Sony PCV-E204 User's Guide

VAIO MicroTower System Reference2Front View Front panelOM04694X.VSD

VAIO MicroTower System Reference92PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on

Miscellaneous Technical Information93Serial Port 2 Resource Conflict Serial port 2 has requested a resource that is already in use.Static Device Resou

VAIO MicroTower System Reference94DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs

Miscellaneous Technical Information95IRQ Assignments ✍ This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 will reassign resources to best meet the nee

VAIO MicroTower System Reference96System I/O Address Map AddressRange(hexadecimal)Description0000 - 000F DMA controller0010 - 001F In use by unknown

Miscellaneous Technical Information970330 - 0331 ES1938 DOS emulation0376 Shared between secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and Intel 82371AB/EB PCI

VAIO MicroTower System Reference98Memory Map Address range Default configuration00000000 - 0009FFFF System board extension for PnP BIOS000A0000 - 000A

99Chapter 9SpecificationsThis chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-E204.Processor Memory Modules (DIMMs) DIMM Configurati

VAIO MicroTower System Reference100Graphics Video Audio Communications Controller** Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays.R

Specifications101I/O and Expansion Slots Drives and Controllers BIOS Serial ports One high-speed NS16C550-compatible portParallel port One high-spee

Identifying Components3Drives Drive DescriptionDiskette drive 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte.DVD-ROM driveDVD-ROM disc: 4X (maximum performance).*CD-ROM disc:

VAIO MicroTower System Reference102Power Supply CPU Environment Power management control Software Processor voltage regulator On system boardPower

103IndexAadd-in cardinstalling 28removing 29address map, system 96audio specifications 100Bbattery - See lithium batterybeep codes 91BIOS setup utilit

VAIO MicroTower System Reference104display - See monitordisplay, power management 17DMA channel assignments 94driveDVD-ROM specifications 101IDE conne

105memory map 98memory moduleconnector 50removing 37specifications 99messageserror 91status and error 92microprocessor - See processormodel numbers ii

VAIO MicroTower System Reference106status and error messages 92supervisor password 90system boardconfiguration jumpers 67configuring 18connectors 48di

VAIO MicroTower System Reference4Buttons and Switches Button or switch DescriptionPower on/off switch Turns system power on and off.Diskette eject but

Identifying Components5Indicators Indicator DescriptionPower-on indicator On (amber) indicates the computer is in standby mode. On (green) indicates t

VAIO MicroTower System Reference6Rear View MouseOptionalKeyboardUSBSerialPrinterPower socketMonitorGameHeadphonesTelephoneS Video OutVideo OutLineKY00

Identifying Components7Icons Icon DescriptionMouse connectorOptional Keyboard connectorUniversal Serial Bus (USB) connectorsSerial port connectorPri

VAIO MicroTower System Reference8Monitor connectorLine (for telephone line from primary service jack)Telephone (for phone)Icon Description

Identifying Components9I/O ConnectorsThe following section identifies the various I/O connectors.Optional Keyboard and MouseThe keyboard and mouse con

VAIO MicroTower System Reference10Printer PortThe printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. S Video OutThe S Video Out connector is a

Identifying Components11Video OutThe Video Out jack is for composite video. It is a standard RCA phono jack.MonitorThe Monitor connector is a standard

Notice to Users© 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reprod

VAIO MicroTower System Reference12Mic, Line In, and HeadphonesThe Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are physically identical, but have different conn

Identifying Components13Expansion SlotsTwo dedicated PCI slots are available for expansion. The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. OM04577B.V

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15Chapter 2Configuring Your SystemThis chapter contains information on configuring your system. Configuring your system can consist of the following:❑

VAIO MicroTower System Reference16Accessing the BIOS Setup UtilityYou must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see “BI

Configuring Your System17Changing the Display's Power-management SettingsA display that has power management capability is designed to operate on

VAIO MicroTower System Reference18Configuring the System Board The system board contains two configuration jumpers that provide three modes of operati

193 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see “Configuration Jumpers” on page 67).4 Reinstall the bottom panel (see “Removing the

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21Chapter 3Removing, Installing, and Replacing ComponentsThis chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, re

Regulatory InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Rule

VAIO MicroTower System Reference22Removing the Left Side PanelYou must remove the left side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supp

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components23Removing the Bottom PanelYou must remove the bottom panel to access internal components.1 Remove the l

VAIO MicroTower System Reference24Removing the Front PanelYou must remove the front panel to install system memory, which requires pulling the diskett

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components25Replacing the Front Panel 1 Insert the two plastic tabs (located on the bottom of the front panel) int

VAIO MicroTower System Reference26Replacing the Bottom Panel1 Lay the chassis down with the open side facing up and the bottom end facing you. The arr

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components27Replacing the Left Side Panel1 Position the left side panel against the side of the unit, with the lef

VAIO MicroTower System Reference28Installing an Add-In Card 1 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board (see

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components29Removing an Add-in Card 1 Remove the left side panel (see “Removing the Left Side Panel” on page 22).

VAIO MicroTower System Reference306 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the re

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components31Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistentl

FCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The ringer equivalence number (REN) and the FCC registration number are printed on t

VAIO MicroTower System Reference329 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card” on page 29) to gain access to the battery. Yo

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components3318 If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, pre

VAIO MicroTower System Reference34Installing System Memory 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a Memory Module

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components354 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 o

VAIO MicroTower System Reference369 Replace the front panel (see “Replacing the Front Panel” on page 25).10 Replace the left side panel (see “Replacin

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components37Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration

VAIO MicroTower System Reference387 Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. 8 Lift the memory modul

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components39Detaching the Diskette Drive You need to detach the diskette drive and pull it out approximately two i

VAIO MicroTower System Reference40Removing a Slot CoverYou remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot.1

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components41Covering an Open I/O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air escapes

vContentsNotice to Users ... iiSafety Information ...

42Installing an Internal Hard Disk DriveYour system comes with an available bay to hold an additional hard disk drive. The drive you install must not

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components437 Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out (C). 8 Place the drive holder upside down on top of

VAIO MicroTower System Reference449 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive bay. 10 Secure the drive t

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components45the drive holder back so that the tabs slip into the notches at the bottom of the slot (C). 14 Replace

VAIO MicroTower System Reference46Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on. Format a

47Chapter 4System BoardThis chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector and jumper on

VAIO MicroTower System Reference48ConnectorsFront Panel HeaderThe front panel header is a 20-inch header (1 pin is removed for the key) that provide c

System Board49Diskette Drive Connector OM04701H.VSD123334Key (pin 5)

VAIO MicroTower System Reference50Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. The side with

System Board51Slot ConnectorsThere are a total of three slot connectors: one ISA (slot #1) and two PCI slot connectors (slot #2 and #3). The ISA slot

VAIO MicroTower System ReferenceviReplacing the Left Side Panel ...27Installing an Add-In Card ...

VAIO MicroTower System Reference52PCI Slot ConnectorsThere are two PCI slot connectors. PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in

System Board53IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connec

VAIO MicroTower System Reference54Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1. O

System Board55Optional Keyboard and Mouse Connectors The optional keyboard connector and the mouse connector are 6-pin female PS/2®-type (mini-DIN) co

VAIO MicroTower System Reference56USB Connectors There are two standard USB ports that permit connection of two USB peripheral devices directly to the

System Board57Serial, Printer, and Monitor Connectors The Serial, Printer, and Monitor connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board.

VAIO MicroTower System Reference58Printer connectorPin Signal Name1 STROBE -2 DATA BIT 03 DATA BIT 14 DATA BIT 25 DATA BIT 36 DATA BIT 47 DATA BIT 58

System Board59Monitor connectorPin Signal Name1RED2GREEN3 BLUE4NC5LOGIC GND6RED GND RTN7GREEN GND RTN8 BLUE GND RTN9 +5V PULL-UP10 LOGIC GND11 NC12 DD

VAIO MicroTower System Reference60Fan Connectors The CHA-Fan and CPU-Fan connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header connectors and have the same pinout.

System Board61Game ConnectorThe Game connector is a female DB-15 connector for connecting to a game controller/joystick or MIDI device. Game Connector

viiChapter 6 — Fax/Modem CardConnectors ...72Chapter 7 — BIOS Setup

VAIO MicroTower System Reference62Headphones, Line In, Mic ConnectorsThe Headphones jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to headphones. T

System Board63Ring ConnectorThe Ring connector (J20) is a 1 x 2-pin straight header that connects to the wake signal (J3) from the fax/modem card to e

VAIO MicroTower System Reference64Modem In ConnectorThe Modem In connector (J9) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to the

System Board65CD In ConnectorThe CD In connector (J12) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio ou

VAIO MicroTower System Reference66TV Out Connector The TV Out connector (J16) on the motherboard is a 2 x 5-pin straight header connector and connects

System Board67Configuration Jumpers The configuration jumpers provide for CPU speed (JP1), password clear (JP2), and BIOS recovery (JP3) selections.CP

VAIO MicroTower System Reference68Clear Password and BIOS RecoveryThe computer is shipped with an unused jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 (pin 3 is floating

69Chapter 5TV-Out Paddle CardThe TV-Out Paddle card is installed in I/O slot #4, but does not occupy a slot on the system board. Instead, a ribbon cab

VAIO MicroTower System Reference70Connectors Name Connector Type DescriptionS Video Out S-video connector Connects to S video input of video deviceCo

71Chapter 6Fax/Modem CardThe fax/modem card occupies ISA slot #1. A two-wire twisted-pair cable connects JP3 on the fax/modem card to J20 (Ring) on th

viiiPower Supply ...102CPU Environment ...

VAIO MicroTower System Reference72Connectors Name Connector Type DescriptionTelephone RJ-11 Connects to phoneLine RJ-11 Connects to telephone lineJ4 4

73Chapter 7BIOS Setup OptionsThis chapter describes each screen in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 16).T

VAIO MicroTower System Reference74Press Esc to go back to the main menu. Press F10 to save the changes and exit, or press Esc to discard the changes.

BIOS Setup Options75Main Screen System Time: [00:00:00]System Date: [01/01/1988]Language: [English (US)]Legacy Diskette A: [Disabled]360 KB 5¼”1.2 MB

VAIO MicroTower System Reference76Primary Master [Example: 8455MB]Type: [AUTO]NONECD-ROMATAPI RemovableIDE RemovableUSERCHS FormatCylinders*: [Example

BIOS Setup Options77Primary Slave [None]Type: [AUTO]NONECD-ROMATAPI RemovableIDE RemovableUSERMaximum Capacity*:0 MBMulti-Sector Transfers†:[Disabled]

VAIO MicroTower System Reference78Secondary Master [CD-ROM]Type: [AUTO]NONECD-ROMATAPI RemovableIDE RemovableUSERMaximum Capacity*:0 MBMulti-Sector Tr

BIOS Setup Options79Secondary Slave [None]Type: [AUTO]NONECD-ROMATAPI RemovableIDE RemovableUSERCylinders*:[0]Heads*: [1]Sectors*: [0]Maximum Capacity

VAIO MicroTower System Reference80Advanced Screen Plug and Play OS: [No]YesReset Configuration Data: [No]YesUSB Legacy Support: [Enabled]Disabled PCI

BIOS Setup Options81I/O Device ConfigurationSerial port A: [Auto]DisabledEnabledBase I/O address*: [3F8]2F83E82E8Interrupt*: [IRQ 4]IRQ 3Parallel port

1Chapter 1Identifying ComponentsThe following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO MicroTower.

VAIO MicroTower System Reference82Advanced Chipset ControlEnable memory gap: [Disabled]ConventionalExtended

BIOS Setup Options83Security ScreenUser Password Is: ClearSupervisor Password Is: ClearSet User Password [Enter]Set Supervisor Password [Enter]Passwor

VAIO MicroTower System Reference84Power ScreenPower Savings: [Disabled]CustomizedMaximum Power SavingsMaximum PerformanceAuto Suspend Timeout: [Off]5

BIOS Setup Options85Keyboard, Mouse, Video [Enabled]DisabledPCI Bus Mastering [Disabled]Enabled

VAIO MicroTower System Reference86Boot Screen 1. [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive]2. [Removable Devices]3. [Hard Drive]Hard Drive1. [Example: IBM-DHEA-38451]2. [Bo

BIOS Setup Options87Exit ScreenExit Saving ChangesExit Discarding ChangesLoad Setup DefaultsDiscard ChangesSave Changes

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89Chapter 8Miscellaneous Technical InformationThis chapter contains information on the following subjects:❑ User and Supervisor password❑ Beep code er

VAIO MicroTower System Reference90About User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password and a Supe

Miscellaneous Technical Information91Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is OK. Other beep