - CF800FFFh SiS 900 PCI fast ethernet adapter
D0000000h - D7FFFFFFh PCI standard host CPU bridge
D8000000h - DFFFFFFFh SiS 630
D8000000h - E7EFFFFFh SiS accelerated graphics port
FFEE0000h - FFEFFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS
FFFE0000h - FFFFFFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS

* Appears only when a PCI card is installed.

86