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... Out Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 CPU Speed 63 Clear Password and BIOS Recovery 64 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Connectors 68 vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 37 Detaching the Diskette Drive 39 Removing a Slot Cover 40 Covering an Open I/O Slot 41 Chapter 4 - TV-Out Paddle Card...
... Out Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 CPU Speed 63 Clear Password and BIOS Recovery 64 Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Connectors 68 vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 37 Detaching the Diskette Drive 39 Removing a Slot Cover 40 Covering an Open I/O Slot 41 Chapter 4 - TV-Out Paddle Card...
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KY0055.VSD 24 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install system memory, which requires pulling the diskette drive out about two inches. 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole on the CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) or CD/DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/ PCV-E205) to...
KY0055.VSD 24 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install system memory, which requires pulling the diskette drive out about two inches. 1 Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole on the CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) or CD/DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/ PCV-E205) to...
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.... The Exit Discarding Changes is automatically selected (it is the first item in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be too weak to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may be lost , the..." on page 69). 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 ...
.... The Exit Discarding Changes is automatically selected (it is the first item in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be too weak to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may be lost , the..." on page 69). 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 ...
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...Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to discharge static ...memory modules. The PCV-E203 is shipped with 32 MB. Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Memory module configurations (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E201 is 8 MB; The PCV-E205 is 256 MB. 34 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory...
...Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to discharge static ...memory modules. The PCV-E203 is shipped with 32 MB. Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Memory module configurations (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E201 is 8 MB; The PCV-E205 is 256 MB. 34 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory...
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... other components that were removed. 8 Reinstall the bottom panel (see "Reinstalling the Bottom Panel" on the socket. Pin 1 side Press down here Handles Bank 0 Bank 1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 6 Press down on each side of pin...
... other components that were removed. 8 Reinstall the bottom panel (see "Reinstalling the Bottom Panel" on the socket. Pin 1 side Press down here Handles Bank 0 Bank 1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 6 Press down on each side of pin...
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Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn it on page 27). 36 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 Reinstall the front panel (see "Reinstalling the Front Panel" on page 25). 10 Reinstall the side panel (see "Reinstalling the Side Panel" on . No further action is required.
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn it on page 27). 36 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 Reinstall the front panel (see "Reinstalling the Front Panel" on page 25). 10 Reinstall the side panel (see "Reinstalling the Side Panel" on . No further action is required.
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WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 22). 2 Remove the bottom panel (... 39). 5 Remove any add-in cards (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on page 29) and other components as needed to access the memory modules. 6 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. KY0073.VSD Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 37 Removing...
WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side panel (see "Removing the Side Panel" on page 22). 2 Remove the bottom panel (... 39). 5 Remove any add-in cards (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on page 29) and other components as needed to access the memory modules. 6 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. KY0073.VSD Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 37 Removing...
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Touch any exposed metal part of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! 38 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 7 Push out the handle on each side of the chassis to eject the module from its edges. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. KY0043.VSD Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 8 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its socket.
Touch any exposed metal part of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! 38 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 7 Push out the handle on each side of the chassis to eject the module from its edges. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. KY0043.VSD Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 8 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its socket.
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...diskette drive may come close to the chassis. If the plastic cover is accidentally removed, reattach it out approximately two inches to access the system memory. 1 Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive carrier to the plastic cover. Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 39 Detaching the Diskette Drive... into the slots in or out. KY0074.VSD 2 Slide the diskette drive carrier out approximately two inches (enough to provide access to the memory modules). Be careful not to hook the plastic LED and power-switch cover when sliding the diskette drive in the chassis.
...diskette drive may come close to the chassis. If the plastic cover is accidentally removed, reattach it out approximately two inches to access the system memory. 1 Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive carrier to the plastic cover. Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components 39 Detaching the Diskette Drive... into the slots in or out. KY0074.VSD 2 Slide the diskette drive carrier out approximately two inches (enough to provide access to the memory modules). Be careful not to hook the plastic LED and power-switch cover when sliding the diskette drive in the chassis.
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Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board. Processor CPU Fan Memory (not used) Power Keyboard, Mouse USB Display, COM1, Printer CPU Speed Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Game TV Out Modem In CD In Slot 3 (PCI) Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 1 (ISA) Fan 2 BIOS Configuration Diskette Secondary IDE Primary IDE PS Fan Battery Ring CHA Fan (not used) Front panel header OM04581.VSD 43
Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board. Processor CPU Fan Memory (not used) Power Keyboard, Mouse USB Display, COM1, Printer CPU Speed Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Game TV Out Modem In CD In Slot 3 (PCI) Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 1 (ISA) Fan 2 BIOS Configuration Diskette Secondary IDE Primary IDE PS Fan Battery Ring CHA Fan (not used) Front panel header OM04581.VSD 43
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The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1). Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04908B.VSD 46 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors Bank 1 Bank 0 OM04710A.VSD Both sides of pin 1. Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar.
The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1). Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04908B.VSD 46 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors Bank 1 Bank 0 OM04710A.VSD Both sides of pin 1. Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar.
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Secondary Slave Type: Cylinders*: Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers†: 32 Bit I/O†: Transfer Mode†: Ultra DMA Mode†: QuickBoot Mode: System Memory: Extended Memory: BIOS Setup Options 75 [None] [NONE] CD-ROM ATAPI Removable IDE Removable USER AUTO [0] [1] [0] 0 MB [Disabled] [Enabled] Disabled [Standard] Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO...
Secondary Slave Type: Cylinders*: Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers†: 32 Bit I/O†: Transfer Mode†: Ultra DMA Mode†: QuickBoot Mode: System Memory: Extended Memory: BIOS Setup Options 75 [None] [NONE] CD-ROM ATAPI Removable IDE Removable USER AUTO [0] [1] [0] 0 MB [Disabled] [Enabled] Disabled [Standard] Fast PIO 1 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO...
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Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: u User and Supervisor password u Beep code error messages u PCI configuration status and error messages u DMA channel assignments u IRQ assignments u System I/O address map u Memory map 85
Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: u User and Supervisor password u Beep code error messages u PCI configuration status and error messages u DMA channel assignments u IRQ assignments u System I/O address map u Memory map 85
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88 VAIO MicroTower System Reference PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from ... NVRAM Cleared By Jumper NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary IDE Controller Resource...
88 VAIO MicroTower System Reference PCI Configuration Status And Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from ... NVRAM Cleared By Jumper NVRAM Data Invalid, NVRAM Cleared Parallel Port Resource Conflict PCI Error Log is Full PCI I/O Port Conflict PCI IRQ Conflict PCI Memory Conflict Primary Boot Device Not Found Primary IDE Controller Resource Conflict Primary Input Device Not Found Primary Output Device Not Found Secondary IDE Controller Resource...
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F403FFFF F5000000 - F5FFFFFF F8000000 - 94 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000C0000 - 000CBFFF 000E0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 03FFFFFF F4000000 - F40FFFFF F4020000 - FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for ...
F403FFFF F5000000 - F5FFFFFF F8000000 - 94 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000C0000 - 000CBFFF 000E0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 03FFFFFF F4000000 - F40FFFFF F4020000 - FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for ...
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Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-E201, PCV-E203, and PCV-E205. Processor PCV-E201 PCV-E203 PCV-E205 266 MHz Intel Celeron™ processor 300 MHz Intel Celeron processor 333 MHz Intel Pentium II processor Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM speed SDRAM data transfer rate SDRAM bus speed SDRAM data path...
Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-E201, PCV-E203, and PCV-E205. Processor PCV-E201 PCV-E203 PCV-E205 266 MHz Intel Celeron™ processor 300 MHz Intel Celeron processor 333 MHz Intel Pentium II processor Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM speed SDRAM data transfer rate SDRAM bus speed SDRAM data path...
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...PAC Graphics Controller* Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX) 64-bit AGP Video memory PCV-E201: 2Mbytes (installed) PCV-E203: 4Mbytes (installed) PCV-E205: 4 Mbytes (installed) Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you are using) PCV-E201 True color (32 bits) Up to 800 x 600 at 85 Hz non-interlaced True...colors (8 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. 96 VAIO MicroTower System Reference DIMM Configurations DIMM Size* 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Non-ECC (64 bits) and ECC (72 bits...
...PAC Graphics Controller* Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX) 64-bit AGP Video memory PCV-E201: 2Mbytes (installed) PCV-E203: 4Mbytes (installed) PCV-E205: 4 Mbytes (installed) Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you are using) PCV-E201 True color (32 bits) Up to 800 x 600 at 85 Hz non-interlaced True...colors (8 bits) Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. 96 VAIO MicroTower System Reference DIMM Configurations DIMM Size* 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Non-ECC (64 bits) and ECC (72 bits...
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...5 drives 3 indicators 5 G graphics specifications 96 graphics controller - See graphics H header - See memory module diskette drive connector 45 removing 39 display power management 17 display - 102 VAIO MicroTower System Reference cover slot 40 covering I /O slot covering 41 IDE connectors 49 specifications 98 input... devices iii installing add-in card 28 system memory 34 interference iii IRQ assignments 91 ISA slot ...
...5 drives 3 indicators 5 G graphics specifications 96 graphics controller - See graphics H header - See memory module diskette drive connector 45 removing 39 display power management 17 display - 102 VAIO MicroTower System Reference cover slot 40 covering I /O slot covering 41 IDE connectors 49 specifications 98 input... devices iii installing add-in card 28 system memory 34 interference iii IRQ assignments 91 ISA slot ...
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... graphics S S video out connector 66 K keyboard connector 51 L L2 cache specifications 96 lithium battery replacing 31 M map - See Also system memory memory map 94 memory module connector 46 removing 37 specifications 95 messages error 87 status and error 88 microprocessor - See Also system... memory rear view 6 I /O address map memory map 94 specifications 95 memory - See environment output devices iii P panel 103 bottom 23, 26 front 24, 25 side 22, 27 passwords about 86 PCI...
... graphics S S video out connector 66 K keyboard connector 51 L L2 cache specifications 96 lithium battery replacing 31 M map - See Also system memory memory map 94 memory module connector 46 removing 37 specifications 95 messages error 87 status and error 88 microprocessor - See Also system... memory rear view 6 I /O address map memory map 94 specifications 95 memory - See environment output devices iii P panel 103 bottom 23, 26 front 24, 25 side 22, 27 passwords about 86 PCI...
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... cover removing 40 specifications audio 97 BIOS 98 communications 97 drives and controllers 98 environment 99 graphics 96 I/O and expansion slots 97 L2 cache 96 memory 95 memory module 95 plug & play 97 power supply 99 processor 95 video 97 status and error messages 88 supervisor password 86 system I/O address map 92... 65 U USB connectors 52 user password 86 V video specifications 97 W weight - See Serial setup BIOS 16 side panel 27 removing 22 slot - See environment 104 VAIO MicroTower System Reference safety information ii Serial connector 53 serial numbers ii serial port -
... cover removing 40 specifications audio 97 BIOS 98 communications 97 drives and controllers 98 environment 99 graphics 96 I/O and expansion slots 97 L2 cache 96 memory 95 memory module 95 plug & play 97 power supply 99 processor 95 video 97 status and error messages 88 supervisor password 86 system I/O address map 92... 65 U USB connectors 52 user password 86 V video specifications 97 W weight - See Serial setup BIOS 16 side panel 27 removing 22 slot - See environment 104 VAIO MicroTower System Reference safety information ii Serial connector 53 serial numbers ii serial port -