Sony PCV-RX462DS Manuals

SERVICE MANUAL PCV-RX462DS US Model Canadian Model 9-874-316-11 Differences Manual PCV-RX462DS is almost same as PCV-RX470DS. This manual contains only the points which differ from PCV-RX470DS. Please refer to PCV-RX450/RX460/RX470DS/RX480DS/RX490TV service manual (9-874-306-11) for the information not contained in this manual. [CORRECTION] This manual contains the following correction. See original service manual. Page INCORRECT CORRECT S 213 9-085-008-07 REST, PALM 7-2 Ref. S/P No. Part No. Description Remark S 66 4-651-848-01 STOPPER, BRACKET S 213 9-885-008-07 REST, PALM Ref. S/P No. Part No. Description Remark 38 37 38 37 66 • Main differences CPU (P4/1.3GHz), HDD (40GB) PCV-RX470DS PCV-RX462DS CPU P4/1.5GHz P4/1.3GHz HDD 60GB ×1 40GB ×1 Accessories Ο × iLINK Cable 7-12 – 2 – PCV-RX462DS (UC) Confidential SECTION 4 PROGRAM FOR SERVICE 4-1. General The Diagnostic Programs for Service are available with the following three kinds. 1. PC-Doctor This can test the Mother Board, CPU, Memory, FDD, HDD, and CD/DVD-ROM. It is used for the PCV-RX52/RX62K/RX72K (J models) and PCV- RX450/RX460/RX462DS/RX463DS/RX465DS/RX470DS/ RX480DS/RX490TV (US models). 2. SiS730 Video Diag This can test the VGA (SiS730 Chipset built in). It is used for the PCV-RX52 (J model) and PCV-RX450/RX460 (US model). 3. nVIDIA Video Diag There are two types of diagnostic programs, one for the 16M memory Geforce used in the PCV-RX62K (J model), and the other for the 32M memory Geforce used in PCV-RX72K (J model)/ RX462DS/RX463DS/RX465DS/RX470DS/RX480DS/RX490TV (US model). 4-2. PC-Doctor Starting Method As the Diag. disc is a bootable CD, set the CD in the CD/DVD- ROM drive and turn the system power on. The menu will be displayed, then select the following: 1. PC-Doctor for PCV-RX52/RX62K/RX72K/RX450/RX460/ RX462DS/RX463DS/RX465DS/RX470DS/RX480DS/RX490TV After the system started, set a DOS formatted 1.44M floppy disk without the write protection in the FDD, and the CD-ROM Disc in the CD-RW drive, select the model to be tested following the menu. All tests are carried out automatically. Do not remove the Diag. disc during the test. 4-2-1. Test Items CPU/COPROCESSOR TEST The CPU/Coprocessor are tested. MEMORY TEST The memory is tested. The bus throughput of the extended memory cannot be tested, and therefore N/A is displayed as the test result, but this is not a fault. SYSTEM BOARD TEST The Mother Board is tested. Also, the keyboard and mouse are tested, thus requiring the keyboard and mouse to be connected to the set in advance. SERIAL PORT TEST The COM port is tested. PARALLEL PORT TEST The printer port is tested. VIDEO ADAPTER TEST The video card is tested. Only the DOS legacy mode is tested. FIXED DISK TEST HDD is tested. DISKETTE TEST FDD is tested. As the read/write operation is performed to the floppy disk, set the DOS formatted 1.44M disk without the write protection before the PC-Doctor is started. Also, if the PC-Doctor is booted from the CD, the boot image of CD is treated as the floppy 0 (drive A), and accordingly the FDD is treated as the floppy 1 (drive B). In this case, the floppy 0 cannot be tested and N/A is displayed as the test result, but this is not a fault. MISCELLANEOUS TEST Other devices are tested. CD/DVD-ROM read check, CPU type check, and configuration check of PCI device, etc. are executed. 4-2-2. Test Result After the test finished, “PASSED” or “FAILED” is displayed. In case of “FAILED” display, press the F1 key to display the log and then, check the faulty item. Certain items cannot be tested and N/A is displayed, but this is not a fault. Example of log file PC-DOCTOR 2.0 SYSTEM TEST LOG ================================= Inventory........................ CPU MHz is too low (700 vs 750) Inventory FAILED 4-3. SiS730 Video Diag Starting Method As the Diag. disc is a bootable CD, set the CD in the CD/DVD- ROM drive and turn the system power on. The menu will be displayed, then select the following: 2. SiS730 Video Diag for PCV-RX52/RX450/RX460 After the system started, the file is automatically expanded on the RAM disk and the test starts. 4-3-1. Test Result After the test finished, “PASS” or “FAIL” is displayed. The contents of RAM disk are cleared when the power is turned off. 4-4. nVIDIA Geforce Video Diag Starting Method (For PCV-RX462DS/RX463DS/RX465DS/ RX470DS) As the Diag. disc is a bootable CD, set the CD in the CD/DVD- ROM drive and turn the system power on. The menu will be displayed, then select the following: 3. nVIDIA Geforce 16M Diag for PCV-RX62K/RX470DS/ RX462DS/RX463DS/RX465DS After the system started, the file is automatically expanded on the RAM disk and the test starts. – 3 – PCV-RX462DS (UC) Confidential 4-4-1. Test Result After the test finished, “PASS” or “FAIL” is displayed. The contents of RAM disk are cleared when the power is turned off. 4-5. nVIDIA Geforce Video Diag Starting Method (For PCV-RX480DS/RX490TV) As the Diag. disc is a bootable CD, set the CD in the CD/DVD- ROM drive and turn the system power on. The menu will be displayed, then select the following: 4. nVIDIA Geforce 32M Diag for PCV-RX72K/RX480DS/ RX490TV After the system started, the file is automatically expanded on the RAM disk and the test starts. 4-5-1. Test Result After the test finished, “PASS” or “FAIL” is displayed. The contents of RAM disk are cleared when the power is turned off. – 4 – PCV-RX462DS (UC) Confidential SECTION 5 SERVICE INFORMATION 5-1. JUMPER SETTING ON HARD DISK DRIVE The hard disk drive of service parts can be used without changing factory jumper setting, when it was replaced for service. Model Part No. Maker Code Capacity (formatted) PCV-RX462DS A-8048-262-A Seagate ST340823A 40 GB Master or single drive Drive is a slave Master with a non-ATA compatible slave Enable cable select 1 7 2 8 Factory setting Master/Slave selection Jumper setting

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To recover the new, primary hard disk drive: 1 Once you have replaced the primary hard disk drive, press the power switch on the computer to turn on the power. 2 Open the optical drive, and place the Startup Recovery Disc in the optical drive. 3 Close the drive. 4 Turn off your computer. 5 Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and then turn on the computer. 6 When you see the message No system drive found, click OK. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the recovery. ✍If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669. ✍The message, No system drive found, does not indicate a problem with your system or the new hard disk drive. VAIO® COMPUTERS Unpacking your computer and supplied accessories Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the system configuration you purchased. For details on the specific accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet. Computer and supplied accessories Giga Pocket™ Personal Video Recorder accessories System unit Modem cable Power cord Mouse Keyboard Video adapter Sub woofer unit Speakers (PCVA-SP4) Speaker power cable TV coaxial cable (1) Infrared receiver (1) Remote control (1) AA batteries (2) VAIO® COMPUTERS About the sub woofer unit Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer is supplied with a sub woofer unit to enhance your system’s sound capability. Sub woofer unit 1 Port The port extends the low frequency response to extend the volume output of the sub woofer unit. 2 Power knob/volume control Rotate the knob clockwise to turn on the sub woofer unit. Volume is controlled by rotating the knob until the desired volume is reached. Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to turn off the sub woofer unit. 3 Power indicator Light is green, while the power is on. 4 Speaker jack Connection for the speaker cable (RCA plug)*. * See the next section, “Connecting the computer, speakers, and sub woofer unit” for details on connecting the speakers to the sub woofer unit. 5 Sub woofer unit cable Connects the sub woofer unit to the computer’s headphones jack. 6 AC power cord Connects the sub woofer unit to a grounded AC wall outlet or power strip. Right side Left side Front panel

Model PCV-RX462DS Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 1.30 GHz† Cache Memory 256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2 Front Side Bus Speed 400 MHz Standard RAM 128 MB PC-800 RDRAM, expandable to 512 MB Hard Drive 40 GB†† Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive DVD-ROM Drive 16X max. DVD-ROM 40X max. CD-ROM CD-RW Drive 12X8X32X max. CD-RW Drive Floppy Disk Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive Video & Graphics 4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration (NVIDIA® GeForce2 MX™) 32 MB Video Memory (SDRAM) Modem V.90 Modem Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet Expansion Slots One AGP (occupied by Graphics Card) Three PCI (one occupied by Modem) Expansion Bays Two 5.25" Half-Height (two occupied) One External 3.5" (occupied) Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied) Port Connectors Four USB (two front/two rear) One PS/2® Mouse One PS/2 Keyboard One VGA One Serial One Parallel One Game/MIDI One 6pin i.LINK One 4pin i.LINK One Headphone Out One Line In One Microphone Supplied Accessories Speakers VAIO Smart Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse RJ-11 Phone Cord Power Cord Power Requirements 100-120V -3A (50/60Hz) Power Management ACPI 1.0 Compliant Advanced Power Management (APM version 1.2) Dimensions (CPU) 8.0"(W) x 14.2"(H) x 14.6"(D) Weight (CPU) 27.6 lbs. 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Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. Printed in U.S.A. 1/01 ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor 1.30 GHz† • 128 MB PC-800 RDRAM (expandable to 512 MB) • 400 MHz Front Side Bus • 40 GB†† Ultra ATA/100 hard drive • 16X max. DVD-ROM/40X max. CD-ROM • 12X8X32X max. CD-RW Drive • High-speed Internet ready with 10 Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet • 4X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration (NVIDIA® GeForce2 MX™) • 32 MB Video Memory (SDRAM) • i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) chipset on motherboard1 • Front accessible i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface and USB connections1 • Programmable VAIO Smart™Keyboard • V.90 compatible data/fax modem • Wheel mouse • External stereo speakers ➢DVD and CD-RW Drive ➢Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 1.30 GHz† ➢Movie Editing and Video Email ➢10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet ➢i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors1 ➢Microsoft® Word 2002 Included ➢Create Custom CDs Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ FEATURES i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) Video Audio Integrated Operation PCV-RX462DS Pentium 4 processor † GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. †† GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. * Certain restrictions apply. ** Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use. 1 i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other. NEW