Sony PCV-RX465DS System Reference Manual

© 2001 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 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, and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows Me logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. RIMM is a trademark of Rambus Incorporated. 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 Numbers: PCV-RX462DS/ PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS/ PCV-RX490TV Serial Number:________________________

Caution ❑ 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. DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/ PCV-RX480DS) Laser output 0.4 mW (DVD) 0.14 mW (CD) Wave Length 650-655 nm (DVD) 785 nm (CD) CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/ PCV-RX480DS) Laser output 1.0 mW (Read) 43.5 mW (Write) Wave Length 780–787 nm DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX490TV) Laser output 1.3 mW (CD-read) 1.1 mW (DVD-read) 21.9 mW (DVD-write) 42.8 mW (CD-write) Wave Length 650-660 nm (DVD) 773-797 nm (CD) CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX490TV) Laser output 0.2 mW Wave Length 760-810 nm

ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité. ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée. ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation de fil modem ou téléphone durant un orage électrique. ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’installation d’une prise téléphonique dans un endroit mouillé à moins que la prise soit conçue à cet effet. ❑ Ne jamais toucher un fil téléphonique à découvert ou un terminal à moins que la ligne téléphonique n’ait été débranché de l’interface réseau. ❑ Soyez très prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes téléphoniques. ❑ Évitez d’utiliser le modem durant un orage électrique. ❑ N'utilisez pas le modem ni le téléphone pour prévenir d'une fuite de gaz vous êtes près de la fuite. ❑ L’appareil doit être le plus près possible d’une prise murale pour en faciliter l’accès. ! To change the backup battery, contact your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Caution - The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ! Danger - Visible and invisible laser radiation when drive is open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! For CD-RW: Danger - Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! For DVD-RW: Danger - Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! Caution - For ADSL, HomePNA, and V.90 modem models: to reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

for the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. Sony Customer Support can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Regulatory Information Model No.: PCVA-IMB4A This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful ! Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. ! Avertissement : L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. Puisque le faisceau laser utilisé dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux, ne tentez pas de désassembler le boîtier. Adressez-vous à un agent de service qualifié. ! Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l’exposition directe au faisceau. ! Pour les CD-RW : Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau. ! Pour les DVD-RW : Danger : Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert. Évitez l'exposition directe au faisceau. ! Attention : Pour ADSL, HomePNA, et V.90 modele modem : afin de réduire les risques d'incendie, n'utilisez qu'un cordon de communication N0. 26 AWG ou plus gros. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-RX462DS PCV-RX463DS PCV-RX465DS PCV-RX470DS PCV-RX480DS PCV-RX490TV Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. 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 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.

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. ❑ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ❑ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Only peripherals (such as computer input/ output devices, terminals, and printers) that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached 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 0.79 B (for Lucent modem), or 0.0 B (for HomePNA modem). If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. The REN is 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.

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 trouble is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved. Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state and possible provincial tariffs. (Contact the state or provincial utility service commission, public service commission, or corporation commission for information.) Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top 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 Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudiére, Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage, 5 étage Hull PQ K1A 0N2. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet àppareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Disposal of Lithium Battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍In some areas the disposal of lithium ion batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited.

1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. ! Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries. ! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. ! The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not disassemble, heat above 212°F (100°C) or incinerate. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. ! Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommagées. ! Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé par le fabricant. Évacuer les batteries usées selon les directives du fabricant. ! La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil présente un risque d'incendie ou de brûlures chimiques. Ne pas démonter, incinérer ou exposer à une température de plus de 100°C. Évacuer promptement la batterie usée. Garder hors de portée des enfants.

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 userís satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier. Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate. NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed 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 Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0.79 B (for Lucent modem), or 0.0 B (for HomePNA modem). Avis de L’industrie Canada AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué. Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel terminal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur. Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégradation du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordonnées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur. L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement. Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des

d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0.79 B (pour Lucent modem), ou 0.0 B (pour HomePNA modem).

Owner’s Record................................................................................... ii Safety Information and Caution ................................................... iii Regulatory Information.......................................................................v FCC Part 68 ......................................................................................... vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) .... vii Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada).................................. vii Disposal of Lithium Battery ............................................................ vii Industry Canada Notice.....................................................................ix Avis de L’industrie Canada...............................................................ix Chapter 1 — Identifying Components................................1 Front View....................................................................................................2 Drives.....................................................................................................3 Buttons and Switches ..........................................................................6 Indicators...............................................................................................7 Connectors ............................................................................................8 Rear View ...................................................................................................10 Icons .....................................................................................................11 I/O Connectors ..................................................................................13 Expansion Slots ..................................................................................18 Remote Control..........................................................................................19 PCV-RX490TV ....................................................................................19 Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System ............................21 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................22 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings.........................23

xii Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components....................................................................... 27 Removing the Side Cover .......................................................................28 Replacing the Side Cover ........................................................................29 Installing a PCI Add-In Card .................................................................30 Removing a PCI Add-in Card ................................................................32 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............................................................34 Installing System Memory ......................................................................37 Removing a Memory Module ................................................................41 Removing a Slot Cover.............................................................................43 Covering an Open I/O Slot ....................................................................44 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive......................................45 To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only)...............45 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models) ...........46 To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only).............................................................49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only).............................................................49 Removing the Power Supply...................................................................50 Replacing the Power Supply ...................................................................51 Chapter 4 — System Board ............................................... 53 Connectors and Headers..........................................................................54 Front Panel Header............................................................................54 Floppy Disk Drive Header ..............................................................55 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots .......................................................56 PCI Slots ..............................................................................................57 AGP Slot ..............................................................................................58 IDE Headers........................................................................................59 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers ........................................60 Keyboard and Mouse Ports .............................................................62 USB Ports and USB Header..............................................................63 Ethernet Port ......................................................................................65 Serial , Printer, and i.LINK Ports.....................................................65 Fan Headers .......................................................................................69 Game Port ...........................................................................................70 Headphones, Line In, Mic Jacks.......................................................71 i.LINK Headers ..................................................................................72 CD-IN Header ....................................................................................73 AUX-IN Header .................................................................................74 Video Header......................................................................................75

Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card..........................................77 HomePNA Modem...................................................................................78 Connectors .........................................................................................78 Lucent 1648 Modem..................................................................................79 Connectors .........................................................................................79 Chapter 6 — Giga Pocket Card..........................................81 Chapter 7 — Video Card....................................................83 Connectors .................................................................................................84 Chapter 8 — CMOS Setup Options ...................................85 Main Screen ...............................................................................................87 Advanced Screen ......................................................................................89 Power Screen..............................................................................................92 Boot Screen ................................................................................................93 Exit Screen..................................................................................................94 Chapter 9 — Miscellaneous Technical Information .........95 User and Supervisor Passwords ............................................................96 Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................97 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....................................98 DMA Channel Assignments .................................................................100 System I/O Address Map .....................................................................101 Memory Map .........................................................................................105 IRQ Summary ..........................................................................................107 Chapter 10 — Specifications............................................109 Processors .............................................................................................109 Chipset ....................................................................................................109 AGP Bus ...................................................................................................109 PCI Bus ....................................................................................................110 Memory Modules ..................................................................................110 Memory Configurations .......................................................................110 L2 Cache ..................................................................................................110 Graphics ..................................................................................................110

xiv Audio .......................................................................................................111 Communications ...................................................................................112 Giga Pocket I/O (PCV-RX490TV only)................................................112 I/O and Expansion Slots .......................................................................112 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ......................................................113 Hard Drives and Controllers ...............................................................113 Optical Drives..........................................................................................114 System BIOS ...........................................................................................116 Index................................................................................. 117

visible from the exterior of the VAIO Digital Studio™computer. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.

3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. DVD-ROM drive* * The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps. CD-RW read† DVD-ROM read‡ CD-R/CD-ROM read** † Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps). ‡ Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.6X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.3X (15255 KBps). ** Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 17.5X at the innermost track to 40X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 28.6X (4293 KBps). 32X maximum performance 16X maximum performance 40X maximum performance CD-RW drive†† †† The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 KB per second (KBps). CD-RW read‡‡ CD-R/CD-RW write*** CD-R/CD-ROM read††† ‡‡ Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 14X (2100 KBps). 20X maximum performance 8X maximum performance 32X maximum performance DVD-ROM drive CD-RW drive Floppy disk drive

4 PCV-RX490TV ***Data on a CD-R/CD-RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max. for CD-RW), or 12X, depending on the speed you select. †††Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 22.5X (3375 KBps). Drive Description Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. DVD-RW drive* * The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard rate is 150 KBps. DVD-ROM read† DVD-RW/DVD-R read‡ CD-ROM read** CD-RW/CD-R read†† CD-R write CD-RW write‡‡ DVD-R write*** DVD-RW write 4X maximum performance 2X maximum performance 24X maximum performance 16X maximum performance 8X maximum performance 4X maximum performance 2X maximum performance 1X maximum performance CD-ROM drive CD-R/CD-ROM††† CD-RW‡‡‡ 40X maximum performance 28X maximum performance DVD-RW drive CD-ROM drive Floppy disk drive

the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 3.3X (4455 KBps). ‡ Data on a DVD-RW/DVD-R is read at a constant transfer rate of 2X. ** Data on a CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 17.2X (2580 KBps). †† Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 6.9X at the innermost track to 16X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 11.5X (1725 KBps). ‡‡ Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 4X (max for CD-RW), or 8X depending on the speed you select. High-speed writing to a CD-RW disc is not supported. ***Data on a DVD-RW/DVD-R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X (max. for DVD-RW), or 2X, depending on the speed you select. †††Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 17X at the innermost track to 40X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 28.5X (4275 KBps). ‡‡‡Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 12X at the innermost track to 28X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 20X (3000 KBps).

6 Buttons and Switches All Models Button or switch Description Power/Stand by switch Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by mode. Floppy disk eject button Ejects a floppy disk. Optical disc eject button Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power/Stand by

Stand by (red) indicates the computer is in Stand by mode. On (blue) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode, ready to use. Off (no color) indicates the computer is turned off, or in hibernation mode. Floppy disk drive access indicator On (green) indicates floppy disk drive activity. Optical drive access indicator On (red) indicates optical drive activity. Hard disk drive access indicator On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by

8 Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS Connector Description i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* * To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to the device. Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. USB3, USB4 Connects to USB devices. USB3, USB4 i.LINK

(USB) ports (2) Connects to USB devices. i.LINK (4-pin) port (IEEE1394) Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. S-Video In port Connects to an S-video cable (optional). Video In jack Connects to a video cable (supplied). Audio L In jack/ Audio R In jack Connects to an audio cable (supplied). USB i.LINK Video/Audio Inputs

10 Rear View All Models Mouse Keyboard USB1, USB2 Ethernet Serial Printer /Parallel Headphones Line In Microphone Monitor Line Power DVI Telephone** i.LINK Game/MIDI Audio Out Video/S-video Out* Audio In Video/S-Video In* VHF/UHF* *Only in PCV-RX490TV Model ** In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone line jack (IEEE394) does not exist.

Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Serial port Printer port i.LINK (IEEE1394) port Game/MIDI port Icon Label Area

12 Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor port Line jack (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone jack (for phone)* DVI (LCD) Monitor port * In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone jack does not exist. PCV-RX490TV Only Icon Description VHF/UHF port Audio In jack Audio Out jack Video/S-video In port Video/S-video Out port All Models Icon Description

Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female ports. USB Ports The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system. Ethernet Port The Ethernet port at the rear of the system is used to connect to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network. 2 3 1 4 5 6 Ethernet

14 Serial Port The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port located on the AGP plug-in card. 6 9 1 5 25 14 13 1 5 1 10 15 11 6

LCD panel (PCVA-15XD2), which uses a DVI connector cable (sold separately). The DVI port is located on the AGP plug-in card. You can physically connect both a VGA and an LCD monitor at the same time. However, you cannot use both monitors at the same time. If you operate only one monitor to the system, the system automatically detects which monitor is connected. If you connect both monitors, you must choose one monitor from the Display settings. Game Port The game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female port. This port can be used to connect MIDI devices. 16 DVI 24 17 9 1 8 15 9 8 1

16 Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The mic, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. Telephone and Line Jacks The telephone and line jacks are physically identical and have identical connections. they are standard rj-11 female phone jacks. however, the line jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall, and the telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone. Your computer will only have one RJ-11 female phone jack if you have a HomePNA modem installed. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. Connector Description Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical). Mic Electret condenser microphone input. Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. ✍Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s telephone jack, and a telephone into the line jack, will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment. However, the modem will not work correctly. Headphones Line In Mic Line Phone

The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK port. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. The 4-pin i.LINK port at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power. ✍i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. The i.LINK connection may vary, depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other. ✍Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connections. Before connecting compatible i.LINK PC peripherals to your system, such as an optical disc or hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) On back of system 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) At bottom of front panel

18 Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3), in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models. In the PCV-RX490TV model, slot No. 3 is available for expansion; a Giga Pocket card occupies slot No. 2. PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. A Lucent modem will have two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one jack (Line In). There is one AGP slot (No. 4), which is occupied by an AGP card. Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI)* Slot No. 1 (PCI) *Slot No. 2 is occupied by a Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX490TV model.

controlled using the remote control (supplied). The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. For more details about the remote control, see the “Remote Control Overview” section of your VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide that came with your computer.

This chapter contains information on configuring your system. Configuring your system can consist of the following: ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings.

22 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 85 for information on BIOS settings). 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the bottom of the screen. Press 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. ! Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications.

23 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time. 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, click Control Panel, then click Display. The Power Options Properties dialog box opens, with the Power Schemes tab displayed. 2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your computer. To change a power scheme, change the settings for Turn off monitor, and Turn off hard disks, System stand by, and System hibernates.

24 The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power. The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key. The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power. The System stand by option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power. Power is reactivated when you click the left mouse button or press spacebar on the keyboard. The System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) before your computer goes in the hibernate state. Power is reactivated when you push the power button. 3 To save a new power scheme, first modify the settings, click Save As, type a descriptive name, and then click OK. 4 Click the Advanced tab.

25 5 Select the desired settings. 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.

Replacing Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, and troubleshooting the components. ! Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. ✍Systems differ by model, so your system may appear different from the illustrations in this chapter.

28 Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover. Pull out top a few inches, then lift out Pull out tab to release front panel

29 Replacing the Side Cover 1 From the rear of the unit, align the bottom of the cover so that it slips into the lip on the bottom of the unit. 2 Push the top of the cover up against the top of the unit until the cover snaps into position.

30 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28). 2 Locate an available expansion slot. 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 43). 4 Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot. Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated. 5 Replace the screw that secures the 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. ✍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.

31 6 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 29). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card.

32 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28). 2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card you want to remove. 3 Remove the screw that secures the add-in card to the chassis. 4 Remove the add-in card from the PCI slot and store the card in an anti-static wrapper for future use. ! 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. ✍Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card from side to side.

33 5 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see “Covering an Open I/O Slot” on page 44). 6 Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 29). ! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in your body.

34 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. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, and then selecting Restart. 2 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings”appears during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. Otherwise it is not necessary to replace the battery at this time, and you can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options to their default settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 85). Make a list of all the BIOS options that are different from their default values. You will refer to this list when you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. 5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28). ! 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. ! When you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. Although the computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it is safer to assume that the settings will be lost. When the values are lost, the BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 22). Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire.

35 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see “Removing a PCI Add-in Card” on page 32) to gain access to the battery. You may also need to disconnect some cables. 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. 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. 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 29). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. ! 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. ✍The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion. Push in (not down) to pop out battery

36 16 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s BIOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps. 17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 85). 18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. 19 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer’s BIOS settings are now restored.

37 Installing System Memory 1 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table. Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets. The minimum memory size is 8 MB. The maximum memory size is 512 MB. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules. 2 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a Memory Module” on page 41). 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. 4 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28). 5 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on page 50). 6 Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in card to the chassis. 7 Press down on the handle at the edge of the AGP slot. ! 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. Memory module configurations (MB)* * All models ship with at least 128 MB of RIMM™ memory. RIMM memory is expandable to 512 MB. Your model may ship with more than 128 MB of RIMM™ memory if you purchased it through the VAIO Direct Web site. RIMM1 RIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 ✍Use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM memory modules. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be upgraded in pairs. Do not leave the second slot of either bank empty. The second slot must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules. ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module.

38 8 Remove the AGP add-in card. 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. ✍Grasp the card with one hand on each end, and gently pull up as you rock the card from side to side. ! Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or contacts on the card. Static electricity in your body may damage sensitive components on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in your body. ! Do not remove the Giga Pocket card (located in PCI slot No. 2) unless directed by a service technician. The Giga Pocket card is a fragile hardware component, standard in the PCV-RX490TV model.

39 10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 11 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated. ✍When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module. If the handles are not totally straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module until the handles lock into place. A1 A1 A4 6 A4 7 A9 2 WARNING HOT A1 A4 6 A4 7 A9 2 Blank memory module (CRIMM) Pin 1 Handles RIMMB 1 RIMMB 2 RIMMA 1 RIMMA 2 Memory module (in RIMM A1/B1) side

40 12 Replace the AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier. 13 Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply” on page 51). 14 Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 29). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action is required. ✍Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is straight up and locked into the slot on the AGP card.

41 Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. The computer ships with no empty sockets. It comes with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of CRIMM modules. 1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28). 2 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on page 50). 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove. 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. ! 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. ✍The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module.

42 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag. ! Empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in pairs.

43 Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. 1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28). 2 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove. 3 Lay the system on its side. 4 Remove the screw from the slot cover. 5 Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use. ! 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.

44 Covering an Open I/O 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). 1 Slide the tip of the slot cover (removed earlier) between the chassis and system board. 2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis. All add-in card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip. 3 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure the I/O slot cover. ! 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.

45 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive Models that have only one hard disk drive have an available bay to hold an additional 3.5-inch hard disk drive. The drive you install must not require front panel access. Your system can support ATA-33, ATA-66 or ATA-100 hard disk drives. For the PCV-RX490TV, Sony recommends an ATA-100 hard disk drive to take full advantage of the system's features. The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active. To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only) Before you add a second hard disk drive to your computer, Sony recommends creating a startup floppy disk to help support Giga Pocket functions in your new hard disk drive. To create a startup disk, insert a blank, formatted floppy disk into your computer’s floppy disk drive and follow these steps: 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings, point to Control Panel, and then click Add/Remove Programs. 2 Select the Startup Disk tab and then click Create Disk... 3 Click OK. Wait until the system completes the startup disk and click OK to close the dialog box. 4 From the Start menu, select Shutdown and choose the Shutdown option. ! 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.

46 To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models) 1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device (see your drive’s documentation for configuration instructions). 2 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 28). 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). 5 Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis. Power connector Jumpers Drive connector A B C Disk drive holder Tab Power supply connector Drive connector

47 6 Slide the drive holder up and out. 7 Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. 8 Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). Do not overtighten the screws. 9 Slide the drive holder back into the chassis so that the edge of the holder is flush with the chassis.

48 10 Push in on the tab (A) to securely latch the holder to the chassis. 11 Connect the inner drive cable connector (B) to the first drive. 12 Connect the outer drive cable connector (C) to the second drive. 13 Connect the first power connector (D) to the first drive. 14 Connect the second power connector (E) to the second drive. 15 Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 29). 16 Reconnect the power cord to the system and then turn on your computer. All models except the PCV-RX490TV will automatically recognize the new drive and configure itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format and partition the new drive following the instructions provided with the drive. ! For the PCV-RX490TV model, refer to the instructions on the following page to finish installing your new hard drive. Do not complete step 16 of this procedure; it will cause functionality problems to the Giga Pocket card. C E A B D Drive connectors Power connectors Tab Disk drive holder

49 To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only) Follow these steps to help support Giga Pocket functions in your new hard disk drive. 1 Insert the startup floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Press the power button and turn your computer on. A startup menu appears. 2 Select the option “4. Minimal Boot” to start your system. Wait until the system completes startup. 3 Type in “fdisk” and press Enter. 4 Select the option “5. Change current fixed disk drive”. 5 Select the second hard disk drive by typing in “2” and press Enter. 6 Select the option “1. Create DOS partition or Logical DOS Drive” and press Enter. 7 Select the option “2. Create Extended DOS Partition” and press Enter. 8 Select “3. Create logical DOS Drive(s) in the Extended DOS Partition” and press Enter. 9 Specify the maximum size for the partition and press Enter. 10 Remove the startup floppy disk from the floppy disk drive and restart your computer. 11 From the Desktop, click on My Computer. 12 Right-click the icon for the new drive, Local Disk (E:). From the shortcut menu, click Format. The Local Disk (E:) window appears. 13 Click Start. Wait until the system completes formatting of the new drive. 14 Turn off and then restart your computer. To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only) 1 From the Start menu, point to Programs, point to Giga Pocket, and then click Video Explorer. The Video Explorer window appears. 2 Click Video Capsules from the menu bar and click Settings. 3 Select the “Set default Drive for saving” tab. 4 Move the E: drive to Saving destination and click OK.

50 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “Installing System Memory” on page 37). 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that latches the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 4 Rotate the power supply upside down and rest it on top of the chassis where the hard drive is located. ! 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. A

51 Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.

a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board. Processor CPU Fan Memory Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot 4 (AGP) Battery Front Panel Header USB23 Header CMOS Clear Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Keyboard, Mouse USB1, USB2, Serial, Printer, 1394 Header 2 Game, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Aux-In Video CD-In iLink Ethernet

54 Connectors and Headers Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20-pin header (one pin is removed for the key) that provides connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin header with only 10 wires is used to interface the system board to the front panel. Front Panel header Name Description CD-LED Connects to the CD/DVD drive access light on the front panel PWR LED Connects to the power-on indicator light on the front panel HD LED Connects to the hard disk drive access light on the front panel SLEEP (not used) PWR Connects to the power-on switch on the front panel RESET (not used) MSG LED Connects to the Stand by indicator light on the front panel Front Panel header MSG LED CD LED PWR HD LED PWR LED RESET

Floppy Disk Drive header Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 HDsel 3 Ground 4 N.C. 5 Ground 6 DRIVE_SELECT_#3 7 Ground 8 INDEX 9 Ground 10 DRIVE_SELECT_#0 11 Ground 12 DRIVE_SELECT_#1 13 Ground 14 DRIVE_SELECT_#2 15 Ground 16 N.C. 17 Ground 18 DIRECTION# 19 Ground 20 STEP# 21 Ground 22 WRITE_DATA# 23 Ground 24 WRITE_GATE# 25 Ground 26 TRACK_00# 27 Ground 28 WRITE_PROTECT# 29 N.C. 30 READ_DATA# 31 Ground 32 SIDE_1_SELECT# 33 N.C. 34 DSKCHG# 33 Key (pin 5) 2 34 1

56 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots Be sure to orient a RIMM module such that pin 1 of the RIMM module is on the same side as pin 1 of the slot. The RIMM module shows "A1" on the pin 1 end, and the system board shows “Pin 1” next to the pin 1 end of the slot. RIMMA1 RIMMA2 RIMMB1 RIMMB2 A1 A4 6 A4 7 A9 2 WARNING HOT A1 A4 6 A4 7 A9 2 Memory module (RIMM A1/B1) Blank memory module (CRIMM A2/B2) Pin 1 side

In all models, PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. Your modem may look different depending on whether it is a Lucent modem or an HPNA modem. In models PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS, PCI slot No. 2 and No. 3 are available for expansion. In model PCV-RX490TV, PCI slot No. 3 is available for expansion; a Giga Pocket card occupies PCI slot No. 2. The PCI slots support 32-bit 5 V and Universal (3.3/5 V) PCI add-in cards. Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) A1 B1 A49 A52 A62 B49 B52 B62

58 AGP Slot There is one AGP slot (slot No. 4) that supports a 2x/4x AGP graphics card and an AGP retention module. A1 A21 A26 A66 B1 B21 B26 B66

board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE header. Each 40-pin IDE header supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. Primary IDE Secondary IDE 40 39 2 1

60 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. Power Supply header Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5 Ground 6 +5 V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD (Power Good) 9 +5 VSB 10 +12 V 11 +3.3 V 12 -12 V 13 Ground 14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) 15 Ground 16 Ground 10 1 11 20 1 2 3 4

Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V Power Supply header (cont.) Pin Signal Name

62 Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard port and the mouse port are 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) ports. They have identical pinouts. Keyboard and Mouse connectors Pin Signal Name 1 Data 2 NC 3 Ground 4 PS2VCC 5 Clock 6 NC Keyboard Mouse 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

There are four USB ports: two USB ports at the rear panel, and two USB ports at the front panel. Each permits connection of USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub. USB1 and USB2 are standard USB ports accessible from the rear panel. An internal cable connects the 12-pin USB23 header to an interface board behind the front panel. The interface board provides two standard USB ports (USB3 and USB4) that are accessible from the bottom of the front panel. If more USB devices are needed, connect an external hub to any USB port. USB1 USB2 USB23 header 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

64 USB23 header (connects to USB1 on front panel) Pin Signal Name 1 +3 V Dual 2 NP1 3 NP3 4 NC (Key) 5 USB VCC1 6 USB VCC2 7 LP2+ 8 LP3+ 9 LP2- 10 LP3- 11 GND 12 GND USB1, USB2 ports Pin Signal Name 1 USBVCC1* 2 USBP0# 3 USBP0 4 Ground 5 USBVCC2* 6 USBP1# 7 USBP1 8 Ground USB3, USB4 ports Pin Signal Name 1 USBVCC3* 2 USBP2# 3 USBP2 4 Ground 5 USBVCC4* 6 USBP3# 7 USBP3 8 Ground * Uses over-current protector.

a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network. Serial , Printer, and i.LINK Ports The serial, printer, and i.LINK ports are mounted in a single bracket on the system board. The Serial port is a DB-9 male connector. The printer port is a DB-25 female port. The i.LINK connector is a 6-pin standard IEEE1394 port. Ethernet port Pin Signal Name 1 Tx+ 2 Tx- 3 Rx+ 4 N/C 5 N/C 6 Rx- 7 N/C 8 N/C Ethernet

66 The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin port. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. Serial port Pin Signal Name 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 LOGIC GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Printer 13 25 1 14 1 6 5 9 Serial i.LINK

4 DATA BIT 2 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 ERROR 13 SELECT 14 AUTO-FEED - 15 FAULT - 16 INIT - 17 SELECT-IN - 18 LOGIC GND 19 LOGIC GND 20 LOGIC GND 21 LOGIC GND 22 LOGIC GND 23 LOGIC GND 24 LOGIC GND 25 LOGIC GND

68 i.LINK port Pin Signal Name 1 Ground VP (Power)* 2 Ground 3 TPB 4 TPB 5 TPA 6 TPA * Uses over-current protector.

CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply. CPU-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL (+12V) 3 FAN_SEN PWR-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL [0 V(S3) , 2 V(S1), 12 V(S0)] 3 FAN_SEN CPU-FAN PWR-FAN 1 1 3 3

70 Game Port The game port is a female DB-15 port for connecting to a game controller/joystick or MIDI device. Game port Pin Signal Name 1 GAMEVCC* * Uses over-current protector. 2 JPYB0 3 JOYA0 4 GND 5 GND 6 JOYA1 7 JOYB1 8 GAMEVCC* 9 GAMEVCC* 10 JOYB2 11 JOYA2 12 MIDI_TxD 13 JOYA3 14 JOYB3 15 MIDI_RxD Game

The headphones jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to headphones. The line in jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a stereo audio source (not an audio source from a video device). The mic in jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to a microphone. Headphones Line In Mic Headphones Line In Mic Audio Right Out Audio Left Out Audio Right In Ground Audio Left In Electret Bias Voltage Ground Mic Mono In

72 i.LINK Headers The system board has two i.LINK headers: 1394HEAD2 and 1394HEAD3. An internal cable connects the 8-pin header (1394HEAD3) to an interface unit mounted behind the front of the chassis. The interface unit connects to the 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) header at the bottom of the front panel. The other 8-pin header (1394HEAD2) is not used. i.LINK headers (1394HEAD2 and 1394HEAD3) Pin Signal Name 1 Shell Ground 2 Ground 3 TPA 4 TPA 5 TPB 6 TPB 7 Ground 8 VP (Power)* * Uses over-current protection. 1394HEAD3 1394HEAD2 8 8 1 1

to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector (not used in the PCV-RX490TV). CD-IN header Pin Signal Name 1 Left Line In 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Line In CD-IN 1 4

74 AUX-IN Header The AUX-IN header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin 2mm inline header. It is only used by the Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX490TV. AUX-IN header Pin Signal Name 1 Left Line In 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Line In AUX-IN 4 1

is not used. VIDEO header Pin Signal Name 1 Video L 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Video R Video 4 1

76 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS Jumper settings Jumper Plug Position Function 2-3 Normal 1-2 Clear CMOS Password ✍The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support of service technician. 1 2 3 CLR CMOS

installed with a HomePNA modem or Lucent 1648 modem depending on the configuration you purchased. To determine the modem installed on your computer, locate the RJ-11 jacks on the back of your system. If one RJ-11 jack exists, you have a HomePNA modem; if two RJ-11 jacks exist, you have a Lucent 1648 modem.

78 HomePNA Modem The HomePNA standard uses frequency division multiplexing (FDM) to use the same phone line for voice and data transmission. This enables network access for any compatible HomePNA device that can be plugged into a phone jack (RJ-11) in your home. The HomePNA modem installed in your VAIO computer has a single jack (RJ-11). If you want to use a single wall jack for your computer’s Internet access and for a standard telephone, you can use an optional 1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) in the telephone wall jack to accommodate both lines. Refer to the Home Networking Solutions: Using the HomePNA Modem with Sony VAIO Computers documentation that accompanied your computer(s) and the installation instructions that accompanied the HomePNA device(s) for further information on the HomePNA modem. Connectors Name Connector Type Description Line RJ-11 Connects to telephone line Line

There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone. Connectors Name Connector Type Description Telephone RJ-11 Connects to phone Line RJ-11 Connects to telephone line Telephone Line

The Giga Pocket card occupies PCI slot No. 2 in the PCV-RX490TV model. The Giga Pocket card has seven connectors and ten pins. Connector Description Pin1 Pin2 Pin3 Pin4 Pin5 CN1 Ground L-Out R-Out CN2 Ground Ground Y-Out C-Out Reserved (ID) CN3 Ground L-In R-In CN4 Ground Ground Y-In C-In Reserved (ID) CN5 L-Out L-Out Ground R-Out CN8 L-Out L-Out Ground R-Out CN9 Reserved (ID) Reserved (ID2) Y-In (Front) C-In (Front) Ground Audio Out Jack Video/S-video Out Port Audio In Jack Video/S-video In Port VHF/UHF Port

82 Connector Description Pin6 Pin7 Pin8 Pin9 Pin10 CN1 CN2 Ground Video-Out CN3 CN4 Ground Video-In CN5 CN8 CN9 Video- In (Front) Ground L-In (Front) R-In (Front) Ground

ports: a standard VGA-style port, and a DVI port. The VGA-style port is a standard 15-pin high-density VGA-style port on the rear bracket. The DVI port is a 24-pin DVI port that can be attached to a Sony XGA LCD panel (PCVA-15XD2), which uses a DVI connector cable (sold separately). The DVI port can also be connected to any other DVI- equipped LCD/VGA monitor. You can physically connect both a VGA and an LCD monitor at the same time. However, you cannot use both monitors at the same time. If you operate only one monitor to the system, the system automatically detects which monitor is connected. If you connect both monitors, you must choose one monitor from the Display settings. The video card has 32 MB of SDRAM and has a 128-bit wide bus. DVI LCD Monitor VGA Monitor

84 Connectors DVI port Pin Signal 1 TMDS data2- 2 TMDS data2+ 3 TMDS data2/4 shield 4 TMDA data4- 5 TMDA data4+ 6 DDC clock 7 DDC data 8 NC 9 TMDS data1- 10 TMDS data1+ 11 TMDS data1/3 shield 12 TMDS data3- 13 TMDS data3+ 14 +5V 15 Ground for +5V 16 Hot-plug detect 17 TMDS data0- 18 TMDS data0+ 19 TMDS data0/5 shield 20 TMDS data5- 21 TMDS data5+ 22 TMDS clock shield 23 TMDS clock+ 24 TMDS clock-

This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 22). The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: ❑ Main ❑ Advanced ❑ Power ❑ Boot ❑ Exit Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets. Text that is not enclosed in brackets cannot be changed. A small triangle ( ) indicates that there is a sub-menu with additional information and options. Press Enter to display the sub-menu. The information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they appear or disappear, depending on which options you select). The item shown in [brackets] in this guide is the default option. The option shown in [brackets] on the screen is the option currently set for your system. The other available options for each item are shown without brackets directly below the default option in this guide. The available options are listed in the order they occur when you press the + key. Use the left and right arrow keys to choose a menu item. Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option. Press Enter to display a list of options, or press the + or - key to cycle through the other options. If you display the list of options, use the up and down arrow keys to select an option in the list, then press Enter to choose the selection. Press Esc to go back to the main menu.

86 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.