Sony PCV-RX450 - Vaio Desktop Computer, Vaio PCV-RX460 System Reference Manual
Notice to Users
© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in
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manual and the software described herein, in
whole or in part, may not be reproduced,
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Owner’s Record
The model number and serial number are
located on the back of your VAIO®
computer. Record the serial number in the
space provided here. Refer to the model and
serial number when you call your Sony
Service Center.
Model Number: PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460
Serial Number:________________________
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 withoutnotice andmay not
necessarily be identical to current retail
versions.
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Safety Information and
Caution
DVD Laser Diode Properties
Laser Output 0.4 mW(DVD)
0.14 mW (CD)
Wave Length 650-655 nm (DVD)
785 nm (CD)
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
! To change the backup battery,
contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
! Caution - The use of optical
instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
Laser Output 1.0 mW(Read)
43.5 mW (Write)
Wave Length 780-787 nm
❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do
not expose your desktop to rain or
moisture.To avoid electrical shock,
do not open the cabinet. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel
only.
❑ Neverinstallmodemortelephone
wiring during a lightning storm.
❑ Never install telephone jacks in wet
locationsunlessthejackis
specifically designed for wet
locations.
❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone
wireorterminalsunlessthe
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.
! Danger - Visible and invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
! For CD-RW: Danger - Invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
! Caution - For ADSL, HomePNA,
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
degazvousêtesprèsdelafuite.
❑ 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 CD-RW : Danger -
Radiation laser visible et invisible
si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition
directe au faisceau.
! Attention - Pour ADSL, HomePNA,
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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For questions regarding your product or for
the Sony Service Center nearest you, call
1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
Sony Customer Support can be reached at
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Tr ad e N am e : S ON Y
Model No.: PCV-RX450/PCV-RX460
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd
Oradell, NJ 07649
Telephone: 201-930-6970
This phone number is for FCC-related matters
only.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the two following
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Rules. These limits are designed to
providereasonableprotectionagainst
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
interferencebyoneormoreofthe
following measures:
❑ 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 (such as computer
input/output devices, terminals, and
printers) that comply with FCC Class B
limits may be attached to this computer
product.Operationwithnoncompliant
peripherals is likely to result in
interference to radio and television
reception.
All cables used to connect peripherals
must be shielded and grounded.
Operation with cables, connected to
peripherals, that are not shielded and
grounded, may result in interference to
radio and television reception.
❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
❑ Increase the separation between the
equipment and the receiver.
❑ Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
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FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.79B. If
requested, this informationmust beprovided
to the telephone company.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.
The REN is used to determine the quantityof
devices which may be connected to the
telephone line. Excessive RENs on the
telephonelinemayresultinthedevicesnot
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 ofdevices thatmay beconnected
to the line, as determined by the total RENs,
contact the telephone company to determine
the maximum REN for the calling area.
Iftheterminalequipmentcausesharmtothe
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 thatcould affect the operations of
the equipment. Ifthis happens, the telephone
company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make the necessary
modifications in order to maintain
uninterrupted service.
Repair of this equipment should be made
only by a Sony Service Center or Sony
authorized agent. For the Sony Service
Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONY-PC
(1-888-476-6972).
This equipment cannot be used on public
coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service is
subject to state and possible provincialtariffs.
(Contact the state or provincial utility service
commission, public service commission, or
corporation commission for information.)
Telephone Consumer
Protection Act of 1991
(United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of
1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use
a computer or other electronic device to send
any message via a telephone facsimile
machine unless such message clearly
contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of
each transmitted page or on the first page of
the transmission, the date and time it is sent
and an identification of the business, other
entity, or individual sending the message,
and the telephone number of the sending
machine or such business, other entity, or
individual.
In order to program this information into
your facsimile, see your fax software
documentation.
If trouble is experienced with this modem,
for repair or warranty information, please
contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the
Sony Customer Information Center, 12451
GatewayBlvd.,FortMyers,FL33913.Ifthe
trouble is causing harm to the telephone
network, the telephone company may
requestthatyouremovetheequipmentfrom
the network until the problem is resolved.
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Telephone Consumer
Guidelines (Canada)
Please refer to your telephone directory
under‘PrivacyIssues’and/or‘Termsof
Service.’ For more detailed information,
please contact:
CRTC
Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale
1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ
K1A 0N2.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Disposal of Lithium Battery
You can return your unwanted lithium
batteries to your nearest Sony Service
Center or Factory Service Center.
✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium
batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
For the Sony Service Center nearest you,
call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or
1-800-961-7669 in Canada.
! 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
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment meets
certain telecommunications network
protective, operational and safety
requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical
Requirements document(s). The Department
does not guarantee the equipment will
operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions may
not prevent degradation of service in some
situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative designated
by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or
any repairs or alterations made by the user to
this equipment may give the
telecommunications company cause to
requestthattheuserdisconnectthe
equipment.
Users should ensure for their own protection
that the electrical ground connections of the
power utility, telephone lines and internal
metallic water pipe system, if present, are
connected together. This precaution may be
particularly important in rural areas.
CAUTION: Users should not attempt to
make such connections themselves, but
should contact the appropriate electrical
inspection authority, or electrician, as
appropriate.
NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number
(REN) assigned to each terminal device
provides an indication of the maximum
number of terminals allowed tobe connected
to a telephone interface. The termination on
an interface may consist of any combination
of devices subject only to the requirement
that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence
Numbers of allthe devicesdoes notexceed 5.
The Ringer Equivalence Number for this
equipment is 0.79B.
Avis de L’industrie Canada
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada
identifie le matériel homologué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de
télécommunications, comme le prescrivent
les documents concernant les exigences
techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le
Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le
matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de
l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer cematériel, l’utilisateurdoit
s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux
installations de l’entreprise locale de
télécommunication. Le matériel doit
également être installé en suivant une
méthode acceptée de raccordement.
L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est
possible que la conformité aux conditions
énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la
dégradation du service dans certaines
situations.
Les réparations de matériel homologué
doivent être coordonnées par un
représentant désigné par le fournisseur.
L’entreprise de télécommunications peut
demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un
appareil à la suite de réparations ou de
modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à
cause de mauvais fonctionnement.
Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de
la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes
téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau
métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
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ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les
régions rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements luimême; il doit avoir recours à un service
d’inspection des installations électriques,
ou à un électricien, selon le cas.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la
sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif
terminalindiquelenombremaximalde
terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à
une interface.
La terminaison d’une interface
téléphonique peut consister en une
combination de quelques dispositifs, à la
seuleconditionquelasommed’indices
d’équivalencedelasonneriedetousles
dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice
d’équivalencedelasonneriedecematériel
est de 0.79B.
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Contents
Notice to Users .................................................................................... ii
Owner’s Record................................................................................... ii
Safety Information and Caution ..................................................... iii
Regulatory Information.......................................................................v
FCC Part 68 ......................................................................................... vi
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..... vi
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada).................................. vii
Disposal Of Lithium Battery ........................................................... vii
Industry Canada Notice.................................................................. viii
Avis de L’industrie Canada............................................................viii
Chapter 1 — Identifying Components................................ 1
Front View ...................................................................................................2
Drives ...................................................................................................3
Buttons and Switches .........................................................................5
Indicators ..............................................................................................6
Connectors ...........................................................................................7
Rear View ....................................................................................................8
Icons .....................................................................................................9
I/O Connectors ..................................................................................11
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................15
Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System ............................ 17
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................18
Changing the Display's Power Management Settings.........................19
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Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing
Components....................................................................... 23
Removing the Side Cover .......................................................................24
Replacing the Side Cover ........................................................................25
Installing a PCI Add-In Card .................................................................26
Removing a PCI Add-in Card ................................................................27
Installing an Add-On AGP Card ............................................................29
Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............................................................31
Installing System Memory ......................................................................34
Removing a Memory Module ................................................................37
Removing a Slot Cover.............................................................................39
Covering an Open I/O Slot ....................................................................40
Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive......................................41
Removing the Power Supply...................................................................45
Replacing the Power Supply ...................................................................46
Chapter 4 — System Board ............................................... 47
Connectors and Headers..........................................................................48
Front Panel Header............................................................................48
Floppy Disk Drive Header ...............................................................49
Memory Module (DIMM) Slots .......................................................50
PCI Slots ..............................................................................................51
AGP Slot ..............................................................................................52
IDE Headers........................................................................................53
Keyboard and Mouse Ports ..............................................................54
USB Ports, USB Header, and Ethernet Port ...................................55
Printer, Monitor, and i.LINK Connectors.......................................57
i.LINK Header ....................................................................................60
Serial Port, Headphones, Line In, and Mic Connectors ...............61
Power Supply Header .......................................................................63
Fan Headers........................................................................................64
CD-In Header .....................................................................................65
Wake On LAN (WOL-CON) Header..............................................66
AUX Audio Header...........................................................................67
Configuration Jumper (CMOS CLR)......................................................68
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Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card..........................................69
HomePNA Modem...................................................................................70
Connectors .........................................................................................70
Lucent 1648 Modem..................................................................................71
Connectors .........................................................................................71
Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options ...................................73
Main Screen ...............................................................................................75
Advanced Screen ......................................................................................77
Power Screen..............................................................................................78
Boot Screen ................................................................................................79
Exit Screen ..................................................................................................80
Chapter 7 — Miscellaneous Technical Information .........81
About User and Supervisor Passwords ................................................82
Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................83
PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....................................84
DMA Channel Assignments ...................................................................85
System I/O Address Map ......................................................................86
Memory Map ............................................................................................88
IRQ Settings ..............................................................................................89
Chapter 8 — Specifications................................................91
Processor ...................................................................................................91
Chipset ......................................................................................................91
PCI Bus ......................................................................................................91
AGP Bus ....................................................................................................91
DIMM Configurations ............................................................................92
Memory Modules (DIMMs) ..................................................................92
L2 Cache ....................................................................................................92
Graphics ....................................................................................................92
Audio .........................................................................................................93
Communications .....................................................................................93
I/O and Expansion Slots .........................................................................93
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Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ........................................................94
Hard Drives and Controllers .................................................................94
Optical Drives ...........................................................................................95
System BIOS .............................................................................................96
Index.................................................................................. 97
Chapter 1
Identifying Components
The following sections identify and describe each component that is
visible from the exterior of the VAIO® computer. Internal components are
identified in the appropriate section of this manual.
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Front View
Drives
Identifying Components
DVD-ROM Drive
CD-RW Drive
Floppy Disk Drive
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Drive Description
Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
DVD-ROM drive
DVD-ROM read
CD-R/CD-ROM read
CD-RW read
*
‡
16X maximum performance
†
40X maximum performance
32X maximum performance
CD-RW drive
CD-RW read
CD-RW write
CD-R read
CD-R write
**
††
‡‡
***
CD-ROM read
* Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.6X at the innermost track to 16X
at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps). The average data transfer rate
is 11.3X (15,255 KBps).
† Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 17.5X at the innermost track
to 40X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KBps). The average data transfer
rate is 28.6X (4293 KBps).
‡ Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at
the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KBps).The average data transfer rate is
22.5X (3375 KBps).
20X maximum performance
8X maximum performance
32X maximum performance
12X maximum performance
32X maximum performance
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** Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at
†† The CD-RW writing speed may vary, depending on the media. The maximum CD-RW writing speed is 8X.
‡‡ Data on the CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate,
***The maximum CD-R writing speed is 12X (1X = 150 KBps).
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the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KBps). The average data transfer rate is
14X (2100 KBps).
ranging from 13X at the innermost track to
32X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KBps). The average data transfer
rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps).
Buttons and Switches
Identifying Components
Optical disc eject
Floppy disk eject
Power/Stand by
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Button or switch Description
Power/Stand by switch Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by
mode.
Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk.
Optical disc eject button
Automatically opens and closes the assigned
optical drive tray.
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Indicators
Floppy disk drive access
Hard disk drive access
Optical disc drive access
Power/Stand by
Indicator Description
Power/Stand by indicator Stand by (red) indicates the computer is in
Stand by mode.
On (blue) indicates the computer is out of
Stand by mode, ready to use.
Off (no color) indicates the computer is
turned off or in Hibernation mode.
Floppy disk drive access
indicator
On (green) indicates floppy disk drive
activity.
Optical drive access indicator On (red) indicates optical disc activity.
Hard disk drive access indicator On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity.
Connectors
Identifying Components
USB2, USB3
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i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Connector Description
i.LINK® (IEEE1394)
*
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
USB Connects to USB devices.
* To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK
connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK
connector. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device.
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Rear View
Mouse
Keyboard
USB1
Ethernet
Monitor
Power
Printer
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Serial
Headphones
Line In
Mic
Line
Telephone
Icons
Identifying Components
Label Area
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Icon Description
Mouse port
Keyboard port
USB port
Ethernet port
Printer/Parallel port
Monitor port
i.LINK® (IEEE1394) port
Serial port
Headphones jack
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Icon Description
Line In jack (audio)
Mic (microphone) jack
Line jack (for telephone line from service jack)
Telephone (for telephone)
Identifying Components
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®-type female ports.
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USB Ports
The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at
the front and one at the rear of the system.
Serial Ports
The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port.
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Printer/Parallel Port
The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port.
25
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Monitor Port
The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density
VGA-type port.
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15
11
5
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Identifying Components
Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks
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The mic, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have
different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC
Connector Description
Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical).
Mic Electret condenser microphone input.
LineIn 1.0Vrms(typical),10Kohmimpedance.
Telephone and Line Jacks
The telephone and line jacks are physically identical and have identical
connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the
line jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall,
and the telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone.
Your computer will only have one RJ-11 female phone jack if you have a
HomePNA modem installed. The modem installed on your computer
may differ depending on the configuration you purchased.
LINE PHONE
✍ Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s Telephone jack, and a
telephone into the Line jack, will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment.
However, the modem will not work correctly.
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i.LINK® (IEEE1394) Port
The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from
the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. The
6-pin port supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts.
✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394
connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications,
operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
not communicate with each other.
✍ Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on
operating conditions and proper connections. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC
peripherals to your system, such as an optical 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.
6-pin i.Link
(IEEE1394)
On back of
system
4-pin i.LINK
(IEEE1394)
At bottom of
front panel
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port on the rear of the system is used to connect to a
100Base-TX/10Base-T Ethernet network.
Ethernet
On back of
system
Identifying Components
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Expansion Slots
TherearethreePCIslots,twoofwhichareavailableforexpansion(PCI
No. 2 and No. 3). The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card
(PCINo.1).ThereisoneAGPslotthatisavailableforexpansion.
Slot No. 4 (AGP)
Slot No. 3 (PCI)
Slot No. 2 (PCI)
Slot No. 1 (PCI)
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