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...Sony, VAIO, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The use the modem or a telephone to Users © 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony.... Refer to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO computer to any time without prior written approval. u Use caution when installing...without notice. Model Number: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Service Center. u Do ...
...Sony, VAIO, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, and the VAIO logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The use the modem or a telephone to Users © 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony.... Refer to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO computer to any time without prior written approval. u Use caution when installing...without notice. Model Number: PCV-L400/PCV-L600/ PCV-L600S Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Service Center. u Do ...
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..., and VGA Monitor Connectors 51 LCD Monitor Connector (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) .....53 Auxiliary (AUX) Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 Line In and Line Out Connectors 56 Phones and Mic Connectors 57 Sony Memory Stick Connector 58 Configuration Jumpers 59 CMOS Clear (CMOS...66 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen 67 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen 70 vi VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 22 Removing an Add-in Card 23 Replacing the Lithium Battery 25 Installing System Memory 28 Removing a Memory Module 30 Removing a Slot Cover 32 Covering an Open I/O ...
..., and VGA Monitor Connectors 51 LCD Monitor Connector (VAIO Slimtop LCD models only) .....53 Auxiliary (AUX) Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 Line In and Line Out Connectors 56 Phones and Mic Connectors 57 Sony Memory Stick Connector 58 Configuration Jumpers 59 CMOS Clear (CMOS...66 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen 67 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen 70 vi VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 22 Removing an Add-in Card 23 Replacing the Lithium Battery 25 Installing System Memory 28 Removing a Memory Module 30 Removing a Slot Cover 32 Covering an Open I/O ...
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... Screen 77 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Screen 77 Chapter 7 - Specifications Processors 91 Chipset 91 PCI Bus 91 Memory Modules (DIMMs 91 DIMM Configurations 92 L2 Cache 92 Graphics 92 Audio 93 Communications 93 I /O Address Map 86 Memory Map 89 PCI Configuration Space Map 90 Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords...
... Screen 77 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Screen 77 Chapter 7 - Specifications Processors 91 Chipset 91 PCI Bus 91 Memory Modules (DIMMs 91 DIMM Configurations 92 L2 Cache 92 Graphics 92 Audio 93 Communications 93 I /O Address Map 86 Memory Map 89 PCI Configuration Space Map 90 Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords...
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Identifying Components Slots 7 F C H D D D PC Card Slot Memory Stick Media Slot SHA0006.VSD Slot PC Card Slot Memory Stick™ Media Slot Description Accommodates one Type II PCMCIA card Accommodates Memory Stick media
Identifying Components Slots 7 F C H D D D PC Card Slot Memory Stick Media Slot SHA0006.VSD Slot PC Card Slot Memory Stick™ Media Slot Description Accommodates one Type II PCMCIA card Accommodates Memory Stick media
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...the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be too weak to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The lithium battery may be lost , the BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 65). Although the computer can skip..." on page 20). Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 25 Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may explode if mistreated. The lithium battery has a typical life of it is...
...the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be too weak to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The lithium battery may be lost , the BIOS values revert to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 65). Although the computer can skip..." on page 20). Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 25 Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may explode if mistreated. The lithium battery has a typical life of it is...
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... electricity in size and speed between sockets. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 128 MB. 28 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory modules can vary in your body before handling a memory module. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size, and...
... electricity in size and speed between sockets. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 128 MB. 28 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Memory modules can vary in your body before handling a memory module. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size, and...
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... side of the module until the handles lock into the slot on each side of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on page 21). Pin 1 side DIMM2 DIMM1 Press down here Handles... 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 firmly and evenly at both ...
... side of the module until the handles lock into the slot on each side of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on page 21). Pin 1 side DIMM2 DIMM1 Press down here Handles... 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 firmly and evenly at both ...
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KY0073.VSD 30 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. !
KY0073.VSD 30 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove. Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 20). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. !
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KY0043.VSD Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Touch any exposed metal part of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 31 3 Push out the handle on each side of the chassis to eject the module from its edges. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 4 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its socket.
KY0043.VSD Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Touch any exposed metal part of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 31 3 Push out the handle on each side of the chassis to eject the module from its edges. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 4 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its socket.
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Multiplier VGA Monitor USB1 Line In Line Out AUX LCD Monitor Keyboard/Mouse Battery VGAEN CMOS Clear INTEN Front Panel USB2 CPU Fan Reset Secondary IDE PS Fan Sony Memory Stick Wake On LAN PCI Riser Slot Memory Volume Phone Mic OM04581.VSD 35 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. Primary IDE Floppy Power CPU Printer Serial CPU Bus Freq.
Multiplier VGA Monitor USB1 Line In Line Out AUX LCD Monitor Keyboard/Mouse Battery VGAEN CMOS Clear INTEN Front Panel USB2 CPU Fan Reset Secondary IDE PS Fan Sony Memory Stick Wake On LAN PCI Riser Slot Memory Volume Phone Mic OM04581.VSD 35 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. Primary IDE Floppy Power CPU Printer Serial CPU Bus Freq.
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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). Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04908B.VSD 46 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors DIMM1 DIMM2 OM04710A.VSD Both sides of pin 1.
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). Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04908B.VSD 46 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors DIMM1 DIMM2 OM04710A.VSD Both sides of pin 1.
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Sony Memory Stick Sony Memory Stick connector Pin Signal 1 VSS 2 BS 3 Reserved 4 DIO 5 Reserved 6 INS 7 Reserved 8 SCLK 9 VCC 10 VSS KY0097.VSD 58 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick Connector The Sony Memory Stick connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector.
Sony Memory Stick Sony Memory Stick connector Pin Signal 1 VSS 2 BS 3 Reserved 4 DIO 5 Reserved 6 INS 7 Reserved 8 SCLK 9 VCC 10 VSS KY0097.VSD 58 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Sony Memory Stick Connector The Sony Memory Stick connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector.
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CBFFF Shadow: CC000 - D3FFF Shadow: D4000 - 68 VAIO Computer Reference Manual HDD S.M.A.R.T. D7FFF Shadow: D8000 - DBFFF Shadow: DC000 - capability: OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M: Silent Boot: Boot Up Sound: Boot Up Volume:* PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: Video ROM BIOS Shadow: C8000 - CFFFF Shadow: D0000 - DFFFF Shadow: Boot Up ...
CBFFF Shadow: CC000 - D3FFF Shadow: D4000 - 68 VAIO Computer Reference Manual HDD S.M.A.R.T. D7FFF Shadow: D8000 - DBFFF Shadow: DC000 - capability: OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M: Silent Boot: Boot Up Sound: Boot Up Volume:* PCI/VGA Palette Snoop: Video ROM BIOS Shadow: C8000 - CFFFF Shadow: D0000 - DFFFF Shadow: Boot Up ...
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CMOS Setup Options 71 Graphics Aperture Size: Video Memory Cache Mode: PCI 2.1 Support: Memory Hole At 15M-16M: DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide Data Integrity Mode: Onboard FDC Controller: Onboard FDC Swap A & B: Onboard Serial Port 1: Onboard Serial ...
CMOS Setup Options 71 Graphics Aperture Size: Video Memory Cache Mode: PCI 2.1 Support: Memory Hole At 15M-16M: DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide Data Integrity Mode: Onboard FDC Controller: Onboard FDC Swap A & B: Onboard Serial Port 1: Onboard Serial ...
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Chapter 7 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 u PCI configuration space map 79
Chapter 7 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 u PCI configuration space map 79
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... 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... Two devices requested the same resource, resulting in a conflict. The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use. 82 VAIO Computer Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in use. The ...
... 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... Two devices requested the same resource, resulting in a conflict. The parallel port has requested a resource that is already in use. 82 VAIO Computer Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in use. The ...
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88 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 001000000 - 18000000 000FC000 - 000FFFFF 000FA000 - 000FBFFF 000F9000 - 000F9FFF 000F8000 - 000F8FFF 000E8000 - 000F7FFF 000E0000 - 000E7FFF 000C8000 - 000DFFFF 000A0000 - 000C7FFF 0009FC00 - 0009FFFF 00080000 - 0009FBFF 00000000 - 0007FFFF Default configuration Extended memory Boot block... BIOS POST BIOS (available in UMB) Available high-DOS memory (ISA and PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (moveable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory I/O addresses that may be used by add-in...
88 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 001000000 - 18000000 000FC000 - 000FFFFF 000FA000 - 000FBFFF 000F9000 - 000F9FFF 000F8000 - 000F8FFF 000E8000 - 000F7FFF 000E0000 - 000E7FFF 000C8000 - 000DFFFF 000A0000 - 000C7FFF 0009FC00 - 0009FFFF 00080000 - 0009FBFF 00000000 - 0007FFFF Default configuration Extended memory Boot block... BIOS POST BIOS (available in UMB) Available high-DOS memory (ISA and PCI bus) Video memory and BIOS Extended BIOS data (moveable by memory manager software) Extended conventional memory Conventional memory I/O addresses that may be used by add-in...
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Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-L400, PCV-L600, and PCV-L600S computers. Processors PCV-L400 PCV-L600 PCV-L600S 400 MHz Intel Pentium® II processor (with 100 MHz FSB) 500 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor (...PCI Level 2.1, 33 MHz zero wait state 2 PCI slots (1 open) Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM type PCV-L400: 64 Mbytes SDRAM PCV-L600/PCV-L600S: 128 Mbytes SDRAM 256 Mbytes (128Mbytes in each socket) 3.3 V memory only 168-pins with gold-plated contacts PC100 (100 MHz), 60 ns,...
Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-L400, PCV-L600, and PCV-L600S computers. Processors PCV-L400 PCV-L600 PCV-L600S 400 MHz Intel Pentium® II processor (with 100 MHz FSB) 500 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor (...PCI Level 2.1, 33 MHz zero wait state 2 PCI slots (1 open) Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM type PCV-L400: 64 Mbytes SDRAM PCV-L600/PCV-L600S: 128 Mbytes SDRAM 256 Mbytes (128Mbytes in each socket) 3.3 V memory only 168-pins with gold-plated contacts PC100 (100 MHz), 60 ns,...
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... is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Memory can vary between sockets. or double-sided. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 128 MB. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Computer SDRAM is expandable to 1920 x 1200 at 70 Hz... non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. DIMMs must be 3.3V unbuffered 4-clock, 64-bit or 72-bit, 66 MHz or 100 MHz SDRAM module. Supports SDRAM memory. 92 VAIO Computer...
... is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Memory can vary between sockets. or double-sided. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 128 MB. The PCV-L600 and PCV-L600S are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Computer SDRAM is expandable to 1920 x 1200 at 70 Hz... non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. DIMMs must be 3.3V unbuffered 4-clock, 64-bit or 72-bit, 66 MHz or 100 MHz SDRAM module. Supports SDRAM memory. 92 VAIO Computer...
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... 67 menu items 65 PNP and PCI setup screen 75 standard CMOS setup 66 codes, beeps 81 COM1 port - See serial port communications specifications 93 computer safety information ii configuration jumpers CMOS clear 59 interrupt enable 61 VGA enable 60 configuration space map, PCI 90 configuring CMOS setup utility 14 power... LCD monitor 53 line 63 Line In 56 Line Out 56 Mic 57 modem card 63 monitor 9 Phones 57 power 47 printer 51 serial 51 Sony Memory Stick 58 system board 36 telephone 63 USB 6, 50 VGA monitor 51 95 See lithium battery beep codes 81 BIOS - Index A add-in card installing...
... 67 menu items 65 PNP and PCI setup screen 75 standard CMOS setup 66 codes, beeps 81 COM1 port - See serial port communications specifications 93 computer safety information ii configuration jumpers CMOS clear 59 interrupt enable 61 VGA enable 60 configuration space map, PCI 90 configuring CMOS setup utility 14 power... LCD monitor 53 line 63 Line In 56 Line Out 56 Mic 57 modem card 63 monitor 9 Phones 57 power 47 printer 51 serial 51 Sony Memory Stick 58 system board 36 telephone 63 USB 6, 50 VGA monitor 51 95 See lithium battery beep codes 81 BIOS - Index A add-in card installing...