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Sony PCV-RX260DS Reference Guide

1. Ethernet 4 4 i LINK IEEE1394 El LINE ann NOHA TELEPHONE KY0001 VSI ES VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon labels cH t e 0015 Icon Description MOUSE connector KEYBOARD connector USB Universal Serial Bus connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector GAME MIDI connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack audio MIC microphone jack MONITOR connector Ethernet connector ODETE see 4 g Identifying Components EN Icon Description g LINE for telephone line from primary service jack LI e TELEPHONE for phone i LINK IEEE1394 interface me KO VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I O Connectors The following section identifies the various I O connectors KEYBOARD and MOUSE The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are physically identical and have the same pinout They are standard 6 pin PS 2 type female connectors KEYBOARD MOUSE 2 2 3 LL 1 3 ls 1 ES ES 129 1997 4 6 4 6 un un KY0002 V USB Connectors The USB connectors are standard 4 pin USB connectors A USB connector is located at the front and rear of the system
2. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the computer 3 Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 4 Disconnect the drive connector A in diagram Drive connector Power supply connector KY0081 VSD 5 Disconnect the power connector B in diagram 6 Pull out on the tab C that secures the drive holder to the chassis Removing Installing and Replacing Components 7 Slide the drive holder up and out KY0082 VSD 8 Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder KY0083 VSD 9 Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws 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 10 Slide the drive holder back into the chassis so that the edge of the holder is flush with the chassis VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 11 Push in on the tab A to securely latch the holder to the chassis Drive connectors Power connectors KY0085 VSD 2 Connect the inner drive cable connector B to the first drive 3 Connect the outer drive cable connector C to the second drive 5 Connect the second power connector E to the second drive 1 1 14 Connect the first power connector D to the first drive 1 16 Replace the side cover see Replacing the Side Cover on page 23
3. KY0003 V SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is a standard 9 pin DB 9 male connector e OOOO OOOOO ol KY0057 VSD Identifying Components EN PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25 pin DB 25 female connector 25 000000000000 poop KY0005 VSD MONITOR The MONITOR connector is a standard 15 pin female high density VGA type connector KY0004 VSD EH VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual GAME Connector The GAME connector is a standard 15 pin DB 15 female connector The GAME connector is also used to connect MIDI devices o 00000000 0000000 ok KY0012 VSD MIC LINE IN and HEADPHONES 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 KY0013 VSC Connector Description HEADPHONES 1 0 Vrms typical MIC Electret condenser microphone input LINE IN 1 0 Vrms typical 10 Kohm impedance Identifying Components TELEPHONE and LINE The TELEPHONE and LINE jacks are physically identical and have identical connections They are standard RJ 11 female phone jacks However the LINE jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall and the TELEPHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone LINE PHONE Li KY0014 VSD Accidentally plugging a phone line from the
4. SERIAL 1 connector Pin Signal Name DCD RXD TXD DTR LOGIC GND DSR RTS CTS RI DIN GB o N e PRINTER connector Pin Signal Name 1 STROBE 2 DATA BIT 0 3 DATA BIT 1 4 DATA BIT2 5 DATA BIT 3 6 DATA BIT 4 7 DATA BIT 5 8 DATA BIT 6 9 DATA BIT 7 10 ACK 11 BUSY 12 PE 13 SELECT 14 AUTO FEED 15 ERROR 16 INIT 17 SELECT IN 18 LOGIC GND 19 LOGIC GND 20 LOGIC GND 21 LOGIC GND 22 LOGIC GND System Board 53 23 LOGIC GND 24 LOGIC GND 25 LOGIC GND MONITOR connector Pin Signal Name RED GREEN BLUE GND DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND NC GND GND SDA HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC SCL WO CIN oo mo N A Rl Ra a gt aj gt oF WN KF c ET VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Fan Connector The PWR FAN connector is a 1 x 3 pin straight header connector PWR FAN connects to the power supply and controls the power supply cooling fan KY0034 VSD PWR FAN Connector Pin Signal Name Ground FAN CTRL 12V 3 FAN SEN System Board 55 CPU Fan Connector The CPU_FAN connector is a 1 x 3 pin straight header connector CPU_FAN connects to the CPU fan and controls the CPU cooling CPU_FAN KY0101 VSD CPU_FAN Connector Pin Signal Name Ground FAN CTRL 12V 3 FAN SEN EJ VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual GAME Connector The GAME connector is a female DB 15 connector for connecting to a
5. Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Pour ADSL modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 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 www sony com pcsupport Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV RX260DS Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge NJ 07656 Telephone 201 930 6970 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the two following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to 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
6. HDD Power Down ACPI Mode Suspend Mode PWR Button lt 4 Secs User Define Disabled Min Saving Max Saving Suspend gt Off Always On DPMS OFF DPMS Reduce ON Blank Screen V H SYNC Blank DPMS Standby DPMS Suspend Disabled 1 Min Min Min Min Min Min Min Min Min 10 Min 11 Min 12 Min 13 Min 14 Min 15 Min S3 S1 Disabled 172 Min 273 Min 475 Min 879 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 1 Hour N NI ON O1 h2 Suspend Soft Off Power Up Control see Power Up Control Sub Menu on page 80 Hardware Monitor see Hardware Monitor Sub Menu on page 80 E VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Power Up Control Sub Menu AC PWR Loss Restart PWR Up On Modem Act Wake On LAN Hardware Monitor Sub Menu MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 12V Voltage 5V Voltage Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled displays actual temperature Ignore displays actual temperature Ignore Ignore displays actual RPM displays actual RPM Ignore N A displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore CMOS Setup Options EI Boot Screen 1 ATAPI CD R
7. 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 L Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected L Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment is 0 7 If requested this information must be provided
8. Onboard MIDI I O 330H 331H 300H 301H Disabled Onboard MIDI IRO 10 E VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual PCI Configuration Sub Menu Slot 1 IRO Auto to NA Slot 3 IRO 3 PCI VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Enabled PCI Latency Timer 32 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS Auto Disabled USB Function Enabled Disabled ONB VGA BIOS First No Yes CMOS Setup Options 77 PCI PNP IRQ Resource Exclusion Sub Menu IRQ 3 Reserved No ICU Yes IRQ 4 Reserved No ICU Yes IRQ 5 Reserved Yes No ICU IRO 7 Reserved No ICU Yes IRQ 9 Reserved No ICU Yes IRQ 10 Reserved No ICU Yes IRO 11 Reserved No ICU Yes IRO 12 Reserved No ICU Yes IRO 14 Reserved No ICU Yes IRQ 15 Reserved No ICU Yes gt PCI PNP DMA Resource Exclusion Sub Menu DMA 1 Used By ISA No ICU Yes DMA 3 Used By ISA No ICU Yes DMA 5 Used By ISA No ICU Yes gt PCI PNP UMB Resource Exclusion Sub Menu ISA MEM Block BASE No ICU C800 ccoo D000 D400 D800 DC00 gt Shadow Configuration Sub Menu 78 Video ROM BIOS Shadow C8000 CBFFF Shadow CC000 CFFFF Shadow D0000 D3FFF Shadow D4000 D7FFF Shadow D8000 DBFFF Shadow DC000 DFFFF Shadow Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled CMOS Setup Options 79 Power Screen Power Management Video Off Option Video Method
9. Service For more detailed information please contact CRIC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PO K1A 0N2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet ppareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium ion batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center 3 n some areas the disposal of lithium ion 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 ion batteries Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium ion qui fuient ou sont endommag es Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Une batterie non conforme 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 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 promptl
10. game controller joystick or MIDI device KY0056 VSD GAME Connector Pin Signal Name GAMEVCC JPYBO JOYAO GND GND JOYA1 JOYA2 GAMEVCC GAMEVCC JOYB2 JOYA2 MIDI_TxD JOYA3 JOYB3 MIDI_RxD N 0 N A AB WIN e rR o A A N S W p A p al System Board EJ HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connectors The HEADPHONES LINE IN and MIC jacks are stereo mini jacks 3 5 mm The HEADPHONES jack connects to headphones The LINE IN jack connects to a stereo audio source not an audio source from a video device The MIC jack connects to a microphone HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC KY0058 VSD HEADPHONES Audio Right Out _A Audio Left Out y 0M04713 VSD LINE IN Audio Right In eg L Imbalance Audio Left In KE MIC OM04713B VSE Electret bias voltage MIC imbalance 4g 34 MIC mono in amp 0M04713A VSE EJ VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual CD IN Connector The CD IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4 pin header connector that connects to the DVD ROM drive s audio output connector KY0062 VSD CD IN Pin Signal Name 1 Left Line In 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Line In System Board 59 AUX IN Connector The AUX IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4 pin h
11. it stores whatever it has in memory on your hard disk and then shuts down When your computer comes out of hibernation it returns to its previous state m Disk space for hibernation Free disk space 5 881 MB Disk space required to hibernate 54 MB Cancel Aw 10 Select the desired settings and then click OK Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper and two sets of reserved jumper blocks do not change The CMOS and Non Volatile RAM NVRAM settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false Access to specific setup fields is controlled by a supervisor password or user password The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is stored in CMOS No other parameters are cleared The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician Before opening the system save any open files exit the Microsoft Windows operating system turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and unplug the power cord Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 2 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician also see Configuration Jumper on page 61 1 2 Reserved do not change Reserved do not change CMOS CLR E default jumper 12 2 3 CMOS Clear Normal Clear OM04588
12. 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 standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby 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 hibernate 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 6 To save a new power scheme first modify the settings click Save As P y 8 type a descriptive name and then click OK Configuring Your System KO 7 Click the Advanced tab Power Options Properties RA Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate Select the behaviors you want r Options Prompt for password when computer goes off standby and hibernate r Power buttons When press the power button on my computer Stand By 8 Select the desired settings 9 Click the Hibernate tab Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibernate When your computer hibernates
13. to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs contact the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal 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 modem for repair or warranty information please contact 1 888 4SONY PC or write to the Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 If the tro
14. Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 Locate an available expansion slot connector Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector see Removing a Slot Cover on page 35 4 Insert the add in card into the PCI slot connector 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 KY0070 VSD 5 Replace the screw that secures the card Attach any necessary cables to the card see the instructions that came with the add in card 7 Replace the side cover see Replacing the Side Cover on page 23 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add in card Removing Installing and Replacing Components EJ Removing an Add in Card Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add in card you want to remove 3 Remove the screw t
15. Configuration see Chip Configuration Sub Menu on page 74 I O Device Configuration see I O Device Configuration Sub Menu on page 75 PCI Configuration see PCI Configuration Sub Menu on page 76 Shadow Configuration see Shadow Configuration Sub Menu on page 78 SDRAM Configuration SDRAM CAS Latency SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time SDRAM Cycle Time Tras Trc SDRAM Page Closing Policy CPU Latency Timer Onboard VGA Display Cache Paging Mode Video Memory Cache Mode Memory Hole At 15M 16M PCI 2 1 Support High Priority PCI Mode Onboard PCI IDE Enable ET VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Chip Configuration Sub Menu By SPD User Define 7ns 143MHz 8ns 125MHz 3T 3T 3T IST 7T 6T 8T All Banks One Bank Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Page open Page close UC USWC Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Both Primary Secondary Disabled CMOS Setup Options 75 I O Device Configuration Sub Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard FDC Swap A amp B No Swap Swap AB Floppy Disk Access Control R W Read Only Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8H IRO4 2F8H IRO3 3E8H IRQ4 2E8H IRQ10 Disabled Onboard Parallel Port 378H IRQ7 278H IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode Normal EPP ECP ECP EPP Onboard Game Port 200H 207H 208H 20FH Disabled
16. VSD 3 Reinstall the side cover see Replacing the Side Cover on page 23 20 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 any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord 21 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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 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 Rotate top out a few inches then lift out Pull tab towards rear to release front panel VYWVVYTYVYVVVYVYVVVVVYVV KY0064B VSD Removing Installing and Replacing Components 23 Replacing the Side Cover 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 JWYVVYVVVYVVVVYTVVVVVVVVV KY0067 VSD EN VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add In Card
17. the memory configuration or replace a bad module Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 2 Remove the power supply see Removing the Power Supply on page 41 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove KY0073 VSD 5 The memory modules are located beneath the power supply You do not need to remove the power supply to reach the memory modules ET VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 4 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket Push out 1000 DATA IAA AAA Handles KYO 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out Store the module in a static free bag Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module Removing Installing and Replacing Components EJ Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add in card that occupies a previously empty slot Disconnect the power cord from the computer Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove Lay the system on its s
18. 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 Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu and then selecting Restart the computer 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 69 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 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 7 Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 EJ VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 8 If necessary remove any add in cards see Removing an Add in Card on page 25 to gain access to the bat
19. 1 7 Reconnect the power cord to the system and then turn on your computer Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures 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 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module see Installing System Memory on page 30 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 KY0096 VSD 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis 4 Rotate the power supply upside down and rest it on top of the chassis where the hard drive is located 42 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Replacing the Power Supply Rotate the power supply down and slide it into the chassis until the tab snaps into position 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector jumper and switch on the system board Processor Memory Keyboard Mouse USB1 kW USB Header Power Supply Fan COM1 Monitor Power Supply Printer eus Secondary IDE Mic In Line In Primary IDE Line Out Game g pe 5 Diskett
20. 8000FFh E1800000h E37FFFFFh E2000000h E2003FFFh E2800000h E28007FFh E3800000h E387FFFFh E4000000h E7FFFFFFh FFB80000h FFBFFFFFh FFF80000h FFFFFFFFh Default configuration System board extension for ACPI BIOS Intel 82810E graphics controller Intel 82810E graphics controller System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS WDM communication device Intel 82801AA PCI bridge Sony OHCI i LINK IEEE 1394 PCI host controller Sony OHCI i LINK IEEE 1394 PCI host controller Intel 82810E graphics controller Intel 82810E graphics controller System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS Miscellaneous Technical Information 91 IRQ Settings IRQ Settings 00 System timer 01 Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 02 Programmable interrupt controller 03 Intel 82801AA SM bus controller 03 YAMAHA AC XG audio device 03 ACPI IRO holder for PCI IRQ steering 04 Communications port COM1 06 Standard floppy disk controller 07 Printer port LPT1 08 System CMOS real time clock 09 WDM communication device 09 Sony OHCI i LINK IEEE 1394 PCI host controller 09 Intel r 82801A A USB Universal host controller 09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus 09 ACPI IRO holder for PCI IRQ steering 09 ACPI IRO holder for PCI IRQ steering 10 MPU 401 compatible MIDI device 11 ACPI IRO holder for PCI IRQ steering 11 Intel r 82810E graphics contro
21. 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 ora 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 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 CD RW Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord O O O O O Pour pr venir tout risque d incendi
22. E 13 LINE IN 12 57 MIC 12 57 MONITOR 11 MOUSE 10 PRINTER 11 SERIAL 10 TELEPHONE 13 USB 10 50 I O slot covering 36 icons description of 8 IDE connectors 48 specifications for 96 IDE drive specifications for 96 TEEE1394 See i LINK installing 3 hard disk drive 37 add in card 24 system memory 30 interference v IRO settings 91 J jumper See system board K KEYBOARD connector 10 49 E L2 cache specifications 94 LINE connector 13 LINE IN connector 12 57 lithium battery replacing 27 Index EJ lithium ion battery disposal vii safety precautions vii M map See Also I O address map and memory map memory See Also system memory memory module connector 46 removing 33 specifications for 94 messages error 85 status and error 86 MIC connector 12 57 microprocessor See processor model numbers ii modem See Also communications modem card 63 connectors 63 view of 63 monitor See display MONITOR connector 11 51 MOUSE connector 10 49 N notice to users ii P passwords user and supervisor 84 PCI slot connectors 47 power connector 48 power management configuring 17 PRINTER connector 11 51 processor specifications 93 processor specifications for 93 R radio interference v RAM See Also system memory rear view 7 I O connectors 10 icons 8 recording ii regulatory information v removing add in card 25 cover 22 memory module 33 slot cover 35 replacing 23 cover 23 replacing lithiu
23. O Gameport joystick Motherboard resources MPU 401 compatible MIDI device Miscellaneous Technical Information 89 Address Range hex 0376h 0376h 0376h 0376h 0378h 037Fh 03BOh 03BBh 03COh 03DFh 03F0h 03F1h 03F2h 03F5h 03F6h 03F6h 03F6h 03F6h 03F7h 03F7h 03F8h 03FFh 04D0h 04D1h OCF8h 0CFFh B400h B41Fh B800h B807h B800h B80Fh B808h B80Fh C000h DFFFh D000h DOFFh D400h D407h E000h EOFFh E100h E13Fh E400h E47Fh E800h E80Fh EC00h EC3Fh Description Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller Printer port LPT1 Intel 82810E graphics controller Intel 82810E graphics controller Motherboard resources Standard floppy disk controller Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller Primary IDE controller dual FIFO Standard floppy disk controller Communications port COM1 Motherboard resources PCIbus Intel 82801AA USB universal host controller Primary IDE controller dual FIFO Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO Intel 82801AA PCI bridge WDM communication device WDM communication device YAMAHA AC XG audio device YAMAHA AC XG audio device Motherboard resources Intel 82801AA SMBus controller Motherboard resources E VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 00000000h 0009FFFFh 000A0000h 000AFFFFh 000B0000h OOOBFFFFh 000F0000h 000FFFFFh 00100000h 07FFFFFFh E1800000h E1
24. OM 2 Removable Device 3 IDE Hard Drive 4 Other Boot Device Plug amp Play O S Boot Virus Detection Quick Power On Self Test Boot Up Floppy Seek Silent Boot displays installed drive Disabled Legacy Floppy LS120 ZIP 100 ATAPI MO Disabled displays installed drive Disabled Disabled Network SCSI Boot Device No Yes Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled 82 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects Q User and Supervisor password Q Beep code error messages Q PCI configuration status and error messages Q DMA channel assignments Q IRQ assignments Q System I O address map Q Memory map Q PCI configuration space map 83 EJ VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual About 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 Sup
25. S TEBN ire tr ee er E REA XE SEE indicaba ceci 79 Boot Scr er oio intpp Ca 81 Exat Screen iced dete e t rr n d E e Ds 82 Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords sse 84 Beep Code Error Messages sse 85 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages sss 86 DMA Channel Assignments sess 87 System I O Address Map sese 88 Memory Map ss 90 IRO Settings too ana 91 Chapter 10 Specifications PEOCOSSOR eso trame rie Dire e d Ra tib o E E io 93 CRIPSEL 93 PELBUS PD 93 DIMM Configurations ss 93 Memory Modules DIMMS seen nnns 94 L2 Cache nico dos 94 CGADAICS ani as 94 AUTO isaac aros 94 COMMUNICATIONS eee ee oe E EE EEEE ee rennes 95 I O and Expansion S10tS sentent 95 Drives and Controllers ss 96 System BIOS m 96 XIV 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 EN VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Front View OM04694X VSD Identifying Components EN Drives DVD ROM O CD RW e H HH Diskette drive EE J VA Q E VAIO 0 O Pd FRNTPNLA VSD Drive Description Diske
26. SONY VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual PCV RX260DS Notice to Users O 2000 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF 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
27. United States Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Digital Studio and i LINK are trademarks of Sony Intel Pentium and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft Windows DirectX and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation i LINK isa trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connector Sony cannot guarantee that all products with an i LINK connector will communicate with each other All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your VAIO computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCV RX260DS Serial Number Safety Information and Caution C C D CD RW Laser Diode Properties Laser output 1 0mW Read 35mW Write Wave Length 777 787nm DVD Laser Diode Properties Laser output 40mW DVD 0 14mW CD Wave Length 650nm DVD 780nm C
28. board All Errors No Error Installed Memory 128 MB EDI VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual gt IDE Sub Menus Type Translation Method Cylinders Heads Sectorst CHS Capacity Maximum LBA Capacity Multi Sector Transfers SMART Monitoring PIO Mode ULTRA DMA Modet Set Device As Auto User Type HDD CD ROM LS 120 ZIP 100 MO Other ATAPI None LBA Large Normal Match Partition Table Manual 1024 255 63 8422MB 30735MB Maximum Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors Disabled Enabled 4 4 Auto Floppy Hard Disk This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD Actual capacity depends on product t This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD t 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 73 Advanced Screen CPU Core Bus Freq Multiplier CPU Level 1 Cache CPU Level 2 Cache CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check BIOS Update PS 2 Mouse Function Control USB Legacy Support OS 2 Onboard Memory gt 64M 6 5x 7 0x 7 5x 8 0x 2 0x 2 5x 3 0x 3 5x 4 0x 4 5x 5 0x 5 5x 6 0x Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Auto Enabled Auto Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Chip
29. ce that is already in use The CMOS data was reinitialized due to a CMOS checksum error Invalid entry in the CMOS The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use 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 a conflict The designated primary boot device hard disk drive diskette drive CD ROM drive or network drive could not be found The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use The designated primary input device keyboard mouse or other if input is redirected could not be found The designated primary output device display serial port or other if input is redirected could not be found The secondary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is already in use A device has requested a resource that is already in use A device has requested a resource that is already in use Miscellaneous Technical Information EJ DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values The Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration DMA Default Assig
30. e CMOS Setup Options on page 69 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 EJ VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord If necessary remove the memory module you wish to replace see Removing a Memory Module on page 33 2 Remove the new memory module s from its anti static package Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static electricity damage 3 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 DIMM1 DIMM2 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 The PCV RX260DS ships with 128 MB SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module 2 Use 100Mhz or 133 MHz FSB supported memory memory operates at 100MHz in either case Supports SDRAM me
31. e CD In to DVD ROM drive Aux In to CD RW drive Ec Battery PCI Slot 3 PCI CMOS Clear Normal 1 2 Slot 2 PCI Clear 123 Slot 1 PCI OM04581 VSD 43 44 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header J25 The front panel header is a 20 pin header 1 pin is removed for the key that provides connections to various front panel functions A 20 pin connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to the front panel Front panel header La ie LED pr gt E ide KY0031 VSD Name Description CD LED Connects to the CD DVD drive access light on the front panel PWRLED 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 standby indicator light on the front panel System Board ES Diskette Drive Connector Key pin O oo EA TJ Bi MNR O all 0M04701H VSD ES VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Memory Module DIMM Connectors DIMM1 DIMM2 e OM04710A VSD Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM look very similar The side with pin 1 has a small 1 to the left of pin 1 Be sure to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector a small triangle on the connector
32. e 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 ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l 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 contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pres 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 boitier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert vitez l exposition directe au faisceau Pour les CD RW
33. eader connector that connects to the CD RW drive s audio output connector KY0062B VSD AUX IN Pin Signal Name 1 Left Line In 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Line In WOL CON Connector The WOL CON connector on the system board is a 1 x 3 pin header connector that connects to the WOL Wake On LAN connector on the Ethernet card WOL CON KY0062D VSD WOL CON Pin Signal Name 1 5V SB 2 Ground 3 WOL signal 60 System Board 61 Configuration Jumper There is one user configurable jumper for CMOS Clear The other two jumpers are reserved do not change The computer ships with CMOS Clear in the Normal position Do not change the position of this jumper unless directed by a technical support person Reserved do not change uL Reserved do not change Ez CMOS CLR default jumper 1 2 CMOS Clear Normal Clear OM04588 VSD 62 Chapter 5 Fax Modem Card The fax modem card occupies PCI slot 1 There are two RJ 11 jacks one to connect a telephone line and one to connect a phone TELEPHOINE 7 Em 0 7 LINE Connectors Name Connector Type TELEPHONE RJ 11 LINE RJ 11 KY0038 VSC Description Connects to phone Connects to telephone line 63 64 Chapter 6 i LINK9 Card The i LINK IEEE1394 card occupies PCI slot 2 There are four header connecto
34. em board jumper position 15 KO VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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 69 for information on BIOS settings Before rebooting the system save any open files and exit the Microsoft Windows operating system Reboot the system 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 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 setup utility press ESC from any top level screen and follow the prompts Configuring Your System EU 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
35. ervisor 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 ES Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup a single short beep signifies that the system is OK Other beep patterns signify errors The number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how many beeps your system produces if there is an error so be sure to count the number of beeps before calling for support 86 VAIO Digital Studio 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 CMOS Checksum Error CMOS Cleared CMOS Data Invalid CMOS 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 Secondary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict Static Device Resource Conflict System Board Device Resource Conflict Meaning The diskette controller has requested a resour
36. 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 69 EN VAIO Digital Studio 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 EN Main Screen System Time 00 00 00 System Date 01 01 2000 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in None 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in Legacy Diskette B None 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled Drive A Drive B Both Primary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 72 Primary Slave see IDE Sub Menus on page 72 Secondary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 72 Secondary Slave see IDE Sub Menus on page 72 Language English Supervisor Password Disabled User Password Disabled Halt On All but Keyboard All but Disk All but Disk Key
37. hat secures the add in card to the chassis Remove the add in card from the PCI slot connector and store the card in an anti static wrapper for future use KY0071 VSD 3 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 connector 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 EJ VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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 36 6 Replace the side cover see Replacing the Side Cover on page 23 Removing Installing and Replacing Components E Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the 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
38. ide Remove the screw from the slot cover Ou A WUWU N Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use KY0069 VSD VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Covering an Open 1 0 Slot 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 Slide the tip of the slot cover removed earlier between the chassis and system board KY0076 VSD 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 Removing Installing and Replacing Components EJ Installing a 312 Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3 hard disk drive The drive you install must not require front panel access The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device see your drive s documentation for configuration instructions Power connector A pg Jumpers eo 2 E AH Drive connector KY0084 VSD
39. indicates pin 1 Memory module DIMM T Indicates pin 1 OM04908B VSC System Board 47 PCI Slot Connectors There are a total of four PCI slot connectors slot 1 to 4 One PCI slot connector 4 is available The other three PCI slots are occupied by the fax modem card 1 i LINK card 2 and the Ethernet card 3 The PCI slots support 32 bit 5V and Universal 3 3 5V PCI add in cards A1 A49 A52 A62 PCI slot connector B1 B49 B52 B62 0M04599B VSD ES VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual IDE Connectors There are two IDE Integrated Drive Electronics connectors on the system board a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors 0000000000 00000000000000000000 000000000 0M04701G VSD Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1 3l 111 0M047011 VSD System Board KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors The KEYBOARD connector and the MOUSE connector are 6 pin female PS 2 type mini DIN connectors They have identical pinouts e Q KEYBOARD KY0032 VSD KEYBOARD and MOUSE Pin Signal Name 1 DATA 2 NC 3 LOGIC GND 4 5V fused 5 CLOCK 6 NC EJ VAIO Digital Stud
40. io Reference Manual USB Connectors There are two USB ports that permit connection of two USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub USB2 is a standard USB connector accessible from the rear panel USBHEAD is a 4 pin single line header that connects to a standard USB connector USB1 accessible at the bottom of the front panel An internal cable connects USBHEAD to an interface board behind the front panel If more USB devices are needed connect an external hub to either USB1 or USB2 USBHEAD connects to USB1 on front panel mm USB2 m KY0033 VSD USBHEAD connects to USB1 on front panel Pin Signal Name 1 USBVCC2 USBP1 3 USBP1 4 Ground System Board EI USB2 Pin Signal Name 1 USBVCCI 2 USBPO 3 USBPO 4 Ground 5 USBVCC2 6 USBP1 7 USBP1 8 Ground Uses over current protector SERIAL 1 PRINTER and MONITOR Connectors The SERIAL 1 PRINTER and MONITOR connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board The SERIAL 1 connector is a DB 9 male connector The PRINTER connector is a DB 25 female connector The MONITOR connector is a standard 15 pin female high density VGA type connector 13 m 1 FEO 25 L_ 14 PRINTER in SA 6 L 9 157 11 SERIAL 1 ONITOR 0M04701D VSD El VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual
41. ller 12 PS2 PS 2 13 Numeric data processor 14 Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller 14 Primary IDE controller dual FIFO 15 Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller 15 Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO 92 Chapter 10 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV RX260DS computer Processor 800EB MHZ Intel Pentium III processor with 133 MHz FSB MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed Other factors may affect application performance Chipset Intel 810E PCI Bus PCI Level 2 2 33 MHz zero wait state 4 PCI slots 1 open DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 The PCV RX260DS is shipped with 128 MB SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM specification Rev 1 0 or later Supports SDRAM memory Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory Memory can be installed in either socket Memory size can vary between sockets DIMMs can be single or double sided DIMMs must be 3 3V unbuffered 4 clock 64 bit or 72 bit 100 MHz SDRAM module 93 94 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Memory Modules DIMMs Installed memory 128 Mbytes PC 100 SDRAM 100 MHz Maximum memory 512 Mbytes 256 Mbytes in each socket Voltage 3 3 V memory only Pins 168 pins with gold plated contacts SDRAM type PC 100 60 ns unrestricted CAS latency 2 unbuffered Intel 4 clock 64 bi
42. m battery 27 resolution See graphics S safety information ii SERIAL 1 connector 51 SERIAL connector 10 serial numbers ii serial port See SERIAL 1 setup BIOS 16 slot See Also I O slot slot cover removing 35 specifications audio 94 BIOS 96 communications 95 drives and controllers 96 graphics 94 I O and expansion slots 95 L2 cache 94 memory module 94 processor 93 status and error messages 86 supervisor password 84 system board CD IN connector 58 configuration jumper 61 configuring 20 diskette drive connector 45 fan connectors 54 55 front panel header 44 GAME connector 56 HEADPHONES connector 57 IDE connectors 48 KEYBOARD connector 49 LINE IN connector 57 memory module connector 46 MIC connector 57 MONITOR connector 51 100 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual MOUSE 49 T PCI slot connectors 47 TELEPHONE connector 13 power connector 48 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of PRINTER connector 51 1991 vi SERIAL 1 connector 51 TV interference v USB connectors 50 system I O address map 88 U system memory installing 30 USB connectors 6 10 50 user password 84
43. mory Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory Disconnect the power cord from the computer 5 Remove the side cover see Removing the Side Cover on page 22 Remove the power supply see Removing the Power Supply on page 41 Removing Installing and Replacing Components EI 7 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 DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module DIMM 8 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket 9 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated 3 When the module is fully seated the handles on each side are straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module If the handles are not totally straight upright continue to press down on each side of the module until the handles lock into place 10 Replace the power supply see Replacing the Power Supply on page 42 11 Replace the side cover see Replacing the Side Cover on page 23 32 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 12 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 Removing Installing and Replacing Components EH Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change
44. mper CMOS Clear 61 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 20 connectors 4 pin on modem card 63 CD IN 58 fan 54 55 GAME 56 LINK 6 IDE 48 KEYBOARD 49 LINE 63 modem card 63 MONITOR 51 MOUSE 49 on i LINK card 65 power 48 PRINTER 51 TELEPHONE 63 USB 6 50 cover 23 removing 22 cover slot 35 covering I O slot 36 CPU See processor D DIMM See memory module diskette drive connector 45 specifications for 96 display power management 17 97 E VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual disposal of lithium ion battery vii DMA channel assignments 87 drive installing an additional 3 drive 37 drives IDE connectors 48 specifications for 96 DVD ROM drive performance of discs 3 96 specifications for 96 E error messages beep codes 85 PCI configuration 86 expansion slots 14 specifications for 95 expansion slots See Also slots F fan connectors 54 55 CPU FAN 54 55 PWR FAN 54 55 fax card See modem card fax modem See Also communications FCC Part 68 vi front panel header 44 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5 6 drives 3 indicators 5 G GAME connector 12 56 graphics controller See graphics graphics specifications 94 H header See front panel header HEADPHONES connector 12 57 I i LINK card 65 connector 6 i LINK connector 13 I O address map 88 slot specifications 95 I O connectors GAME 12 HEADPHONES 12 57 i LINK 13 KEYBOARD 10 LIN
45. n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 7 Contents Notice to SETS E nt detente ii Safety Information and Caution sess iii Regulatory Information v FCG Patt Gg P vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY en vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE eese viii AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA si viii Chapter 1 Identifying Components Front View iiie o a e ORDRE EI ORO GE HIE 2 DAVES e P 3 Buttons and Switches essere enne nene 4 Indicat ofS dada 5 COnDnecltOES 3 i e naim ao Ge Do ERE Ee OE o Ra 6 Rear VIEW 7 ICONS seddtes 8 TPO Connectors ee terree annees 10 Expansion lots idad 14 Chapter 2 Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility ss 16 Changing the Display s Power Management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board sss 20 xi EI VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Chapter 3 Removing Installing and Replacing Components Removing the Side Cover ss 22 Replacing the Side Cover ss 23 Installing an Add In Card sees 24 Removing an Add in Card ss 25 Replacing the Lithium Battery sse 27 Installi
46. ng System Memory 30 Removing a Memory Module eee 33 Removing a Slot Cover 35 Covering an Open I O Slot ss 36 Installing a 3 Internal Hard Disk Drive sss 37 Removing the Power Supply ss 41 Replacing the Power Supply ss 42 Chapter 4 System Board Connectors eere et vante eb eite Ei He REA Yen Te AR Ie RR ERRE ERR 44 Front Panel Header 25 essere 44 Diskette Drive Connector ss 45 Memory Module DIMM Connectors sse 46 PCI Slot Connectors sise 47 IDE Connectors veian ia eae ce 48 Power Goritiectot dco deterret diese 48 KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors ss 49 USB GANECtORS n etre tee teer ehe t ER bales stad ati eeu 50 SERIAL 1 PRINTER and MONITOR Connectors 51 Han Connector ni rien ee nex ree E eee En edet ee ser ete 54 CPU Pan Connector suscita 55 EMS 56 HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connectors ee 57 CD N CONNECtO tee obo tote deret eee Chats sedensets esposas tego 58 AUX IN Conectores teer emet teet te este b ters ee Te ses 59 WOL CON Connector esssseseseseeeeen eene tenentes entes 60 Configuration Jumper ss 61 Chapter 5 Fax Modem Card Chapter 6 i LINK9 Card o EG Chapter 7 Ethernet Card Chapter 8 CMOS Setup Options Maiti SCHOO et cedere see pote FEES EEEE EUR device ero Ee Ene 71 Advanced Sereen iras 73 Powet
47. nment Channel 2 Standard diskette controller 4 Direct memory access controller ECS VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual System I O Address Map 5 1 0 addresses that may be used by add in cards are not listed Address Range hex 0000h 000Fh 0010h 001Fh 0020h 0021h 0022h 002Dh 002Eh 002Fh 0030h 003Fh 0040h 0043h 0044h 005Fh 0060h 0060h 0061h 0061h 0062h 0063h 0064h 0064h 0065h 006Fh 0070h 0073h 0074h 007Fh 0080h 0090h 0091h 0093h 0094h 009Fh 00A0h 00A1h 00A2h 00BFh 00COh 00DFh 00EOh 00EFh 00FOh 00FFh 0170h 0177h 0170h 0177h O1FOh 01F7h O1FOh 01F7h 0200h 0207h 0290h 0297h 0330h 0331h Description Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources System timer Motherboard resources Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard System speaker Motherboard resources Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Motherboard resources System CMOS real time clock Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Numeric data processor Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller Intel 82801AA bus master IDE controller Primary IDE controller dual FIF
48. ntifying Components EN Indicators Diskette drive access Hard disk drive access P Optical disc drive access AA Power Standby FRNTPNLC VS Indicator Description Power Standby indicator Standby orange indicates the computer is in standby mode On blue indicates the computer is out of standby mode ready to use Off no color indicates the computer is turned off or in hibernation mode Diskette drive access indicator On green indicates diskette drive activity Optical drive access indicator On orange indicates optical disc activity Hard disk drive access indicator On orange indicates hard disk drive activity EN VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i LINK FRNTPNLD VSD Connector Description i LINK IEEE1394 Connects to a digital device that has a 4 pin i LINK connector USB Connects to USB devices To connect to a 6 pin i LINK device use the i LINK connector on the back of the system A 6 pin i LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK connector A 4 pin i LINK connector cannot supply power to the device Identifying Components 7 Rear View MOUSE KEYBOARD Power USB SERIAL PRINTE MONITO GAME MIDI a HEADPHONES LINE I MIC O
49. power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on viii an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 7 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en s
50. riable transfer rate ranging from 17 2X at the innermost track to 40X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 28 6X 4293 kbytes s CD RW writing speed may vary depending on the media The maximum writing speed is 8X 1X 150 kbytes s for the CR R and 4X for the CD RW The maximum reading speed is 32X for the CD R and 20X for the CD RW System BIOS Make and model Award based ROM 2 Mbit 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 in card auto configure Index A add in card installing 24 removing 25 address map system 88 audio specifications 94 B battery See lithium battery beep codes 85 BIOS Setup Utility 16 BIOS setup utility 16 advanced screen 73 boot screen 81 exit screen 82 main screen 71 options 69 power screen 79 Screens 69 BIOS specifications 96 C card modem 63 CD IN connector 58 CD RW drive location of 3 performance of discs 3 96 specifications for 96 CMOS See Also BIOS CMOS Clear configuration jumper 61 codes beeps 85 COMI port See SERIAL connector communications specifications 95 computer lithium ion battery vii computer safety information ii configuration ju
51. rs but only two are used CN3 connects to the power supply and CN4 connects to the 4 pin i LINK connector on the front chassis through an interface board on the front chassis To 4 pin i LINK connector on front chassis to power supply 12V i LINK IEEE 1394 KY0088 V 65 66 Chapter 7 Ethernet Card The Ethernet card occupies PCI slot 3 JP1 connects to the WOL CON connector on the system board E To WOL header on system board Ethernet VOY002 VSD 67 68 Chapter 8 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 A Main Q Advanced a Power Q Boot Q 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
52. supports MIDI in out or two joysticks adapter cable not supplied Modem ports Two RJ 11 connectors for line and phone USB ports USB1 on front panel USB2 on rear panel PCI slots One available slot Maximum length for add in cards is 9 05 inches IDE connectors Primary and secondary each supports two ATA 66 IDE drives i LINK IEEE1394 ports One 4 pin connector on front panel One 6 pin connector on rear panel ES VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Drives and Controllers Diskette controller 82077 compatible supports up to 2 88 MByte Diskette drive 1 44 MByte 3 5 inch MFDD EIDE controller Supports up to four EIDE drives supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA 66 Mode drives IDE hard drive 40 0 GByte DVD ROM drive DVD ROM read 16X maximum performance CD ROM read 40X maximum performance CD RW drive CD RW read 20X maximum performance CD RW write 4X maximum performance CD R read 32X maximum performance CD R write 8X maximum performance CD ROM read 32X maximum performance Bus mastering EIDE driver installed t GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary t Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 6 6X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 11 3X 15 255 kbytes s Data on a CD ROM is read at a va
53. system has been idle for a specified period of time From the Start menu point to Settings then click Control Panel 2 Double click the Display icon 3 Click the Screen Saver tab If your display is Energy Star compliant or has other energy saving features the Energy saving features of the monitor dialog box appear Otherwise the options in the dialog box are grayed out Energy saving features of monitor To adjust the power settings for your monitor click Settings Settings 4 Click Settings The Power Options Properties dialog box opens with the Power Schemes tab displayed Power Options Properties ES ld Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate 3 3 Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for S this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme r Power schemes VAIO default Save As Delete m Settings for VAIO default power scheme Turn off monitor after 25 mins Turn off hard disks Never System stand by Never System hibernates Never EJ VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 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 standby and System Hibernate The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes
54. tery 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 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 KY0072 VSD 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 3 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 Replacing the Side Cover on page 23 1 5 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Removing Installing and Replacing Components EJ 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 se
55. ts non ECC DIMM size Configuration 8MB 1Mbit x 64 16MB 2Mbit x 64 32MB 4Mbit x 64 64MB 8Mbit x 64 128MB 16Mbit x 64 256MB 32Mbit x 64 L2 Cache Installed 256KB of Advanced Transfer Cache Graphics Chipset Intel 810E Video memory Shared with system memory Resolution displayed resolution depends on the video monitor you use True color 24 bits Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non interlaced High color 16 bits Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non interlaced 256 colors 8 bits Up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz non interlaced The use of 1024 x 768 True color 24 bits or High color 16 bits at 75 Hz or lower refresh rate for video playback applications is recommended Audio Sound chip Yamaha AC XG audio Wave synthesis Software synthesis Sound effects DirectX Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Rear panel connectors MIC for microphone LINE IN from stereo audio source HEADPHONES for stereo headphones Specifications ES Communications Modem V 90 compatible data fax modem Fax 144 kbps maximum iLINK IEEE1394 400 Mbps OHCI chipset Ethernet 10Base T 100Base TX Due to FCC limitations the maximum permissible data speed is 53 kbps during download transmissions Actual data speeds may vary depending on line conditions 1 0 and Expansion Slots Serial ports One high speed NS16C550 compatible port Parallel port One high speed bi directional Centronics compatible port with ECP and EPP modes Game MIDI port One
56. tte drive 3 5 inch 1 44 Mbyte DVD ROM drive DVD ROM read 16X maximum performance CD ROM read 40X maximum performance CD RW drive CD RW read 20X maximum performance CD RW write 4X maximum performance CD R read 32X maximum performance CD R write 8X maximum performance CD ROM read 32X maximum performance Data on a DVD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 6 6X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 11 3X 15 255 kbytes s Data on a CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 17 2X at the innermost track to 40X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 28 6X 4293 kbytes s t CD RW writing speed may vary depending on the media The maximum writing speed is 8X 1X 150 kbytes s for the CR R and 4X for the CD RW The maximum reading speed is 32X for the CD R and 20X for the CD RW EN VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches p Optical disc eject lt A Diskette eject An E _ Power Standby FRNTPNLB VSD Button or switch Description Power Standby switch Turns system power on off or into standby mode Diskette eject button Ejects a diskette Optical disc eject button Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray Ide
57. uble 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 vi 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 or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of
58. uivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit s assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particulierement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs
59. 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 i LINK9 IEEE1394 Connectors The 6 pin i LINK connector 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 connector The 6 pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts The 4 pin i LINK connector at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power 6 pin i LINK meses 4 pin i LINK IEEE1394 Es On back of At bottom of front panel system KY0087 VSD ET VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector on the rear of the system is used to connect to a 100Base TX 10Base T Ethernet network Ethernet mW On back of system KY0100 VSD Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots one of which is available for expansion PCI 4 The other three PCI slots are occupied by the fax modem card PCI 1 i LINK card PCI 2 and Ethernet card PC 3 POM HGB PO Pam 0M04577B VSD Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system Configuring your system can consist of the following Q Making changes to the BIOS settings Q Making changes to the display s power management settings Q Changing the syst
60. y Keep away from children 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 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the

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