Notice to Users
© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in
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without notice. The software described
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This product contains software owned by
Sony and licensed by third parties. Use of
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Updates and additions to software may
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Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital
Studio, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony.
Intel, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the
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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 Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/
PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/
PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/
PCV-RX490TV
Serial Number:________________________
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Safety Information and Caution
DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
(PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/
PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/
PCV-RX480DS)
Laser output 0.4 mW (DVD)
0.14 mW (CD)
Wave Length 650-655 nm (DVD)
785 nm (CD)
CD-RW Laser Diode Properties
(PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/
PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/
PCV-RX480DS)
Laser output 1.0 mW (Read)
43.5 mW (Write)
Wave Length 780–787 nm
DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties
(PCV-RX490TV)
Laser output 1.3 mW (CD-read)
1.1 mW (DVD-read)
21.9 mW (DVD-write)
42.8 mW (CD-write)
❑ 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 telephonejacks in wet
locations unless the jack is
specifically designed for wet
locations.
❑ Never touch uninsulatedtelephone
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 reporta gas leak in the
vicinity of the leak.
❑ The socket outlet shall be installed
near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
Wave Len gth 650-660 nm (DVD)
773-797 nm (CD)
CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties
(PCV-RX490TV)
Laser output 0.2 mW
Wave Length 760-810 nm
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! To change the backup battery,
contact your nearest Sony
Service Center.
! Caution - The use of optical
instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this product is
harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the drive
cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
! Danger - Visible and invisible
laser radiation when drive is
open. Avoid direct exposure to
beam.
! For CD-RW: Danger - Invisible
laser radiation when open. Avoid
direct exposure to beam.
! For DVD-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.
❑ 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’installationde fil
modem ou téléphonedurant 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.
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! 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.
! Pour les DVD-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.
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
Trade Name: SONY
Model No.: PCV-RX462DS
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd
Telephone: 201-930-6972
This phone number is for FCC-related matters
only.
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the two following
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A
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 hasbeen testedand found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful
PCV-RX463DS
PCV-RX465DS
PCV-RX470DS
PCV-RX480DS
PCV-RX490TV
Oradell, NJ 07649
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interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the
equipment off andon, the useris 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 (such as computer input/
output devices, terminals, and printers) that
comply with FCC Class B limits may be
attached tothis computerproduct. Operation
with noncompliant peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and television
reception.
All cables used to connect peripherals must
be shielded and grounded. Operation with
cables, connected to peripherals, that are not
shielded and grounded, may result in
interference to radio and television reception.
FCC Part 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the
FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.79 B
(for Lucent modem), or 0.0 B (for HomePNA
modem). If requested, this information must
be provided to the telephone company.
This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone
jack.
The REN is usedto determine thequantity 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 ofdevices that maybe connected
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 beadvised
of your right to filea 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 theoperations 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.
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If trouble is experienced withthis modem,
forrepairorwarrantyinformation,please
contact 1-888-4SONY-PC, or write to the
Sony Customer Information Center, 12451
GatewayBlvd.,FortMyers,FL33913.If
the trouble is causing harm to the
telephone network, the telephone
company may request that you remove
the equipment from the network until the
problem is resolved.
Repair of this equipment should be made
only by a Sony Service Center or Sony
authorized agent. For the Sony Service
Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC
(1-888-476-6972).
This equipment cannot be used on public
coin service provided by the telephone
company. Connection to Party Line Service
is subject to state and possible provincial
tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility
service commission, public service
commission, or corporation commission for
information.)
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act
of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person
to use a computer or other electronic
device to send any message via a
telephone facsimile machine unless such
message clearly contains, in a margin at
the top orbottom ofeach transmitted page
or on thefirst page ofthe 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
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)
Pleaserefertoyourtelephonedirectory
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
ion batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited.
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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.
! Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or
equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer. Discard
used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
! The battery pack used in this
device may present a fire or
chemical burn hazard if
mistreated. Do not disassemble,
heat above 212°F (100°C) or
incinerate.
Dispose of used battery
promptly.
Keep away from children.
! Ne pas manipuler les batteries
au lithium qui fuient ou sont
endommagées.
! Une batterie non conforme
présente un danger d'explosion.
La remplacer seulement par une
batterie identique ou de type
équivalent recommandé par le
fabricant. Évacuer les batteries
usées selon les directives du
fabricant.
! La manutention incorrecte du
module de batterie de cet
appareil présente un risque
d'incendie ou de brûlures
chimiques. Ne pas démonter,
incinérer ou exposer à une
température de plus de 100°C.
Évacuer promptement la
batterie usée. Garder hors de
portée des enfants.
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Industry Canada Notice
NOTICE: The Industry Canada label
identifies certified equipment. This
certification means that the equipment
meets certain telecommunications
network protective, operationaland safety
requirements as prescribed in the
appropriate Terminal Equipment
Technical Requirements document(s). The
Department does not guarantee the
equipment will operate to the userís
satisfaction.
Before installing this equipment, users
should ensure that it is permissible to be
connected to the facilities of the local
telecommunications company. The
equipment must also be installed using an
acceptable method of connection.
The customer should be aware that
compliance with the above conditions
may not prevent degradation of service in
some situations.
Repairs to certified equipment should be
coordinated by a representative
designated by the supplier. Equipment
malfunctions or any repairs or alterations
made by the user to this equipment may
give the telecommunications company
cause to request that the user disconnect
the equipment.
Users should ensure for their own
protection that the electrical ground
connections of thepower 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 ofterminals allowedto
be connected to a telephone interface. The
termination on an interface may consist of
any combination of devicessubject only to
the requirementthat the sumof the Ringer
Equivalence Numbers of all the devices
does not exceed5. The RingerEquivalence
Number for this equipment is 0.79 B (for
Lucentmodem),or0.0B(forHomePNA
modem).
Avis de L’industrie Canada
AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada
identifielematérielhomologué.
Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est
conforme aux normes de protection,
d’exploitation etde sécuritédes réseauxde
télécommunications, comme le
prescrivent les documents concernant les
exigences techniques relatives au matériel
terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois
pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la
satisfaction de l’utilisateur.
Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur
doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le
raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise
locale de télécommunication. Le matériel
doit également être installé en suivant une
méthodeacceptéederaccordement.
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 sapropre protection, l’utilisateur doit
s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre
de la source d’énergie électrique, des
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lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations
d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés
ensemble. Cette précaution est
particulièrement importante dans les régions
rurales.
Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas
tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il
doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection
des installations électriques, ou à un
électricien, selon le cas.
AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie
(IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal
indiquelenombremaximaldeterminauxqui
peuvent être raccordés à une interface.
La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique
peut consister en une combination de
quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que
la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la
sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas
5.L’indiced’équivalencedelasonneriedece
matériel est de 0.79 B (pour Lucent modem),
ou 0.0 B (pour HomePNA modem).
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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) ....vii
Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada).................................. vii
Disposal of Lithium Battery ............................................................ vii
Industry Canada Notice.....................................................................ix
Avis de L’industrie Canada...............................................................ix
Chapter 1 — Identifying Components................................1
Front View....................................................................................................2
Drives.....................................................................................................3
Buttons and Switches ..........................................................................6
Indicators...............................................................................................7
Connectors ............................................................................................8
Rear View ...................................................................................................10
Icons .....................................................................................................11
I/O Connectors ..................................................................................13
Expansion Slots ..................................................................................18
Remote Control..........................................................................................19
PCV-RX490TV ....................................................................................19
Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System ............................21
Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................22
Changing the Display's Power Management Settings.........................23
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Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing
Components....................................................................... 27
Removing the Side Cover .......................................................................28
Replacing the Side Cover ........................................................................29
Installing a PCI Add-In Card .................................................................30
Removing a PCI Add-in Card ................................................................32
Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............................................................34
Installing System Memory ......................................................................37
Removing a Memory Module ................................................................41
Removing a Slot Cover.............................................................................43
Covering an Open I/O Slot ....................................................................44
Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive......................................45
To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only)...............45
To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models)...........46
To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk
(PCV-RX490TV model only).............................................................49
To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use
(PCV-RX490TV model only).............................................................49
Removing the Power Supply...................................................................50
Replacing the Power Supply ...................................................................51
Chapter 4 — System Board ............................................... 53
Connectors and Headers..........................................................................54
Front Panel Header............................................................................54
Floppy Disk Drive Header ..............................................................55
Memory Module (RIMM) Slots .......................................................56
PCI Slots ..............................................................................................57
AGP Slot ..............................................................................................58
IDE Headers........................................................................................59
Power Supply and Aux Power Headers ........................................60
Keyboard and Mouse Ports .............................................................62
USB Ports and USB Header..............................................................63
Ethernet Port ......................................................................................65
Serial , Printer, and i.LINK Ports.....................................................65
Fan Headers .......................................................................................69
Game Port ...........................................................................................70
Headphones, Line In, Mic Jacks.......................................................71
i.LINK Headers ..................................................................................72
CD-IN Header ....................................................................................73
AUX-IN Header .................................................................................74
Video Header......................................................................................75
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CLR CMOS Jumper ...........................................................................76
Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card.......................................... 77
HomePNA Modem...................................................................................78
Connectors .........................................................................................78
Lucent 1648 Modem..................................................................................79
Connectors .........................................................................................79
Chapter 6 — Giga Pocket Card..........................................81
Chapter 7 — Video Card....................................................83
Connectors .................................................................................................84
Chapter 8 — CMOS Setup Options ...................................85
Main Screen ...............................................................................................87
Advanced Screen ......................................................................................89
Power Screen..............................................................................................92
Boot Screen ................................................................................................93
Exit Screen ..................................................................................................94
Chapter 9 — Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 95
User and Supervisor Passwords ............................................................96
Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................97
PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....................................98
DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................100
System I/O Address Map .....................................................................101
Memory Map .........................................................................................105
IRQ Summary ..........................................................................................107
Chapter 10 — Specifications............................................109
Processors .............................................................................................109
Chipset ....................................................................................................109
AGP Bus ...................................................................................................109
PCI Bus ....................................................................................................110
Memory Modules ..................................................................................110
Memory Configurations .......................................................................110
L2 Cache ..................................................................................................110
Graphics ..................................................................................................110
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Audio .......................................................................................................111
Communications ...................................................................................112
Giga Pocket I/O (PCV-RX490TV only)................................................112
I/O and Expansion Slots .......................................................................112
Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ......................................................113
Hard Drives and Controllers ...............................................................113
Optical Drives..........................................................................................114
System BIOS ...........................................................................................116
Index................................................................................. 117
Chapter 1
Identifying Components
The following sections identify and describe each component that is
visible from the exterior of the VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Internal
components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.
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Front View
All Models
Identifying Components
Drives
PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS
DVD-ROM drive
CD-RW drive
Floppy disk drive
3
Drive Description
Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
DVD-ROM drive
CD-RW read
DVD-ROM read
CD-R/CD-ROM read
CD-RW drive
CD-RW read
CD-R/CD-RW write
CD-R/CD-ROM read
* The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 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 average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps).
‡ 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 average data transfer rate is 11.3X (15255 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 average data transfer rate is 28.6X (4293 KBps).
†† The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KB per second (KBps).
‡‡ Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the
outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 14X (2100 KBps).
*
†
‡
††
‡‡
32X maximum performance
16X maximum performance
**
40X maximum performance
20X maximum performance
***
8X maximum performance
†††
32X maximum performance
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***Data on a CD-R/CD-RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max. for CD-RW), or 12X,
depending on the speed you select.
†††Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to
32X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps).
PCV-RX490TV
DVD-RW drive
CD-ROM drive
Floppy disk drive
Drive Description
Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB.
DVD-RW drive
DVD-ROM read
DVD-RW/DVD-R read
CD-ROM read
CD-RW/CD-R read
CD-R write
CD-RW write
DVD-R write
DVD-RW write
*
†
**
††
‡‡
***
4X maximum performance
‡
2X maximum performance
24X maximum performance
16X maximum performance
8X maximum performance
4X maximum performance
2X maximum performance
1X maximum performance
CD-ROM drive
CD-R/CD-ROM
CD-RW
* The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer
standard rate is 150 KBps.
‡‡‡
†††
40X maximum performance
28X maximum performance
Identifying Components
† Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 4X at
the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 3.3X (4455 KBps).
‡ Data on a DVD-RW/DVD-R is read at a constant transfer rate of 2X.
** Data on a CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X
at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 17.2X (2580 KBps).
†† Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.9X at the innermost track to 16X
at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.5X (1725 KBps).
‡‡ Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 4X (max for CD-RW), or 8X depending on
the speed you select. High-speed writing to a CD-RW disc is not supported.
***Data on a DVD-RW/DVD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X (max. for DVD-RW), or 2X,
depending on the speed you select.
†††Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 17X at the innermost track to
40X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 28.5X (4275 KBps).
‡‡‡Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 12X at the innermost track to 28X at
the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 20X (3000 KBps).
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Buttons and Switches
All Models
Optical disc eject
Floppy disk eject
Power/Stand by
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 optical drive
tray.
Indicators
All Models
Identifying Components
Floppy disk drive access
Hard disk drive access
Optical disc drive access
Power/Stand by
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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 drive activity.
Hard disk drive access indicator On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity.
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Connectors
PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS
USB3, USB4
i.LINK
Connector Description
i.LINK® (IEEE1394)
USB3, USB4 Connects to USB devices.
* To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK header
can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 4-pin
i.LINK header cannot supply power to the device.
*
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
header.
Identifying Components
PCV-RX490TV
USB
i.LINK
Video/Audio Inputs
Connector Description
Universal Serial Bus
(USB) ports (2)
i.LINK (4-pin) port
(IEEE1394)
S-VideoInport ConnectstoanS-videocable(optional).
VideoInjack Connectstoavideocable(supplied).
Audio L In jack/
Audio R In jack
Connects to USB devices.
Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK
connector.
Connects to an audio cable (supplied).
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Rear View
All Models
Mouse
Keyboard
USB1, USB2
Ethernet
Serial
Printer
/Parallel
i.LINK
IEEE394
(
Game/MIDI
Headphones
Microphone
Video/S-video Out*
Video/S-Video In*
)
Line In
Monitor
Audio Out
Audio In
Line
*Only in PCV-RX490TV Model
In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone line jack
**
does not exist.
Power
DVI
VHF/UHF*
Telephone**
Icons
All Models
All Models
Icon Description
Mouse port
Identifying Components
Icon Label Area
11
Keyboard port
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
Ethernet port (for LAN connection only)
Serial port
Printer port
i.LINK (IEEE1394) port
Game/MIDI port
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All Models
Icon Description
Headphones
LINE IN jack (audio)
Microphone jack
Monitor port
Line jack (for telephone line from primary service jack)
Telephone jack (for phone)
*
DVI (LCD) Monitor port
* In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone jack does not exist.
PCV-RX490TV Only
Icon Description
VHF/UHF port
Audio In jack
Audio Out jack
Video/S-video In port
Video/S-video Out port
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.
2
3
1
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4
6
5
USB Ports
The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. TwoUSB ports are located at
the front, and two at the rear of the system.
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a
10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network.
Ethernet
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Serial Port
The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port.
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9
1
5
Printer/Parallel Port
The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port.
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13
1
Monitor Port
The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port
located on the AGP plug-in card.
10
15
11
6
5
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DVI Port
The DVI port is a 24-pin DVI port that can be attached to a Sony XGA
LCD panel (PCVA-15XD2), which uses a DVI connector cable (sold
separately). The DVI port is located on the AGP plug-in card.
You can physically connect both a VGA and an LCD monitor at the same
time. However, you cannot use both monitors at the same time. If you
operate only one monitor to the system, the system automatically detects
which monitor is connected. If you connect both monitors, you must
choose one monitor from the Display settings.
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Game Port
The game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female port. This port can be
used to connect MIDI devices.
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Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks
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.
Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance.
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 thewall, 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) Ports
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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 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 IEEE1394
connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications,
operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may
not communicate with each other.
✍ Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on
operating conditions and proper connections. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC
peripherals to your system, such as an optical disc 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
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Expansion Slots
TherearethreePCIslots,twoofwhichareavailableforexpansion(slot
No. 2 and slot No. 3), in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/
PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models. In the
PCV-RX490TVmodel,slotNo.3isavailableforexpansion;aGigaPocket
card occupies slot No. 2.
PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. A Lucent modem will
have two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one jack
(Line In).
ThereisoneAGPslot(No.4),whichisoccupiedbyanAGPcard.
Slot No. 4 (AGP)
Slot No. 3 (PCI)
Slot No. 2 (PCI)*
Slot No. 1 (PCI)
*Slot No. 2 is occupied by a Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX490TV model.
Identifying Components
Remote Control
PCV-RX490TV
The features of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system can be
controlled using the remote control (supplied). The remote control can
start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set
viewing preferences. For more details about the remote control, see the
“Remote Control Overview” section of your VAIO Digital Studio™
Computer User Guide that came with your computer.
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Chapter 2
Configuring Your System
This chapter contains information on configuring your system.
Configuring your system can consist of the following:
❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings.
❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings.
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Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility
You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS
settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 85 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
selecting Restart.
2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the
bottom of the screen.
Press <F2> for setup.
3 Press F2.
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
ofoptionsisavailable.PressENTERtoaccessasub-menu.Ifasubmenu 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
reachthetoplevel,wherethemenubarappears.
5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from any top-level screen and
follow the prompts.
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Changing the Display's Power Management Settings
A display that has power management capability is designed to operate
on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a
specified period of time.
1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, click Control Panel, then click
Display.
The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power
Schemes tab displayed.
2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use
your computer.
To change a power scheme, change the settings for Turn off monitor,
and Turn off hard disks, System stand by, and System hibernates.
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The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor
turns off when your computer is running on AC power. The display
reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key.
The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks
turn off when your computer is running on AC power.
The System stand by option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer
goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power.
Power is reactivated when you click the left mouse button or press
spacebar on the keyboard.
The System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of
inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate
state. Power is reactivated when you push the power button.
3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As,
type a descriptive name, and then click OK.
4 Click the Advanced tab.
5 Select the desired settings.
6 Click the Hibernate tab.
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7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.
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Chapter 3
Removing, Installing, and
Replacing Components
This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major
components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the
components.
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
✍ Systems differ by model, so your system may appear different from the illustrations in this
chapter.
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Removing the Side Cover
You must remove the side cover to access the system board, add-in cards,
power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives.
1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next
diagram.
2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then
gently lift out the cover.
Pull out tab to
release front
panel
Pull out top a few
inches, then lift out
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Replacing the Side Cover
1 From the rear of the unit, align the bottom of the cover so that it slips
into the lip on the bottom of the unit.
2 Push the top of the cover up against the top of the unit until the cover
snaps into position.
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Installing a PCI Add-In Card
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).
2 Locate an available expansion slot.
3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot (see “Removing a
Slot Cover” on page 43).
4 Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot. Use a gentle rocking motion,
pressing down until the card is fully seated.
✍ Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
5 Replace the screw that secures the card.
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6 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
7 Replace the side cover (see “ReplacingtheSideCover”on page 29).
8 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
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Removing a PCI Add-in Card
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down
the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).
2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card you want to
remove.
3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis.
4 Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot and store the card in an
anti-static wrapper for future use.
✍ Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card
from side to side.
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! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or
contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may damage
sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed
metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power
supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity
in your body.
5 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a
slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see “Covering
an Open I/O Slot” on page 44).
6 Replace the side cover (see “ReplacingtheSideCover”on page 29).
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Replacing the Lithium Battery
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
You may need to replacethe lithium battery if your computer consistently
loses the date or time settings after turning it off. The lithium battery has
a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to
power the CMOS memory.
! When you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in the CMOS memory
(BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. Although the
computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it
is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. When the values are lost, the
BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see “Accessing the BIOS
Setup Utility” on page 22).
Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries.
The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or
dispose of it in fire.
1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start
menu, and then selecting Restart.
2 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings”appears
during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to
access the BIOS Setup Utility. Otherwise it is not necessary to replace
the battery at this time, and you can skip all remaining steps.
3 Compare all the BIOS options to their default settings (see “CMOS
Setup Options” on page 85). Make a list of all the BIOS options that
are different from their default values. You will refer to this list when
you restore the BIOS settings later.
4 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu using the right
arrow key.
5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press
Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
6 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
7 Removethesidecover(see“Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).
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8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see “Removing a PCI Add-in
Card” onpage32)togainaccesstothebattery.Youmayalsoneedto
disconnect some cables.
! Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in
your body before handling an add-in card or other sensitive electronic
component.
9 Use a small flathead screwdriver or your finger to push in (not down)
against the small tab at one end of the battery holder to pop out the
battery.
Push in (not down) to
pop out battery
10 Gently lift out the battery and dispose of it according to the
instructions that came with the new battery.
11 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side
up, and press down until the battery is secure.
✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a
CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion.
12 Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
13 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
14 Replace the side cover (see “ReplacingtheSideCover”on page 29).
15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
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16 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears
during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to
access the BIOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the
computer’s BIOS settings were retained during the battery
replacement and you can skip the remaining steps.
17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS
settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 85).
18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow
key.
19 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press
Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
The computer’s BIOS settings are now restored.
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Installing System Memory
! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown
in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed
between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB. The maximum
memory size is 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size
and speed of the memory modules.
Memory module configurations (MB)
RIMM1 RIMM2
0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
* All models ship with at least 128 MB of RIMM™ memory. RIMM
memory is expandable to 512 MB. Your model may ship with more than
128 MB of RIMM™ memory if you purchased it through the VAIO Direct
Web site.
*
✍ Use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM memory modules. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be
upgraded in pairs. Do not leave the second slot of either bank empty. The second slot
must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules.
2 Ifnecessary,removethememorymoduleyouwishtoreplace(see
“Removing a Memory Module” on page 41).
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling a memory module.
3 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package.
Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage.
4 Removethesidecover(see“Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).
5 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on
page 50).
6 Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in card to the chassis.
7 Press down on the handle at the edge of the AGP slot.
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8 Remove the AGP add-in card.
✍ Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card
from side to side.
! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or
contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may damage
sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed
metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power
supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity
in your body.
! Do not remove the Giga Pocket card (located in PCI slot No. 2) unless
directed by a service technician. The Giga Pocket card is a fragile
hardware component, standard in the PCV-RX490TV model.
9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of
pin1onthemoduleandpin1onthesocket.
Pin 1
side
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Handles
RIMMB 1
RIMMB 2
RIMMA 1
RIMMA 2
Memory module (in RIMM A1/B1)
WARNING HOT
A1
A4
6
Blank memory module (CRIMM)
A4
7
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2
A1
A1
A4
6
A4
7
10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket.
11 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is
fully seated.
✍ When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and
locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the handles are not totally
straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the
handles lock into place.
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12 Replace the AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier.
✍ Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is straight up and locked
into the slot on the AGP card.
13 Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on
page 51).
14 Replace the side cover (see “ReplacingtheSideCover”on page 29).
15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will
configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further
action is required.
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Removing a Memory Module
You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory
configuration or replace a bad module. The computer ships with no
empty sockets. It comes with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of
CRIMM modules.
! 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 Removethesidecover(see“Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).
2 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on
page 50).
3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove.
✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply.
4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject
themodulefromitssocket.
! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static
electricity in your body before handling the memory module.
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5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module
in a static-free bag.
! Empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in
pairs.
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Removing a Slot Cover
Youremoveaslotcoverwhenyouinstallanadd-incardthatoccupiesa
previously-empty slot.
! 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 Removethesidecover(see“Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).
2 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove.
3 Lay the system on its side.
4 Remove the screw from the slot cover.
5 Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
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Covering an Open I/O Slot
! 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.
Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air
escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled.
This may damage some components, especially the main processor
(which generates the most heat).
1 Slide the tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis
and system board.
2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis.
All add-in card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip.
3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I/O slot cover.
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Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive
Models that have only one hard disk drive have an available bay to hold
an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The drive you install must not
require front panel access. Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66 or
ATA-100 hard disk drives. For the PCV-RX490TV, Sony recommends an
ATA-100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of the system's features.
The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is
active.
! 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.
To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only)
Before you add a second hard disk drive to your computer, Sony
recommends creating a startup floppy disk to help support Giga Pocket
functions in your new hard disk drive. To create a startup disk, insert a
blank, formatted floppy disk into your computer’s floppy disk drive and
follow these steps:
1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and
then click Add/Remove Programs.
2 Select the Startup Disk tab and then click Create Disk...
3 Click OK. Wait until the system completes the startup disk and click
OK to close the dialog box.
4 From the Start menu, select Shutdown and choose the Shutdown
option.
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To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models)
1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device (see your
drive’s documentation for configuration instructions).
Power
connector
Jumpers
Drive
connector
2 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28).
3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram).
Drive connector
A
B
C
Power supply
connector
Tab
Disk drive holder
4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram).
5 Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
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6 Slidethedriveholderupandout.
7 Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align
the holes on each side of the drive holder.
8 Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two
holesoneachsideofthedriveholder(screwsareprovidedwiththe
new drive). Do not overtighten the screws.
9 Slide the drive holder back into the chassis so that the edge of the
holder is flush with the chassis.
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10 Push in on the tab (A) to securely latch the holder to the chassis.
Drive connectors
C
E
B
D
A
Power connectors
Tab
Disk drive holder
11 Connect the inner drive cable connector (B) to the first drive.
12 Connect the outer drive cable connector (C) to the second drive.
13 Connect the first power connector (D) to the first drive.
14 Connect the second power connector (E) to the second drive.
15 Replace the side cover (see “ReplacingtheSideCover”on page 29).
! ForthePCV-RX490TVmodel,refertotheinstructionsonthe
following page to finish installing your new hard drive. Do not
complete step 16 of this procedure; it will cause functionality
problems to the Giga Pocket card.
16 Reconnect the power cord to the system and then turn on your
computer.
All models except the PCV-RX490TV will automatically recognize the
new drive and configure itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format
and partition the new drive following the instructions provided with the
drive.
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only)
Follow these steps to help support Giga Pocket functions in your new
hard disk drive.
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1 Insert the startup floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Press the
power button and turn your computer on. A startup menu appears.
2 Select the option “4. Minimal Boot” to start your system. Wait until
the system completes startup.
3 Type in “fdisk” and press Enter.
4 Select the option “5. Change current fixed disk drive”.
5 Select the second hard disk drive by typing in “2” and press Enter.
6 Select the option “1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive” and
press Enter.
7 Select the option “2. Create Extended DOS Partition” and press Enter.
8 Select “3. Create logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS Partition”
and press Enter.
9 Specify the maximum size for the partition and press Enter.
10 Remove the startup floppy disk from the floppy disk drive and
restart your computer.
11 From the Desktop, click on My Computer.
12 Right-click the icon for the new drive, Local Disk (E:). From the
shortcut menu, click Format. The Local Disk (E:) window appears.
13 Click Start. Wait until the system completes formatting of the new
drive.
14 Turn off and then restart your computer.
To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only)
1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Giga Pocket, and
then click Video Explorer. The Video Explorer window appears.
2 Click Video Capsules from the menu bar and click Settings.
3 Select the “Set default Drive for saving” tab.
4 Move the E: drive to Saving destination and click OK.
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Removing the Power Supply
You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see
“Installing System Memory” on page 37).
! 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.
A
4 Rotate the power supply upside down and rest it on top of the chassis
where the hard drive is located.
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components
Replacing the Power Supply
1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on
each side of the chassis opening.
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 each component on the system board and provides
a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the
system board.
Memory
Power Supply Fan
Keyboard, Mouse
Processor
CPU Fan
USB1, USB2,
Ethernet
Serial, Printer,
1394 Header 2
Line In, Line Out
1394 Header 3
iLink
Game, Mic In,
Aux-In
Video
CD-In
Slot No. 3 (PCI)
Slot No. 2 (PCI)
Slot No. 1 (PCI)
CMOS Clear
Aux Power Supply
Power Supply
Secondary IDE
Primary IDE
Diskette
Slot 4 (AGP)
Battery
Front Panel Header
USB23 Header
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Connectors and Headers
Front Panel Header
Thefrontpanelheaderisa20-pinheader(onepinisremovedforthekey)
that provides connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin
header with only 10 wires is used to interface the system board to the
front panel.
Front Panel header
MSG
LED
PWR HD
LED
CD LED
PWR
LED
RESET
Front Panel header
Name Description
CD-LED Connects to the CD/DVD drive access light on the front panel
PWR LED Connects to the power-on indicator light on the front panel
HD LED Connects to the hard disk drive access light on the front panel
SLEEP (not used)
PWR Connects to the power-on switch on the front panel
RESET (not used)
MSG LED Connects to the Stand by indicator light on the front panel
Floppy Disk Drive Header
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Key (pin 5)
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Floppy Disk Drive header
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1Ground 2HDsel
3Ground 4N.C.
5 Ground 6 DRIVE_SELECT_#3
7Ground 8INDEX
9 Ground 10 DRIVE_SELECT_#0
11 Ground 12 DRIVE_SELECT_#1
13 Ground 14 DRIVE_SELECT_#2
15 Ground 16 N.C.
17 Ground 18 DIRECTION#
19 Ground 20 STEP#
21 Ground 22 WRITE_DATA#
23 Ground 24 WRITE_GATE#
25 Ground 26 TRACK_00#
27 Ground 28 WRITE_PROTECT#
29 N.C. 30 READ_DATA#
31 Ground 32 SIDE_1_SELECT#
33 N.C. 34 DSKCHG#
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Memory Module (RIMM) Slots
RIMMA1
RIMMB1
RIMMA2
RIMMB2
Be sure to orient a RIMM module such that pin 1 of the RIMM module is
onthesamesideaspin1oftheslot.TheRIMMmoduleshows"A1"on
the pin 1 end, and the system board shows “Pin 1” next to the pin 1 end of
the slot.
Memory module (RIMM A1/B1)
WARNING HOT
A4
7
A9
2
Pin 1 side
A1
A4
6
Blank memory module (CRIMM A2/B2)
A1
A4
6
A4
7
A9
2
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PCI Slots
There are a total of three PCI slots (slot No. 1 to No. 3).
In all models, PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. Your
modem may look different depending on whether it is a Lucent modem
or an HPNA modem.
In models PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/
PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS, PCI slot No. 2 and No. 3 are available for
expansion.
In model PCV-RX490TV, PCI slot No. 3 is available for expansion; a Giga
Pocket card occupies PCI slot No. 2.
The PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5 V) PCI add-in cards.
A1
B1
A49 A52 A62
B49
B52
B62
Slot No. 3 (PCI)
Slot No. 2 (PCI)
Slot No. 1 (PCI)
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AGP Slot
There is one AGP slot (slot No. 4) that supports a 2x/4x AGP graphics
card and an AGP retention module.
A1
B1
A21
B21
A26
B26
A66
B66
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IDE Headers
There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) headers on the system
board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE header.
Each 40-pin IDE header supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon
cable with two connectors.
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Primary IDE
Secondary IDE
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Power Supply and Aux Power Headers
The power supply header on the system board connects to the power
supply header labelled P1.
Power Supply header
Pin Signal Name
1+3.3V
2+3.3V
3Ground
4+5V
5Ground
6+5V
7Ground
8 PWRGD (Power Good)
9+5VSB
10 +12 V
11 +3.3 V
12 -12 V
13 Ground
14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control)
15 Ground
16 Ground
2
1
10
1 11
4
3
20
Power Supply header (cont.)
Pin Signal Name
17 Ground
18 No Connection
19 +5 V
20 +5 V
Aux Power header
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2Ground
3+12V
4+12V
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Keyboard and Mouse Ports
Thekeyboardportandthemouseportare6-pinfemale
PS/2-type (mini-DIN) ports. They have identical pinouts.
Mouse
1
2
3
1
2
3
Keyboard
6
5
4
6
5
4
Keyboard and Mouse connectors
Pin Signal Name
1Data
2NC
3Ground
4PS2VCC
5Clock
6NC
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USB Ports and USB Header
There are four USB ports: two USB ports at the rear panel, and two USB
ports at the front panel. Each permits connection of USB peripheral
devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub.
USB1 and USB2 are standard USB ports accessible from the rear panel.
An internal cable connects the 12-pin USB23 header to an interface board
behind the front panel. The interface board provides two standard USB
ports (USB3 and USB4) that are accessible from the bottom of the front
panel.
If more USB devices are needed,connect anexternal hubto anyUSB port.
USB1
USB2
USB23 header
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910
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USB23 header (connects to USB1 on front panel)
Pin Signal Name
1+3VDual
2NP1
3NP3
4NC(Key)
5USBVCC1
6USBVCC2
7LP2+
8LP3+
9LP210 LP311 GND
12 GND
USB1, USB2 ports
Pin Signal Name
1 USBVCC1
*
2USBP0#
3USBP0
4Ground
5 USBVCC2
*
6USBP1#
7USBP1
8Ground
USB3, USB4 ports
Pin Signal Name
1 USBVCC3
*
2USBP2#
3USBP2
4Ground
5 USBVCC4
*
6USBP3#
7USBP3
8Ground
* Uses over-current protector.
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Ethernet Port
There is one Ethernet port at the rear panel, which permits connection to
a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network.
Ethernet
Ethernet port
Pin Signal Name
1Tx+
2Tx3Rx+
4N/C
5N/C
6Rx7N/C
8N/C
Serial , Printer, and i.LINK Ports
The serial, printer, and i.LINK ports are mounted in a single bracket on
the system board. The Serial port is a DB-9 male connector. The printer
port is a DB-25 female port. The i.LINK connector is a 6-pin standard
IEEE1394 port.
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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 port. The 6-pin
port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts.
13
25
Printer
1
6
Serial
5
9
i.LINK
Serial port
Pin Signal Name
1DCD
2RXD
3TXD
4DTR
5LOGICGND
6DSR
7RTS
8CTS
9RI
1
14
Printer port
Pin Signal Name
1STROBE2DATABIT0
3DATABIT1
4DATABIT2
5DATABIT3
6DATABIT4
7DATABIT5
8DATABIT6
9DATABIT7
10 ACK 11 BUSY
12 ERROR
13 SELECT
14 AUTO-FEED 15 FAULT 16 INIT 17 SELECT-IN 18 LOGIC GND
19 LOGIC GND
20 LOGIC GND
21 LOGIC GND
22 LOGIC GND
23 LOGIC GND
24 LOGIC GND
25 LOGIC GND
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i.LINK port
Pin Signal Name
1GroundVP(Power)
*
2Ground
3TPB
4TPB
5TPA
6TPA
* Uses over-current protector.
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Fan Headers
The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN headers are 1 x 3-pin straight headers.
CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. PWR-FAN controls the
cooling fan in the power supply.
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CPU-FAN
1
CPU-FAN header
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2 FAN_CTRL (+12V)
3FAN_SEN
PWR-FAN
3
3
1
PWR-FAN header
Pin Signal Name
1Ground
2 FAN_CTRL [0 V(S3) , 2 V(S1), 12 V(S0)]
3FAN_SEN
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Game Port
The game port is a female DB-15 port for connecting to a game
controller/joystick or MIDI device.
Game
Game port
Pin Signal Name
1GAMEVCC
2JPYB0
3JOYA0
4GND
5GND
6JOYA1
7JOYB1
8 GAMEVCC*
9 GAMEVCC*
10 JOYB2
11 JOYA2
12 MIDI_TxD
13 JOYA3
14 JOYB3
15 MIDI_RxD
* Uses over-current protector.
*
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Headphones, Line In, Mic Jacks
The headphones jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to
headphones. The line in jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects
to a stereo audio source (not an audio source from a video device). The
mic in jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone.
Headphones
Line In
Mic
Headphones
Audio Right Out
Line In
Mic
Electret Bias Voltage
Audio Left Out
Audio Right In
Ground
Audio Left In
Ground
Mic Mono In
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i.LINK Headers
The system board has two i.LINK headers: 1394HEAD2 and 1394HEAD3.
An internal cable connects the 8-pin header (1394HEAD3) to an interface
unit mounted behind the front of the chassis. The interface unit connects
to the 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) header at the bottom of the front panel.
The other 8-pin header (1394HEAD2) is not used.
1394HEAD3
8
1
1394HEAD2
8
1
i.LINK headers (1394HEAD2 and 1394HEAD3)
Pin Signal Name
1ShellGround
2Ground
3TPA
4TPA
5TPB
6TPB
7Ground
8VP(Power)
* Uses over-current protection.
*
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CD-IN Header
The CD-IN header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header that connects
to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector (not used in the
PCV-RX490TV).
CD-IN
4
1
CD-IN header
Pin Signal Name
1LeftLineIn
2Ground
3Ground
4RightLineIn
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AUX-IN Header
The AUX-IN header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin 2mm inline header.
It is only used by the Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX490TV.
AUX-IN
4
1
AUX-IN header
Pin Signal Name
1LeftLineIn
2Ground
3Ground
4 Right Line In
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Video Header
The Video header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin 2mm inline header. It
is not used.
Video
4
1
VIDEO header
Pin Signal Name
1VideoL
2Ground
3Ground
4VideoR
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CLR CMOS Jumper
The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting.
CLR CMOS Jumper settings
Jumper Plug Position Function
2-3 Normal
1-2 Clear CMOS Password
CLR CMOS
3
2
1
✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a
technical support of service technician.
Chapter 5
Fax/Modem Card
The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot No. 1. Your computer is either
installed with a HomePNA modem or Lucent 1648 modem depending on
the configuration you purchased.
To determine the modem installed on your computer, locate the RJ-11
jacks on the back of your system. If one RJ-11 jack exists, you have a
HomePNA modem; if two RJ-11 jacks exist, you have a Lucent 1648
modem.
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HomePNA Modem
The HomePNA standard uses frequency division multiplexing (FDM) to
usethesamephonelineforvoiceanddatatransmission.Thisenables
network access for any compatible HomePNA device that can be plugged
into a phone jack (RJ-11) in your home.
The HomePNA modem installed in your VAIO computer has a single
jack (RJ-11). If you want to use a single wall jack for your computer’s
Internet access and for a standard telephone, you can use an optional
1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) in the telephone wall jack to accommodate
both lines.
Refer to the Home Networking Solutions: Using the HomePNA Modem with
Sony VAIO Computers documentation that accompanied your computer(s)
and the installation instructions that accompanied the HomePNA
device(s) for further information on the HomePNA modem.
Line
Connectors
Name Connector Type Description
Line RJ-11 Connects to telephone line
Fax/Modem Card
Lucent 1648 Modem
There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to
connect a phone.
Telephone
Line
Connectors
Name Connector Type Description
Telephone RJ-11 Connects to phone
Line RJ-11 Connects to telephone line
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Chapter 6
Giga Pocket Card
The Giga Pocket card occupies PCI slot No. 2 in the PCV-RX490TV model.
The Giga Pocket card has seven connectors and ten pins.
VHF/UHF Port
Audio In Jack
Video/S-video In Port
Audio Out Jack
Video/S-video Out Port
Connector Description
Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin5
CN1 Ground L-Out R-Out
CN2 Ground Ground Y-Out C-Out Reserved
(ID)
CN3 Ground L-In R-In
CN4GroundGroundY-In C-In Reserved
(ID)
CN5 L-Out L-Out Ground R-Out
CN8 L-Out L-Out Ground R-Out
CN9 Reserved
(ID)
Reserved
(ID2)
Y-In (Front) C-In
(Front)
Ground
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Connector Description
Pin6 Pin7 Pin8 Pin9 Pin10
CN1
CN2 Ground Video-Out
CN3
CN4 Ground Video-In
CN5
CN8
CN9 Video- In
(Front)
Ground L-In (Front) R-In
Ground
(Front)
Chapter 7
Video Card
The video card occupies slot No. 4 (AGP slot). The video card has two
ports:astandardVGA-styleport,andaDVIport.
The VGA-style port is a standard 15-pin high-density VGA-style port on
the rear bracket.
The DVI port is a 24-pin DVI port that can be attached to a Sony XGA
LCD panel (PCVA-15XD2), which uses a DVI connector cable (sold
separately). The DVI port can also be connected to any other DVIequipped LCD/VGA monitor.
You can physically connect both a VGA and an LCD monitor at the same
time. However, you cannot use both monitors at the same time. If you
operate only one monitor to the system, the system automatically detects
which monitor is connected. If you connect both monitors, you must
choose one monitor from the Display settings.
The video card has 32 MB of SDRAM and has a 128-bit wide bus.
DVI LCD
Monitor
VGA
Monitor
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Connectors
DVI port
Pin Signal
1 TMDS data22 TMDS data2+
3 TMDS data2/4 shield
4 TMDA data45 TMDA data4+
6DDCclock
7 DDC data
8NC
9 TMDS data110 TMDS data1+
11 TMDS data1/3 shield
12 TMDS data313 TMDS data3+
14 +5V
15 Ground for +5V
16 Hot-plug detect
17 TMDS data018 TMDS data0+
19 TMDS data0/5 shield
20 TMDS data521 TMDS data5+
22 TMDS clock shield
23 TMDS clock+
24 TMDS clock-
Chapter 8
CMOS Setup Options
This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see
“Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 22).
The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are:
❑ Main
❑ Advanced
❑ Power
❑ Boot
❑ Exit
Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets. Text that is not
enclosed in brackets cannot be changed.
A small triangle ( ) indicates that there is a sub-menu with additional
information and options. Press Enter to display the sub-menu. The
information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear
or disappear, depending on which options you select).
The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The
option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the option currently set for
your system.
The other available options for each item are shown without brackets
directly below the default option in this guide. The available options are
listed in the order they occur when you press the + key.
Use the left and right arrow keys to choose a menu item. Use the up and
down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter to display a list of
options, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other options.
If you display the list of options, use the up and down arrow keys to
select an option in the list, then press Enter to choose the selection.
Press Esc to go back to the main menu.
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Press F10 to save the changes and exit, or press Esc to discard the
changes.
Follow the on-screen prompts for other choices. The bottom of the screen
presents a summary of the keys to use for navigation and control.
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