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Sony PCV-RX991 Reference Guide

1. Q Install the add on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and secure it with the screw from the expansion slot cover VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing an add on card 1 Attach any internal cables that the card requires See the instructions supplied with the add on card 2 Replace the side panel See Replacing the Side Panel on page 26 3 Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord and then turn on the computer Upgrading and Maintaining Components EI Installing an Add On 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 panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 24 2 Locate an available expansion slot 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot see Removing a Slot Cover on page 42 4 Insert the add on 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 Installing a PCI add on card PCV RX series model 32 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 5 Replace the screw that secures the card Attach any
2. Line In jack audio Audio Out jack Video S video Out jack Audio In jack Video S video In jack Telephone jack Printer port S P DIF Optical Out port Ethernet port for LAN connection only DVI Monitor port VHF UHF port 200 6 Q O OC Modem Line jack EUX VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 1 0 Connectors The following section identifies the various I O connectors Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the same pinout They are standard 6 pin PS 2 compatible female ports 2 O O 5 ee F USB Ports The USB ports are 4 pin USB 2 0 ports Two USB ports are located at the front and four at the rear of the system USB 2 0 technology supports high full low speed USB devices Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet network Ethernet R Identifying Components 11 Printer Port The printer port is a standard 25 pin DB 25 female port O o 13 25 Lo O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O S 14 O O 1 Sa O VGA Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15 pin female high density VGA type port located on the AGP plug in card VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Microphone Headphones and Line In Ja
3. Your computer ships with at least 512 MB and is expandable to 1 0 GB DDR DIMM memory modules must be 2 5 volts PC2700 4 clock between sockets and 64 bit or 42 bit 133 MHz SDRAM L2 Cache Installed 512 KB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics AGP Controller See online specifications sheet for details Video memory See online specifications sheet for details Resolution displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use True color 32 bits Up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz non interlaced High color 16 bits Up to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non interlaced 256 colors 8 bits Up to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non interlaced Supports DDC 1 and DDC 2b standards for Plug and Play displays Specifications 79 Audio Sound chip See online specifications sheet for details Wave synthesis Software synthesis Sound effects DirectX software Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Rear panel connectors Microphone Headphones for stereo headphones Line In from stereo audio source Communications Modem V 90 compatible data fax modem Fax 14 4 Kbps maximum i LINK IEEE 1394 400 Mbps OHCI chip set interface Ethernet 10BASE T 100BASE TX Installed modem may vary depending on the system configuration purchased t This modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps Your phone service online service or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed Giga Pocket 1 0 Rear Audio L R In jac
4. applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 24 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove 1 2 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 Removing a slot cover PCV RX series model Upgrading and Maintaining Components 43 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 slot If air escapes the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled This may damage some components especially the main processor which generates the most heat 1 Slide the tip of the slot cover between the chassis and system board Covering an open I O slot PCV RX series model 2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis All add on card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip 3 Replace the slot cover s screw to secure the I O slot cover 44 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive Your computer is equipped with an available bay to accommodate an additional 3 5 inch hard disk d
5. CD CD RW Laser Diode Properties Laser 1 5 mW CD Read Output 59 4 mW CD Write Wave 780 784 nm CD Length CD ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser 1 0 mW CD Read Output Wave 760 810 nm CD Length nn oO D D D Oo o D To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To change the backup battery please contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam For DVD RW
6. x Optical disc drive 2 Floppy disk drive a Memory Stick media slot e VAIO E HE Drive Description Optical disc drive 1 See online specifications sheet for details Optical disc drive 2 See online specifications sheet for details Floppy disk drive 3 5 inch 1 44 MB Memory Stick media slot Accommodates Memory Stick media 4 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject _ 1 co H Floppy disk eject FX Power on off VAIO GI Lp Button or switch Description Optical disc eject button Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk Power on off switch Turns system power on off or into Stand by mode Identifying Components 5 Indicators SEE Floppy disk drive access Power Standby Optical disc drive access S Hard disk drive access VAIO alll N Indicator Description Floppy disk drive access Light is green while reading and writing indic
7. 3 Slot No 1 2 ee Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system Q Making changes to the BIOS settings Q Making changes to the display s power management settings 15 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings see CMOS Setup Options on page 57 for information on BIOS settings Before rebooting the system save and close all open files and exit open applications Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu then select Restart 2 When the Sony logo appears press F3 The following message appears at the bottom of the screen Press lt F2 gt 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 gt to its left this indicates that a sub menu of options is available Press ENTER to access a sub menu If a sub menu contains items with a triangle there is another layer of options from which to select 4 Once you select an option press ESC to back out of each menu until you reach the top level where the menu bar appears 5 To exit the BIOS s
8. Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam For CD RW Danger lInvisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL and V 90 modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord vi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual D Oo O Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le chassis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique dans un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit con ue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz vous tes pr s de la fuite L appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contact
9. Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard Lan Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard Parallel Port 378H IRQ7 278H IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode Normal EPP ECP ECP EPP Onboard Memory Stick Controller Enabled Disabled gt PCI Configuration Sub Menu Slot 1 IRQ Auto to NA Slot 3 IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 VGA BIOS Sequence PCI AGP AGP PCI Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Enabled CMOS Setup Options 63 Power Screen Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart Disabled Enabled Wake On LAN Disabled Enabled gt Hardware Monitor MB Temperature displays actual temperature Ignore CPU Temperature displays actual temperature Ignore CPU Fan Speed displays actual RPM Ignore Power Fan Speed displays actual RPM Ignore VCORE Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore 3 3V Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore 5V Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore 12V Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore 64 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Boot Screen 1 ATAPI CD ROM displays installed drive Disabled 2 Removable Device Legacy Floppy LS120 ZIP 100 ATAPI MO USB FDD Disabled 3 IDE Hard Drive displays installed drive Disabled 4 Other Boot Device Disabled INT18 Device Network SCSI Boot Device Silent Boot Enabled Disabled CMOS Setup Options 65 Exit Screen Exit Savin
10. power connector 53 power management configuring 17 processor specifications 77 78 R RAM See system memory rear view 7 1 0 connectors 10 icons 8 removing memory module 36 panel 24 slot cover 42 replacing 26 panel 26 replacing lithium battery 33 resolution See graphics Index 85 S See Also communications slot See I O slot slot cover removing 42 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I O address map 73 system memory installing 39 U USB connectors 6 user password 68 86 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual
11. OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES AND MAY BE INACCURATE COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Certain product s included with this computer may include features such as copy protection and content management technology USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT S REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES Product activation procedures and privacy policies will be detailed during initial launch of the software product s or upon certain reinstallations of the software product s or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone toll charges may apply Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fe
12. a conflict The designated primary boot device hard disk drive floppy disk drive CD ROM drive or network drive could not be found The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use The designated primary input device keyboard mouse or other if input is redirected could not be found The designated primary output device display serial port or other if input is redirected could not be found Miscellaneous Technical Information 71 Message Meaning Secondary IDE Controller The secondary IDE controller has Resource Conflict requested a resource that is already in use Static Device Resource Conflict A non Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use System Board Device Resource A non Plug and Play ISA card has Conflict requested a resource that is already in use A VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values The Windows operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration DMA Default Channel Assignment Channel 4 Direct memory access controller Channel 2 Standard floppy disk controller Miscellaneous Technical Information 73 System I O Address Map Resource 0x00000000 0x00000CF7 0x00000000 0x00000CF7 0x00000D00 0x0000FFFF 0x000003B0 0x000003BB 0x000003B0 0x000003BB 0x000003C0 0x000003DF 0x000003C0 0x000003DF 0x00000A79 0x00000A79 0x00000
13. complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures _ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna _ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Ll 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 you
14. in each of the two holes on each side of the drive holder screws are provided with the new drive Do not overtighten the screws Upgrading and Maintaining Components 9 Slide the drive holder back into the chassis so that the edge of the holder is flush with the chassis 10 Push in on the tab A to securely latch the holder to the chassis Installing an internal hard disk drive PCV RX series model Drive connectors Power connectors Tab Disk drive holder Connect the inner drive cable connector B to the first drive 2 Connect the outer drive cable connector C to the second drive 1 1 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 panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 26 1 6 Reconnect the power cord to the system and then turn on your computer 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system NTFS format 1 Log on in Windows as Administrator 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and right click on My Computer A shortcut menu appears 3 Select Manage The Computer Management window appears From the file directory on the right go to Storage and then select Disk Management 5 Right click on the newly installed un
15. necessary cables to the card see the instructions that came with the add on card Replace the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 26 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add on card Upgrading and Maintaining Components Ea 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 replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after it is turned off The lithium battery has a typical life of three years after which the battery may be too weak to power the CMOS memory Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire 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 16 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu and then selecting Restart 2 If the error message Error Check d
16. patterns signify errors The number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred If a system error occurs the Sony Online Support technicians require the number of beeps your system produces EI VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from time to time Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict NVRAM Checksum Error NVRAM Cleared NVRAM Cleared By Jumper NVRAM Data Invalid NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Meaning The floppy disk controller has requested a resource that is already in use The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to an NVRAM checksum error The Clear CMOS jumper block has been changed to the clear position Invalid entry in the NVRAM The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use This message is displayed when more than 15 PCI conflict errors are detected No additional PCI errors can be logged Two devices requested the same resource resulting in a conflict Two devices requested the same resource resulting in a conflict Two devices requested the same resource resulting in
17. pin i LINK cable can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK port A 4 pin i LINK cable cannot supply power to the device Identifying Components 7 Rear View Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features AC Input port Mouse port Keyboard port VGA Monitor port i LINK port USB3 USB4 USB5 USB6 ports Microphone Headphone Line In jacks VGA Monitor port Not available on all models AV Out jacks AV In jacks O vonon Telephone jack Speaker DC Out jack Printer port S P DIF Out port Ethernet port DVI Monitor port Not available on all models VHF UHF port Modem line jack VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Icon Labels Icon Label Area Icon Label Area Description Icon VGA Monitor port i LINK S400 IEEE 1394 port Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports Mouse port Keyboard port Eo ome Y Identifying Components 9 Icon Description Pa Microphone jack D Headphones jack
18. the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets The minimum memory size is 128 MB The maximum memory size is 1 0 GB The BIOS automatically detects the type size and speed of the memory modules Memory module configurations MB DIMM1 DIMM2 0 128 256 512 0 128 256 512 Your computer ships with at least 512 MB of memory and is expandable to 1 0 GB Your model may ship with more than 512 MB SDRAM depending on the configuration you purchased Use only PC2700 memory Your system does not support EDO buffered DDR SDRAM or PC100 133 SDRAM memory 2 If necessary remove the memory module you wish to replace see Removing a Memory Module on page 36 Touch any exposed metal portion 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 static electricity damage Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 24 5 Remove the power supply see Removing the Power Supply PCV RX series models on page 49 Do not remove the Giga Pocket card located in PCI slot No 3 unless directed by a service technician The Giga Pocket card is a fragile h
19. 0x000000FF 0x000003F2 0x000003F5 0x000003F7 0x000003F7 0x00000378 0x0000037F 0x00000060 0x00000060 0x00000064 0x00000064 0x0000002E 0x0000002F 0x00000295 0x00000296 0x00000240 0x00000247 0x0000B400 0x0000B40F 0x000001F0 0x000001F7 0x000003F6 0x000003F6 0x00000170 0x00000177 0x00000376 0x00000376 0x0000B000 0x0000BOFF 0x0000A800 0x0000A87F 0x0000A400 0x0000A4FF 0x0000A000 0x0000A07F 0x00009800 0x000098FF 0x00009400 0x000094FF Device Status Numeric data processor Standard floppy disk controller Standard floppy disk controller Printer Port LPT1 Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural PS 2 Keyboard Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural PS 2 Keyboard Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Sony Memory Stick controller WB SiS PCI IDE Controller Primary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems AC 97 Modem Agere Systems AC 97 Modem YAMAHA AC XG Audio Device YAMAHA AC XG Audio Device Sony Advanced Encoder Board Kernel Streaming Realtek RTL8139 810x 5 0 addresses that may be used by add on cards are not listed Miscellaneous Technical Information 75 Memory Map Resource 0x0000 0x9FFFF 0OxF0000 0xFFFFF 0x100000 0x1 FFFFFFF 0xFEC00000 0xFECFFFFF OxFEE00000 0xFEEFFFFF 0xA0000 0xBFFFF 0xA0000 0xBFFFF 0xA0000 0xBFFFF 0xC8000 0xDFFFF 0x20000000 0xFEBFFFFF OxE7000000 0xE7FFFFFF OxE7000000 0xE7FFFFFF OxEFFO0000 0xFEBFFFFF 0
20. 279 0x00000279 0x00000274 0x00000277 0x0000E400 0x0000E47F 0x0000E480 0x0000E4FF 0x0000E600 0x0000E61F 0x00000480 0x0000048F 0x00000010 0x0000001F 0x00000022 0x0000002D 0x00000030 0x0000003F 0x00000044 0x0000005F 0x00000062 0x00000063 0x00000065 0x0000006F 0x00000074 0x0000007F 0x00000091 0x00000093 0x000000A2 0x000000BF 0x000000E0 0x000000EF 0x000004D0 0x000004D1 0x00000020 0x00000021 0x000000A0 0x000000A1 0x00000080 0x00000090 0x00000094 0x0000009F 0x000000C0 0x000000DF 0x00000040 0x00000043 0x00000070 0x00000073 0x00000061 0x00000061 Device Status PCI bus Direct memory access controller PCI bus SiS Accelerated Graphics Port NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra SiS Accelerated Graphics Port NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra Sony ISAPNP Read Data Port ISAPNP Read Data Port ISAPNP Read Data Port Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller Direct memory access controller System timer System CMOS real time clock System speaker 74 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Resource 0x000000F0
21. 9 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC 18 Agere Systems AC 97 Modem 18 YAMAHA AC XG Audio Device 18 Sony Advanced Encoder Board KernelStreaming 18 NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 20 Microsoft ACPI Compliant System 20 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller 21 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller 22 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller 23 SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller Chapter 7 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for your VAIO Digital Studio computer System configuration may vary depending on the model purchased Your computer may not include all of the hardware features discussed in this section Processor See online specifications sheet for details Chipset See online specifications sheet for details AGP Bus AGP interface specification version 2 0 supports 2x 4x One AGP slot 77 78 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2 2 33 MHz zero wait state Three PCI slots not all slots are available See online specifications sheet for details Memory Modules Installed memory See online specifications sheet for details Maximum memory 1 0 GB 512 MB in each socket Voltage 2 5 V memory only Pins 184 pins with gold plated contacts Memory type 2 5 V PC2700 DDR SDRAM unrestricted unbuffered 64 bit Non ECC DDR SDRAM DIMM modules Memory Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0 128 256 512 0 128 256 512
22. S ON power supply remote on off control m O1 Ground EJ VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Power Supply header Continued Pin Signal Name 16 Ground 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 5 V 20 5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 12 V 4 12 V System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting qQq lt _Mm CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position Function 1 2 Clear CMOS Password 2 3 Normal The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician Ea VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility see Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility on page 16 The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar These are Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets Text that is not enclosed in brackets cannot be changed D D A small triangle gt 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
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24. 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 57 EJ VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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 CMOS Setup Options EJ Main Screen System Time 00 00 00 System Date 01 01 2003 Primary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 60 Primary Slave see IDE Sub Menus on page 60 Secondary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 60 Secondary Slave see IDE Sub Menus on page 60 Supervisor Password Disabled User Password Disabled Installed Memory See online specifications sheet for details BIOS Revision Vers
25. ard disks option enables you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power The System stand by option enables you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power Power is reactivated when you click the left mouse button or press spacebar on the keyboard The System hibernates option enables you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes before your computer goes 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 Configuring Your System 19 4 Click the Advanced tab Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate UPS Select the power saving settings you want to use Options Prompt for password when computer resumes from standby Power buttons When press the power button on my computer When press the sleep button on my computer Stand by 5 Select the desired settings 20 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Click the Hibernate tab Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate UPS When your computer hibernates it stores whatever it has in amp memory on your hard disk and then
26. ardware component Applicable to PCV RX models only 40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 6 Align the module over the appropriate socket noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket Press down here Pin 1 side 0 N DDR DIMM 2 DDR DIMM 1 Memory module DDR DIMM L Indicates pin 1 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket Upgrading and Maintaining Components 41 8 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 9 Replace the power supply see Replacing the Power Supply PCV RX series model on page 50 10 Replace the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 26 11 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer After restarting your computer the system recognizes the additional memory and automatically make the proper configurations Applicable to PCV RX models only 42 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover To install an add on card that occupies a slot remove the slot cover Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open
27. ate 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 57 Make a list of all the BIOS options that are different from their default values 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 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 24 EI VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 8 If necessary remove any add on cards to gain access to the battery You may also need to disconnect some cables Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling an add on 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 release the battery Installing a lithium battery PCV RX series model Push the tab in not down to release the battery 10 Gently lift out the battery and dispose of it properly Insert the new batt
28. ator data from and to a floppy disk Power indicator Light is blue while the power is on Standby indicator Light is red when the computer is placed in Standby mode Optical disc drive access Light is amber while reading and writing indicator data from and to the optical drives Hard disk drive access Light is amber while reading and writing indicator data from and to the hard disk 6 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Connectors Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features ZEN el Audio R In jack Audio L In jack Video In jack l VAIO i LINK port S Video In jack 4 USB1 USB2 ports E m Connector Description Audio R In jack Connects to an audio cable supplied Audio L In jack Connects to an audio cable supplied Video In jack Connects to a video cable supplied S Video In jack Connects to an S video cable optional i LINK Connects to a digital device that has a 4 pin i LINK IEEE 1394 port connector USB1 USB2 ports Connects to compatible high full low speed USB devices The audio and video connections are available only on models equipped with Giga Pocket features t To connect to a 6 pin i LINK device use the 6 pin i LINK port on the back of the system A 6
29. cks The microphone headphones and line in jacks are physically identical but have different connections They are standard 3 5 mm stereo mini jacks Microphone Headphones Line In Connector Description Microphone Electret condenser microphone input Headphones 1 0 Vrms typical Line In 1 0 Vrms typical 10 Kohm impedance Telephone and Modem Line Jacks The telephone and modem line jacks are physically identical and have identical connections They are standard RJ 11 female phone jacks However the line jack is for connecting a telephone line that comes from the wall to the computer and the telephone jack is for connecting the telephone to a computer Telephone Modem Line Line a S P DIF Optical Out Port The Plastic Optical Fiber POF output port for the Sony Phillips Digital Interface S P DIF can be used to connect compatible audio or video equipment such as CD DVD players or MiniDisc recorders Identifying Components 13 i LINK 400 IEEE 1394 Ports The 6 pin i LINK port on the back panel of the system can supply power from the computer to an i LINK device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK port The 6 pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts 3 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK device
30. de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface t l phonique La terminaison d une interface peut consister en une combinaison quelconque de dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 Contents NOMCE are ated dan den nt E ones ii Owner S Recordi oranin Teas ies eesatagae RE iii Safety Information and Caution cccsceceesccesesesescenetesesesnsnenenees iv Regulatory Information ss vii ECC Part GB nm ennui viii Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States inc fos mine dant ten viii Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada viii Disposal of Lithium Battery cccccscscsesesesceseseseeeecenesesesssneneneneees ix Industry Canada Notice x Avis de l Industrie Canada x Chapter 1 Identifying Components 1 Front View PCV RZ Series model 2 DFIVRS nn nent tn tete eee 3 Buttons and Switches sissies sanies iesise 4 IAI CAtOTS ii cep csi e eaa eaa aion reai Raisas 5 Connectors Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features 6 Rear View Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features 7 le n Labels seine au acassit 8 FO CONE CIOS pesii audi ae E O EA ARE 10 Expansion SlofS secs e sense 14 Chapter 2 Configuring Your System icccccssesseeeeeeeees 15 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing Power Management Settings ccccscssssesesseteteseeceneseseeeens 17 xii VAIO Digita
31. e and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Important information for Canadian customers Your new VAIO computer includes certain software versions or upgrades and Internet services or offers that are available to U S customers only Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Smart Giga Pocket MovieShaker DVgate Handycam Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo Net MD Network Walkman OpenMG MICROMV SonicStage ImageStation ATRAC3 and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows the Windows logo and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Oo As an ENERGY STAR Partner Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency CEA The International ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption It is an open system in which business proprietors can participate voluntarily The ta
32. e connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company For products approved after July 23 2001 the REN for this product is part of the product identifier that has the format US AAEQ TXXXX The digits represented by are the REN without a decimal point e g 03 is a REN of 0 3 For earlier products the REN is separately shown on the label If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this equipment for repair or warranty information please contact the Sony Customer Information Service Center at 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or write to the Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 or find Sony Customer Service on the Web at http www sony com pesupport If this equipment is causing harm to the telep
33. e online specifications sheet for details Bus mastering EIDE driver installed Specifications EI Optical Drives Drive Description Optical drive 1 See online specifications sheet for details Optical drive 2 See online specifications sheet for details System BIOS Make and model Award based ROM 2 Mb Flash ROM Passwords User and supervisor passwords supported Power management APM 1 2 Advanced features ACPI 1 0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Plug and Play devices Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts Special features PC 99 compliant multi boot PCI add on card auto configure 82 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Index A address map system 73 AGP bus specifications 77 audio specifications 79 B battery See lithium battery beep codes 69 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen 63 screens 57 BIOS specifications 81 C chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes beeps 69 communications specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i LINK 6 monitor 11 power 53 USB 6 cover slot 42 covering I O slot 43 CPU See processor D display power management 17 disposal of lithium battery ix DMA channel assignments 72 E Energy Star ii
34. e 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 Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 24 Remove the power supply to access the memory modules underneath 2 Remove the power supply see Removing the Power Supply PCV RX series models on page 49 Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove Applicable to PCV RX models only ents g Compon Upgrading and Maintainin ries model Removing a memory module PCV RZ se VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a memory module PCV RX series model The memory modules are located beneath the power supply applicable to PCV RX models only 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out Store the module in a static free bag Upgrading and Maintaining Components EJ Installing Memory Modules Your system supports PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory modules The DDR DIMM memory modules can be single or double sided and installed in either socket Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off
35. e rear of the chassis Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board i LINK Header to front panel Memory Processor Keyboard Mouse CPU Power Supply Printer Monitor Power Supply Fan i LINK Power Supply USB3 USB4 S P DIF Out USB5 USB6 i Ethernet Floppy Disk Mic In Line In _ Primary IDE Secondary IDE Battery Line Out CD In USB Header to front panel ADIN Front Panel Header CMOS Clear Slot No 1 CNR Slot No 2 PCI Slot No 3 PCI Slot No 4 PCI Slot No 5 AGP The CNR slot no 1 and PCI slot no 2 are located under slot cover no 1 2 Only one expansion slot can be used at a time 51 Bi VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module DDR DIMM Slots DDR DIMM1 DDR DIMM2 Memory module DDR DIMM BERR F E Indicates pin 1 Align pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module DDR DIMM to the small triangle located on the memory module slot of the system board System Board 53 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 3 3 V 3 3 V Ground 5 V Ground 5 V Ground PWRGD Power Good 5 VSB 12 V 3 3 V 12V Ground OI NIA GB W N e jai m m N Q A P
36. er votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le bo tier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les DVD RW Danger Radiation laser visible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les CD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Pour ADSL et V 90 modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros Ee Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV 1112 RZ series model PCV 7772 RX series model Responsible Sony Electronics Inc Party Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 Telephone 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC tules 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 Model No PCVA IMB4A This device
37. ery 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 Replace any add on cards that were removed Reconnect any cables that were disconnected Replace the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 26 eS tr eee Cn GW KS Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Upgrading and Maintaining Components 35 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 57 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 Ea VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module By default your computer s memory sockets are filled with DDR DIMM modules Befor
38. etup utility press ESC from any top level screen and follow the prompts Configuring Your System 17 Changing Power Management Settings Power Management capability is designed to enable your computer to reduce power or shut itself off after being idle for a specified period of time 1 From the Start menu point to Settings click Control Panel then click Display The Power Options Properties dialog box opens with the Power Schemes tab displayed Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibernate UPS e Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for gt this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme Power schemes Home Office Desk M Settings for Home Office Desk power scheme Turn off monitor After 25 mins Turn off hard disks l Never System standby Never System hibernates Never _ 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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 The Turn off monitor option enables you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key The Turn off h
39. formatted drive Disk label identified with red marking and from the shortcut menu select Initialize Disk 6 Click on the Unallocated area of the drive and then right click to display the shortcut menu Select New Partition The New Partition wizard appears 8 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process The Windows XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS format Upgrading and Maintaining Components 49 Removing the Power Supply PCV RX series models Remove the power supply when you insert a memory module see Removing a Memory Module on page 36 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 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis 2 Pull the tab A that latches the power supply to the chassis 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis Removing the power supply PCV RX series model 4 Rotate the power supply upside down and rest it on top of the chassis where the hard drive is located EJ VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Power Supply PCV RX series model 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 th
40. g Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects D User and Supervisor password Beep code error messages PCI configuration status and error messages Oooo DMA channel assignments System I O address map Memory map IRQ settings oOo O Models equipped with Giga Pocket features may require increased system resources due to additional hardware 67 68 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords a User password and a Supervisor password in the CMOS Setup Utility The User password is required the Supervisor password is optional Access to the CMOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were previously set as indicated next If you set these passwords the following passwords are required User password only User password is required at bootup Supervisor password only No password is required at bootup Supervisor password is required by most setup options Both passwords User password is required at bootup Supervisor password is required by most setup options Miscellaneous Technical Information 69 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup a single short beep signifies that the system is OK Other beep
41. grading and Maintaining Components 27 To replace the side panel PCV RX series model 1 Align the tabs on the side panel to the chassis rim 2 Press the side panel firmly against the unit until it snaps into place Replacing the side panel PCV RX series model EEE 28 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing an Add on Card Your computer may have one or more open expansion slots depending on the model configuration An expansion slot enables you to install add on cards to expand the functionality of your system The length of the add on card should not exceed 9 05 inches Add on card configuration varies by model Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may contain preinstalled add on cards Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer To install an add on card Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices 3 Remove the side panel Locate an available expansion slot Remove the slot cover s screw and then remove the slot cover Upgrading and Maintaining Components 29 When removing a slot cover be careful not to damage components on the system board or add on cards You may need to temporarily remove add on cards or other components that may be next to the slot cover you want to remove Removing the slot cover
42. hone network the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4 SONY PC 1 888 476 6972 or visit the Sony Computing Web site at http www sony com pcsupport Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs Contact the state public utility commission public service commission or corporation commission for information If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line ensure the installation of this equipment does not disable your alarm equipment If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment consult your telephone company or a qualified installer Please use a surge arrestor against electrical surges Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device including FAX machines to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity
43. i error messages beep codes 69 PCI configuration 70 expansion slots 14 specifications for 80 expansion slots See slots F fax modem See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 80 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83 84 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I i LINK connector 6 I O address map 73 I O connectors i LINK 13 keyboard and mouse 10 mic line in headphones 12 monitor 11 printer port 11 telephone and line 12 USB ports 10 I O slot covering 43 I O slot specifications 80 icons description of 8 IEEE 1394 See i LINK installing PCI add on card 31 system memory 39 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 78 lithium battery disposal ix safety precautions ix lithium battery replacing 33 M map See I O address map and memory map memory See system memory memory configuration specifications 78 memory module connector 52 removing 36 specifications 78 messages error 69 status and error 70 microprocessor See processor modem See communications monitor See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 10 O online specifications 1 Optical drive performance of discs 3 81 P panel 26 removing 24 passwords user and supervisor 68 PCI add on card installing 31 PCI bus specifications 78
44. ion 1002 depends on model 60 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual gt IDE Sub Menus Type Auto User Type HDD CD ROM LS 120 ZIP 100 MO Other ATAPI None Translation Method LBA Large Normal Match Partition Table Manual Cylinders 1024 Heads 255 Sectorst 63 CHS Capacity 8422 MB Maximum LBA Capacity 40992 MB depends on model Multi Sector Transfers Maximum Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors PIO Mode 4 ULTRA DMA Modet 5 Set Device Astt Auto Floppy Hard Disk This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD t This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD This option appears when Type is not set to None tt This option appears when Type is set to ZIP 100 or MO CMOS Setup Options 61 Advanced Screen CPU Speed 1500MHz Hyper Threading Technology Enabled Disabled gt I O Device Configuration see I O Device Configuration Sub Menu on page 62 gt PCI Configuration see PCI Configuration Sub Menu on page 62 CPU Speed may vary depending on the model purchased Hyper Threading Technology may vary depending on the model purchased 62 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual I O Device Configuration Sub Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard AC97 Modem Controller Enabled
45. ital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board add on cards power supply battery memory and internal drives To remove the side panel PCV RZ series model Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer 2 Unplug your computer and disconnect any peripheral devices 3 Locate the two tabs on the back edge of the right side panel Press up on these tabs and slide the side panel towards you 5 Lift up the side panel and set aside Removing the side panel PCV RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket Upgrading and Maintaining Components 25 To remove the side panel PCV RX series model Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices such as your printer Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices Locate the tab on the upper right side of the rear panel and pull it back until the side panel releases 4 Lift the side panel away from the unit and set aside Removing the side panel PCV RX series model VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Side Panel To replace the side panel PCV RZ series model 1 Align tabs on the side panel to the tracks on the chassis frame 2 Gently slide the side panel onto the chassis until the tabs lock the panel into place Replacing the side panel PCV RZ series model equipped with Giga Pocket Up
46. k Video S Video In jack Video S Video Out jack Audio L R Out jack VHF UHF port Front Video S Video In jack Audio L R In jack System configuration may vary depending on the model purchased See the online specification sheet for details EJ VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 1 0 and Expansion Slots Speaker DC Out jack One connection for speaker power cable Printer port One high speed bi directional Centronics compatible port with ECP and EPP modes Modem jacks Two RJ 11 jacks telephone and line See online specifications sheet for details USB 2 0 ports USB1 and USB2 front panel USB3 USB4 USB5 USB6 rear panel See online specifications sheet for details AGP slot One slot for an AGP card PCI slots Not all PCI slots are available for expansion See online specifications sheet for details CNR slot One slot for a CNR modem IDE headers Primary and secondary each supports two IDE drives i LINK One 4 pin port on the front panel IEEE 1394 ports One 6 pin port on the rear panel Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 technology supports high full low speeds Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Description Floppy disk controller 82077 compatible supports up to 2 88 MB Floppy disk drive 3 5 inch 1 44 MB Hard Drives and Controller Drive Description EIDE controller Supports up to four EIDE drives supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA 100 Mode drives IDE hard drive Se
47. l Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 Upgrading and Mamtaiming Components names 23 Removing the Side Panel c ccccccsesessesescseesesescenenesesesesnenesesceeeneseseanans 24 To remove the side panel PCV RZ series model 24 To remove the side panel PCV RX series model 25 Replacing the Side Panel cccccccsessesescscesesescenenesesesnsneesesceeeneseseenens 26 To replace the side panel PCV RZ series model 26 To replace the side panel PCV RX series model 27 Installing an Add on Card 28 Removing the slot cover 29 Installing an add on card 30 Installing an Add On Card ss 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery cccccccceseseeneeseseeneteseeceeesesssnanens 33 Removing a Memory Module cccccccccccccccseseseesstetesesesnetesesceeesesesnanens 36 Installing Memory Modules ccccscscesescsceeseseststeseseseeneeseecesesesesnanens 39 Removing a Slot Cover 42 Covering an Open I O Slot ss 43 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 44 To identify additional hard disk space 48 Removing the Power Supply PCV RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply PCV RX series model 50 Chapter 4 System Board 51 Memory Module DDR DIMM Slots cccccsssesescssseeeseseseseseesesesens 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers cccccseecesesseseteseeeeesesnenens 53 CLR CMOS JUMPE sisiran sahiestea e ntintenente 55 Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options 57 Main SPEE PR denier
48. m BIOS ae cciescsrceescccssneseser seersscen ops ctedenesuoedseustapenn tvencesd Ciencdeescgeedasconsnes 81 xiv VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO Digital Studio computer Your computer s components may vary based on the model and features you purchased Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features and the location of the controls ports and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section For details on the hardware configuration of your system see the online specifications sheet To view this the online specifications sheet 1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar then click Help and Support 2 From the VAIO Help and Support menu click VAIO User Guide 3 Locate the link in the text View the VAIO Computer Specifications which lists your computer s hardware configuration and preinstalled software information 2 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Front View PCV RZ Series model Be Al Vo Identifying Components 3 Drives x Optical disc drive 1
49. or individual The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any other number for which charges exceed local or long distance transmission charges In order to program this information into your facsimile machine see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme 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 3 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 In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited 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
50. r authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception viii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA On the rear of this equipment is a label that contains among other information a product identifier in the format US AAAEQ TXXXX If requested this number must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack A telephone plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may b
51. rgeted products are office equipment such as computers displays printers facsimiles and copiers Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations ENERGY STAR is a U S registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back panel of your Sony VAIO computer Record the model and serial number in the space provided here and keep in a secure location Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number Serial Number iv VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Safety Information and Caution Your computer s installed optical drives may vary depending on the system configuration you have purchased See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http www sony com pcesupport DVD RW Laser Diode Properties Laser 32 mW DVD 77 mW Output Write CD p 0 8 mW DVD Write Read 1 6 mW CD Read Wave 654 660 nm 780 787 Len gth DVD nm CD DVD RW Laser Diode Properties Laser 23 mW 38 mW CD Output DVD Write Write 0 8 mW 0 8 mW CD DVD Read Read Wave 655 660 nm 779 787 nm Length DVD CD DVD ROM Laser Diode Properties Laser 0 7 mW 0 4 mW CD Output PVD Wave 640 660 nm 770 810 nm Length VD
52. rive The hard disk drive access light is lit when either drive is activated however the drives are not accessible from the front panel Sony recommends an ATA 100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of the system s features 3 Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may already have a second hard disk drive installed 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 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device see your new drive s documentation for configuration instructions Power connector Jumpers Drive connector 2 Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 24 Upgrading and Maintaining Components 3 Disconnect the drive connector A Disconnecting the system PCV RX series model Drive connector Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector B 5 Pull out on the tab C that secures the drive holder to the chassis VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Slide the drive holder up and out Installing an internal hard disk drive PCV RX series model 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
53. s All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connections Before connecting compatible i LINK devices to your system such as an optical 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 to an i LINK device 6 pin i LINK port 4 pin i LINK port IEEE 1394 IEEE 1394 On back of Behind lower system front panel Speaker DC Out Jack The Speaker DC Out jack on the back panel of the system is the connection for the supplied speaker power cable EUX VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are five expansion slots however four slot covers are visible from the back panel see System Board on page 51 Expansion Slot No Description 5 Occupied by a VGA and DVI monitor card 4 Available for expansion 3 Occupied by a Giga Pocket card 2 Available for expansion when the CNR slot is not occupied Only one slot can be occupied at a time 1 Occupied by a fax modem card The V 90 compatible modem has two RJ 11 jacks Telephone and Line Your system may not have this feature based on the configuration you purchased l L Slot No 5 a EZ Slot No 4 5 Qh Slot No
54. s 59 Advanced SCT Rennes ennemie 61 POW OE SCT ENL nn nn M mn iteaientnse 63 BOOT SCHO OD crus cass assassins T 64 Exit Scree insu ein ant EE ArI NEE EE 65 ED Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information 67 User and Supervisor Passwords cccccscccsescseecetetesesesesteesesesneeseeeees 68 Beep Code Error Messages scsccscsessssesescscesescsssnsnssesesesneteesescenescseseens 69 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ccsesssescsceseseseeeens 70 DMA Channel Assignment cccscesseescscesesesceneneesesesnsnenesesseneneseeeees 72 System I O Address Map 73 Memory Map svsscesccsesssiccsseectsssessissssensictevscencacteninet shetssinebsacesaanvavsssddaatierssees 75 UR OSCE SS ne caxchurten cates des ctessschoudinyesecvesuse sees 76 Chapter 7 SpeciTRAtONS ns 77 PROCESSOR NE inerte dar iiminnenes 77 CTI SOE AR EN RE DR PR E TO 77 AP o O E uen ane mon 77 PCT BUS a E E EA 78 Memory Modules 78 Memory Configurations 78 L2 CaChe nee die name a ete see 78 Graphics nn SE E RE EE E timide 78 VSOTO EO EE E EAE 79 COMMUNICATIONS iis ssaicissceesasssisievescondscinbssssaveani ise REE Eaa a EEEa iont 79 Giga Pocket I O srini neari ati astese iin stnetsetasnanis 79 O and Expansion Slots ssccsciscsiccessterseseasveniseitessiaiaet avaasan dessa aiads 80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ccccccecescsesteseeseseeteeseseeteeseeeees 80 Hard Drives and Controller ss 80 Optical Drives issues 81 Syste
55. shuts down When your computer comes out of hibemation it returns to its previous state Hibernate Enable hibemation Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 11 577 MB Disk space required to hibernate 512 MB Select the settings most appropriate for your system Configuring Your System EI 8 Click the UPS tab The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS device for your system A UPS device is an optional accessory not supplied with your system Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply Status ta gl Manufacturer None S Modet The UPS service is currently stopped 9 Select the settings most appropriate for your system and click OK For more information about configuring a UPS device refer to the Microsoft Windows XP operating system Help 22 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 Upgrading and Maintaining Components This chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures 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 System configuration may vary depending on the model purchased Your computer may not include all of the hardware features shown in the illustrations of this section 23 24 VAIO Dig
56. 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 endommag es Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Industry Canada Notice This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications The Ringer Equivalence Number REN is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed 5 Avis de l Industrie Canada Le pres nt mat riel est conforme aux sp cifications techniques applicables d Industrie Canada L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES sert indiquer le nombre maximal
57. xE8000000 0xEBFFFFFF OxF0000000 0xF7FFFFFE OxFFEE0000 0xFFEFFFFF OxFFFEO000 0xFFFFFFFF 0xE6800000 0xE6800FFF 0xE6000000 0xE6000FFF 0xE5800000 0xE5800FFF 0xE5000000 0xE5000FFF OxE4800000 0xE480FFFF 0xE4000000 0xE40000FF 0xE3800000 0xE3800FFF Device System board System board System board System board System board PCI bus SiS Accelerated Graphics Port NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra Sony PCI bus PCI bus SiS Accelerated Graphics Port NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra Sony SiS Accelerated Graphics Port SiS Accelerated Graphics Port NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra Sony Motherboard resources Motherboard resources SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller Sony Advanced Encoder Board KernelStreaming Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 1 0 addresses that may be used by add on cards are not listed 76 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual IRQ Settings Resource Device 0 System timer 1 Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural PS 2 Keyboard 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 System CMOS real time clock 11 Sony Memory Stick controller WB 12 PS 2 Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel 16 NVIDIA GeForce FX 5800 Ultra Sony 17 Realtek RTL813

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