Sony PCV-LX920 User's Guide

VAIO Slimtop System Reference ManualxChapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components...

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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 ViewFront panel

Identifying Components3Drive Drive DescriptionCD-RW/DVD combo drive See Specifications sheet for details.** The Specifications sheet is supplied with

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual4Buttons and SwitchesButton or switch DescriptionCD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject buttonAutomatically opens the CD

Identifying Components5IndicatorsIndicator DescriptionSony Memory Stick® media access indicator On (amber) indicates Memory Stick media activity.Hard

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual6ConnectorsConnector DescriptionUSB1 port Connects to USB devices.i.LINK® port (IEEE1394)** To connect to a 6-pin

Identifying Components7SlotsSlot DescriptionPC card slot Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card.Memory Stick® media slot Accommodates Memory S

VAIO Slimtop System Reference ManualiiNOTICE© 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Al

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual8Rear View Connector DescriptionMonitor Connects to VGA monitor (optional).USB2, USB3 Connects to USB devices.Phon

Identifying Components9LCD Connects to Sony Pen Tablet or Sony LCD display.Note: Do not connect any other display to this port.Power AC input power.Et

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual10I/O ConnectorsThe following section identifies the various I/O connectors.Monitor ConnectorThe monitor connector

Identifying Components11Phone, Line In, and Mic ConnectorsThe phone (headphones), line in, and microphone jacks are physically identical, but have dif

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual12i.LINK (IEEE1394) Ports The 6-pin i.LINK® port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to a

Identifying Components13Ethernet ConnectorThe Ethernet connector on the rear panel connects to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet network via an RJ-4

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual14Line and Telephone ConnectorsThe line and phone jacks are physically identical and have identical connections. T

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

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

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

iiiSafety InformationCD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.To

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

Configuring Your System196 Click the Hibernate tab.7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.8 Click the UPS tab.

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual20The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system.9 S

Configuring Your System21Configuring the System Board There are two configuration switches on the system board: ❑ CMOS Clear switch❑ Onboard VGA Int

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual22To enable or disable the CMOS Clear or onboard VGA Interrupt, perform the following steps: 1 Remove the system c

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 suppl

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

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual26Removing an Add-in Card 1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24).2 Disconnect any

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components275 If you do not replace the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manualiv❑ Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrocution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humi

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual28Installing an Add-In Card 1 Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24).2 Remove the s

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components29Setting the Configuration Switches 1 Remove any add-in cards.2 Set the switches as needed (see “Config

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

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components318 Remove the power supply (see 1 in diagram and “Removing the Power Supply” on page 33).9 Use a screwd

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual3213 Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 25).14 Reconnect the power cord, and turn

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 Su

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components35Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual364 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in a static-free bag. 5 Replace the

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components37Installing System Memory 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a

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

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual384 Align the module over the appropriate socket; note the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components397 Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 25).Your computer automatically r

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual40Replacing the Hard Drive 1 Back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace th

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components415 Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable (see 1 in diagram) from the hard drive. 6 Remove the

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual4211 Align all four pins on the hard drive with the four slots in the drive carrier, and gently press down until t

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components43To identify additional hard disk spaceWhen you initialize the new hard disk drive, it must be configur

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual44Removing a Slot CoverYou remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty sl

Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components45Covering an Open I/O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air escapes

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47Chapter 4System BoardThis chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. ON12BatteryATX PWRWake On LANPWR FanVGA MonitorUSB1, USB2

VAIO Slimtop System Reference ManualviFCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for th

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual48Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. The side with

System Board49Power (ATX PWR) Header The ATX PWR connector is a 20-pin Molex-type header connector that provides power to the system board. Power conn

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual50CLR CMOS JumperA two-switch dual-inline package (DIP) provides configuration settings for clearing the CMOS pass

51Chapter 5CMOS Setup OptionsThis chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility” on page 16).Th

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual52Press F10 to save the changes and exit, or press Esc to discard the changes. Follow the on-screen prompts for ot

CMOS Setup Options53Main 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 Manual54IDE Sub-MenusType [Auto]User Type HDDCD-RW/DVD comboLS-120ZIP-100MOOther ATAPI DeviceNoneCylinders*[1024]Heads†[

CMOS Setup Options55Keyboard 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 Manual56Advanced Screen Current CPU Internal Frequency 1B GHz (depends on model)CPU Frequency Mutiple [7.5x]FSB/SDRAM Fr

CMOS Setup Options57 Chip Configuration Sub-MenuSDRAM Timing [By SPD]User DefineSDRAM CAS Latency [3 T]SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [4 T]SDRAM RAS Precharge

viiDisposal of Lithium BatteryYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center.For the Son

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual58VGA LCD TV Display Type [Auto (BIOS Default)]CRT1 OnlyComposite NTSCCRT1 + Composite NTSCComposite PALCRT1 + Com

CMOS Setup Options59I/O Device Configuration Sub-MenuOnboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled]DisabledOnboard Serial Port 1 [Disabled]3F8H/IRQ42F8H/IRQ3

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual60 Shadow Configuration Sub-MenuVideo ROM BIOS Shadow [Enabled]DisabledC8000-CBFFF Shadow [Disabled]EnabledCC000-C

CMOS Setup Options61Power ScreenPower Management [User Define]DisabledMin SavingMax SavingVideo Off Option [Suspend -> Off]Always OnVideo Method [D

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual62Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]EnabledAutomatic PWR Up [Disabled]EverydayBy DateHardWare MonitorM

CMOS Setup Options63Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)]Disabled2. Removable Device [USB FDD]USB ZIPDisabledLegacy FloppyLS120ZIP-

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual64Exit ScreenExit Saving ChangesExit Discarding ChangesLoad Setup DefaultsDiscard ChangesSave Changes

65Chapter 6Miscellaneous Technical InformationThis chapter contains information on the following subjects:❑ User and Supervisor password❑ Beep code er

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual66User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password and a Superv

Miscellaneous Technical Information67Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is OK. Other beep

VAIO Slimtop System Reference ManualviiiIndustry Canada NoticeNOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification mea

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual68PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear

Miscellaneous Technical Information69DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system reassigns resources

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual70IRQ Assignments IRQ # Default Assignment(ISA) 0 System timer(ISA) 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft® Natural

Miscellaneous Technical Information71System I/O Address Map Address Range (hex) Description00000000-0000000F Direct memory access controller00000000-0

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual72000003C0-000003DF SiS 630/730000003C0-000003DF SIS Processor to AGP Controller000003F0-000003F1 Motherboard reso

Miscellaneous Technical Information7300090000-00009FFF SIS Processor to AGP Controller00009800-0000897F SiS 630/7300000A800-0000A8FF SiS 7018 Audio Dr

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual74Memory MapAddress Range Description00000000-00009FFFF System board000A0000-000BFFFF PCI bus000A0000-000BFFFF SiS

75Chapter 7SpecificationsThis chapter describes the technical specifications for your Sony computer.Processor See Specifications sheet for details.*C

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual76Memory Configurations L2 Cache Graphics DIMM1** SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB. Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DI

Specifications77Audio Communications I/O and Expansion Slots Sound chip SIS 630 sound controller plus AC97Wave synthesis SiS7018Sound effects Compat

ixContentsNOTICE ... iiOwner’s Record...

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual78i.LINK Interface Ethernet Interface Drives and Controllers System CMOS **The Specifications sheet is supplied

79IndexAadd-in cardinstalling 28removing 26, 29address map, system 71audio specifications 77Bbattery - See lithium batterybeep codes 67BIOS - See Also

VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual80Eerror messagesbeep codes 67PCI configuration 68Ethernet connector 13expansion slotsspecifications for 77Ffax/mo

Index81replacinghard drive 40lithium battery 30system cover 25resolution - See graphics controller specificationsSslot - See Also I/O slot and expansi

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