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...be identical to current retail versions. Model Number: PCV-L640 Serial Number IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of the software may not be...are trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Slimtop, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear, i.LINK, and Memory Stick are subject ...Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer...
...be identical to current retail versions. Model Number: PCV-L640 Serial Number IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Some of the software may not be...are trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Slimtop, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear, i.LINK, and Memory Stick are subject ...Sony Electronics Inc. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of this copyright protection technology must be reproduced, translated, or reduced to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer...
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... LCD Connector 59 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 60 LINE IN and LINE OUT Connectors 61 PHONE and MIC Connectors 62 Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector 63 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors 64 i.LINK Connectors 65 Auxiliary Audio In Connector 66 Configuration Jumper and Switches ... 27 Setting the Configuration Switches 29 Setting the CMOS Jumper 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 36 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 Removing a Slot Cover 44 Covering an Open I/O Slot 45 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... LCD Connector 59 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 60 LINE IN and LINE OUT Connectors 61 PHONE and MIC Connectors 62 Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector 63 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors 64 i.LINK Connectors 65 Auxiliary Audio In Connector 66 Configuration Jumper and Switches ... 27 Setting the Configuration Switches 29 Setting the CMOS Jumper 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 36 Replacing the Hard Drive 41 Removing a Slot Cover 44 Covering an Open I/O Slot 45 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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... Messages 89 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 90 DMA Channel Assignments 91 IRQ Assignments 92 System I/O Address Map 93 Memory Map 95 Chapter 9 - Specifications Processor 97 Chipset 97 PCI Bus 97 Memory Modules (DIMMs 97 DIMM Configurations 98 L2 Cache 98 Graphics 98 Contents xiii Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 - CMOS...
... Messages 89 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 90 DMA Channel Assignments 91 IRQ Assignments 92 System I/O Address Map 93 Memory Map 95 Chapter 9 - Specifications Processor 97 Chipset 97 PCI Bus 97 Memory Modules (DIMMs 97 DIMM Configurations 98 L2 Cache 98 Graphics 98 Contents xiii Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card Chapter 6 - CMOS...
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Accommodates Memory Stick media. Slots Identifying Components 7 FD DISC HD PC Card Slot Memory Stick Media Slot SHA0006.VSD Slot PC Card Slot Memory Stick® Media Slot Description Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card.
Accommodates Memory Stick media. Slots Identifying Components 7 FD DISC HD PC Card Slot Memory Stick Media Slot SHA0006.VSD Slot PC Card Slot Memory Stick® Media Slot Description Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card.
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...the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it is automatically selected (it off the computer and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the system cover (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 75). Sony recommends that are lost . Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. Make a list of three ...their default settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 14). Do not disassemble it or dispose of it is the first item in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. You will be lost , the BIOS values revert to access the BIOS Setup ...
...the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it is automatically selected (it off the computer and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the system cover (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 75). Sony recommends that are lost . Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. Make a list of three ...their default settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 14). Do not disassemble it or dispose of it is the first item in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. You will be lost , the BIOS values revert to access the BIOS Setup ...
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... turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 36). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to discharge ...128 ! 34 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. The minimum memory size is 256 MB. Supports SDRAM memory. Memory modules can vary in your body before handling a memory module. ✍ Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. The BIOS ...
... turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 36). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its edges to discharge ...128 ! 34 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. The minimum memory size is 256 MB. Supports SDRAM memory. Memory modules can vary in your body before handling a memory module. ✍ Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. The BIOS ...
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O1 2 3 4 5 6 N 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 on each side of the ... are straight up and locked into place. 7 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on each side of the module. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on the socket. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 35 4 Align the module over the appropriate...
O1 2 3 4 5 6 N 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 on each side of the ... are straight up and locked into place. 7 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on each side of the module. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on the socket. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 35 4 Align the module over the appropriate...
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DIMM 1 DIMM 2 KY0073.VSD ✍ If the memory module you wish 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 24). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps 3 to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! Otherwise, continue. 36 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to 5.
DIMM 1 DIMM 2 KY0073.VSD ✍ If the memory module you wish 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 24). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM #2, skip steps 3 to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! Otherwise, continue. 36 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to 5.
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MAN003.VSD 6 Push out the handle on the power supply while you remove DIMM #1. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 38 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual 5 Flip the hard drive carrier upside down and let it rest on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket.
MAN003.VSD 6 Push out the handle on the power supply while you remove DIMM #1. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 38 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual 5 Flip the hard drive carrier upside down and let it rest on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket.
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... the chassis to its edges. MAN002B.VSD Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. ✍ If the memory module you removed is DIMM #2, stop. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 39 7 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its normal position. 9 Insert the drive carrier tabs into the...
... the chassis to its edges. MAN002B.VSD Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. ✍ If the memory module you removed is DIMM #2, stop. Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 39 7 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its normal position. 9 Insert the drive carrier tabs into the...
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SW Keyboard/Mouse Auxiliary Audio In (not used) O1 2 3 4 5 6 N PCI Riser Slot Battery Front Panel header USB2 i.LINK IEEE-1394 Floppy Sony Memory Stick PCMCIA Socket Memory Volume Phone Mic OM04581.VSD 47 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 CTRL Secondary IDE PWR Power CPU CPU Fan Printer Wake On LAN Serial CMOS VGA Monitor USB1 Line In Line Out i.LINK IEEE-1394 LCD Monitor Config.
SW Keyboard/Mouse Auxiliary Audio In (not used) O1 2 3 4 5 6 N PCI Riser Slot Battery Front Panel header USB2 i.LINK IEEE-1394 Floppy Sony Memory Stick PCMCIA Socket Memory Volume Phone Mic OM04581.VSD 47 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 CTRL Secondary IDE PWR Power CPU CPU Fan Printer Wake On LAN Serial CMOS VGA Monitor USB1 Line In Line Out i.LINK IEEE-1394 LCD Monitor Config.
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Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04908B.VSD 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). 52 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors O1 2 3 4 5 6 N DIMM1 DIMM2 OM04710A.VSD Both sides of 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 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). 52 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors O1 2 3 4 5 6 N DIMM1 DIMM2 OM04710A.VSD Both sides of pin 1.
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System Board 63 Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. O1 2 3 4 5 6 N Sony Memory Stick KY0097.VSD
System Board 63 Sony Memory Stick Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. O1 2 3 4 5 6 N Sony Memory Stick KY0097.VSD
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80 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] Disabled 7ns (143MHz) 8ns (125MHz) SDRAM CAS Latency* [2T] 3T SDRAM RAS to CAS ... 12T 16T 32T Infinite 0T 2T 4T SDRAM MA Wait State [Normal] Slow Fast Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] 128MB 256MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] Disabled DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide Data Integrity Mode† Non-ECC Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled...
80 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP Screen SDRAM Configuration [By SPD] Disabled 7ns (143MHz) 8ns (125MHz) SDRAM CAS Latency* [2T] 3T SDRAM RAS to CAS ... 12T 16T 32T Infinite 0T 2T 4T SDRAM MA Wait State [Normal] Slow Fast Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] 128MB 256MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC PCI 2.1 Support [Enabled] Disabled DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide Data Integrity Mode† Non-ECC Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled...
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Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ IRQ assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map 87
Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ IRQ assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map 87
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...Cleared CMOS Data Invalid, CMOS 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... in the CMOS. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is redirected) could not be found . 90 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in use . ...
...Cleared CMOS Data Invalid, CMOS 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... in the CMOS. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is redirected) could not be found . 90 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that is already in use . ...
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Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Miscellaneous Technical Information 91 DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. DMA Channel 2 4 Default Assignment Standard diskette drive controller Direct memory access controller
Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Miscellaneous Technical Information 91 DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. DMA Channel 2 4 Default Assignment Standard diskette drive controller Direct memory access controller
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92 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual IRQ Assignments IRQ # 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09...AU8810 multifunction PCI platform Vortex AU8810 PCI audio SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE-1394) PCI host controller ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering WheelMouse1 (PS/2) Numeric data ... shows the factory default values. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. Windows 98 will reassign resources to Memory Stick® interface controller Rage™ 128 Pro 4XL (English) ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/8130) ...
92 VAIO Slimtop™ Reference Manual IRQ Assignments IRQ # 00 01 02 03 04 06 07 08 09...AU8810 multifunction PCI platform Vortex AU8810 PCI audio SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE-1394) PCI host controller ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering WheelMouse1 (PS/2) Numeric data ... shows the factory default values. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. Windows 98 will reassign resources to Memory Stick® interface controller Rage™ 128 Pro 4XL (English) ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Realtek RTL8139(A/B/C/8130) ...
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... Pins SDRAM type 128 Mbytes SDRAM 256 Mbytes (128Mbytes in each socket) 3.3 V memory only 168-pins with 100 MHz FSB) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-L640 computer. Processor 700 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III processor (with gold-plated contacts PC100 (100...
... Pins SDRAM type 128 Mbytes SDRAM 256 Mbytes (128Mbytes in each socket) 3.3 V memory only 168-pins with 100 MHz FSB) * MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed. Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-L640 computer. Processor 700 MHz* Intel® Pentium® III processor (with gold-plated contacts PC100 (100...
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Computer SDRAM is expandable to 2048 x 1536 at 70 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. Memory can vary between sockets. SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. L2 Cache Installed Controller 256 kbytes secondary write-back cache (in either socket. 98 VAIO Slimtop...™ Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L640 is shipped with 100 MHz memory. Memory size can be installed in processor), direct...
Computer SDRAM is expandable to 2048 x 1536 at 70 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for Plug and Play displays. Memory can vary between sockets. SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. L2 Cache Installed Controller 256 kbytes secondary write-back cache (in either socket. 98 VAIO Slimtop...™ Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-L640 is shipped with 100 MHz memory. Memory size can be installed in processor), direct...