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Configuring Your System 15 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing Power Management Settings 17 xi Contents NOTICE ...ii Owner's Record iii Safety Information and Caution iv Regulatory Information...States viii Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada viii Disposal of Lithium Battery ix Industry Canada Notice x Avis de l'Industrie Canada x Chapter 1 - Identifying Components 1 Front View (PCV-RZ Series model 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)..........6 Rear View (Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features 7 Icon...
Configuring Your System 15 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing Power Management Settings 17 xi Contents NOTICE ...ii Owner's Record iii Safety Information and Caution iv Regulatory Information...States viii Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada viii Disposal of Lithium Battery ix Industry Canada Notice x Avis de l'Industrie Canada x Chapter 1 - Identifying Components 1 Front View (PCV-RZ Series model 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)..........6 Rear View (Model Equipped with Giga Pocket Features 7 Icon...
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... 70 DMA Channel Assignments 72 System I /O and Expansion Slots 80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 80 Hard Drives and Controller 80 Optical Drives 81 System BIOS 81 Index 83
... 70 DMA Channel Assignments 72 System I /O and Expansion Slots 80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 80 Hard Drives and Controller 80 Optical Drives 81 System BIOS 81 Index 83
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Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings. 15
Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings. 15
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... of options is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select a menu from the Start menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press for modifying the system configuration. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open ...applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Use the up and down arrow keys to access a sub-menu. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" ...
... of options is highlighted, use the plus/minus (+/-) keys to select a menu from the Start menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press for modifying the system configuration. Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open ...applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Use the up and down arrow keys to access a sub-menu. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" ...
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.... The lithium battery may be too weak to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 24). Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings will be lost . Before opening the system unit, save and close ...Play values) may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... Do not disassemble it or dispose of all the BIOS options to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off . When you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu...
.... The lithium battery may be too weak to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 24). Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings will be lost . Before opening the system unit, save and close ...Play values) may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... Do not disassemble it or dispose of all the BIOS options to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 6 Turn off . When you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu...
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If no error message displays, the computer's BIOS settings were retained during the reboot process to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer's BIOS settings are now restored. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 35 16 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings." appears during the reboot sequence...during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps. 17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57). 18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. 19 Press...
If no error message displays, the computer's BIOS settings were retained during the reboot process to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer's BIOS settings are now restored. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 35 16 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings." appears during the reboot sequence...during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps. 17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57). 18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. 19 Press...
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...Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Memory modules can be single- The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the chassis to prevent static-electricity damage. 4 Remove...component. * Applicable to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on the configuration you wish to PCV-RX models only. Your model may ship with at least 512 ...Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with more than 512 MB SDRAM depending on page 49).* ! Hold the memory module only by a...
...Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. Memory modules can be single- The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the chassis to prevent static-electricity damage. 4 Remove...component. * Applicable to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models)" on the configuration you wish to PCV-RX models only. Your model may ship with at least 512 ...Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 128, 256, 512 DIMM2 0, 128, 256, 512 * Your computer ships with more than 512 MB SDRAM depending on page 49).* ! Hold the memory module only by a...
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CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting.
CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician. System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting.
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... the screen is the default option. Use the up and down arrow keys to cycle through the other available options for your system. The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. The available options are shown without brackets directly below the default option in this guide is... the option currently set for each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 16). key to select an option. Text that there is not enclosed in brackets cannot be changed. A ...
... the screen is the default option. Use the up and down arrow keys to cycle through the other available options for your system. The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. The available options are shown without brackets directly below the default option in this guide is... the option currently set for each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 16). key to select an option. Text that there is not enclosed in brackets cannot be changed. A ...
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Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options 59 [00:00:00] [01/01/2003] (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) [Disabled] [Disabled] See online specifications sheet for details. 1002 (depends on model)
Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options 59 [00:00:00] [01/01/2003] (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) [Disabled] [Disabled] See online specifications sheet for details. 1002 (depends on model)
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Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 Specifications 81 Description See online specifications sheet for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-on card auto-configure System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Award-based 2 Mb Flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for details. See online specifications sheet for details.
Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 Specifications 81 Description See online specifications sheet for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-on card auto-configure System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Award-based 2 Mb Flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for details. See online specifications sheet for details.
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... and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See lithium battery beep codes 69 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen 63 screens 57... BIOS specifications 81 C chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 ...
... and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See lithium battery beep codes 69 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen 63 screens 57... BIOS specifications 81 C chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 ...
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Index 85 S See Also communications slot - See I/O slot slot cover, removing 42 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I/O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77, 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I/O address map 73 system memory, installing 39 U USB connectors 6 user password 68
Index 85 S See Also communications slot - See I/O slot slot cover, removing 42 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I/O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77, 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I/O address map 73 system memory, installing 39 U USB connectors 6 user password 68
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... settings, such as desired. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as the date ...BIOS settings. Page 51 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a CR2032-type lithium battery. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to the factory default values. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. If you , visit the Sony Computing...
... settings, such as desired. Replacing the lithium battery 1. Write down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- From the Date & Time tab, change the settings as the date ...BIOS settings. Page 51 Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a CR2032-type lithium battery. Run the Setup utility to reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to the factory default values. Replace the lithium battery when this occurs. If you , visit the Sony Computing...