Sony PCV-LX910 System Reference Manual

Notice to Users

© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without prior written approval.

SONY ELECTRONICS INC. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.

Sony Electronics Inc. reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement.

This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product. Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States. Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions.

Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge. Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card

information. Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions.

Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation.

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

Owner’s Record

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

Model Number: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Serial Number:________________________

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Safety Information and Caution

CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties

Laser Output (CD-RW) 1.08 mW (Read)

32 mW (CD-RW Write) 35 mW (CD-R Write)

Laser Output (DVD-ROM) 0.4 mW (Read)

Wave Length (CD-RW) 780 nm

Wave Length (DVD-ROM) 650 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/DVD combo drive:

Danger - Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

! Caution - For ADSL modem

models, to reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou

d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité.

❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution,

ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil

modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique.

❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une

prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.

❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à

découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau.

❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez

ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.

❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un

orage électrique.

❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone

pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite.

❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible

d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.

! Pour changer la pile de rechange,

veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près.

! Avertissement - L'utilisation

d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié.

! Danger : Radiation laser visible et

invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau.

! Pour les combos CD-RW/DVD:

Danger - Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau.

! Attention - Pour ADSL modele

modem, afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.

For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4766972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada.

Sony Customer Support can be reached at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport.

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Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd

Telephone: 201-930-6972 This phone number is for FCC-related matters only. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the two following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the

equipment and the receiver.

❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer

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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.

FCC Part 68

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.79 B. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area.

If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice is not practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty information, please contact 1888-4SONY-PC, or write to the Sony Customer Information Center, 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913. If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved.

Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1888-4SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information.)

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, other entity, or individual sending the message, and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.

In order to program this information into your facsimile, see your fax software documentation.

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Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact:

CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.

✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium

batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-9617669 in Canada.

! Do not handle damaged or

leaking lithium batteries.

! Danger of explosion if battery is

incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

! The battery pack used in this

device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children.

! Ne pas manipuler les batteries

au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées.

! Une batterie non conforme

présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant.

! La manutention incorrecte du

module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

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INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection.

The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.79 B.

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.

Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations.

Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement.

Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.

Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface.

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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 0.79 B.

Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1 — Identifying Components

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

Drive .....................................................................................................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 .............................................................16

Changing the Display's Power Management Settings..................................17

Configuring the System Board ...................................................................20

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Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components

Removing the System Cover .......................................................................24

Replacing the System Cover .......................................................................25

Installing an Add-In Card ...........................................................................26

Removing an Add-in Card ..........................................................................27

Setting the Configuration Switches .............................................................29

Replacing the Lithium Battery ....................................................................30

Removing the Power Supply........................................................................33

Replacing the Power Supply........................................................................34

Installing System Memory ..........................................................................35

Removing a Memory Module .....................................................................37

Replacing the Hard Drive ..........................................................................39

Removing a Slot Cover................................................................................42

Covering an Open I/O Slot ..........................................................................43

Chapter 4 — System Board

Connectors ..................................................................................................46

Front Panel Header ...............................................................................46

IDE Connectors ....................................................................................47

PCI Slot Connectors..............................................................................48

Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors ...............................................49

Power (ATX PWR) Connector ............................................................50

Fan (CPU FAN, PWR FAN) Connectors ............................................51

USB Connectors ..................................................................................52

VGA MONITOR Connector ...............................................................53

LCD Connector ....................................................................................54

Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector.............................................55

PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors ..........................................56

Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector..........................................57

i.LINK Interface Header Connectors ...................................................57

i.LINK Connectors ...............................................................................59

CD-In Connector...................................................................................60

Configuration Switches................................................................................61

Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card

Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options

Main Screen ................................................................................................67

Advanced Screen .........................................................................................70

Power Screen................................................................................................75

Boot Screen .................................................................................................77

Exit Screen ...................................................................................................78

Chapter 7 — Miscellaneous Technical Information

About User and Supervisor Passwords .......................................................80

Beep Code Error Messages .........................................................................81

PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ...........................................82

DMA Channel Assignments .......................................................................83

IRQ Assignments ......................................................................................84

System I/O Address Map ............................................................................85

Memory Map................................................................................................87

Chapter 8 — Specifications

Processor ....................................................................................................89

Chipset .......................................................................................................89

PCI Bus ......................................................................................................89

Memory Modules (DIMMs) ......................................................................89

DIMM Configurations ................................................................................90

L2 Cache .....................................................................................................90

Graphics .....................................................................................................90

Audio ...........................................................................................................91

Communications ........................................................................................91

I/O and Expansion Slots .............................................................................91

i.LINK Interface ..........................................................................................92

Ethernet Interface ........................................................................................92

Drives and Controllers ................................................................................92

System CMOS ............................................................................................93

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Chapter 1 Identifying Components

The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO® Computer. Internal components are identified in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual.

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Front View

Pull-down panel

Drive

Identifying Components

CD-RW/DVD combo drive

Drive Description

CD-RW/DVD combo drive

CD-RW read CD-RW write CD-R read CD-R write CD-ROM read

†

‡

††

DVD-ROM read

* The maximum CD-RW reading speed is 24X. † The CD-RW writing speed may vary, depending on the media. The maximum CD-RW writing speed is 4X. ‡ Data on the CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate,

the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KBps). The average data transfer rate is

22.5X (3375 KBps). ** The maximum CD-R writing speed is 8X (1X = 150 KBps). †† The maximum CD-ROM reading speed is 32X. ‡‡ The maximum DVD-ROM reading speed is 8X.

24X maximum performance 4X maximum performance 32X maximum performance 8X maximum performance 32X maximum performance

‡‡

8X maximum performance

ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at

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Buttons and Switches

CD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject

PC card eject

Power on/off

Button or switch Description

Power/Stand by switch Turns system power on and off. CD-RW/DVD combo drive

disc eject button PC card eject button

Automatically opens the tray.

Ejects a PCMCIA card.

CD-RW/DVD combo drive

Indicators

Identifying Components

Sony Memory Stick media access indicator

Hard drive access indicator

CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator

Power on/off

Indicator Description

Power/Stand by indicator Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is in

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

Sony Memory Stick media access indicator

On (amber) indicates Memory Stick media

activity. Hard disk drive access indicator On (amber) indicates hard disk drive activity. CD-RW/DVD combo drive access

On (amber) indicates optical disc activity. indicator

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Connectors

USB4

i.LINK

Connector Description

i.LINK® (IEEE1394)

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

USB4 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

Identifying Components

PC card slot

Memory Stick media slot

Slot Description

PC card slot Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA

card.

Memory Stick® media slot Accommodates Memory Stick media.

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Rear View

MONITOR

USB1

USB2

PHONES

LINE IN

MIC

i.LINK

Power

ETHERNET

LINE

PHONE

LCD

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

Identifying Components

Connector Description

i.LINK (IEEE1394)

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

LCD Connects to Sony Pen Tablet or Sony LCD display.

Note: Do not connect any other display to this port.

* 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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I/O Connectors

The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.

MONITOR Connector

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

USB Connectors

A total of five USB connectors are available.

Three USB connectors (USB1, USB2, and USB3) are accessible from the rear panel. USB1 and USB2 are located next to 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 media slot.

The fifth USB connector (USB5) is located on the Sony Pen Tablet or LCD display on the right side of the base next to the Mouse port.

USB2 USB1

Rear panel

Right side of front panel

USB4

USB3

on Modem card at rear panel

Identifying Components

PHONE, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors

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

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) Connector

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 10 V to 12 V. The total power supplied by the 6-pin i.LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts.

✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394

connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

✍ Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on

operating conditions and proper connections. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical disc drive or a hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

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6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394)

4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394)

On rear panel

Ethernet Connector

On front panel

The Ethernet connector on the rear panel connects to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet network via an RJ-45 connector.

Ethernet

LCD Connector

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

! This connector is only for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display. Do not

connect any other display to this port.

LINE and PHONE Connectors

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.

Identifying Components

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.

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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 65 for information on CMOS settings).

! Save and close all open files; exit all applications before rebooting the

system.

1 Reboot the system. 2 Press F2 when the Sony screen appears. 3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select an item from the main menu. Use

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

4 Press Enter to display a submenu of options for an item. 5 Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option within a submenu. 6 Press Enter to apply the new setting or Esc to cancel the submenu. 7 Press ESC to return to the main menu. 8 Select F10 when done, then follow the prompts, or choose an option from

the Exit menu.

Configuring Your System

Changing the Display's Power Management Settings

A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time.

1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, Control Panel, then click Power

Options.

The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power Schemes tab displayed.

2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your

computer.

To change a power scheme, change the settings for Turn off monitor, Turn off hard disks, System stand by, and System hibernates.

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

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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.

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

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

3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a

descriptive name, and then click OK.

4 Click the Advanced tab.

5 Select the desired settings.

6 Click the Hibernate tab.

Configuring Your System

7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.

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Configuring the System Board

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

support or service technician.

! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

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. While the CMOS switch is in the Clear position, the system will not boot up at all. To clear your password, after setting the switch to the Clear position, wait 2-3 seconds, and then set the switch to the Normal position.

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

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.

1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). 2 Set the switches according to the table shown in the diagram (see also

“Configuration Switches” on page 61).

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12 O N

Configuration switches (SWI)

Switch # Name On Off

CMOS

AGP_INT

Clear

password

Enable

Normal

Disable

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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 and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

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Removing the System Cover

You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives.

1 Remove the screw that secures the panel to the chassis (see item 1 in

diagram), and set it aside for future use.

2 From the rear of the unit, hold down the system cover while you pull on the

handle located at the rear panel (see item 2 in diagram).

3 Slide the system chassis out.

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Replacing the System Cover

1 Insert the front of the chassis into the opening at the rear of the system cover,

then slide the chassis in until it is flush with the front and rear (see item 1 in diagram).

2 Replace the screw that secures the cover to the chassis (see item 2 in

diagram).

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Installing an Add-In Card

! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). 2 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system

board (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 42).

3 Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking

motion, pushing in until the card is fully seated.

✍ Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the

bottom of the chassis. Check that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.

4 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with

the add-in card).

5 Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 25). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in

card.

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Removing an Add-in Card

! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). 2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis, and set it aside

for future use.

4 Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot connector, and store the card in an

anti-static wrapper for future use.

✍ Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card

from side to side.

! 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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5 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot

cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see “Covering an Open I/

O Slot” on page 43).

6 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 and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

1 Remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card” on page 27). 2 Set the switches as needed (see “Configuring the System Board” on

page 20).

3 Replace any add-in cards removed in step 1 (see “Installing an Add-In Card”

on page 26).

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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 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 16).

Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.

The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire.

1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, and

then selecting Restart the computer.

2 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings” appears during the

reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If the error message does not appear, you do not need to replace the battery at this time, and you can skip all remaining steps.

3 Compare all the BIOS options to their default settings. See “CMOS Setup

Options” on page 65 to locate the BIOS default settings. Make a list of all

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

4 Press ESC, then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow key.

Exit Discarding Changes, the first item in the list, is automatically selected.

5 Press Enter, type N when prompted to save, then press Enter to exit the BIOS

Setup Utility.

6 Turn off the computer, and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). 8 Remove the power supply (see 1 in diagram and “Removing the Power

Supply” on page 33).

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9 Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the tab against the battery holder

(see 2 in diagram). One side of the battery pops up.

10 Remove the battery (see 3 in diagram) and dispose according to the

instructions that came with the new battery.

11 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up, and

press down until the battery snaps into position.

✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a

CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.

12 Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on page 34). 13 Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 25). 14 Reconnect the power cord, and turn on the computer. 15 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during

the reboot sequence, press DEL to access the CMOS Setup Utility. If no

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error message displays, the computer’s CMOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps.

16 Refer to the list you made in step 3, and restore any non-default CMOS

settings. See “CMOS Setup Options” on page 65 to locate the BIOS default settings.

17 Press F10, then follow the on-screen prompt to save and exit.

The computer’s CMOS settings are now restored.

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Removing the Power Supply

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

! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

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

diagram), and set it aside for future use.

2 Press down on the plastic lever at the bottom of the power supply (see 2 in

diagram) to release the power supply.

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

card holder.

Replacing the Power Supply

1 Lower the power supply down into position, and press down until the power

supply latches to the chassis.

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

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Installing System Memory

! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see

“Removing a Memory Module” on page 37).

2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Hold the

memory module only by its edges to prevent static-electricity damage.

3 Choose the size and configuration of the memory module as shown in the

following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; the maximum memory size is 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size, and speed of the memory modules.

Memory module configurations (MB)

DIMM1 DIMM2

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

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

your body before handling a memory module.

✍ Use only 3.3 V 64-bit, PC-133 MHz SDRAM DIMM modules.

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4 Align the module over the appropriate socket, and note the location of pin 1

on the module and pin 1 on the socket.

Memory module (DIMM)

Indicates pin 1

5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 6 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated.

✍ When the module is fully seated, the latches on each side are straight up and

locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the latches are not completely straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the latches lock into place.

7 Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on 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 and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove.

DIMM 1

DIMM 2

(empty)

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

continue using the next step.

3 Push out the latches on each side of the memory module to eject the module

from its socket.

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4 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.

5 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 and close all open files, exit all open

applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord.

✍ Your system can support ATA-33 or ATA-66 hard disk drives.

1 Back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you

replace the drive.

2 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24). 3 While pulling out on the tab (see 1 in diagram), push the hard drive towards

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

4 Lift up on the left side of the drive, and gently wiggle the drive up and out.

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5 Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable (see 1 in diagram) from the

hard drive.

6 Remove the four pins (see 2 in diagram) from the hard drive. 7 Insert the four pins in the new hard drive in the same position they were in

the old hard drive.

8 Set the jumpers on the new hard drive to be the Primary Master IDE drive

(refer to the instructions that came with your new hard drive).

9 Rest the hard drive upside down on a flat surface, with the connectors facing

left.

10 Reconnect the ribbon cable and power supply cable to the new hard drive.

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11 Align all four pins on the hard drive with the four slots in the drive carrier,

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

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

1 Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot covers

facing you.

2 Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove. 3 Remove the screw from the slot cover, and set it aside for future use. 4 Carefully remove the loose slot cover, and set it aside for future use.

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Covering an Open I/O Slot

Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled. This may damage some components, especially the main processor (which generates the most heat).

1 Fit the bottom end of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis

and system board.

2 Push the slot cover in until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis. All add-in

card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip.

3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I/O slot cover.

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Chapter 4

System Board

This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board.

Battery

ATX PWR

ake 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

SWI (Config.switch)

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CPU Fan Sony Panel 1394 i.LINK

Secondary IDE Primary IDE

CPU

to Modem/ USB3

PCMCIA Socket

Sony Memory Stick

USB4

i.LINK

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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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Front panel header

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 Stand by/Sleep (red) signal from power

supply.

8 LED4 Connects to Power (green) anode signal from power

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

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IDE Connectors

There are two Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) 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/DVD combo drive.

Primary IDE connector

Secondary IDE connector (for CD-RW/DVD combo drive)

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PCI Slot Connectors

The system board contains one Peripheral Component Interconnect (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 5 V and Universal (3.3/5 V) 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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{

DIMM1

DIMM2

Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to the left of pin 1. 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.

ATX PWR

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Power connector

Pin #Name Pin #Name

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

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

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Fan (CPU FAN, PWR FAN) Connectors

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

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

PWR FAN

CPU Fan

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CPU Fan connector

Pin Signal Name

1 GND 2 FAN_CTRL (+12 V) 3 FAN_SEN

PWR FAN connector

Pin Signal Name

1Ground 2Fan C

3 3.3 V sense

* Power supply provides 12 V to this pin when system is in Power On mode (for fastest fan speed), and 6 V

when system is in Suspend mode (to reduce fan noise).

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USB Connectors

There are two 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

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

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

USB Connectors

Pin Signal Name

1Power 2USBPn# 3USBPn 4 GND

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

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VGA MONITOR Connector

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

VGA MONITOR

15 11

VGA MONITOR connector

Pin Signal Name

1RED 2 GREEN 3BLUE 4GND 5 DDC GND 6 RED GND 7 GREEN GND 8 BLUE GND 9NC 10 GND 11 GND 12 SDA 13 HORIZONTAL SYNC 14 VERTICAL SYNC 15 SCL

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LCD Connector

The LCD connector is a 32-pin MDR-type connector for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display.

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LCD

! This connector is only for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display. Do not

connect any other display to this port.

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Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector

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

WOL_CON

(not used)

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Wake On LAN connector

Pin Signal

1+5 V SB 2GND 3WOL signal

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PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors

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

PHONES

LINE IN

MIC

PHONES jack

Pin Signal

Sleeve GND Tip Left out Ring Right out

LINE IN jack

Pin Signal

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

MIC jack

Pin Signal

Sleeve GND Tip Microphone mono in Ring Electret bias voltage

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Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector

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

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Sony Memory Stick

i.LINK Interface Header Connectors

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

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IEEE1394

(rear panel)

IEEE1394 interface header connector (rear panel)

Pin Signal Name

1Ground 2TA1+ 3TA14TB1+ 5TB16Ground

IEEE1394

(front panel)

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IEEE1394 interface header connector (front panel)

Pin Signal Name

1Ground 2TPA2+ 3TPA24TPB2+ 5TPB26Ground

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i.LINK Connectors

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

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

i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector.

i.LINK

(rear panel)

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i.LINK

(front panel)

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

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

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CD-In Connector

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

CD-in

CD-In connector

Pin Signal Name

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

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Configuration Switches

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

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

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

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Configuration switches (SWI)

Switch # Name On Off

CMOS

AGP_INT

Clear

password

Enable

Normal

Disable

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Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card

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

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

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

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Chapter 6 CMOS Setup Options

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

“Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility” on page 16).

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

❑ Main ❑ Advanced ❑ Power ❑ Boot ❑ Exit

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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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 [01/01/2001] Legacy Diskette A [None]

360 K, 5.25 in.

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

1.44 M, 3.5 in.

2.88 M, 3.5 in. 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”

on page 68)

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

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IDE Sub-Menus

Type [Auto]

Cylinders

Heads

Sectors

CHS Capacity

Maximum LBA Capacity

Multi-Sector Transfers

SMART Monitoring

PIO Mode

ULTRA DMA Mode

Set Device As

†

‡

†

User Type HDD CD-RW/DVD combo LS-120 ZIP-100 MO Other ATAPI Device None

[1024]

[255]

[63]

8422 MB

40020 MB (actual size depends on model)

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

[Disabled] Enabled

[4] 0 1 2 3

[4] Disabled 0 1 2 3

[Auto] Floppy Hard Disk

* This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD. † This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD. ‡ This option appears when Type is not set to None. ** This option appears when Type is set to ZIP-100 or MO.

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

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Advanced Screen

Current CPU Internal Frequency 1B GHz (depends on model) CPU Frequency Mutiple [7.5x] FSB/SDRAM Freq. (MHz) [133/133]

CPU Level 1 Cache [Enabled]

CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled]

CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled]

Processor Serial Number [Disabled]

BIOS Update [Enabled]

PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto]

USB Legacy Support [Auto]

OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]

Chip Configuration (see “Chip Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 71)

I/O Device Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 73) PCI Configuration (see Shadow Configuration (see

“PCI Configuration Sub-Menu”

“Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu”

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled Enabled

Enabled

on page 73)

on page 74)

Chip Configuration Sub-Menu

SDRAM Timing [By SPD]

User Define

SDRAM CAS Latency [3 T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [4 T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3 T]

Refresh RAS Assertion [5 T]

4 T 6 T 7 T

Refresh Queue Depth [12]

0 4 8

SDRAM Refresh Mode [Simultaneous]

Staggered 1T

Memory Hole At Address [None]

15 M-16 M 14 M-16 M 12 M-16 M

Video Memory Cache Mode [USWC]

Graphics Aperture Size [64 MB]

128 MB 256 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB

VGA Shared Memory Size [16 MB]

8 MB 32 MB 64 MB 2 MB 4 MB

CMOS Setup Options

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

PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled]

ISA Bus Clock [PCICLK/4]

Onboard PCI IDE Enable [Both}

USB Function [Enabled]

Onboard LAN [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard PCMCIA Controller [Enabled]

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

Disabled

7.159 MHz

Primary Secondary Disabled

Disabled

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

PCI Configuration Sub-Menu

Slot 1 IRQ [Auto]

and 3

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

CMOS Setup Options

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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

Power Screen

CMOS Setup Options

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 Stand by

DPMS Suspend

HDD Power Down [Disabled]

1 Min

2 Min

3 Min

4 Min

5 Min

6 Min

7 Min

8 Min

9 Min

10 Min

11 Min

12 Min

13 Min

14 Min

15 Min

ACPI Mode [S3]

PS/2 Mouse Wake For S1 [Disabled]

Enabled

Suspend Mode [Disabled]

2 Min

3 Min

5 Min

9 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 1 Hour

PWR Button < 4 Secs [Soft Off]

Suspend

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Power Up Control

AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]

Automatic PWR Up [Disabled]

HardWare Monitor

MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]

CPU Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)]

VCORE Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

+3.3 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

+5 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

+12 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

-12 V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Enabled

Everyday By Date

Ignore

Boot Screen

CMOS Setup Options

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

2. Removable Device [USB FDD]

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

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

Plug & Play O/S [No]

Boot Virus Detection [Enabled]

Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]

Silent Boot [Enabled]

Disabled

USB ZIP Disabled Legacy Floppy LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO

Disabled

SCSI Boot Device Disabled

Yes

Disabled

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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

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About User and Supervisor Passwords

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

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

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

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

Supervisor password is required by most setup options.

Both passwords User password is required at bootup.

Supervisor password is required by most setup options.

Miscellaneous Technical Information

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 count the number of beeps before calling for support.

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PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages

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

Message Meaning

Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict

CMOS Checksum Error, CMOS Cleared

CMOS Data Invalid, CMOS Cleared

Parallel Port Resource Conflict The parallel port has requested a resource that is

PCI Error Log is Full This message is displayed when more than 15

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

PCI IRQ Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,

PCI Memory Conflict Two devices requested the same resource,

Primary Boot Device Not Found The designated primary boot device (hard disk

Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict

Primary Input Device Not Found The designated primary input device (keyboard,

Primary Output Device Not Found The designated primary output device (display,

Secondary IDE Controller Resource Conflict

Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is

The floppy disk controller has requested a resource that is already in use.

The CMOS data was reinitialized due to a CMOS checksum error.

Invalid entry in the CMOS.

already in use.

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

resulting in a conflict.

drive, floppy disk drive, DVD-ROM drive, or network drive) could not be found.

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

mouse, or other, if input is redirected) could not be found.

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

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

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IRQ Assignments

IRQ # Default Assignment

00 System timer 01 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 02 Programmable interrupt controller 03 Communications port (COM2) 04 Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE1394) 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

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

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Address 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

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Sony PCV-LX910 System Reference Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice to Users

Owner’s Record

Safety Information and Caution

CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 68

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE

AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA

Front View

Drive

Buttons and Switches

Indicators

Connectors

Slots

Rear View

I/O Connectors

MONITOR Connector

USB Connectors

PHONE, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors

i.LINK (IEEE1394) Connector

Ethernet Connector

LCD Connector

LINE and PHONE Connectors

Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility

Changing the Display's Power Management Settings

Configuring the System Board

Removing the System Cover

Replacing the System Cover

Installing an Add-In Card

Removing an Add-in Card

Setting the Configuration Switches

Replacing the Lithium Battery

Removing the Power Supply

Replacing the Power Supply

Installing System Memory

Removing a Memory Module

Replacing the Hard Drive

Removing a Slot Cover

Covering an Open I/O Slot

System Board

Connectors

Front Panel Header

IDE Connectors

PCI Slot Connectors

Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors

Power (ATX PWR) Connector

Fan (CPU FAN, PWR FAN) Connectors

USB Connectors

VGA MONITOR Connector

LCD Connector

Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector

PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors

Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector

i.LINK Interface Header Connectors

i.LINK Connectors

CD-In Connector

Configuration Switches

Main Screen

Advanced Screen

Power Screen

Boot Screen

Exit Screen

About User and Supervisor Passwords

Beep Code Error Messages

PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages

DMA Channel Assignments

IRQ Assignments

System I/O Address Map