Sony PCV-LX810 User Manual

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VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual8603F0h - 03F1h Motherboard resources03F2h - 03F2h In use by unknown device03F6h - 03F6h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE co

Miscellaneous Technical Information87Memory MapAddress Range Description00000000h - 0009FFFFh System board extension for ACPI BIOS000A0000h - 000AFFFF

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89Chapter 8SpecificationsThis chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 computer.Processor Chipset PCI Bus Me

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual90DIMM Configurations L2 Cache Graphics DIMM1** The PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 is shipped with 128 MB of total memory.

Specifications91Audio Communications I/O and Expansion Slots Sound chip SiS7018 sound controller plus AC97Wave synthesis SiS7018Sound effects Direct

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual92i.LINK Interface Ethernet Interface Drives and Controllers Ports Two (one at front panel, one at rear panel)Sp

Specifications93System CMOS Make and model AwardROM 2 Mb flash-ROMPasswords User and supervisor passwords supportedRecovery boot block SupportedPower

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95IndexAadd-in cardinstalling 26removing 27, 29address map, system 85audio specifications 91Bbattery - See lithium batterybeep codes 81BIOS - See Also

xiContentsNotice to Users...iiSafety Information and Caution...

VAIO Computer Reference Manual96coverslot 42system 24, 25covering I/O slot 43CPUSee processorDDIMM 49configurations 90See Also memory modulesdisplay,

Index97MmemorySee Also system memorySony Memory Stick slot connector 57memory map 87memory modulesconfigurations 90connectors 49removing 37specificati

VAIO Computer Reference Manual98system boardconfiguring 20connectors 46fan connectors 51front panel header 46IDE connectors 47memory module connector

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference ManualxiiChapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing ComponentsRemoving the System Cover ...

xiiiChapter 6 — CMOS Setup OptionsMain Screen ...67Advan

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

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual2Front View Pull-down panel

Identifying Components3Drive Drive DescriptionCD-RW/DVD combo driveCD-RW read*CD-RW write†CD-R read‡CD-R write**CD-ROM read††DVD-ROM read‡‡* The maxi

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual4Buttons and Switches Button or switch DescriptionPower/Stand by switch Turns system power on and off.CD-RW/DVD c

Identifying Components5Indicators Indicator DescriptionPower/Stand by indicator Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is in Stand by mode. On (green

iiNotice to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. This ma

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual6Connectors Connector Descriptioni.LINK® (IEEE1394)** To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connect

Identifying Components7Slots Slot DescriptionPC card slot Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card.Memory Stick® media slot Accommodates Memory

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual8Rear View Connector DescriptionPower AC input power.ETHERNET Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector.LINE Connects

Identifying Components9i.LINK (IEEE1394)*Connects to digital device that has a 4-pin or 6-pin i.LINK connector.LCD Connects to Sony Pen Tablet or Sony

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual10I/O ConnectorsThe following section identifies the various I/O connectors.MONITOR ConnectorThe MONITOR connecto

Identifying Components11PHONE, LINE IN, and MIC ConnectorsThe PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC jacks are physically identical, but have different connections.

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual12Ethernet ConnectorThe Ethernet connector on the rear panel connects to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet netw

Identifying Components13These connectors are located on the Modem plug-in card and are accessible from the rear panel. ✍ Accidentally plugging a phon

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

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference ManualiiiSafety Information and CautionCD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard,

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual16Accessing the CMOS Setup UtilityYou must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS settings (se

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

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual18The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity (in minutes) that you want to ela

Configuring Your System196 Click the Hibernate tab. 7 Select the desired settings, and then click OK.

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual20Configuring the System Board There are two configuration switches on the system board: ❑ CMOS Clear switch❑ O

Configuring Your System21To enable or disable the CMOS Clear or onboard VGA Interrupt, perform the following steps: 1 Remove the system cover (see “Re

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23Chapter 3Removing, Installing, and Replacing ComponentsThis chapter describes removing, installing, and replacing major components for upgrading, re

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual24Removing the System Cover You must remove the system cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supp

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components25Replacing the System Cover 1 Insert the front of the chassis into the opening at the rear of the syste

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’é

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual26Installing an Add-In Card 1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24).2 Remove the

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components27Removing an Add-in Card 1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24).2 Disc

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual285 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at t

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components29Setting the Configuration Switches 1 Remove any add-in cards (see “Removing an Add-in Card” on page 27

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual30Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses t

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components319 Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the tab against the battery holder (see 2 in diagram). One

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual32error message displays, the computer’s CMOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can s

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components33Removing the Power SupplyYou must remove the power supply to replace the CMOS battery. 1 Remove the sc

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual343 Lift the power supply up and out, and rest it upside down on top of the PCI card holder. Replacing the Power

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components35Installing System Memory 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference ManualvRegulatory InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital d

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual364 Align the module over the appropriate socket, and note the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the s

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

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual384 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in a static-free bag. 5 Replace th

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components39Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual405 Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable (see 1 in diagram) from the hard drive. 6 Remove the four pin

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components4111 Align all four pins on the hard drive with the four slots in the drive carrier, and gently press do

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual42Removing a Slot CoverYou remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty s

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components43Covering an Open I/O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air escapes

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45Chapter 4System BoardThis chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector and jumper on

viFCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment is 0.79 B. If requested

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual46Connectors Front Panel HeaderThe front panel header is a 10-pin header that provides connections to various fro

System Board47IDE Connectors There are two Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) connectors: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector. The Primary IDE

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual48PCI Slot ConnectorsThe system board contains one Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) riser slot connector f

System Board49Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. The side with pin 1 has a small

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual50Power (ATX PWR) Connector The ATX PWR connector is a 20-pin Molex-type header connector that provides power to

System Board51Fan (CPU FAN, PWR FAN) Connectors The CPU Fan connector is a 1 x 3-pin straight header connector that controls the CPU cooling fan. The

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual52USB Connectors There are two USB ports (USB1 and USB2) on the system board that permit connection of USB periph

System Board53VGA MONITOR Connector The VGA MONITOR connector is a 15-pin high density D-sub female connector. VGA MONITOR connectorPin Signal Name1

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual54LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 32-pin MDR-type connector for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display.

System Board55Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) ConnectorThe WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the Wake On LAN function (not used). Wak

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference ManualviiTelephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)Please refer to your telephone directory under ‘Privacy Issues’ and/or ‘

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual56PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors The PHONES jack is a stereo mini-jack (3.5 mm) that connects to headphones.

System Board57Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick media slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. i.LINK Interface H

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual58IEEE1394 interface header connector (front panel)Pin Signal Name1Ground2TPA2+3TPA2-4TPB2+5TPB2-6Ground

System Board59i.LINK Connectors The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors: a 4-pin connector is accessible from the front panel, and a 6-p

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual60CD-In ConnectorThe system board has a CD-In connector that connects to the CD-RW/DVD combo drive. CD-In connec

System Board61Configuration SwitchesA two-switch dual-inline package (DIP) provides configuration settings for clearing the CMOS password and enabling

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63Chapter 5Fax/Modem CardThis card combines a Lucent 1648/V.90-compatible data fax/modem and a USB connector, and occupies PCI slot #2 in the riser ca

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65Chapter 6CMOS Setup OptionsThis chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility” on page 16).Th

viiiINDUSTRY CANADA NOTICENOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual66Follow the on-screen prompts for other choices. The bottom of the screen presents a summary of the keys to use

CMOS Setup Options67Main Screen System Time [00:00:00]System Date [01/01/2001]Legacy Diskette A [None]360 K, 5.25 in.1.2 M, 5.25 in.720 K, 3.5 in.1.44

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual68IDE Sub-MenusType [Auto]User Type HDDCD-RW/DVD comboLS-120ZIP-100MOOther ATAPI DeviceNoneCylinders*[1024]Heads†

CMOS Setup Options69Keyboard Features Sub-MenuBoot Up NumLock Status [On]OffKeyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]15/Sec20/Sec24/Sec30/Sec6/Sec8/Sec10/Sec

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual70Advanced Screen Current CPU Internal Frequency 1B GHz (depends on model)CPU Frequency Mutiple [7.5x]FSB/SDRAM F

CMOS Setup Options71 Chip Configuration Sub-MenuSDRAM Timing [By SPD]User DefineSDRAM CAS Latency [3 T]SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [4 T]SDRAM RAS Precharge

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual72VGA LCD TV Display Type [Auto (BIOS Default)]CRT1 OnlyComposite NTSCCRT1 + Composite NTSCComposite PALCRT1 + Co

CMOS Setup Options73I/O Device Configuration Sub-MenuOnboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]DisabledOnboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled]3F8H/IRQ42F8H/IRQ3

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual74 Shadow Configuration Sub-MenuVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]DisabledC8000-CBFFF Shadow [Disabled]EnabledCC000-

CMOS Setup Options75Power ScreenPower Management [User Define]DisabledMin SavingMax SavingVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off]Always OnVideo Method [D

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference ManualixLa terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seu

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual76Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]EnabledAutomatic PWR Up [Disabled]EverydayBy DateHardWare Monitor

CMOS Setup Options77Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)]Disabled2. Removable Device [USB FDD]USB ZIPDisabledLegacy FloppyLS120ZIP-

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual78Exit ScreenExit Saving ChangesExit Discarding ChangesLoad Setup DefaultsDiscard ChangesSave Changes

79Chapter 7Miscellaneous Technical InformationThis chapter contains information on the following subjects:❑ User and Supervisor password❑ Beep code er

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual80About User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password and a

Miscellaneous Technical Information81Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is OK. Other beep

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual82PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appea

Miscellaneous Technical Information83DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows Me™ reassigns resources to best meet the n

VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual84IRQ Assignments IRQ # Default Assignment00 System timer01 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard0

Miscellaneous Technical Information85System I/O Address Map Address Range (hex)Description0000h - 000Fh Direct memory access controller0010h - 001Fh M