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... TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. K56flex is specifically designed for wet locations u Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at any machine-readable form without notice. Safety Information Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Sony VAIO, and the VAIO logo...
... TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. K56flex is specifically designed for wet locations u Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at any machine-readable form without notice. Safety Information Owner's Record The model number and serial number are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Sony VAIO, and the VAIO logo...
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...: SONY Model No.: PCV-E204 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. u Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. All cables used in a particular installation. Operation...
...: SONY Model No.: PCV-E204 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. u Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio and television reception. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with cables, connected to peripherals, that interference will not occur in accordance with the limits for help. All cables used in a particular installation. Operation...
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... Front View 2 Drives 3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Rear View 6 Icons ...7 I/O Connectors 9 Expansion Slots 13 Chapter 2 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Left Side Panel 22 Removing the Bottom Panel 23 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 25 Replacing the Bottom Panel 26 v Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display's Power-management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 18 Chapter 3 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information ii Regulatory Information iii FCC Part 68 iv...
... Front View 2 Drives 3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Rear View 6 Icons ...7 I/O Connectors 9 Expansion Slots 13 Chapter 2 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Left Side Panel 22 Removing the Bottom Panel 23 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 25 Replacing the Bottom Panel 26 v Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display's Power-management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 18 Chapter 3 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information ii Regulatory Information iii FCC Part 68 iv...
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...) Connectors 50 Slot Connectors 51 IDE Connectors 53 Power Connector 54 Optional Keyboard and Mouse Connectors 55 USB Connectors 56 Serial, Printer, and Monitor Connectors 57 Fan Connectors 60 Game Connector 61 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 62 Ring Connector 63 Modem In Connector 64 CD In Connector 65 TV Out Connector 66 Configuration Jumpers 67 CPU Speed 67 Clear Password and BIOS Recovery 68 Chapter 5 - TV-Out Paddle Card Connectors 70 vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Left Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing...
...) Connectors 50 Slot Connectors 51 IDE Connectors 53 Power Connector 54 Optional Keyboard and Mouse Connectors 55 USB Connectors 56 Serial, Printer, and Monitor Connectors 57 Fan Connectors 60 Game Connector 61 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 62 Ring Connector 63 Modem In Connector 64 CD In Connector 65 TV Out Connector 66 Configuration Jumpers 67 CPU Speed 67 Clear Password and BIOS Recovery 68 Chapter 5 - TV-Out Paddle Card Connectors 70 vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Left Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing...
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Specifications Processor 99 Memory Modules (DIMMs 99 DIMM Configurations 99 L2 Cache 99 Graphics 100 Video 100 Audio 100 Communications 100 I /O Address Map 96 Memory Map 98 Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords 90 Beep Code Error Messages 91 PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages 92 DMA Channel Assignments 94 IRQ Assignments 95 System I /O and Expansion Slots 101 Drives and Controllers 101 BIOS 101 vii Chapter 6 - BIOS Setup Options Main Screen 75 Advanced...
Specifications Processor 99 Memory Modules (DIMMs 99 DIMM Configurations 99 L2 Cache 99 Graphics 100 Video 100 Audio 100 Communications 100 I /O Address Map 96 Memory Map 98 Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords 90 Beep Code Error Messages 91 PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages 92 DMA Channel Assignments 94 IRQ Assignments 95 System I /O and Expansion Slots 101 Drives and Controllers 101 BIOS 101 vii Chapter 6 - BIOS Setup Options Main Screen 75 Advanced...
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Icons Identifying Components 7 Icon labels Icon Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones Line In jack (audio) Microphone jack S Video Out jack Video Out jack OM04692X.VSD
Icons Identifying Components 7 Icon labels Icon Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones Line In jack (audio) Microphone jack S Video Out jack Video Out jack OM04692X.VSD
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... the System CMOS settings). BIOS Recovery mode sets the CPU input clock to 66 MHz (fast mode) and attempts to perform a blind BIOS update. The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a supervisor password or user password. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of operation: Normal mode, Clear Password mode, and BIOS Recovery mode. Normal mode allows normal access to specific setup fields is controlled by a technical support or service technician. ! Access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The CMOS and NVRAM...
... the System CMOS settings). BIOS Recovery mode sets the CPU input clock to 66 MHz (fast mode) and attempts to perform a blind BIOS update. The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a supervisor password or user password. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of operation: Normal mode, Clear Password mode, and BIOS Recovery mode. Normal mode allows normal access to specific setup fields is controlled by a technical support or service technician. ! Access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The CMOS and NVRAM...
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... selected slot connector on the system board (see "Replacing the Left Side Panel" on page 27). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis. KY0070.VSD 3 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 4 Replace the bottom panel (see "Replacing the Bottom Panel" on page 26). 5 Replace the left side panel (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on...
... selected slot connector on the system board (see "Replacing the Left Side Panel" on page 27). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis. KY0070.VSD 3 Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). 4 Replace the bottom panel (see "Replacing the Bottom Panel" on page 26). 5 Replace the left side panel (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on...
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... replace the card or install another add-in card to discharge any components or connector contacts on page 27). 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, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see "Covering an Open I/O Slot" on page 41). 7 Replace the bottom panel (see "Replacing the Bottom Panel...
... replace the card or install another add-in card to discharge any components or connector contacts on page 27). 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, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see "Covering an Open I/O Slot" on page 41). 7 Replace the bottom panel (see "Replacing the Bottom Panel...
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... to power the CMOS memory. ! When you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Press ESC, then select Exit from the Start menu, and then selecting Restart the computer. 2 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings"appears during the reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery...
... to power the CMOS memory. ! When you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Press ESC, then select Exit from the Start menu, and then selecting Restart the computer. 2 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings"appears during the reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The lithium battery may explode if mistreated. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery...
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... the drive to align the slots (A) on the drive holder with the new drive). Do not overtighten the screws. 11 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive. 12 Connect the second power connector to slide Second power connector Second drive connector KY0085.VSD 13 Place the drive holder against the inside of the chassis. Be sure to the new drive. 44 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 Slide the new drive into the drive holder...
... the drive to align the slots (A) on the drive holder with the new drive). Do not overtighten the screws. 11 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive. 12 Connect the second power connector to slide Second power connector Second drive connector KY0085.VSD 13 Place the drive holder against the inside of the chassis. Be sure to the new drive. 44 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 Slide the new drive into the drive holder...
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... SPEAKER PWR LED J25 HD LED J27 SLEEP J29 PWR J30 RESET Description (not used) Connects to the power-on indicator light on the front panel Connects to the hard disk drive access light on the front panel (not used) 48 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20-inch header (1 pin is used to interface the system board to the front panel. A 20-pin connector with only eight wires is removed for the key...
... SPEAKER PWR LED J25 HD LED J27 SLEEP J29 PWR J30 RESET Description (not used) Connects to the power-on indicator light on the front panel Connects to the hard disk drive access light on the front panel (not used) 48 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20-inch header (1 pin is used to interface the system board to the front panel. A 20-pin connector with only eight wires is removed for the key...
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56 VAIO MicroTower System Reference USB Connectors There are needed, connect an external hub to use an external hub. If more USB devices are two standard USB ports that permit connection of two USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to either USB1 or USB2. USB2 USB1 Pin Signal Name 1 PWR 2 SIGNAL 3 SIGNAL 4 GND KY0033.VSD
56 VAIO MicroTower System Reference USB Connectors There are needed, connect an external hub to use an external hub. If more USB devices are two standard USB ports that permit connection of two USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to either USB1 or USB2. USB2 USB1 Pin Signal Name 1 PWR 2 SIGNAL 3 SIGNAL 4 GND KY0033.VSD
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86 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Boot Screen 1. [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] 2. [Removable Devices] 3. [Hard Drive] Hard Drive 1. [Example: IBM-DHEA-38451] 2. [Bootable Add-in Card] Removable Devices 1. [Legacy Floppy Drives] Floppy check: [Enabled] Disabled
86 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Boot Screen 1. [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] 2. [Removable Devices] 3. [Hard Drive] Hard Drive 1. [Example: IBM-DHEA-38451] 2. [Bootable Add-in Card] Removable Devices 1. [Legacy Floppy Drives] Floppy check: [Enabled] Disabled
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...-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard System speaker In use by unknown device Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard In use by unknown device System CMOS/real-time clock In use by unknown device System board resources DMA controller In use by unknown device Programmable interrupt controller In use by unknown device DMA controller System board resources In use by unknown device Numeric data processor LT WinModem® NV #3 Standard universal PCI-to-USB host controller...
...-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard System speaker In use by unknown device Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard In use by unknown device System CMOS/real-time clock In use by unknown device System board resources DMA controller In use by unknown device Programmable interrupt controller In use by unknown device DMA controller System board resources In use by unknown device Numeric data processor LT WinModem® NV #3 Standard universal PCI-to-USB host controller...
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... Make and model ROM Passwords Recovery boot block Power management Plug and Play devices Phoenix BIOS 256 kbytes flash* User and supervisor passwords supported Supported Supports ACPI Supported * Flash-ROM update utility is 3.3X (4616 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 7.75 inches One (occupied by fax/modem card). Specifications 101 I/O and Expansion Slots Serial ports Parallel port MIDI/game port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots ISA slots IDE connectors One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronicscompatible port with ECP and EPP modes...
... Make and model ROM Passwords Recovery boot block Power management Plug and Play devices Phoenix BIOS 256 kbytes flash* User and supervisor passwords supported Supported Supports ACPI Supported * Flash-ROM update utility is 3.3X (4616 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 7.75 inches One (occupied by fax/modem card). Specifications 101 I/O and Expansion Slots Serial ports Parallel port MIDI/game port Modem ports USB ports PCI slots ISA slots IDE connectors One high-speed NS16C550-compatible port One high-speed bi-directional Centronicscompatible port with ECP and EPP modes...
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... video out connector 70 computer safety information ii configuration jumper BIOS recovery 67 CPU Speed 67 password clear 67 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 18 connector 4-pin on modem card 72 composite video out 70 fan 60 keyboard 55 line 72 modem card 72 monitor 11 mouse 55 power 54 printer 57 Serial 57 telephone 72 TV-Out 70 connectors IDE 53 system board 48 USB 56 cover, slot 40 covering I/O slot 41 CPU - See Also BIOS codes, beeps 91 COM1 port - See DVD-ROM drive CMOS - See lithium battery beep codes 91 BIOS setup utility...
... video out connector 70 computer safety information ii configuration jumper BIOS recovery 67 CPU Speed 67 password clear 67 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 18 connector 4-pin on modem card 72 composite video out 70 fan 60 keyboard 55 line 72 modem card 72 monitor 11 mouse 55 power 54 printer 57 Serial 57 telephone 72 TV-Out 70 connectors IDE 53 system board 48 USB 56 cover, slot 40 covering I/O slot 41 CPU - See Also BIOS codes, beeps 91 COM1 port - See DVD-ROM drive CMOS - See lithium battery beep codes 91 BIOS setup utility...
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...J jumper - See modem card fax/modem - See system board K keyboard connector 55 L L2 cache specifications 99 lithium battery, replacing 31 M map - See Also I /O slot specifications 101 icons, description of discs 101 specifications 101 E environment specifications 102 error messages beep codes 91 PCI configuration 92 expansion slot specifications 101 expansion slots 13 expansion slots - See diskette drive front panel removing 24 replacing 25 front panel header 48 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5 drives 3 indicators 5 G graphics specifications 100 graphics controller - 104...
...J jumper - See modem card fax/modem - See system board K keyboard connector 55 L L2 cache specifications 99 lithium battery, replacing 31 M map - See Also I /O slot specifications 101 icons, description of discs 101 specifications 101 E environment specifications 102 error messages beep codes 91 PCI configuration 92 expansion slot specifications 101 expansion slots 13 expansion slots - See diskette drive front panel removing 24 replacing 25 front panel header 48 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5 drives 3 indicators 5 G graphics specifications 100 graphics controller - 104...
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... memory rear view 6 I /O and expansion slots 101 L2 cache 99 memory 99 memory module 99 plug & play specifications 100 power connector 54 power management, configuring 17 power supply specifications 102 printer connector 57 processor specifications 99 R radio interference iii RAM - See graphics S S video out connector 70 safety information ii Serial connector 57 serial numbers ii serial port - See Serial setup, BIOS 16 side panel 27 removing 22 slot - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 55 N notice to users ii O operating temperature - See environment output devices iii P panel...
... memory rear view 6 I /O and expansion slots 101 L2 cache 99 memory 99 memory module 99 plug & play specifications 100 power connector 54 power management, configuring 17 power supply specifications 102 printer connector 57 processor specifications 99 R radio interference iii RAM - See graphics S S video out connector 70 safety information ii Serial connector 57 serial numbers ii serial port - See Serial setup, BIOS 16 side panel 27 removing 22 slot - See display monitor connector 11 mouse connector 55 N notice to users ii O operating temperature - See environment output devices iii P panel...
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... VAIO MicroTower System Reference status and error messages 92 supervisor password 90 system board configuration jumpers 67 configuring 18 connectors 48 diskette drive connector 49 fan connectors 60 front panel header 48 IDE connectors 53 ISA slot connector 51 keyboard connector 55 memory module connector 50 mouse connector 55 PCI slot connectors 52 power connector 54 Serial connector 57 slot connectors 51 USB connectors 56 system I/O address map 96 system memory, installing 34 T Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 iv TV interference iii TV-Out card, connectors...
... VAIO MicroTower System Reference status and error messages 92 supervisor password 90 system board configuration jumpers 67 configuring 18 connectors 48 diskette drive connector 49 fan connectors 60 front panel header 48 IDE connectors 53 ISA slot connector 51 keyboard connector 55 memory module connector 50 mouse connector 55 PCI slot connectors 52 power connector 54 Serial connector 57 slot connectors 51 USB connectors 56 system I/O address map 96 system memory, installing 34 T Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 iv TV interference iii TV-Out card, connectors...