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... are located on the back of the leak. ! Model Number: PCV-E201/PCV-E203/ PCV-E205 Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. u Never install telephone jacks in the space provided here. Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in wet locations unless...
... are located on the back of the leak. ! Model Number: PCV-E201/PCV-E203/ PCV-E205 Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. u Never install telephone jacks in the space provided here. Sony Electronics Inc. Record the serial number in wet locations unless...
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... In Connector 60 CD In Connector 61 TV Out Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 CPU Speed 63 Clear Password and BIOS Recovery 64 Chapter 5 - 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...
... In Connector 60 CD In Connector 61 TV Out Connector 62 Configuration Jumpers 63 CPU Speed 63 Clear Password and BIOS Recovery 64 Chapter 5 - 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...
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Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO MicroTower.
Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO MicroTower.
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Automatically opens and closes the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray. Ejects a CD-ROM disc or DVD-ROM disc. 4 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Buttons and Switches CD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Power on/off switch Emergency-eject hole Diskette eject button Button or switch Power on/off switch Diskette eject button CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc eject button Emergency-eject hole FNRTPNLB.VSD Description Turns system power on and off. Ejects a diskette.
Automatically opens and closes the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM tray. Ejects a CD-ROM disc or DVD-ROM disc. 4 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Buttons and Switches CD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Power on/off switch Emergency-eject hole Diskette eject button Button or switch Power on/off switch Diskette eject button CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc eject button Emergency-eject hole FNRTPNLB.VSD Description Turns system power on and off. Ejects a diskette.
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6 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Rear View Mouse Keyboard USB Serial Printer Monitor Game Headphones Line In Mic Line Power socket S Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Telephone KY0001.VSD
6 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Rear View Mouse Keyboard USB Serial Printer Monitor Game Headphones Line In Mic Line Power socket S Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Telephone KY0001.VSD
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8 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Icon Description Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone (for phone)
8 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Icon Description Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone (for phone)
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10 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer Port The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 S Video Out (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) The S Video Out connector is a standard 4-pin S Video jack. 3 1 KY0005.VSD 4 2 KY0006.VSD
10 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer Port The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 S Video Out (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) The S Video Out connector is a standard 4-pin S Video jack. 3 1 KY0005.VSD 4 2 KY0006.VSD
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12 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Game Port The Game port is also used to connect MIDI devices. 8 15 9 1 KY0012.VSD Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. They are physically identical, but have different connections. This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical) Electrolet condenser microphone input 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance KY0013.VSD
12 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Game Port The Game port is also used to connect MIDI devices. 8 15 9 1 KY0012.VSD Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks. They are physically identical, but have different connections. This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical) Electrolet condenser microphone input 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance KY0013.VSD
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14 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Expansion Slots Two dedicated PCI slots are available for expansion. PCI PCI ISA OM04577B.VSD The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/modem card.
14 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Expansion Slots Two dedicated PCI slots are available for expansion. PCI PCI ISA OM04577B.VSD The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/modem card.
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... layer of options from which to select. 4 Once you select an option, press ESC to modify a setting. Press ENTER to select items within a menu. 16 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to select a menu from any open files...
... layer of options from which to select. 4 Once you select an option, press ESC to modify a setting. Press ENTER to select items within a menu. 16 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to select a menu from any open files...
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... CMOS and NVRAM settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Clear Password mode removes the password that provide three modes 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 (see "Removing the Bottom Panel" on page 23). 18 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Configuring the System Board The system board contains two configuration jumpers that is forced to remain at this point. The configuration jumpers...
... CMOS and NVRAM settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Clear Password mode removes the password that provide three modes 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 (see "Removing the Bottom Panel" on page 23). 18 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Configuring the System Board The system board contains two configuration jumpers that is forced to remain at this point. The configuration jumpers...
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The panel slides back about ½ inch. 3 Pull the panel straight out to the chassis. 2 Slide the side panel back with your right hand as you hold the chassis in position with your left hand. KY0064.VSD 22 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, remove the two thumb screws that secure the panel to remove it.
The panel slides back about ½ inch. 3 Pull the panel straight out to the chassis. 2 Slide the side panel back with your right hand as you hold the chassis in position with your left hand. KY0064.VSD 22 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, remove the two thumb screws that secure the panel to remove it.
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....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...
....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...
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... top of the panel about ½ inch higher than the chassis. KY0078.VSD 2 Position the bottom panel up and the bottom end facing you. 26 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Bottom Panel 1 Lay the chassis down until the screw hole in the panel. 4 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure...
... top of the panel about ½ inch higher than the chassis. KY0078.VSD 2 Position the bottom panel up and the bottom end facing you. 26 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Bottom Panel 1 Lay the chassis down until the screw hole in the panel. 4 Replace the screw (removed earlier) to secure...
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...any necessary cables to the selected slot connector on the system board (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (... Align the card's bracket so that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the chassis lip after the card is fully inserted. 28 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing an Add-In Card WARNING Before opening the system, save any instructions that came with the add-in card into the...
...any necessary cables to the selected slot connector on the system board (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the computer and follow any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (... Align the card's bracket so that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the chassis lip after the card is fully inserted. 28 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing an Add-In Card WARNING Before opening the system, save any instructions that came with the add-in card into the...
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30 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 6 If you do not reinstall the card or install another 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 Reinstall the bottom panel (see "Reinstalling the Bottom Panel" on page 26). 8 Reinstall the side panel (see "Reinstalling the Side Panel" on page 27).
30 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 6 If you do not reinstall the card or install another 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 Reinstall the bottom panel (see "Reinstalling the Bottom Panel" on page 26). 8 Reinstall the side panel (see "Reinstalling the Side Panel" on page 27).
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...new battery. 12 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. 13 Reinstall any add-in cards that were disconnected. 15 Reinstall the bottom panel (... 26). 16 Reinstall the side panel (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. You may also need to the battery. KY0072.VSD 11 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of the... battery holder. 32 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 If necessary, remove any cables that were removed. 14 Reconnect any add-in...
...new battery. 12 Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. 13 Reinstall any add-in cards that were disconnected. 15 Reinstall the bottom panel (... 26). 16 Reinstall the side panel (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. You may also need to the battery. KY0072.VSD 11 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of the... battery holder. 32 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 If necessary, remove any cables that were removed. 14 Reconnect any add-in...
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... (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E201 is shipped with 64 MB. ! Touch any open files, exit 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...size and speed between sockets. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules. The PCV-E205 is shipped with 48 MB. 34 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory WARNING Before opening the system, save any exposed metal part of the chassis to...
... (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E201 is shipped with 64 MB. ! Touch any open files, exit 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...size and speed between sockets. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the memory modules. The PCV-E205 is shipped with 48 MB. 34 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory WARNING Before opening the system, save any exposed metal part of the chassis to...
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Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn it on page 27). No further action is required. 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 .
Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn it on page 27). No further action is required. 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 .
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KY0043.VSD 38 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 7 Push out the handle on each side of the chassis to eject the module from its edges. Touch any exposed metal part of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 8 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its socket.
KY0043.VSD 38 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 7 Push out the handle on each side of the chassis to eject the module from its edges. Touch any exposed metal part of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 8 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its socket.