Sony PCV-RS310 User Manual

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Notice

© 2003 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.

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SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERRORFREE. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, OR OTHER PROPERTY ON ACCOUNT OF YOUR ACCESS TO, USE OF, OR BROWSING IN ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE, OR YOUR DOWNLOADING OF ANY MATERIALS, DATA, TEXT, IMAGES, VIDEO, OR AUDIO FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES.

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.

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, MagicGate, PictureGear, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony.

and the Memory Stick

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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.

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

The International 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. registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency.

ENERGY STAR® Office

ENERGY STAR is a U.S .

Owner’s Record

The model number and serial number are located inside 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

❑ 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-2220

PCV-2222

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.

! 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.

! 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.

! 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.

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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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Notice ........................................................................................................... ii

Owner’s Record.................................................................................. iii

Safety Information and Caution ...................................................... iv

Regulatory Information..................................................................... vi

FCC Part 68 ........................................................................................vii

Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991

(United States) .................................................................................. viii

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada).................................viii

Disposal of Lithium Battery ..............................................................ix

Industry Canada Notice......................................................................x

Avis de l’Industrie Canada.................................................................x

Chapter 1 — Identifying Components................................1

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

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

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

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

Ports .......................................................................................................6

Rear View .....................................................................................................7

PCV-RS320 series model.....................................................................7

PCV-RS310 series model.....................................................................8

Icon Labels ............................................................................................9

I/O Connectors ..................................................................................12

Expansion Slots ..................................................................................16

Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System ............................17

Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................18

Changing Power Management Settings ................................................19

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Chapter 3 — Upgrading and Maintaining

Components....................................................................... 25

Removing the Cover .................................................................................26

Removing the cover...........................................................................26

Replacing the cover............................................................................28

Installing an Add-on Card.......................................................................29

About the Lithium Battery.......................................................................32

Replacing the lithium battery...........................................................32

About Installing Memory.........................................................................35

Removing a memory module...........................................................35

Installing a memory module ............................................................36

Installing Memory Modules ....................................................................38

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

About Hard Disk Drive Installation.......................................................42

Replacing the original hard disk drive ...........................................42

Installing an additional hard disk drive .........................................43

Identifying the additional hard disk space ....................................45

Removing the Power Supply...................................................................47

Replacing the Power Supply ...................................................................48

Chapter 4 — System Board ............................................... 49

Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots ....................................................50

Power Supply Header ..............................................................................51

CLR CMOS Jumper...................................................................................52

Chapter 5 — CMOS Setup Options ................................... 53

Main Screen ...............................................................................................55

Advanced Screen ......................................................................................58

Power Screen..............................................................................................61

Boot Screen ................................................................................................62

Exit Screen ..................................................................................................64

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Chapter 6 — Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 65

User and Supervisor Passwords ............................................................66

Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................67

PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....................................68

DMA Channel Assignments ...................................................................69

System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310)................................................70

System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS320)................................................72

Memory Map (PCV-RS310) .....................................................................74

Memory Map (PCV-RS320) .....................................................................75

IRQ Settings (PCV-RS310)........................................................................76

IRQ Settings (PCV-RS320)........................................................................77

Chapter 7 — Specifications................................................79

Processor ....................................................................................................79

Chipset ......................................................................................................79

PCI Bus ......................................................................................................79

AGP BUS (PCV-RS320 series models only)..........................................79

Memory Modules ....................................................................................80

Memory Configurations .........................................................................80

L2 Cache ....................................................................................................80

Graphics ....................................................................................................80

Audio .........................................................................................................81

Communications .....................................................................................81

I/O and Expansion Slots .........................................................................82

Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ........................................................82

Hard Drives and Controller ...................................................................82

Optical Drives ...........................................................................................83

System BIOS .............................................................................................83

Index .................................................................................. 85

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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

Optical disc drive #2

S400

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

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 button Turns system power on, off, or into Standby mode.

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Indicators

Power

Identifying Components

Floppy disk drive access

Standby

S400

Hard disk drive and optical disk drive access

Indicator Description

Floppy disk drive access indicator

Hard disk drive and

Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a floppy disk.

Light is amber while reading and writing data. optical disc drive access indicators

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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Ports

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i.LINK 4-pin S400 port

S400

USB1, USB2 ports

Port 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

PCV-RS320 series model

AC Input port

Mouse port

Keyboard port

Printer port

VGA Monitor port

i.LINK 6-pin S400 port

Universal Serial Bus

(USB 2.0) ports (4)

Microphone, Headphones,

and Line In jacks

Monitor (DVI) port

Telephone Line jack

Identifying Components

Speaker DC Out jack

S/P DIF Optical Out port

Ethernet port

MONITOR

VGA Monitor port

Modem Line jack

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PCV-RS310 series model

AC Input port

Mouse port

Keyboard port

Universal Serial Bus

(USB 2.0) ports (2)

Ethernet port

VGA Monitor port

Printer port

i.LINK 6-pin S400 port

Serial port

Headphones jack

Line In jack

Microphone jack

Telephone Line Jack Modem Line Jack

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Icon Labels

PCV-RS320 series model

Icon Label Area

Identifying Components

MONITOR

Icon Label Area

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PCV-RS310 series model

Icon Label Area

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)

Identifying Components

Monitor (DVI) port

Telep h on e ja ck

Modem line jack

Speaker DC Out jack

S/P DIF Optical Out port

* A DVI monitor port is available on selected models only. † For PCV-320 series models only.

†

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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.

USB Ports

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.

DVI Port

Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a digital interface standard that converts analog signals into digital signals. DVI accomodates both analog and digital monitors.

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Identifying Components

Printer Port

The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port.

VGA Monitor Port

The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port.

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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 Headphones Line In

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

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

Line

Modem

Line

S/P DIF Optical Out Port

The Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) output port for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to connect compatible audio or video equipment, such as CD/DVD players or MiniDisc recorders.

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Identifying Components

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)

4-pin i.LINK port

(IEEE 1394)

On back of

system

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

Speaker DC Out Jack

The Speaker DC Out jack on the back panel of the system is the connection for the supplied speaker power cable.

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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 49).

Expansion Slot No. Description

5 Available for expansion (PCV-RS310 only).

Occupied by a AGP BUS card (PCV-RS320 only).

4 Available for expansion.

3 Available for expansion.

2 Available for expansion when the modem card

(CNR) slot is not occupied. Only one slot can be occupied at a time.

1 Occupied by a fax/modem card (CNR). The V.90

compatible modem has two RJ-11 jacks (Telephone and Line).

PCV-RS320 series model

MONITOR

Slot No. 5

Slot No. 4

Slot No. 3

Slot No. 1, 2

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Chapter 2 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 53 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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Configuring Your System

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, click Control Panel, select Performance and

Maintenance, 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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4 Click the Advanced tab.

Configuring Your System

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.

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 (PCV-RS310 series model shown)

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5 When the screws are removed, the cover is released. Slide the cover

towards the back of the unit to remove it.

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.

Replacing the cover

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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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Installing an add-on card

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 Tu rn on th e co mput er.

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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 Gently push the battery holder's tab away from the battery and

remove the battery from the holder.

7 Install the new battery with the plus (+) side facing the battery

holder tab.

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Installing a lithium battery (PCV-RS320 series model)

Battery Holder Tab

Battery Holder

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Replacing the lithium battery (PCV-RS310 series model)

Remove the old battery and install the new battery with the plus (+) side up.

Installing a lithium battery (PCV-RS310 series model)

8 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 and type of memory installed in your computer.

✍ 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 (PCV-RS310 series model shown)

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 DDR-SDRAM memory modules. See the "Specifications" chapter for details on the type of memory your system supports. The DDR-SDRAM 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 module size is 128 MB. The maximum memory module size is 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules.

0, 128, 256, 512

Memory module configurations (MB)

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

PCV-RS310 Series 0, 128,

256, 512

PCV-RS320 Series 0, 128,

256, 512

* Your computer ships with at least 256 MB of memory. Your model may ship with more than 256 MB

DDR-SDRAM depending on the configuration you purchased.

✍ 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 26). 3 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on

page 47).

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

“Removing a memory module” on page 35).

! 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.

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

Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage.

7 Align the module over the appropriate slot, noting the location of

pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the slot.

Motherboard (PCV-RS320 series model shown)

Press down here

Latches

Pin 1 side

DDR-DIMM 4 DDR-DIMM 3

DDR-DIMM 2 DDR-DIMM 1

✍ The PCV-RS310 series model has only two memory module slots on the motherboard. See the

“Specifications” chapter for details.

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 latches on each side are upright and locked

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

10 Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on

page 48).

11 Replace the cover (see “Replacing the cover” on page 28). 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 38).

! 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

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.

Motherboard for (PCV-RS320 series model)

Memory*

Processor

CPU Power Supply

Keyboard, Mouse

CPU Fan

Monitor, i.LINK

Printer

USB5, USB6

Optical Out USB3, USB4

Ethernet

Microphone In

Line In

Line Out

CD-In

Aux-In

Slot No. 1 (CNR)

Modem

i.LINK Header (to front panel)

Slot No. 5 (AGP)

Slot No. 4 (PCI)

Slot No. 3 (PCI)

Slot No. 2 (PCI)

Power Supply Fan

Power Supply

Floppy Disk

Primary IDE Secondary IDE

CMOS Clear

Battery

Front Panel Header

USB Header (to front panel)

* The PCV-RS310 series model has only two memory module slots on the motherboard. See the

“Specifications” chapter for details.

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Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots

PCV-RS320 series model Motherboard shown*

DDR-DIMM4

DDR-DIMM1

DDR-DIMM3

DDR-DIMM2

* The PCV-RS310 series model has only two memory module slots on the motherboard. See the

"Specifications" chapter for details.

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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Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options

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

“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 18).

The 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

Main Screen (PCV-RS310 series model)

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

Main Screen (PCV-RS320 series model)

System Time [00:00:00]

System Date [01/01/2003]

Primary Master (see

Primary Slave (see

Secondary Master (see

Secondary Slave (see

AMI BIOS

Core 08.00.08

Version 1002 (varies between models)

System Memory size See online specifications sheet for details.

“IDE Sub-Menus”

on page 56)

on page 57)

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IDE Sub-Menus (PCV-RS310 series model)

DE 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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IDE Sub-Menus (PCV-RS320 series model)

IDE Sub-Menus

Type [Auto]

Not Installed CD-ROM ARMD

LBA / Large Mode [Auto]

Disabled

Block Multi-Sector Transfers [Auto]

Disabled

PIO Mode [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Disabled

32 Bit Data Transfer [Disabled]

Enabled

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Advanced Screen

Advanced Screen (PCV-RS310 series model)

CPU Speed See online specifications sheet for details.

I/O Device Configuration

Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]

Disabled

Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Auto]

Disabled

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Disabled

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Disabled

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H / IRQ 4]

2F8H / IRQ 3 3E8H / IRQ 4 2E8H / IRQ 10 Disabled

Onboard USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Disabled

Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7]

278H/IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH/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]

Normal EPP ECP + EPP

4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15

Enabled

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Advanced Screen (PCV-RS320 series model)

Onboard Devices Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration” on page 58)

CPU Configuration

Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]

Disabled

* CPU Speed may vary, depending on the model purchased.

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Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu (PCV-RS320 series model)

Onboard Devices Configuration Sub-Menu

Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled]

Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]

Onboard AC97 Modem Controller [Enabled]

Parallel Port Address [378H/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [Bi Directional]

Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

278H/IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH/IRQ7

Normal Normal

IRQ5

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Power Screen

Power Screen (PCV-RS310 series model)

Power Up Control

AC Power Loss Restart [Disabled]

Enabled

Wake/Power Up On External Modem [Disabled]

Enabled

Wake on LAN [Disable]

Enabled

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

Ignore

Power Screen (PCV-RS320 series model)

After AC Power Failure [Power off]

Power on Last state

Wake On LAN [Disabled]

Enabled

Hardware Monitor

CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

Disabled

MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

Disabled

Chassis Temperature [(displays actual temperature)]

Disabled

CPU Fan [(displays actual RPM)]

Disabled

Chassis Fan [(displays actual RPM)]

Disabled

Power Fan [(displays actual RPM)]

Disabled

VCORE Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Disabled

3.3V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)] Disabled

5V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Disabled

12V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)]

Disabled

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Boot Screen

Boot Screen (PCV-RS310 series model)

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

Silent Boot [Enabled]

[INT18 Device (Network)] SCSI Boot Device

Disabled

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Boot Screen (PCV-RS320 series model)

Boot Device Priority

1st Boot Device [displays actual device]

2nd Boot Device [displays actual device]

3rd Boot Device [displays actual device]

ATAPI CDROM Drives

1st Drive [displays actual drive]

2nd Drive [displays actual drive]

Boot Settings Configuration

Quiet Boot [Enabled]

Disabled

Security

Change Supervisor Password

User Access Level

Change User Password*

Clear User Password

Password Check

[Full Access]

No Access View Only Limited

[Setup]

Always

* This option appears when Change Supervisor Password is set.

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Exit Screen

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

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Chapter 6 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...

User password only User password is required to boot your system.

Supervisor password only

Both passwords User password is required to boot your system.

...the following passwords are required

No password is required to boot your system. Supervisor password is required by most setup options.

Supervisor password is required by most setup options.

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Beep Code Error Messages

During a normal boot, 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

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

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.

The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use.

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

resulting in a conflict.

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.

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 4 Direct memory access controller

Channel 2 Standard floppy disk 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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Resource Device

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

0x0000ECD00x0000ECDF

0x0000ECF0-0x0000ECFF Motherboard resources

Motherboard resources

✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed.

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Resource Device

0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus

0x00000000-0x00000CF7 Direct memory access controller

0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF PCI bus

0x0000EC00-0x0000EC07 Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

0x000003B0-0x000003BB Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

0x000003C0-0x000003DF Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

0x0000E000-0x0000E01F Intel® 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller -

24D2

0x0000E400-0x0000E41F Intel® 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller -

24D4

0x0000E800-0x0000E81F Intel® 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller -

24D7

0x0000AC00-0x0000AC3F Intel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection

0x00000A79-0x00000A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port

0x00000279-0x00000279 ISAPNP Read Data Port

0x00000274-0x00000277 ISAPNP Read Data Port

0x00000020-0x00000021 Programmable interrupt controller

0x000000A0-0x000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller

0x00000081-0x00000083 Direct memory access controller

0x00000087-0x00000087 Direct memory access controller

0x00000089-0x0000008B Direct memory access controller

0x0000008F-0x0000008F Direct memory access controller

0x000000C0-0x000000DF Direct memory access controller

0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer

0x00000070-0x00000071 System CMOS/real time clock

0x00000060-0x00000060 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural

PS/2® Keyboard

0x00000064-0x00000064 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural

PS/2® Keyboard

0x00000061-0x00000061 System speaker

0x000000F0-0x000000FF Numeric data processor

0x000003F0-0x000003F5 Standard floppy disk controller

0x000003F7-0x000003F7 Standard floppy disk controller

0x00000378-0x0000037F Printer Port (LPT1)

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Resource Device

0x00000680-0x000006FF Motherboard resources

0x00000290-0x00000297 Motherboard resources

0x00000010-0x0000001F Motherboard resources

0x00000022-0x0000003F Motherboard resources

0x00000044-0x0000005F Motherboard resources

0x00000062-0x00000063 Motherboard resources

0x00000065-0x0000006F Motherboard resources

0x00000072-0x0000007F Motherboard resources

0x00000080-0x00000080 Motherboard resources

0x00000084-0x00000086 Motherboard resources

0x00000088-0x00000088 Motherboard resources

0x0000008C-0x0000008E Motherboard resources

0x00000090-0x0000009F Motherboard resources

0x000000A2-0x000000BF Motherboard resources

0x000000E0-0x000000EF Motherboard resources

0x000004D0-0x000004D1 Motherboard resources

0x00000800-0x0000087F Motherboard resources

0x00000480-0x000004BF Motherboard resources

0x0000FC00-0x0000FC0F Intel® 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers

0x000001F0-0x000001F7 Primary IDE Channel

0x000003F6-0x000003F6 Primary IDE Channel

0x00000170-0x00000177 Secondary IDE Channel

0x00000376-0x00000376 Secondary IDE Channel

0x00000400-0x0000041F Intel® 82801EB SMBus Controller - 24D3

0x0000D400-0x0000D4FF SoundMAX® Integrated Digital Audio

0x0000D000-0x0000D03F SoundMAX® Integrated Digital Audio

0x0000D800-0x0000D8FF Agere Systems AC'97 Modem

0x0000DC00-0x0000DC7F Agere Systems AC'97 Modem

✍ I/O addresses that may be used by add-on cards are not listed.

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Memory Map (PCV-RS310)

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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Resource Device

0xA0000-0xBFFFF PCI bus

0xA0000-0xBFFFF Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

0x1F800000-0xFFEFFFFF PCI bus

0xF0000000-0xF7FFFFFF Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

0xFE780000-0xFE7FFFFF Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

0xFE77BC00-0xFE77BFFF Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller

0xFE5FF000-0xFE5FFFFF Intel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection

0xFE5FE000-0xFE5FEFFF NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller

0xFED20000-0xFED8FFFF Motherboard resources

0xFFB00000-0xFFBFFFFF Motherboard resources

0xFEC00000-0xFEC00FFF Motherboard resources

0xFEE00000-0xFEE00FFF Motherboard resources

0xFFEFFC00-0xFFEFFFFF Intel® 82801EB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers

0xFE77B800-0xFE77B9FF SoundMAX® Integrated Digital Audio

0xFE77B400-0xFE77B4FF SoundMAX® Integrated Digital Audio

0x0000-0x9FFFF System board

0xC0000-0xDFFFF System board

0xE0000-0xFFFFF System board

0x100000-0x1F7FFFFF System board

0xFFF00000-0xFFFFFFFF System board

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IRQ Settings (PCV-RS310)

Resource Device

0 System 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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IRQ Settings (PCV-RS320)

Resource Device

0 System timer

1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural

PS/2® Keyboard

4 Intel® 82801EB SMBus Controller - 24D3

6 Standard floppy disk controller

8 System CMOS/real time clock

9 Microsoft® ACPI-Compliant System

12 Microsoft® PS/2® Mouse

13 Numeric data processor

14 Primary IDE Channel

15 Secondary IDE Channel

16 Intel® 82865G Graphics Controller

16 Intel® 82801EB USB Universal Host

Controller - 24D2

17 SoundMAX® Integrated Digital Audio

17 Agere Systems AC'97 Modem

18 Intel® 82801EB USB Universal Host

Controller - 24D7

18 NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller

19 Intel® 82801EB USB Universal Host

Controller - 24D4

20 Intel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection

23 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller

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Chapter 7 Specifications

This chapter describes the technical specifications for your computer.

Processor

See online specifications sheet for details

Chipset

See online specifications sheet for details

PCI Bus

PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state

2 PCI slots open for expansion (See online specifications sheet for details)

AGP BUS (PCV-RS320 series models only)

AGP Interface specification, version 3.0 (supports (2x / 4x / 8x)

One AGP Slot

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Memory Modules

Installed memory See online specifications sheet for details

Maximum memory See online specifications sheet for details

Voltage 2.5 V memory only

Pins 184-pins with gold-plated contacts

Memory type 2.5 V DDR-SDRAM unrestricted, unbuffered,

64-bit (Non-ECC) DDR-SDRAM DIMM modules See online specifications sheet for details

Memory Configurations

Memory module configurations (MB)

DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

PCV-RS310 Series 0,128,256,

512

PCV-RS320 Series 0,128,256,

512

* Your computer ships with at least 256 MB of memory. Your model may ship with more than 256 MB DDR-

SDRAM depending on the configuration you purchased.

0,128,256, 512

L2 Cache

Installed See online specifications sheet for details

Graphics

Chipset See online specifications sheet for details

Video memory See online specifications sheet for details

Resolution (monitor resolution may vary based on the video monitor used)

True color (32-bits) Up to 1400 x 1050 at 85 Hz non-interlaced

High color (16-bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 60 Hz non-interlaced

* The use of 1024 x 768 True color (32-bits), High color (16-bits) at 75 Hz, or lower refresh rate is

recommended for video playback applications.

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Specifications

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 jack RJ-11 jack

Telephone jack RJ-11 jack

USB 2.0 ports

PCI slots See online specifications sheet for details.

CNR Modem 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) USB5 and USB6 (for PCV-RS320 series models only) (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 See online specifications sheet for details

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Specifications

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 for PCV-RS310 series models

AMI-based for PCV-RS320 series models

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

address map, system 72 audio specifications 81

beep codes 67 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS setup utility 18

advanced screen 58 boot screen 62 exit screen 64 main screen 55 options 53 power screen 61 screens 53

BIOS specifications 83

caution

lithium battery

CMOS - See BIOS CMOS Clear configuration jumper CMOS RAM 32 codes, beeps 67 communications, specifications 81 computer

add-on card installation lithium battery ix memory upgrade 35 removing unit cover 26 replacing lithium battery 32

configuration jumper, CMOS Clear 52

configuring

BIOS setup utility power management 19

connectors

i.LINK USB 6

covering I/O slot 41 CPU - See processor

display, power management 19 disposal of lithium battery ix DMA channel assignments 69 drive holder

reinstalling removing 42

Energy Star iii error messages

beep codes PCI configuration 68

expansion slots 16

specifications for 82

expansion slots - See slots

fax/modem - See communications front view

buttons and switches 4 connectors 5 drives 3 indicators 5

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Giga Pocket

initialize additional hard disk

drive

graphics controller - See graphics graphics specifications

hard disk drive

initializing additional hard disk

space

installing an additional 42

hardware

installing additional hard disk

drive

headphones connector 14

i.LINK connector 6, 15 I/O

address map slot specifications 82

I/O connectors

headphones i.LINK 15 keyboard 12 line 14 line in 14 mic 14 monitor 13 mouse 12 printer 13 telephone 14

USB 12 I/O slot covering 41 icons, description of 10 IEEE 1394 - See i.LINK installing

system memory IRQ settings 77

line in connector 14 lithium battery

caution

disposal ix replacing 32 resetting date and time 35 safety precautions ix

map - See I/O address map and

memory map

memory

installing

removing 35 upgrading 35

memory - See system memory memory module

connector

specifications for 80

messages

error status and error 68

mic connector 14 microprocessor - See processor modem - See communications monitor - See display monitor connector

mouse connector 12

NTFS file format 45

online specifications 1 Optical drive

location of performance of discs 3, 83

keyboard connector 12

L2 cache specifications 80

Sony PCV-RS310 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notice

Owner’s Record

Safety Information and Caution

Regulatory Information

FCC Part 68

Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

Disposal of Lithium Battery

Industry Canada Notice

Avis de l’Industrie Canada

Contents

Front View

Drives

Buttons and Switches

Indicators

Ports

Rear View

PCV-RS320 series model

PCV-RS310 series model

Icon Labels

I/O Connectors

Expansion Slots

Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility

Changing Power Management Settings

Removing the Cover

Removing the cover

Replacing the cover

Installing an Add-on Card

About the Lithium Battery

Replacing the lithium battery

About Installing Memory

Removing a memory module

Installing a memory module

Installing Memory Modules

Covering an Open I/O Slot

About Hard Disk Drive Installation

Replacing the original hard disk drive

Installing an additional hard disk drive

Identifying the additional hard disk space

Removing the Power Supply

Replacing the Power Supply

Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) Slots

Power Supply Header

CLR CMOS Jumper

Main Screen

Advanced Screen

Power Screen

Boot Screen

Exit Screen

User and Supervisor Passwords

Beep Code Error Messages

PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages

DMA Channel Assignments

System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS310)

System I/O Address Map (PCV-RS320)

Memory Map (PCV-RS310)

Memory Map (PCV-RS320)

IRQ Settings (PCV-RS310)

IRQ Settings (PCV-RS320)

Processor

Chipset

PCI Bus

AGP BUS (PCV-RS320 series models only)

Memory Modules

Memory Configurations

L2 Cache

Graphics

Audio

Communications

I/O and Expansion Slots

Floppy Disk Drive and Controller

Hard Drives and Controller

Optical Drives

System BIOS

Index