Sony PCV-RX590G Reference Manual

ii NOTICE © 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 Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, VisualFlow, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. PS/2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Owner’s Record The model number and serial number are located on either the front or back panel of your Sony VAIO computer. Record the model and serial number in the space provided here and keep in a secure location. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony Service Center. Model Number: Serial Number:

Caution Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the Specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties CD-RW Laser Diode Properties CD-ROM Laser Diode Properties ❑ 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. Laser Output 1.3 mW (CD-read) 1.1 mW (DVD-read) 42.8 mW (DVD-write) 21.9 mW (CD-write) Wave Length 650-660 nm (DVD) 773-797 nm (CD) Laser Output 0.41–0.45 mW (DVD) 0.12–0.176 mW (CD) Wave Length 640–660 nm (DVD) 770–810 nm (CD) Laser Output 1.0 mW (Read) 35.0–53.0 mW (Write) Wave Length 778–787 nm Laser Output 0.2 mW Wave Length 760-810 nm ! To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Caution—The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. ! Danger—Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam. ! For DVD-RW or CD-RW: Danger—Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

iv ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité. ❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’électrocution, ne pas ouvrir le châssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu’à une personne qualifiée. ❑ Ne jamais effectuer l’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. 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 Computing Support Web can be reached at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. ! Caution—For ADSL, HomePNA, and V.90 modem models; to reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord. ! Pour 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 DVD-RW ou CD-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.

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 interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ❑ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ❑ 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 (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. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-7731 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 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.

vi FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.0B. 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. If trouble is experienced with this modem, for repair or warranty information, please contact 1-888-4-SONY-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 1-888-4-SONY-PC (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 machine, see your fax software documentation. Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘Terms of Service.’ For more detailed information, please contact: CRTC Terrasses de la 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.

You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. ✍In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited. ! 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.

viii 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 users 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 0.0B. 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 lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement : L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas. AVIS : L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal 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 0.0B.

Owner’s Record................................................................................... ii Safety Information and Caution ...................................................... iii Regulatory Information.......................................................................v FCC Part 68 ......................................................................................... vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ..... vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)................................... vi Disposal of Lithium Battery ............................................................ vii Industry Canada Notice..................................................................viii Avis de l’Industrie Canada.............................................................viii Chapter 1 — Identifying Components................................1 Front View....................................................................................................2 Drives.....................................................................................................3 Buttons and Switches ..........................................................................4 Indicators......................................................................................................5 Connectors ............................................................................................6 Rear View .....................................................................................................7 Icons .......................................................................................................8 I/O Connectors ..................................................................................10 Expansion Slots ..................................................................................15 Chapter 2 — Configuring Your System ............................17 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility............................................................18 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings.........................19

x Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components....................................................................... 25 Removing the Side Cover .......................................................................26 Replacing the Side Cover ........................................................................27 Removing a PCI Add-in Card ................................................................28 Installing a PCI Add-In Card .................................................................30 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...............................................................32 Removing a Memory Module ................................................................35 Installing System Memory ......................................................................37 Removing a Slot Cover.............................................................................41 Covering an Open I/O Slot ....................................................................42 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive......................................43 To identify additional hard disk space...........................................47 Removing the Power Supply...................................................................48 Replacing the Power Supply ...................................................................49 Chapter 4 — System Board ............................................... 51 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots...............................................................52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers ...............................................53 CLR CMOS Jumper...................................................................................55 Chapter 5 — CMOS Setup Options ................................... 57 Main Screen ...............................................................................................59 Advanced Screen ......................................................................................61 Power Screen..............................................................................................63 Boot Screen ................................................................................................64 Exit Screen..................................................................................................65 Chapter 6 — Miscellaneous Technical Information......... 67 User and Supervisor Passwords ............................................................68 Beep Code Error Messages .....................................................................69 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ....................................70 DMA Channel Assignments ...................................................................72 System I/O Address Map........................................................................73 Memory Map ...........................................................................................75 IRQ Summary ............................................................................................76

Processors ...............................................................................................77 Chipset ......................................................................................................77 AGP Bus .....................................................................................................77 PCI Bus ......................................................................................................78 Memory Modules ....................................................................................78 Memory Configurations .........................................................................78 L2 Cache ....................................................................................................78 Graphics ....................................................................................................78 Audio .........................................................................................................79 Communications .....................................................................................79 Giga Pocket I/O.........................................................................................79 I/O and Expansion Slots .........................................................................80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ........................................................80 Hard Drives and Controller ...................................................................80 Optical Drives............................................................................................80 System BIOS .............................................................................................81 Index ...................................................................................83

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

See Specifications sheet for details.* * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. Optical disc drive #2 See Specifications sheet for details.* Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Memory Stick® media slot Accommodates Memory Stick media. Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot

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

indicator On (green) indicates floppy disk drive activity. Hard disk drive access indicator On (red) indicates hard disk drive activity. Optical disc drive access indicator On (red) indicates optical drive activity. Power/Stand by indicator Stand by (amber) 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 Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by

6 Connectors Connector Description Audio L In jack Connects to an audio cable (supplied). Video In jack Connects to a video cable (supplied). S-Video In port Connects to an S-video cable (optional). Audio R In jack Connects to an audio cable (supplied). i.LINK® port (IEEE1394)* * To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK port 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 port. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to the device. Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header. USB1, USB2 ports Connects to USB devices. USB1, USB2 ports i.LINK port S-Video In port Video In jack Audio L In jack Audio R In jack

Microphone jack Monitor port AV Out jacks AV In jacks Modem line jack AC Input port VHF/UHF port Out port 4 3 2 1 LINE VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO /VIDEO AUDIO VHF /UHF VIDEO 1 INPUT S VIDEO /VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN USB NETWORK ACT LINK SERIAL i.LINK S400 OPTICAL OUT

8 Icons Icon Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Serial port 4 3 2 1 LINE VIDEO OUTPUT S VIDEO /VIDEO AUDIO VHF /UHF VIDEO 1 INPUT S VIDEO /VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR KEYBOARD MOUSE PRINTER HEADPHONES MIC LINE IN USB NETWORK ACT LINK SERIAL i.LINK S400 OPTICAL OUT Icon Label Area Icon Label Area

Printer port i.LINK® (IEEE1394) port Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor port Line jack Telephone jack* VHF/UHF port Audio In jack Audio Out jack Video/S-video In port Video/S-video Out port * Models with an installed HomePNA (HPNA) modem have a single modem line jack. The telephone jack (RJ-11) does not exist. Icon Description

10 I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2® compatible female ports. USB Ports The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front, and one 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

Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. 6 9 1 5 25 14 13 1

12 Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port located on the AGP plug-in card. Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks The microphone, line in, and headphones jacks are physically identical, but have different connections. They are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. Connector Description Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical). Mic Electret condenser microphone input. Line In 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. 5 1 10 15 11 6 Headphones Line In Mic

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. Computers installed with a HomePNA modem have one RJ-11 phone jack. The modem installed on your computer may differ depending on the configuration you purchased. S/P DIF Optical Out Port The Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) output port for the Sony®/Phillips Digital Interface (S/P DIF) can be used to connect compatible audio or video equipment, such as CD/DVD players or MiniDisc recorders. ✍Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s telephone jack, and a telephone into the line jack does not damage the modem card or telephone equipment. However, the modem will not work correctly. Line Phone

14 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Ports 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 port (IEEE1394) On back of system 4-pin i.LINK port (IEEE1394) At bottom of front panel

card. A V.90 compatible modem has two jacks (Line In and Phone), while an HPNA modem has one jack (Line In). PCI slot No. 2 is occupied by a Giga Pocket™ card. PCI slot No. 3 is available for expansion. There is one AGP slot (No. 4), which is occupied by an AGP card. See Specifications sheet for details.* * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. Slot No. 4 (AGP) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (Giga Pocket card) Slot No. 1 (Home PNA modem shown)

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.

18 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 57 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.

19 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.

20 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.

22 6 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.

23 8 Click the UPS tab. The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system. 9 Select and configure the settings most appropriate for your system and click OK. For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to your Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system online Help.

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.

26 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

27 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.

28 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 26). 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.

29 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 42). 6 Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 27). ! 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.

30 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 1 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 26). 2 Locate an available expansion slot. 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 41). 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 27). 8 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card.

32 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 57). Make a list of all the BIOS options that are different from their default values. Refer to this list when you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. 5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the side cover (see “Removing the Side Cover” on page 26). ! 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 18). Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire.

33 8 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see “Removing a PCI Add-in Card” on page 28) 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 27). 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

34 16 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. If no error message displays, the computer’s BIOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps. 17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS settings (see “CMOS Setup Options” on page 57). 18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. 19 Press Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer’s BIOS settings are now restored.

35 Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. By default, all of your computer’s memory sockets are filled. 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 26). 2 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on page 48). 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove. ! 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.

36 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag. ! Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module. ! All empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in pairs.

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 35). 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 26). 5 Remove the power supply (see “Removing the Power Supply” on page 48). 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. ✍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.

39 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. 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 WARNIN G HO T 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 49). 14 Replace the side cover (see “Replacing the Side Cover” on page 27). 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 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 26). 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.

42 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.

43 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. 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. 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 26). ! 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. Power connector Jumpers Drive connector

44 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. A B C Disk drive holder Tab Power supply connector Drive connector

45 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.

46 9 Slide the drive holder back into the chassis so that the edge of the holder is flush with the chassis. 10 Push in on the tab (A) to securely latch the holder to the chassis. 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 27). 16 Reconnect the power cord to the system and then turn on your computer. C E A B D Drive connectors Power connectors Tab Disk drive holder

47 To identify additional hard disk space When you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must be configured as an extended partition in Windows NT file system (NTFS) format. 1 Log on in Windows® as Administrator. 2 Click Start in the Windows taskbar and right-click on My Computer. A shortcut menu appears. 3 Select Manage. The Computer Management window appears. 4 From the file directory on the right, go to Storage and then select Disk Management. 5 Right-click on the newly installed, unformatted drive (Disk label identified with red marking), and from the shortcut menu, select Initialize Disk. 6 Click on the Unallocated area of the drive and then right-click to display the shortcut menu. 7 Select New Partition. The New Partition wizard appears. 8 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process. The Windows® XP operating system recognizes the new hard disk drive and applies the NTFS file system format.

48 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “Removing a Memory Module” on page 35). 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

49 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.

Processor CPU Fan Memory Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot No. 4 (AGP) Battery Front Panel Header USB23 Header CMOS Clear Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Keyboard, Mouse USB, S/P DIF, 1394 Header 2 Serial, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video Printer, i.Link Ethernet

52 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 WARNIN G HO T A1 A4 6 A4 7 A9 2 Memory module (RIMM A1/B1) Blank memory module (CRIMM A2/B2) Pin 1 side

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 10 1 11 20 1 2 3 4

54 16 Ground 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 +5 V 20 +5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V Power Supply header (Continued) Pin Signal Name

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

This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 18). 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.

58 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.

59 Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60) Primary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60) Secondary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60) Secondary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 60) Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Installed Memory See Specifications sheet for details.* BIOS Revision/Version 1002 (depends on model) * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.

60 IDE Sub-Menus Type [Auto] User Type HDD CD-ROM LS-120 ZIP-100 MO Other ATAPI None Translation Method* [LBA] Large Normal Match Partition Table Manual Cylinders† [1024] Heads† [255] Sectors‡ [63] CHS Capacity* 8422 MB Maximum LBA Capacity* 40992 MB (depends on model) Multi-Sector Transfers* [Maximum] Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors PIO Mode** [4] ULTRA DMA Mode† [4] Set Device As†† [Auto] Floppy Hard Disk * This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD. † This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD. ‡ This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD. **This option appears when Type is not set to None. †† This option appears when Type is set to ZIP-100 or MO.

61 Advanced Screen CPU Internal Frequency [1500MHz]* I/O Device Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 62) PCI Configuration (see “PCI Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 62) * Depends on model.

62 I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard Lan Controller [Enabled] Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8H/IRQ4] 2F8H/IRQ3 3E8H/IRQ4 2E8H/IRQ10 Disabled Onboard Parallel Port [378H/IRQ7] 278H/IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode [Normal] EPP ECP ECP+EPP PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Slot 1 IRQ [Auto] to NA Slot 3 IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 VGA BIOS Sequence [PCI/AGP] AGP/PCI Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Enabled

63 Power Screen Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] Enabled PWR Up On Modem Act [Disabled] Enabled Wake On LAN [Disabled] Enabled Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore CPU Temperature [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore CPU Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore Power Fan Speed [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore VCORE Voltage [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore +3.3V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore +5V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore +12V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore -12V Voltage [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore

64 Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 2. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled 3. IDE Hard Drive [(displays installed drive)] Disabled 4. Other Boot Device [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device Silent Boot [Enabled] Disabled

65 Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ summary

68 User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password and a Supervisor password) in the CMOS Setup Utility. The User password is required; the Supervisor password is optional. Access to the CMOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were previously set, as indicated next. If you set these passwords... ...the following passwords are required: User password only User password is required at bootup. Supervisor password only No password is required at bootup. Supervisor password is required by most setup options. Both passwords User password is required at bootup. Supervisor password is required by most setup options.

69 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.

70 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 Meaning Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict The floppy disk controller has requested a resource that is already in use. NVRAM Checksum Error, NVRAM Cleared The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to an NVRAM checksum error. NVRAM Cleared By Jumper The Clear CMOS jumper block has been changed to the clear position. NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Invalid entry in the NVRAM. Parallel Port Resource Conflict The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use. PCI Error Log is Full This message is displayed when more than 15 PCI conflict errors are detected. No additional PCI errors can be logged. PCI I/O Port Conflict Two devices requested the same resource, resulting in a conflict. PCI IRQ Conflict Two devices requested the same resource, resulting in a conflict. PCI Memory Conflict Two devices requested the same resource, resulting in a conflict. Primary Boot Device Not Found The designated primary boot device (hard disk drive, floppy disk drive, CD-ROM drive, or network drive) could not be found. Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use. Primary Input Device Not Found The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other, if input is redirected) could not be found. Primary Output Device Not Found The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or other, if input is redirected) could not be found. Secondary IDE Controller Resource Conflict The secondary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use. Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is already in use.

71 Static Device Resource Conflict A non-Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use. System Board Device Resource Conflict A non-Plug and-Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use.

72 DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA Channel Default Assignment Channel 4 Direct memory access controller Channel 2 Standard floppy disk controller

73 System I/O Address Map Address Range (hex) Description 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus 0x00000000-0x00000CF7 Direct memory access controller 0x00000010-0x0000001F Motherboard resources 0x00000020-0x00000021 Programmable interrupt controller 0x00000022-0x0000002D Motherboard resources 0x0000002E-0x0000002F Motherboard resources 0x00000030-0x0000003F Motherboard resources 0x00000040-0x00000043 System timer 0x00000044-0x0000005F Motherboard resources 0x00000060-0x00000060 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard 0x00000061-0x00000061 System speaker 0x00000062-0x00000063 Motherboard resources 0x00000064-0x00000064 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard 0x00000065-0x0000006F Motherboard resources 0x00000070-0x00000073 System CMOS/real time clock 0x00000074-0x0000007F Motherboard resources 0x00000080-0x00000090 Direct memory access controller 0x00000091-0x00000093 Motherboard resources 0x00000094-0x0000009F Direct memory access controller 0x000000A0-0x000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller 0x000000A2-0x000000BF Motherboard resources 0x000000C0-0x000000DF Direct memory access controller 0x000000E0-0x000000EF Motherboard resources 0x000000F0-0x000000FF Numeric data processor 0x00000170-0x00000177 Secondary IDE Channel 0x000001F0-0x000001F7 Primary IDE Channel 0x00000274-0x00000277 ISAPNP Read Data Port 0x00000279-0x00000279 ISAPNP Read Data Port 0x00000295-0x00000296 Motherboard resources 0x00000370-0x00000372 Motherboard resources 0x00000376-0x00000376 Secondary IDE Channel 0x00000378-0x0000037F Printer Port (LPT1)

74 0x000003B0-0x000003BB Intel Processor to AGP Controller 0x000003B0-0x000003BB nVIDIA® GeForce2 MX (Sony) 0x000003C0-0x000003DF Intel Processor to AGP Controller 0x000003C0-0x000003DF nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) 0x000003F0-0x000003F1 Motherboard resources 0x000003F2-0x000003F5 Standard floppy disk controller 0x000003F6-0x000003F6 Primary IDE Channel 0x000003F7-0x000003F7 Standard floppy disk controller 0x000003F8-0x000003FF Communications Port (COM1) 0x000004D0-0x000004D1 Motherboard resources 0x00000A79-0x00000A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port 0x00000D00-0x0000FFFF PCI bus 0x0000B000-0x0000B01F Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444 0x0000B400-0x0000B41F Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442 0x0000B800-0x0000B80F Intel® 82801BA Bus Master IDE Controller 0x0000D000-0x0000D00F BCM V.90 56K Modem 0x0000D400-0x0000D4FF Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) 0x0000D800-0x0000D8FF Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 0x0000E000-0x0000E0FF YAMAHA® AC-XG Audio Device 0x0000E100-0x0000E13F YAMAHA AC-XG Audio Device 0x0000E400-0x0000E47F Motherboard resources 0x0000E800-0x0000E80F Intel® 82801BA/BAM SMBus Controller - 2443 0x0000EC00-0x0000EC3F Motherboard resources Address Range (hex) Description

75 Memory Map Address range Default configuration 0x0000-0x9FFFF System board 0xA0000-0xBFFFF PCI bus 0xA0000-0xBFFFF Intel Processor to AGP Controller 0xA0000-0xBFFFF nVIDIA® GeForce2 MX (Sony) 0xC8000-0xDFFFF PCI bus 0xF0000-0xFFFFF System board 0x100000-0x1FFFFFFF System board 0x20000000-0xFFAFFFFF PCI bus 0xEB000000-0xEB000FFF BCM V.90 56K Modem 0xEB800000-0xEB800FFF Broadcom 4211 iLine10™ Network Adapter 0xEC000000-0xEC00FFFF Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) 0xED800000-0xED8000FF Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 0xEE000000-0xEFEFFFFF Intel Processor to AGP Controller 0xEE000000-0xEFEFFFFF nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) 0xEFF00000-0xF7FFFFFF Intel Processor to AGP Controller 0xF0000000-0xF7FFFFFF nVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) 0xF8000000-0xFBFFFFFF Intel Processor to AGP Controller 0xFEC00000-0xFEC000FF System board 0xFEE00000-0xFEE00FFF System board ✍I/O addresses that may be used by add-in cards are not listed

76 IRQ Summary IRQ Description 0 System timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural PS/2® Keyboard 4 Communications Port (COM1) 6 Standard floppy disk controller 8 System CMOS/real time clock 10 Intel® 82801BA/BAM SMBus Controller - 2443 12 PS/2® Compatible Mouse 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE Channel 15 Secondary IDE Channel 16 nVIDIA® GeForce2 MX (Sony) 17 YAMAHA® AC-XG Audio Device 18 Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller 19 Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2442 20 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System 21 Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 22 Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) 23 Broadcom 4211 iLine10™ Network Adapter 23 BCM V.90 56K Modem 23 Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller - 2444

VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Processors See Specifications sheet for details.* Chipset AGP Bus * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. Intel 850 chipset AGP interface specification, version 2.0 (supports 2x/4x) 1 AGP slot

78 PCI Bus Memory Modules Memory Configurations L2 Cache Graphics PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots - not all slots are available. (See Specifications sheet for details.)** Installed memory See Specifications sheet for details.** Maximum memory 512 MB (128 MB in each socket) Voltage 2.5V memory only Pins 184-pins with gold-plated contacts Memory type Non-ECC 40ns/45ns PC800 Direct Rambus RIMM module RIMMA1/RIMMA2* * System memory is 2.5 V non-ECC 40ns/45ns PC800 Direct Rambus RIMM modules. Your computer does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. Memory must be installed in pairs. Memory size can vary between sockets. RIMM modules can be single- or double-sided. RIMMB1/RIMMB2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Installed 256 KB of Advanced Transfer cache AGP Controller* * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. **The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. nVIDIA® GeForce2 MX (AGP 4x) graphics acceleration Video memory 32 MB SDRAM @ 166 MHz Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use) True color (32 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 85 Hz non-interlaced High color (16 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non-interlaced 256 colors (8 bits) Up to 1600 x 1200 at 100 Hz non-interlaced

Sound chip Yamaha AC-XG Audio Wave synthesis Software synthesis Sound effects DirectX® software 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 headphone) Modem (Installed modem may vary, depending on the system configuration purchased.) V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.79B)* * This modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed. BROADCOM® BCM4211 TECHNOLOGY/V.90 COMPATIBLE DATA/FAX MODEM (REN = 0.0B)† 10 Mbps/1 Mbps data transfer rate HomePNA 2.0 compatible † This modem is capable of transfering data at 10 Mbps (HomePNA) and downloading at 56 Kbps / 14.4 Kbps (Modem) using V.90 technology. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider, however, may not support this technology or operate at this speed. Fax 14.4 Kbps maximum Ethernet i.LINK® (IEEE1394) 400 Mbps, OHCI chip set 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Rear Audio In L/R S-Video/Video In Audio Out L/R VHF/UHF Front S-Video In Video In Audio L In Audio R In

80 I/O and Expansion Slots Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Hard Drives and Controller Optical Drives **The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation. Serial port One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port Parallel port One high-speed bi-directional Centronics-compatible port with ECP and EPP modes Modem ports Depending on the system configuration you purchased, your computer may have one or more RJ-ll ports. (See Specifications sheet for details.)** USB ports USB1 and USB2 (front panel) USB3 (rear panel) PCI slots Not all PCI slots are available for expansion. (See Specifications sheet for details.)** IDE headers Primary and secondary (each supports two IDE drives) Drive Description Floppy disk controller 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MB) Floppy disk drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Drive Description IDE hard drive* * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed. 100 GB C = 16 GB D = 84 GB EIDE controller Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) Drive Description Optical disc drive 1 See Specifications sheet for details.** Optical disc drive 2 See Specifications sheet for details.**

Award-based ROM 2 Mb flash-ROM* * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony Computing Support Web at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 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

AGP bus specifications 77 audio specifications 79 B battery - See lithium battery beep codes 69 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen 63 screens 57 BIOS specifications 81 C CD-RW drive performance of discs 80 chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 18 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery vii configuring power management 19 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 12 power 53 USB 6 cover 27 removing 26 cover, slot 41 covering I/O slot 42 CPU - See processor D display, power management 19 disposal of lithium battery vii DMA channel assignments 72 drive installing additional 3.5 drive 43 DVD-ROM drive performance of discs 80 E error messages beep codes 69 PCI configuration 70 expansion slots 15 specifications for 80 expansion slots - See Also slots F fax/modem - See modem card floppy disk drive specifications 80 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5

84 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 I i.LINK connector 6 I/O address map 73 I/O connectors i.LINK 14 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in, headphones 12 monitor 12 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 13 USB ports 10 I/O slot covering 42 I/O slot specifications 80 icons, description of 8 IEEE1394 - See i.LINK installing 3.5 hard disk drive 43 PCI add-in card 30 system memory 37 K keyboard connector 10 L L2 cache specifications 78 lithium battery disposal vii safety precautions vii lithium battery, replacing 32 M map - See I/O address map and memory map memory - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 78 memory module connector 52 removing 35 specifications 78 messages error 69 status and error 70 microprocessor - See processor modem - See Also communications monitor - See display monitor connector 12 mouse connector 10 O Optical drive performance of discs 3 P passwords, user and supervisor 68 PCI add-in card installing 30 removing 28 PCI bus specifications 78 power connector 53 power management, configuring 19 processor specifications 77, 78 R RAM - See system memory rear view 7 I/O connectors 10 icons 8 removing cover 26 memory module 35 PCI add-in card 28 slot cover 41 replacing 27 cover 27 replacing lithium battery 32 resolution - See graphics RIMM - See memory module

slot - See I/O slot slot cover, removing 41 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I/O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77, 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I/O address map 73 system memory, installing 37 U USB connectors 6 user password 68