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VAIO Computer System Reference ManualxDisposal of Lithium BatteryYou can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or

xiIndustry Canada NoticeThis equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) is an indica

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xiiiContentsNOTICE ... iiOwner’s Record...

VAIO Computer System Reference ManualxivChapter 3 — Upgrading and Maintaining Components...

xvChapter 6 — Miscellaneous Technical Information ...59User and Supervisor Passwords ...

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

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual2Front View

Identifying Components3Drives Drive DescriptionOptical disc drive #1 See online specifications sheet for details.Optical disc drive #2 See online spec

VAIO Computer System Reference ManualiiNOTICE© 2003 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. A

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual4Buttons and SwitchesButton or switch DescriptionOptical disc eject buttonAutomatically opens and closes the assi

Identifying Components5IndicatorsIndicator DescriptionFloppy disk drive access indicator Light is green while reading and writing data from and to a f

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual6ConnectorsConnector Descriptioni.LINK® S400 port (IEEE 1394)** To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LI

Identifying Components7Rear View5MouseKeyboardEtherneti.LINK portMicrophone jackTelephone Line Modem LineAC Input portUSB3, USB4Printer portLine In ja

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual8Icon Labels Icon DescriptionMouse portKeyboard portVGA Monitor portPrinter porti.LINK® S400 (IEEE 1394) port5Ic

Identifying Components9Ethernet port (for LAN connection only)Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) portMicrophone jackHeadphones jackLine In jack (audio)Tel

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual10I/O ConnectorsThe following section identifies the various I/O connectors.Keyboard and Mouse PortsThe keyboard

Identifying Components11Printer PortThe printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. VGA Monitor PortThe monitor port is a standard 15-pin fem

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual12Microphone, Headphones, and Line In JacksThe microphone, headphones, and line in jacks are physically identical

Identifying Components13i.LINK S400 (IEEE 1394) PortsThe 6-pin i.LINK® port on the back panel of the system can supply power from the computer to an i

iiiThe International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is an international program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and ot

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual14Expansion SlotsThere are five expansion slots; however, four slot covers are visible from the back panel (see “

15Chapter 2Configuring Your SystemThis chapter contains information on configuring your system. ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings.❑ Making changes

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual16Accessing the BIOS Setup UtilityAccess the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see “CMOS S

Configuring Your System17Changing Power Management SettingsPower Management capability is designed to enable your computer to reduce power or shut its

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual182 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your computer.To change a power scheme,

Configuring Your System194 Click the Advanced tab. 5 Select the desired settings.

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual206 Click the Hibernate tab.7 Select the settings most appropriate for your system.

Configuring Your System218 Click the UPS tab.The UPS tab enables you to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your sys

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23Chapter 3Upgrading and Maintaining ComponentsThis chapter describes upgrade and maintenance procedures.System configuration may vary, depending on t

VAIO Computer System Reference ManualivSafety Information and CautionYour computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system config

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual24Removing the CoverRemoving the cover1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your

Upgrading and Maintaining Components25Replacing the cover1 Carefully align the cover to the chassis frame. The cover should align evenly against the c

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual26Replacing the cover

Upgrading and Maintaining Components27Installing an Add-on CardYour computer may have one or more open expansion slots, depending on the model configu

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual285 Install the add-on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and securing it with the screw from the expan

Upgrading and Maintaining Components296 Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions supplied with the add-on card.7 Replac

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual30About the Lithium BatteryThe lithium battery starts to weaken after several years and the system settings, such

Upgrading and Maintaining Components317 Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover”.The values stored in the CMOS memory are now reset to the factory

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual32About Installing MemoryThe amount of preinstalled memory may vary, depending on the system configuration you pu

Upgrading and Maintaining Components33Installing a memory module1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2

v❑ 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 servicin

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual348 Press down evenly against the module's upper corners. The latches snap into position, holding the module

Upgrading and Maintaining Components35Installing Memory ModulesYour system supports PC2100 DDR-SDRAM DIMM memory modules. The DDR-SDRAM DIMM memory mo

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual367 Align the module over the appropriate slot, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the slot.

Upgrading and Maintaining Components379 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated. 10 Replace the power supply (se

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual38Covering an Open I/O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty slot. If air escapes, the com

Upgrading and Maintaining Components39About Hard Disk Drive InstallationYour computer comes with an available internal bay to hold a second standard 3

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual40Installing an additional hard disk drive1 Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as

Upgrading and Maintaining Components418 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive to the holes in the Dr

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual4214 Replace the cover. See “Replacing the cover”.15 Reconnect the power cord to your computer.Identifying the ad

Upgrading and Maintaining Components436 Click on the Unallocated area of the disk and then right-click to display a shortcut menu.7 Select New Partiti

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

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual44Removing the Power SupplyRemove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “Installing Memory Module

Upgrading and Maintaining Components45Replacing the Power Supply1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it into the chassis along the rails to each s

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47Chapter 4System BoardThis chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Keyboard, MouseUSB3, USB4PrinterMonitor, i.LINKi.LINK Hea

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual48Memory Module (DDR-DIMM) SlotsAlign pin 1 of the Dual Inline Memory Module DDR-SDRAM DIMM to the small triangle

System Board49Power Supply HeaderThe power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1.2011110

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual50CLR CMOS JumperThere is one user-configurable jumper for CMOS Clear. The computer ships with CMOS Clear in the

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

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

CMOS Setup Options53Main Screen System Time [00:00:00]System Date [01/01/2003]Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 54)Primary Slave (see “IDE

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

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual54IDE Sub-MenusType [Auto]User Type HDDCD-ROMLS-120MOOther ATAPI DeviceNoneTranslation Method*[LBA]LargeNormalMat

CMOS Setup Options55Advanced Screen CPU Speed See online specifications sheet for details. I/O Device ConfigurationOnboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enab

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual56Power ScreenPower Up ControlAC Power Loss Restart [Disabled]EnabledWake/Power Up On External Modem [Disabled]En

CMOS Setup Options57Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM [(displays installed drive)]Disabled2. Removable Device [Legacy Floppy]LS120ZIPATAPI MOUSB FDDDisabled

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual58Exit ScreenExit Saving ChangesExit Discarding ChangesLoad Setup DefaultsDiscard ChangesSave Changes

59Chapter 6Miscellaneous Technical InformationThis chapter contains information on the following subjects:❑ User and Supervisor password❑ Beep code er

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual60User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords (a User password and a Super

Miscellaneous Technical Information61Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that the system is OK. Other beep

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual62PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appea

Miscellaneous Technical Information63DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. The Windows® operating system reassigns resources

VAIO Computer System Reference ManualviiiFCC Part 68This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. On

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual64System I/O Address Map Resource Device0x00000000-0x00000CF7 PCI bus0x00000000-0x00000CF7 Direct memory access c

Miscellaneous Technical Information650x000003F2-0x000003F5 Standard floppy disk controller0x000003F6-0x000003F6 Primary IDE Channel0x000003F7-0x000003

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual66Memory Map Resource Device0x0000-0x9FFFF System board0xA0000-0xBFFFF PCI bus0xA0000-0xBFFFF Intel® 82845G Graph

Miscellaneous Technical Information67IRQ SettingsResource Device0System timer1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard4 Communications

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69Chapter 7SpecificationsThis chapter describes the technical specifications for your computer.Processor Chipset PCI Bus See online specifications s

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual70Memory Modules Memory Configurations L2 Cache Graphics Installed memory See online specifications sheet for

Specifications71Audio Communications Sound chip See online specifications sheet for details.Wave synthesis Software synthesisAudio sampling rate Up

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual72I/O and Expansion Slots Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Hard Drives and Controller Printer port One high-spe

Specifications73Optical Drives System BIOS Drive DescriptionOptical drive #1 See online specifications sheet for details.Optical drive #2 See online

ixTelephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States)The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a com

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75IndexAaddress map, system 64audio specifications 71Bbeep codes 61BIOS Setup Utility 30BIOS setup utility 16advanced screen 55boot screen 57exit scre

VAIO Computer System Reference Manual76GGiga Pocketinitialize additional hard disk drive 42graphics controller - See graphicsgraphics specifications 7

Index77RRAM - See system memoryrear view 7I/O connectors 10icons 8removing unit cover 24Replacing the cover 25resetting date and time 32resolution - S

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