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...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Model Number: PCV-E204 Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer. The use the modem or a telephone to any time without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in the vicinity of your VAIO computer... herein at the network interface. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. u Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. u Avoid using the modem during a lightning storm. Sony VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Lucent Technologies...
...SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Model Number: PCV-E204 Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your VAIO computer. The use the modem or a telephone to any time without prior written approval. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in the vicinity of your VAIO computer... herein at the network interface. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. u Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. u Avoid using the modem during a lightning storm. Sony VAIO, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Lucent Technologies...
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... 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 - vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Left Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery...
... 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 - vi VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Left Side Panel 27 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery...
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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 DVD-ROM tray. Ejects a diskette. Ejects a DVD-ROM disc or CD-ROM disc. 4 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Buttons and Switches DVD-ROM drive disc eject button Power on/off switch Emergency-eject hole Diskette eject button Button or switch Power on/off switch Diskette eject button DVD-ROM disc eject button Emergency-eject hole FNRTPNLB.VSD Description Turns system power on and off.
Automatically opens and closes the DVD-ROM tray. Ejects a diskette. Ejects a DVD-ROM disc or CD-ROM disc. 4 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Buttons and Switches DVD-ROM drive disc eject button Power on/off switch Emergency-eject hole Diskette eject button Button or switch Power on/off switch Diskette eject button DVD-ROM disc eject button Emergency-eject hole FNRTPNLB.VSD Description Turns system power on and off.
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6 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Rear View Mouse Optional Keyboard USB Serial Printer Monitor Game Headphones Line In Mic Line Power socket S Video Out Video Out Telephone KY0001.VSD
6 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Rear View Mouse Optional Keyboard USB Serial Printer Monitor Game Headphones Line In Mic Line Power socket S Video Out Video Out 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 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 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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...is for connecting to a telephone. They are physically identical and have different connections. They are physically identical, but have identical connections. 12 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. ...However, the Line jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's Telephone jack, and a telephone into the Line jack, will not damage...
...is for connecting to a telephone. They are physically identical and have different connections. They are physically identical, but have identical connections. 12 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. ...However, the Line jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone line that comes from the wall into the modem's Telephone jack, and a telephone into the Line jack, will not damage...
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... the plus/minus (+/-) keys to its left and right arrow keys to select items within a menu. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. 16 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu. If an item...
... the plus/minus (+/-) keys to its left and right arrow keys to select items within a menu. Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. 16 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu. If an item...
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... any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of operation: Normal mode, Clear Password mode, and BIOS Recovery mode. 18 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Configuring the System Board The system board contains two configuration jumpers that is controlled by a technical support or service technician.... ! 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 Left Side Panel" on page 22...
... any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of operation: Normal mode, Clear Password mode, and BIOS Recovery mode. 18 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Configuring the System Board The system board contains two configuration jumpers that is controlled by a technical support or service technician.... ! 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 Left Side Panel" on page 22...
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KY0064.VSD The panel slides back about ½ inch. 3 Pull the panel straight out to the chassis. 2 Slide the left side panel back with your right hand as you hold the chassis 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. 22 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Left Side Panel You must remove the left side panel to access the system board, add-in position with your left hand.
KY0064.VSD The panel slides back about ½ inch. 3 Pull the panel straight out to the chassis. 2 Slide the left side panel back with your right hand as you hold the chassis 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. 22 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Left Side Panel You must remove the left side panel to access the system board, add-in position with your left hand.
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Front tray cover Front panel Tab Push tabs out from inside chassis 7 Pull out the top end of the front panel. 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 ...
Front tray cover Front panel Tab Push tabs out from inside chassis 7 Pull out the top end of the front panel. 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 ...
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....VSD 2 Position the bottom panel up against the bottom of the chassis, with the open side facing up and the bottom end facing you. 26 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Bottom Panel 1 Lay the chassis down with the top of the slots.
....VSD 2 Position the bottom panel up against the bottom of the chassis, with the open side facing up and the bottom end facing you. 26 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Replacing the Bottom Panel 1 Lay the chassis down with the top of the slots.
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... into the PCI slot connector. KY0070.VSD 3 Attach any instructions that came with the add-in card into the slot at the bottom of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the...left side panel (see "Replacing the Left Side Panel" on page 27). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector on page 40). 2 Insert the add-in card. 28 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save any open...
... into the PCI slot connector. KY0070.VSD 3 Attach any instructions that came with the add-in card into the slot at the bottom of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the card (see "Removing a Slot Cover" on the...left side panel (see "Replacing the Left Side Panel" on page 27). 6 Turn on the computer and follow any necessary cables to the selected slot connector on page 40). 2 Insert the add-in card. 28 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing an Add-In Card ! Before opening the system unit, save any open...
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... its edges and do not replace the card or install another add-in card to discharge any components or connector contacts on the card. 30 VAIO MicroTower System Reference !
... its edges and do not replace the card or install another add-in card to discharge any components or connector contacts on the card. 30 VAIO MicroTower System Reference !
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...page 26). 16 Replace the left side panel (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. KY0072.VSD 11 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of battery other sensitive electronic component. 10...were removed. 14 Reconnect any cables that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in ...may also need to disconnect some cables. ! You may present a risk of the battery holder. 32 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Left Side Panel"...
...page 26). 16 Replace the left side panel (see "Removing an Add-in Card" on the computer. KY0072.VSD 11 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of battery other sensitive electronic component. 10...were removed. 14 Reconnect any cables that came with the plus (+) side up. The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in ...may also need to disconnect some cables. ! You may present a risk of the battery holder. 32 VAIO MicroTower System Reference 9 If necessary, remove any add-in cards (see "Replacing the Left Side Panel"...
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... 64 MB. ! Before opening the system unit, save any exposed metal part of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the... (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E204 is 8 MB; Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis to prevent staticelectricity damage. 3 ...Choose the size of the memory modules. the maximum memory size is 256 MB. 34 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package....
... 64 MB. ! Before opening the system unit, save any exposed metal part of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the... (MB)* Bank 0 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Bank 1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-E204 is 8 MB; Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the chassis to prevent staticelectricity damage. 3 ...Choose the size of the memory modules. the maximum memory size is 256 MB. 34 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package....
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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 Replace the front panel (see "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 25). 10 Replace the left side panel (see "Replacing the Left 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 Replace the front panel (see "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 25). 10 Replace the left side panel (see "Replacing the Left 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.
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KY0069.VSD 40 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. 1 Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove. 2 Remove the left side panel (see "Removing the Left Side Panel" on page 22). 3 Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up. 4 Carefully remove the screw from the slot cover. 5 Carefully remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.
KY0069.VSD 40 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. 1 Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove. 2 Remove the left side panel (see "Removing the Left Side Panel" on page 22). 3 Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up. 4 Carefully remove the screw from the slot cover. 5 Carefully remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use.