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NOTICE
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modification to this manual or the information
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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.
Certain product(s) included with this computer may
include features such as copy protection and content
management technology. USE OF THE SOFTWARE
PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO
APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND
FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE
PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product
activation procedures and privacy policies will be
detailed during initial launch of the software
product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the
software product(s), or reconfigurations of the
computer, and may be completed by Internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
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.
Important information for Canadian customers:
Your new VAIO computer includes certain software
versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers
that are available to U.S. customers only.
Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, Image Station,
SonicStage, DVgate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory
Stick, and the Memory Stick Logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Sony.
Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices. Microsoft,
Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or
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.
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As an ENERGY
STAR® Partner, Sony
Corporation has
determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy
efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR® Office
Equipment Program is an international program that
promotes energy saving through the use of computers
and other office equipment. The program backs the
development and dissemination of products with
functions that effectively reduce energy
consumption. It is an open system in which business
proprietors can participate voluntarily. The targeted
products are office equipment such as computers,
displays, printers, facsimiles and copiers. Their
standards and logos are uniform among participating
nations. ENERGY STAR is a U.S. registered
trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are located
on the lower front panel of your Sony VAIO®
computer. Record the model and serial number in the
space provided here, and keep in a secure location.
Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call
your Sony Service Center.
Model Number:
Serial Number:
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Safety Information and Caution
Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary,
depending on the system configuration you have
purchased. See the online specification sheet for
details on your installed optical drives.
For questions regarding your product or for the
Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the
Sony Computing Support Web site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties
Laser
Output
Wave
Length
29 mW
(DVD-Write)
1.0 mW
(DVD-Read)
650-660 nm
(DVD)
DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
Laser
Output
Wave
Length
0.7 mW
(DVD-Read)
640-660 nm
(DVD)
59 mW
(CD-Write)
1.5 mW
(CD-Read)
779-789 nm
(CD)
0.4 mW
(CD-Read)
770-810 nm
(CD)
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
Laser
Output
Wave
59.4 mW (CD-Write)
1.5 mW (CD-Read)
780-784 nm (CD)
Length
CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
Laser
1.0 mW (CD-Read)
Output
Wave
760-810 nm (CD)
Length
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❑ 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,
please 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 DVD-RW: Danger—Visible
and invisible laser radiation
when open. Avoid direct
exposure to beam.
! For CD-RW/CD-ROM: Danger—
Invisible laser radiation when
open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
! Caution: For ADSL and V.90
modem models; to reduce the
risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG
or larger telecommunication line
cord.
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❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou
d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de
la pluie et de l’humidité.
❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne
pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne
confier son entretien qu’à une personne
qualifiée.
❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil
modem ou téléphone durant un orage
électrique.
❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise
téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins
que la prise soit conçue à cet effet.
❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à
découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne
téléphonique n’ait été débranché de
l’interface réseau.
❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou
modifiez les lignes téléphoniques.
❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage
électrique.
❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour
prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de
la fuite.
❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible
d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès.
! Pour changer la pile de rechange,
veuillez contacter votre centre
de service Sony le plus près.
! Avertissement: L'utilisation
d'instruments optiques avec ce
produit augmente les risques
pour les yeux. Puisque le
faisceau laser utilisé dans ce
produit est dommageable pour
les yeux, ne tentez pas de
désassembler le boîtier.
Adressez-vous à un agent de
service qualifié.
! Danger: Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l’exposition directe au faisceau.
! Pour les DVD-RW: Danger—
Radiation laser visible et
invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l'exposition directe au faisceau.
! Pour les CD-RW/CD-ROM:
Danger—Radiation laser
invisible si ouvert. Évitez
l'exposition directe au faisceau.
! Attention: Pour ADSL et V.90
modele modem; afin de réduire
les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez
qu'un cordon de communication
N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros.
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Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-2200/2210
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd
Oradell, NJ 07649
Telephone: 201-930-6972
This phone number is for FCC-related
matters only.
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two 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 FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑ Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices,
terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with FCC Class
B limits may be attached to this computer product.
Operation with 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.
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FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC
rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On
the modem card is a label that contains, among other
information, a product identifier in the format
US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number
must be provided to the telephone company.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack.
A telephone plug and jack used to connect this
equipment to the premises wiring and telephone
network must comply with the applicable FCC Part
68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. 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. For products approved after July
23, 2001, the REN for this product is part of the
product identifier that has the format
US:AAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ##
are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a
REN of 0.3). For earlier products, the REN is
separately shown on the label.
If this 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 equipment, for
repair or warranty information, please contact the
Sony Customer Information Service Center at
1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972), or write
to the Sony Customer Information Center,
12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913,
or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. If this equipment
is causing harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may request that you
disconnect 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 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972),
or visit the Sony Computing Web site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state
tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission,
public service commission, or corporation
commission for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment
connected to the telephone line, ensure the
installation of this equipment does not disable your
alarm equipment. If you have questions about what
will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone
company or a qualified installer.
Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges.
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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, including FAX machines,
to send any message 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. (The telephone number
provided may not be a 900 number or any other
number for which charges exceed local or long
distance transmission charges.)
In order to program this information into your
facsimile machine, see your fax software
documentation.
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.
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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 location of the Sony Service Center nearest
you, visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
! Do not handle damaged or
leaking lithium batteries.
! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au
lithium qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.
! 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.
! 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.
! 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.
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
This equipment meets the applicable Industry
Canada technical specifications.
The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an
indication of the maximum number of devices
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 RENs of all the
devices does not exceed 5.
Avis de l’Industrie Canada
Le presént matériel est conforme aux spécifications
techniques applicables d’Industrie Canada.
L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) sert à
indiquer le nombre maximal de terminaux qui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface téléphonique.
La terminaison d’une interface peut consister en une
combinaison quelconque de dispositifs, à la seule
condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de
la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5.
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Contents
NOTICE ....................................................................................................... ii
Owner’s Record.................................................................................. iii
Safety Information and Caution ...................................................... iv
Regulatory Information.................................................................... vii
FCC Part 68 .......................................................................................viii
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ......ix
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)....................................ix
Disposal of Lithium Battery ...............................................................x
Industry Canada Notice.....................................................................xi
Avis de l’Industrie Canada................................................................xi
Chapter 1 — Identifying Components................................1
Front View ...................................................................................................2
Drives.....................................................................................................3
Buttons and Switches ..........................................................................4
Indicators...............................................................................................5
Connectors ............................................................................................6
Rear View .....................................................................................................7
Icon Labels ............................................................................................8
I/O Connectors ..................................................................................10
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................14
Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System ............................15
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................16
Changing Power Management Settings ................................................17
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Chapter 3 — Upgrading and Maintaining
Components....................................................................... 23
Removing the Cover ................................................................................. 24
Removing the cover...........................................................................24
Replacing the cover............................................................................25
Installing an Add-on Card.......................................................................27
Installing an add-on card..................................................................27
About the Lithium Battery.......................................................................30
Replacing the lithium battery...........................................................30
About Installing Memory.........................................................................32
Removing a memory module...........................................................32
Installing a memory module ............................................................33
Installing Memory Modules ....................................................................35
Covering an Open I/O Slot ....................................................................38
About Hard Disk Drive Installation.......................................................39
Replacing the original hard disk drive ...........................................39
Installing an additional hard disk drive.........................................40
Identifying the additional hard disk space ....................................42
Removing the Power Supply................................................................... 44
Replacing the Power Supply ...................................................................45
Chapter 4 — System Board ............................................... 47
Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots ....................................................48
Power Supply Header ..............................................................................49
CLR CMOS Jumper................................................................................... 50
Chapter 5 — CMOS Setup Options ................................... 51
Main Screen ...............................................................................................53
Advanced Screen ......................................................................................55
Power Screen..............................................................................................56
Boot Screen ................................................................................................57
Exit Screen .................................................................................................. 58
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Chapter 6 — Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 59
User and Supervisor Passwords ............................................................60
Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................61
PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....................................62
DMA Channel Assignments ...................................................................63
System I/O Address Map .......................................................................64
Memory Map ............................................................................................66
IRQ Settings ...............................................................................................67
Chapter 7 — Specifications................................................69
Processor ....................................................................................................69
Chipset ......................................................................................................69
PCI Bus ......................................................................................................69
Memory Modules ....................................................................................70
Memory Configurations ......................................................................... 70
L2 Cache ....................................................................................................70
Graphics ....................................................................................................70
Audio .........................................................................................................71
Communications .....................................................................................71
I/O and Expansion Slots .........................................................................72
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ........................................................72
Hard Drives and Controller ...................................................................72
Optical Drives ...........................................................................................73
System BIOS .............................................................................................73
Index ................................................................................... 75
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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. Your computer's
components may vary, based on the model and features you purchased.
For details on the hardware configuration of your system, see the online
specifications sheet.
To view this the online specifications sheet:
1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.
2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu, click VAIO User Guide.
3 Locate the link in the text, “View the VAIO® Computer
Specifications which lists your computer's hardware configuration
and preinstalled software information.”
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Front View
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Drives
Floppy disk
drive
Identifying Components
Optical disc
drive #1
8
Optical disc
drive #2
S400
3
Drive Description
Optical disc drive #1 See online specifications sheet for details.
Optical disc drive #2 See online specifications sheet for details.
Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
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Buttons and Switches
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Optical disc eject
Floppy disk eject
Power on/off
S400
Button or switch Description
Optical disc eject button
Automatically opens and closes the assigned
optical drive tray.
Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk.
Power on/off switch Turns system power on, off, or into Standby mode.
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Indicators
Power
Identifying Components
8
Floppy disk drive access
5
Standby
S400
Hard disk drive and
optical disk drive access
Indicator Description
Floppy disk drive access
indicator
Hard disk drive and optical disc
drive access indicators
Light is green while reading and writing
data from and to a floppy disk.
Light is amber while reading and writing
data.
Power indicator (VAIO) Light is blue when the computer is on.
The light turns off when the computer is
in Standby mode or turned off.
Standby indicator Light is amber when the computer is in
Standby mode.
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Connectors
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i.LINK port
S400
USB1, USB2 ports
Connector Description
i.LINK® S400 port
(IEEE 1394)
*
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
USB1, USB2 ports Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed
USB devices.
* To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK cable
can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. A 4-pin
i.LINK cable cannot supply power to the device.
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Rear View
AC Input port
Mouse
Keyboard
Identifying Components
7
USB3, USB4
Ethernet
VGA Monitor port
Printer port
i.LINK port
Serial port
Headphones jack
Line In jack
Microphone jack
5
Telephone Line Modem Line
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Icon Labels
Icon Label Area
5
Icon Description
Mouse port
Keyboard port
VGA Monitor port
Printer port
i.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port
Icon Label Area
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Icon Description
Ethernet port (for LAN connection only)
Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) port
Microphone jack
Headphones jack
Line In jack (audio)
Telep h o ne jack
Modem line jack
Identifying Components
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I/O Connectors
The following section identifies the various I/O connectors.
Keyboard and Mouse Ports
The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the
same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports.
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2
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USB Ports
1
The USB ports are 4-pin USB 2.0 ports. Two USB ports are located at the
front, and two at the rear of the system. USB 2.0 technology supports
compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.
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Identifying Components
Printer Port
The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port.
11
25
14
13
1
VGA Monitor Port
The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density
VGA-type port.
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15
11
6
5
1
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Microphone, Headphones, and Line In Jacks
The microphone, headphones, and line in jacks are physically identical,
but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo minijacks.
Microphone
Connector Description
Microphone Electret condenser microphone input.
Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical).
Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance.
Telephone and Modem Line Jacks
Headphones
Line In
The telephone and modem line jacks are physically identical and have
identical connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks.
However, the modem line jack is for connecting a telephone line that
comes from the wall to the computer, and the telephone jack is for
connecting the telephone to a computer
Telephone Modem
LineLine
.
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i.LINK S400 (IEEE 1394) Ports
The 6-pin i.LINK® port on the back panel of the system can supply power
from the computer to an i.LINK device if the device also has a 6-pin
i.LINK port. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power
of 6 watts.
✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394
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 devices to your system, such as an
optical disk or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system
compatibility and required operating conditions.
The 4-pin i.LINK port at the bottom of the front panel does not supply
power to an i.LINK device.
6-pin i.LINK port
(IEEE 1394)
On back of
system
4-pin i.LINK port
(IEEE 1394)
Behind lower
front panel
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port on the back panel of the system is used to connect to a
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet network.
Ethernet
On back of
system
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Expansion Slots
There are five expansion slots; however, four slot covers are visible from the
back panel (see “System Board” on page 47).
Expansion Slot No. Description
5 Not available for expansion.
4 Available for expansion.
3 Available for expansion.
2 Available for expansion when the CNR slot is not
occupied. Only one slot can be occupied at a time.
1 Occupied by a fax/modem card. The V.90 compatible
modem has two RJ-11 jacks (Telephone and Line).
Slot No. 5
Slot No. 4
Slot No. 3
Slot No. 1, 2
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Configuring Your System
This chapter contains information on configuring your system.
❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings.
❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings.
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Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see
“CMOS Setup Options” on page 51 for information on BIOS settings).
! Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open
applications.
1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start
menu, then select Restart.
2 When the Sony logo appears, press F2.
3 The AwardBIOS Setup Utility screen appears.
Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration.
Use the left and right arrow keys to select a menu from the menu bar.
Use the up and down arrow keys to select items within a menu. Once
an item is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to modify a
setting.
If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left, this indicates that a sub-menu of
options is available. Press ENTER to access a sub-menu. If a submenu contains items with a triangle, there is another layer of options
from which to select.
4 Once you select an option, press ESC to back out of each menu until
you reach the top level, where the menu bar appears.
5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from any top-level screen and
follow the prompts.
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Changing Power Management Settings
Power Management capability is designed to enable your computer to
reduce power or shut itself off after being 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.
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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 enables 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 enables 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 enables 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
spacebar on the keyboard.
The System hibernates option enables you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes into the hibernate
state. 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.
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5 Select the desired settings.
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6 Click the Hibernate tab.
7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.
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8 Click the UPS tab.
The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible
Power Supply (UPS) device for your system.
✍ A UPS device is an optional accessory not supplied with your system.
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9 Select the settings most appropriate for your system and click OK.
For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to the
Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Help.
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Chapter 3
Upgrading and Maintaining
Components
This chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures.
System configuration may vary, depending on the model purchased. Your
computer may not include all of the hardware features shown in the
illustrations of this section.
! 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 Cover
Removing the cover
1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices.
3 Position the system unit so that the back panel is facing towards you.
4 Unscrew the three cover release screws located on the edges of the
back panel and set aside.
Removing the release screws
5 When the screws are removed, the cover is released. Slide the cover
towards the back of the unit to remove it.
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Removing the cover
! If you remove the cover immediately after you shut down your computer, the
components may be too hot to touch. Wait until the internal parts of the
system unit cool down before you attempt to remove the cover.
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Replacing the cover
1 Carefully align the cover to the chassis frame. The cover should align
evenly against the chassis.
2 Slide the cover firmly onto the unit, sliding it forward until the cover
snaps into place.
3 Replace the release screws.
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Installing an Add-on Card
Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots, depending on the
model configuration. An expansion slot enables you to install add-on cards to
expand the functionality of your system. The length of the add-on card should not
exceed 9.05 inches.
✍ Add-on card configuration varies by model. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO)
systems, may contain preinstalled add-on cards.
! Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony
computer.
Installing an add-on card
1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3 Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover”.
4 Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the slot cover ’s screw,
and then remove the slot cover.
! When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the
system board or add-on cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-on
cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to
remove.
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Removing/Installing the slot cover
5 Install the add-on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and
securing it with the screw from the expansion slot cover.
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6 Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions
supplied with the add-on card.
7 Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover”
8 Reconnect the power cord and all peripheral devices.
9 Turn on the computer.
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About the Lithium Battery
The lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings,
such as the date and time stored in CMOS RAM, may become inaccurate.
Replace the lithium battery when this occurs.
! There is danger of the battery exploding if it is replaced incorrectly. Replace
the battery only with a CR2032-type lithium battery.
Replacing the lithium battery
1 Write down any changes you may have made to the settings in the
BIOS Setup utility.
2 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
3 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
4 Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover”.
5 If necessary, remove any cables, add-on cards, or other components to
access the lithium battery.
6 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+)
side up.
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7 Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover”.
The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory
default values. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords,
and other changes you may have made to the BIOS settings. If you do not
wish to customize your BIOS settings, do not run the Setup utility.
! Dispose of the lithium battery properly. In some areas, the disposal of lithium
batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. You can return your
unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory
Service Center. To locate a Service Center near you, visit the Sony Computing
Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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About Installing Memory
The amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the system
configuration you purchased. Your computer may ship with all available
memory slots filled. See the online specifications sheet for details about
the amount of memory installed in your computer. For memory
replacement or upgrades, use only 2.5 V, 64-bit, PC2100 DDR-SDRAM
Dual InLine Memory Modules (DIMM).
✍ You can purchase additional memory modules, accessories, and peripheral equipment from
your local retailer.
! Observe the proper safety precautions when you add or remove the memory in
your computer.
Removing a memory module
1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3 Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover”.
4 Gently place the unit on its side. If necessary, remove any cables,
add-on cards, or other components to access the memory module
slots.
5 Locate the memory module(s) you wish to remove.
6 Push down on the latches, located on both sides of the module, to
gently eject it from the slot.
7 Grasp one edge of the module and lift it out. Store the module in a
static-free bag.
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Removing/Installing memory
Latch
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Latch
Installing a memory module
1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3 Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover”.
4 Gently place the unit on its side. If necessary, remove any cables, add-
on cards, or other components to access the memory module slots.
5 Remove the memory module from its anti-static package, handling it
by the edges.
6 Locate the notch on the bottom edge of the module to align it over the
open memory slot.
7 Firmly insert the bottom edge of the memory module into the slot.
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8 Press down evenly against the module's upper corners. The latches
snap into position, holding the module in place.
! To avoid damaging a memory module slot, move the end latches slightly
outward to relieve pressure. The module clicks into place.
9 Reinstall any components or add-on cards you may have removed.
10 Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover”.
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Installing Memory Modules
Your system supports PC2100 DDR-SDRAM DIMM memory modules.
The DDR-SDRAM DIMM memory modules can be single- or doublesided and installed in either socket.
! 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 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed
between sockets. The minimum memory size is 128 MB. The
maximum memory size is 1.0 GB. The BIOS automatically detects the
type, size and speed of the memory modules.
Memory module configurations (MB)
DIMM1 DIMM2
0, 128, 256, 512 0, 128, 256, 512
* Your computer ships with at least 512 MB of memory and is expandable to 1.0 GB.
Your model may ship with more than 512 MB DDR-SDRAM depending on the
configuration you purchased.
*
✍ Use only PC2100 memory. Your system does not support EDO, buffered DDR-
SDRAM, or PC100/133 SDRAM memory.
2 Remove the side panel (see “Removing the cover” on page 24).
3 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on
page 44).
4 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see
“Removing a memory module” on page 32).
! Touch any exposed metal portion of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling a memory module.
5 If necessary, remove any previously installed PCI cards.
6 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage.
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7 Align the module over the appropriate slot, noting the location of pin
1 on the module and pin 1 on the slot.
Press down
here
Handles
Pin 1 side
DDR-DIMM 2
DDR-DIMM 1
Memory module (DDR-DIMM)
1111
Indicates pin 1
8 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the slot.
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9 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is
fully seated.
✍ When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and
locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the handles are not totally
straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the
handles lock into place.
10 Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on
page 45).
11 Replace the cover (see “Replacing the cover” on page 25).
12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
After restarting your computer, the system recognizes the additional
memory and automatically make the proper configurations.
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Covering an Open I/O Slot
Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty slot. 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.
! 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 Slide the tip of the slot cover between the chassis and system board.
2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis.
All add-on card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip.
3 Replace the slot cover's screw to secure the I/O slot cover.
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About Hard Disk Drive Installation
Your computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second
standard 3.5-inch hard disk drive. Some models, such as Configure-toOrder (CTO) systems, may already have a second hard disk drive
installed. Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66, or ATA-100 hard
disk drives. Sony recommends using an ATA-100 hard disk drive to take
full advantage of your system's features.
✍ The hard disk drive access indicator is lit when either internal hard disk drive is active.
! Make sure you observe the proper safety precautions when you upgrade your
Sony computer.
Replacing the original hard disk drive
If you replace the original, factory-installed hard disk drive, your system
cannot restore the drive partitions, operating system, or original software,
using the preinstalled Hard Drive Recovery utility.
The Hard Drive Recovery utility is a quick and easy-to-use program that
can restore your system if it becomes unstable or stops working properly.
To enable you to recover your system with the VAIO Recovery utility, you
can purchase a Partition Recovery CD Assembly (Partition Recovery
ASSY) to restore your system.
Follow these steps to order the Partition Recovery CD Assembly:
1 Connect to the Internet.
2 Go to the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site at
http://servicesales.sel.sony.com.
3 In the section, Search by Model for Accessories, type in your
computer model and click List Parts and accessories.
4 From the list of accessories, locate the Partition Recovery ASSY and
click the option, Add to Cart.
5 Click Continue to Check Out, and follow the on-screen instructions
to complete your purchase.
✍ If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a
customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669.
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Installing an additional hard disk drive
1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as
your printer.
2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3 Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover”.
4 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave. See the
configuration instructions supplied with your drive.
5 Detach the power and drive cables from the original hard disk drive
that is preinstalled in your computer.
6 Release the drive holder from the chassis by removing the drive
holder screw.
7 Slide the drive holder out.
Removing the drive holder
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8 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each
side of the drive to the holes in the Drive holder.
9 Secure the drive to the drive holder with screws, through the holes on
each side of the drive holder.
Attaching the drive screws
✍ Your new hard disk drive is supplied with the necessary screws. Do not overtighten these
screws when securing the new drive to the drive holder.
10 Realign the drive holder with the tracks on the inside of the chassis
and slide the drive holder in completely.
11 Reinsert the drive holder screw and tighten to lock the drive holder
back into position.
12 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive. Orient the
connector to align pin 1 on the red side of the ribbon cable with pin 1
on the new drive.
13 Connect the second power connector to the new drive, following the
instructions supplied with the drive.
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Replacing the drive holder
14 Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover”.
15 Reconnect the power cord to your computer.
Identifying the additional hard disk space
When you initialize the new hard disk, it must be configured as an
extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format.
1 Log on to Windows® as Administrator.
2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then right-click My Computer.
A shortcut menu appears.
3 Select Manage. The Computer Management window appears.
4 Under the file directory, go to Storage and then select Disk
Management.
5 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted hard disk (Disk label
identified with red marking). From the shortcut menu, select
Initialize Disk.
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6 Click on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right-click to
display a shortcut menu.
7 Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears.
8 Follow the wizard’s on-screen instructions to complete the process.
The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive
and applies the NTFS format.
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Removing the Power Supply
Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see
“Installing Memory Modules” on page 35).
! 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 rear of the
chassis.
2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply to the chassis.
3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis.
Removing the power supply
A
4 Rotate the power supply upside down and rest it on top of the chassis
where the hard drive is located.
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Replacing the Power Supply
1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it into the chassis along the
rails to each side of the chassis until the tab snaps into position.
2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the
chassis.
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Chapter 4
System Board
This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board.
Memory
Processor
CPU Power Supply
Keyboard, Mouse
CPU Fan
Monitor, i.LINK
(to front panel)
Printer
i.LINK Header
USB3, USB4
Ethernet
Microphone In
Line In
Line Out
Serial Port
CD-In
Aux-In
Slot No. 1 (CNR)
Power Supply
Fan
Power Supply
Floppy Disk
Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
Battery
CMOS Clear
Front Panel
Header
USB Header
(to front panel)
Slot No. 4 (PCI)
Slot No. 3 (PCI)
Slot No. 2 (PCI)
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Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots
DDR-DIMM1
DDR-DIMM2
Memory module (DDR-DIMM)
1111
Indicates pin 1
Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module DDR-SDRAM DIMM to
the small triangle located on the memory module slot of the system
board.
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System Board
Power Supply Header
The power supply header on the system board connects to the power
supply connector labelled P1.
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CLR CMOS Jumper
There is one user-configurable jumper for CMOS Clear.
The computer ships with CMOS Clear in the Normal position. Do not
change the position of this jumper unless directed by a technical support
person.
CLR CMOS
12 3
CLR CMOS Jumper Settings
Jumper Plug Position Function
1-2 Clear CMOS Password
2-3 Normal
✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a
technical support or service technician.
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CMOS Setup Options
This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 16).
The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are:
❑ Main
❑ Advanced
❑ Power
❑ Boot
❑ Exit
Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets. Text that is not
enclosed in brackets cannot be changed.
A small triangle ( ) indicates that there is a sub-menu with additional
information and options. Press Enter to display the sub-menu. The
information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear
or disappear, depending on which options you select).
The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The
option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the option currently set for
your system.
The other available options for each item are shown without brackets
directly below the default option in this guide. The available options are
listed in the order they occur when you press the + key.
Use the left and right arrow keys to choose a menu item. Use the up and
down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter to display a list of
options, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other options.
If you display the list of options, use the up and down arrow keys to
select an option in the list, then press Enter to choose the selection.
Press Esc to go back to the main menu.
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Press F10 to save the changes and exit, or press Esc to discard the
changes.
Follow the on-screen prompts for other choices. The bottom of the screen
presents a summary of the keys to use for navigation and control.
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Main Screen
System Time [00:00:00]
System Date [01/01/2003]
Primary Master (see
Primary Slave (see
Secondary Master (see
Secondary Slave (see
Supervisor Password [Disabled]
User Password [Disabled]
Installed Memory See online specifications sheet for details.
BIOS Revision 1001
“IDE Sub-Menus”
“IDE Sub-Menus”
“IDE Sub-Menus”
“IDE Sub-Menus”
on page 54)
on page 54)
on page 54)
on page 54)
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IDE Sub-Menus
Type [Auto]
Translation Method
Cylinders
Heads
Sectors
†
†
‡
CHS Capacity
Maximum LBA Capacity
*
*
*
User Type HDD
CD-ROM
LS-120
MO
Other ATAPI Device
None
[LBA]
Large
Normal
Match Partition Table
Manual
[1024]
[255]
[63]
8422 MB
30735 MB
Multi-Sector Transfers
*
[Maximum]
Disabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors
32 Sectors
SMART Monitoring
*
[Disabled]
Enabled
PIO Mode
**
ULTRA DMA Mode
Set Device As
††
†
[4]
[5]
[Auto]
Floppy
Hard Disk
* This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD. Actual capacity depends on product.
† 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 MO.
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Advanced Screen
CPU Speed See online specifications sheet for details.
I/O Device Configuration
Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]
Disabled
Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto]
Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]
Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H / IRQ 4]
Onboard USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]
Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP DMA Select [3/1]
PCI Configuration
Slot 1 IRQ [Auto]
to NA
Slot 3 IRQ 3
Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]
Disabled
Disabled
Disabled
2F8H / IRQ 3
3E8H / IRQ 4
2E8H / IRQ 10
Disabled
Disabled
278H/IRQ5
Disabled
3BCH/IRQ7
Normal
EPP
ECP + EPP
4
5
7
9
10
11
12
14
15
Enabled
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Power Screen
Power Up Control
AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled]
Wake/Power Up On External Modem [Disabled]
Wake on LAN [Disable]
Hardware Monitor
CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Ignore
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Boot Screen
1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)]
Disabled
2. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]
LS120
ZIP
ATAPI MO
USB FDD
Disabled
3. IDE Hard Drive [(displays installed drive)]
Disabled
4. Other Boot Device Disabled
[INT18 Device (Network)]
SCSI Boot Device
Silent Boot [Enabled]
Disabled
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Exit Screen
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
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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
❑ System I/O address map
❑ Memory map
❑ IRQ settings
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User and Supervisor Passwords
The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password
and a Supervisor password) in the CMOS Setup Utility. The User
password is required; the Supervisor password is optional.
Access to the CMOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were
previously set, as indicated next.
If you set these passwords... ...the following passwords are required:
User password only User password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password only No password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.
Both passwords User password is required at bootup.
Supervisor password is required by most
setup options.
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Beep Code Error Messages
During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is
OK. Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps indicates the
specific error that occurred.
If a system error occurs, the Sony Online Support technicians require the
number of beeps your system produces.
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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
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
Primary IDE Controller
Resource Conflict
Primary Input Device Not
Found
Primary Output Device Not
Found
Secondary IDE Controller
Resource Conflict
Static Device Resource Conflict A device has requested a resource that is
System Board Device Resource
Conflict
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.
is already in use.
PCI conflict errors are detected. No additional
PCI errors can be logged.
resulting in a conflict.
resulting in a conflict.
resulting in a conflict.
The designated primary boot device (hard disk
drive, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or
network drive) could not be found.
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.
A device has requested a resource that is
already in use.
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DMA Channel Assignments
This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system
reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
Resource Device
Channel 2 Standard floppy disk controller
Channel 3 ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
Channel 4 Direct memory access controller
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Resource Device
0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus
0x00000000-0x00000CF7 Direct memory access controller
0x00000010-0x0000001F Motherboard resources
0x00000020-0x00000021 Programmable interrupt controller
0x00000022-0x0000002D Motherboard resources
0x0000002E-0x0000002F Motherboard resources
0x00000030-0x0000003F Motherboard resources
0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer
0x00000044-0x0000005F Motherboard resources
0x00000060-0x00000060 Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard
0x00000061-0x00000061 System speaker
0x00000062-0x00000063 Motherboard resources
0x00000064-0x00000064 Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
0x00000065-0x0000006F Motherboard resources
0x00000070-0x00000073 System CMOS/real time clock
0x00000074-0x0000007F Motherboard resources
0x00000080-0x00000090 Direct memory access controller
0x00000091-0x00000093 Motherboard resources
0x00000094-0x0000009F Direct memory access controller
0x000000A0-0x000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller
0x000000A2-0x000000BF Motherboard resources
0x000000C0-0x000000DF Direct memory access controller
0x000000E0-0x000000EF Motherboard resources
0x000000F0-0x000000FF Numeric data processor
0x00000170-0x00000177 Secondary IDE Channel
0x000001F0-0x000001F7 Primary IDE Channel
0x00000274-0x00000277 ISAPNP Read Data Port
0x00000279-0x00000279 ISAPNP Read Data Port
0x00000376-0x00000376 Secondary IDE Channel
0x00000378-0x0000037F ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
0x000003B0-0x000003BB Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
0x000003C0-0x000003DF Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
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0x000003F2-0x000003F5 Standard floppy disk controller
0x000003F6-0x000003F6 Primary IDE Channel
0x000003F7-0x000003F7 Standard floppy disk controller
0x000003F8-0x000003FF Communications Port (COM1)
0x000004D0-0x000004D1 Motherboard resources
0x000004D6-0x000004D6 Motherboard resources
0x00000778-0x0000077B ECP Printer Port (LPT1)
0x00000A79-0x00000A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port
0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF PCI bus
0x00008000-0x0000807F Agere Systems™ AC'97 Modem
0x00008400-0x000084FF Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
0x00008800-0x0000883F Realtek® AC'97 Audio
0x00009000-0x000090FF Realtek AC'97 Audio
0x00009400-0x0000940F Intel® 82801DB Ultra ATA
Storage Controller-24CB
0x0000B800-0x0000B8FF Realtek RTL8139/810x Family
Fast Ethernet NIC
0x0000D000-0x0000D01F Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host
Controller - 24C7
0x0000D400-0x0000D41F Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host
Controller - 24C4
0x0000D800-0x0000D81F Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host
Controller - 24C2
0x0000E400-0x0000E47F Motherboard resources
0x0000E800-0x0000E81F Motherboard resources
0x0000EC00-0x0000EC3F Motherboard resources
0x0000EC80-0x0000EC8F Motherboard resources
0x0000ECC0-0x0000ECCF Motherboard resources
0x0000ECD0-0x0000ECDF Motherboard resources
0x0000ECF0-0x0000ECFF Motherboard resources
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Resource Device
0x0000-0x9FFFF System board
0xA0000-0xBFFFF PCI bus
0xA0000-0xBFFFF Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
0xC8000-0xDFFFF PCI bus
0xF0000-0xFFFFF System board
0x100000-0x1F7FFFFF System board
0x1F800000-0xFEBFFFFF PCI bus
0xEC800000-0xEC8000FF Realtek® AC'97 Audio
0xED000000-0xED0001FF Realtek AC'97 Audio
0xED800000-0xED8003FF Intel® 82801DB Ultra ATA
Storage Controller-24CB
0xEE000000-0xEE000FFF NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
0xEE800000-0xEE8000FF Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
0xEF000000-0xEF0003FF Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced
Host Controller - 24CD
0xEF800000-0xEF87FFFF Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
0xF0000000-0xF7FFFFFF Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
0xFEC00000-0xFEC000FF System board
0xFEE00000-0xFEE00FFF System board
0xFFB80000-0xFFBFFFFF Motherboard resources
0xFFF80000-0xFFFFFFFF Motherboard resources
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IRQ Settings
Resource Device
0System timer
1 Standard 101/102-Key or
Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
4 Communications Port (COM1)
6 Standard floppy disk controller
8 System CMOS/real time clock
12 PS/2 Compatible Mouse
13 Numeric data processor
14 Primary IDE Channel
15 Secondary IDE Channel
16 Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller
16 Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal
Host Controller - 24C2
17 Realtek AC'97 Audio
17 Agere Systems AC'97 Modem
18 Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal
Host Controller - 24C7
18 NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
19 Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB Universal
Host Controller - 24C4
21 Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC
22 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
23 Intel® 82801DB/DBM USB 2.0 Enhanced
Host Controller - 24CD
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Specifications
This chapter describes the technical specifications for your computer.
Processor
See online specifications sheet for details.
Chipset
Intel® 845GV
PCI Bus
PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state
2 PCI slots open for expansion. (See online specifications sheet for details.)
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Memory Modules
Installed memory See online specifications sheet for details.
Maximum memory 1.0 GB (512 MB in each socket)
Voltage 2.5 V memory only
Pins 184-pins with gold-plated contacts
Memory type 2.5 V PC2100 DDR-SDRAM unrestricted, unbuffered,
64-bit (Non-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules
Memory Configurations
DIMM1
0, 128, 256, 512 0, 128, 256, 512
* Your computer ships with at least 512 MB and is expandable to 1.0 GB. DDR-SDRAM DIMM memory
*
modules must be 2.5 volts, PC2100, 4-clock between sockets and 64-bit or 42-bit 133 MHz SDRAM.
DIMM2
*
L2 Cache
Installed 512 KB
Graphics
Chipset See online specifications sheet for details.
Video memory See online specifications sheet for details.
Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the video monitor you use)
True color (32-bits) Up to 1400 x 1050 at 85 Hz non-interfaced
High color (16-bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non-interfaced
256 colors (8-bits) Up to 1400 x 1050 at 75 Hz non-interfaced
* The use of 1024 x 768 True color (32-bits) or High color (16-bits) at 75 Hz or lower refresh rate is
recommended for video playback applications.
*
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Audio
Sound chip See online specifications sheet for details.
Wave synthesis Software synthesis
Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16-bits
Rear panel connectors Mic (for microphone)
Headphones (for stereo headphones)
Line In (from stereo audio source)
Communications
Modem
Fax 14.4 Kbps maximum
i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) 400 Mbps, OHCI chipset
Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
* Installed modem may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased.
† This modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service
*
Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed.
V.90 compatible data/fax modem
†
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I/O and Expansion Slots
Printer port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-
compatible port with ECP and EPP modes
Modem jacks Two RJ-11 jacks (telephone and line)
USB 2.0 ports
PCI slots See online specifications sheet for details.
CNR slot One slot for a CNR modem.
IDE headers Primary and secondary
i.LINK®
(IEEE 1394) ports
* Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 technology supports high/full/low speeds.
*
USB1 and USB2 (on front panel)
USB3 and USB4 (on rear panel)
(See online specifications sheet for details.)
(each supports two ATA-100 IDE drives)
One 4-pin port on front panel
One 6-pin port on rear panel
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller
Drive Description
Floppy disk controller 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB)
Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB
Hard Drives and Controller
Drive Description
EIDE controller Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4
EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives)
IDE hard drive
* Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed.
*
See online specifications sheet for details.
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Optical Drives
Drive Description
Optical drive #1 See online specifications sheet for details.
Optical drive #2 See online specifications sheet for details.
System BIOS
Make and model Award-based
ROM 2 Mb Flash-ROM
Passwords User and supervisor passwords supported
Power management APM 1.2
Advanced features ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and
PNP BIOS APIs
Plug and Play devices Supported with steerable DMA channels and
interrupts
Special features Multi-boot, PCI add-on card auto-configure
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Index
A
address map, system 64
audio specifications 71
B
beep codes 61
BIOS Setup Utility 30
BIOS setup utility 16
advanced screen 55
boot screen 57
exit screen 58
main screen 53
options 51
power screen 56
screens 51
BIOS specifications 73
C
caution
lithium battery
CMOS - See BIOS
CMOS Clear configuration jumper
CMOS RAM 30
codes, beeps 61
communications, specifications 71
computer
add-on card installation
lithium battery ix
memory upgrade 32
removing unit cover 24
replacing lithium battery 30
configuration jumper, CMOS Clear 50
30
50
27
configuring
BIOS setup utility
power management 17
connectors
6
i.LINK
USB 6
covering I/O slot 38
CPU - See processor
16
D
display, power management 17
disposal of lithium battery ix
DMA channel assignments 63
drive holder
reinstalling
removing 39
39
E
Energy Star iii
error messages
beep codes
PCI configuration 62
expansion slots 14
specifications for 72
expansion slots - See slots
61
F
fax/modem - See communications
front view
2
buttons and switches 4
connectors 5, 6
drives 3
indicators 5
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G
Giga Pocket
initialize additional hard disk
42
drive
graphics controller - See graphics
graphics specifications
70
H
hard disk drive
initializing additional hard disk
42
space
installing an additional 39
hardware
installing additional hard disk
39
drive
headphones connector 12
I
i.LINK connector 6, 13
I/O
address map
64
slot specifications 72
I/O connectors
headphones
12
i.LINK 13
keyboard 10
line 12
line in 12
mic 12
monitor 11
mouse 10
printer 11
telephone 12
USB 10
I/O slot covering 38
icons, description of 8
IEEE 1394 - See i.LINK
installing
system memory
35
IRQ settings 67
K
keyboard connector 10
L
L2 cache specifications 70
line in connector 12
lithium battery
caution
30
disposal ix
replacing 30
resetting date and time 32
safety precautions ix
M
map - See I/O address map and
memory map
memory
installing
33
removing 32
upgrading 32
memory - See system memory
memory module
connector
48
specifications for 70
messages
61
error
status and error 62
mic connector 12
microprocessor - See processor
modem - See communications
monitor - See display
monitor connector
11
mouse connector 10
N
NTFS file format 42
O
online specifications 1
Optical drive
location of
3
performance of discs 3, 73
P
passwords, user and supervisor 60
PCI Add-on Card
inserting
power management, configuring 17
printer connector 11
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R
RAM - See system memory
rear view
removing unit cover 24
Replacing the cover 25
resetting date and time 32
resolution - See graphics
7
I/O connectors 10
icons 8
S
setup, BIOS 16
slot - See I/O slot
specifications
71
audio
BIOS 73
chipset 69
communications 71
DIMM configurations 70
floppy disk drive and controller 72
graphics 70
hard drives and controllers 72
I/O and expansion slots 72
L2 cache 70
memory module 70
optical drives 73
PCI bus 69
processor 69
system BIOS 73
status and error messages 62
supervisor password 60
system board
configuration jumper
memory module connector 48
system I/O address map 64
system memory, installing 35
50
T
telephone connector 12
U
USB connectors 6, 10
user password 60
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