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...Model Number: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Serial Number Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may not be identical to change without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo... are located on the back of a separate user license agreement. Refer to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. ii Notice to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
...Model Number: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 Serial Number Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may not be identical to change without prior written approval. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Slimtop, Memory Stick, the Memory Stick logo... are located on the back of a separate user license agreement. Refer to Users © 2001 Sony Electronics Inc. ii Notice to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. SONY ELECTRONICS INC.
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...Connectors 52 VGA MONITOR Connector 53 LCD Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors 56 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector 57 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors 57 i.LINK Connectors 59 CD-In Connector 60 Configuration Switches 61 Chapter 5 -... the Lithium Battery 30 Removing the Power Supply 33 Replacing the Power Supply 34 Installing System Memory 35 Removing a Memory Module 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 Removing a Slot Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
...Connectors 52 VGA MONITOR Connector 53 LCD Connector 54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector 55 PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors 56 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector 57 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors 57 i.LINK Connectors 59 CD-In Connector 60 Configuration Switches 61 Chapter 5 -... the Lithium Battery 30 Removing the Power Supply 33 Replacing the Power Supply 34 Installing System Memory 35 Removing a Memory Module 37 Replacing the Hard Drive 39 Removing a Slot Cover 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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... (DIMMs 89 DIMM Configurations 90 L2 Cache ...90 Graphics ...90 Audio ...91 Communications 91 I /O Address Map 85 Memory Map 87 Chapter 8 - CMOS Setup Options Main Screen 67 Advanced Screen 70 Power Screen 75 Boot Screen 77 Exit Screen 78 Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ...
... (DIMMs 89 DIMM Configurations 90 L2 Cache ...90 Graphics ...90 Audio ...91 Communications 91 I /O Address Map 85 Memory Map 87 Chapter 8 - CMOS Setup Options Main Screen 67 Advanced Screen 70 Power Screen 75 Boot Screen 77 Exit Screen 78 Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ...
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... media access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Description Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Sony Memory Stick media access indicator Hard drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Power on/off . On (amber...
... media access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Description Stand by (amber) indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Sony Memory Stick media access indicator Hard drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Power on/off . On (amber...
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Slots Identifying Components 7 PC card slot Memory Stick media slot 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 PC card slot Memory Stick media slot Slot PC card slot Memory Stick® media slot Description Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card. Accommodates Memory Stick media.
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...-density VGA-type connector and is located on the Fax/Modem plug-in card. USB1 and USB2 are located next to the Mouse port. 10 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. USB2 USB1 Rear panel Right side of five USB connectors are accessible from... Modem card at rear panel USB3 USB4 Three USB connectors (USB1, USB2, and USB3) are available. The fourth USB connector (USB4) is located on the Sony Pen Tablet or LCD display on the front panel between the i.LINK connector and the...
...-density VGA-type connector and is located on the Fax/Modem plug-in card. USB1 and USB2 are located next to the Mouse port. 10 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. USB2 USB1 Rear panel Right side of five USB connectors are accessible from... Modem card at rear panel USB3 USB4 Three USB connectors (USB1, USB2, and USB3) are available. The fourth USB connector (USB4) is located on the Sony Pen Tablet or LCD display on the front panel between the i.LINK connector and the...
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...which the battery may explode if mistreated. Make a list of all the BIOS options to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... 30 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may be lost. However, if you use an authorized service dealer to...replacing the battery, it off the computer, and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). 8 Remove the power supply (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 65 to power the CMOS memory. ! Sony recommends that you wish to exit ...
...which the battery may explode if mistreated. Make a list of all the BIOS options to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... 30 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery You may be lost. However, if you use an authorized service dealer to...replacing the battery, it off the computer, and unplug the power cord. 7 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on page 24). 8 Remove the power supply (see "Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility" on page 65 to power the CMOS memory. ! Sony recommends that you wish to exit ...
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... 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 ! the maximum memory size is 8 MB; Hold the memory module only by its edges to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size, and...the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to prevent static-electricity damage. 3 Choose the size and configuration of the memory module as shown in the following table. Removing, Installing...
... 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 ! the maximum memory size is 8 MB; Hold the memory module only by its edges to replace (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from its anti-static package. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size, and...the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to prevent static-electricity damage. 3 Choose the size and configuration of the memory module as shown in the following table. Removing, Installing...
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...are not completely straight upright, continue to press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the latches lock into the slot on page 25). Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 6 Press down on each ... module until the module is fully seated. ✍ When the module is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on the socket. 36 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 4 Align the module over the appropriate socket, and note the ...
...are not completely straight upright, continue to press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the latches lock into the slot on page 25). Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 6 Press down on each ... module until the module is fully seated. ✍ When the module is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on the socket. 36 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 4 Align the module over the appropriate socket, and note the ...
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...applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Otherwise, continue using the next... page 24). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 (empty) ✍ If the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 37 Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove...
...applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the system cover (see "Removing the System Cover" on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Otherwise, continue using the next... page 24). 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove. DIMM 1 DIMM 2 (empty) ✍ If the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 37 Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove...
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Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! 38 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 4 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 25).
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! 38 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 4 Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Replace the system cover (see "Replacing the System Cover" on page 25).
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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. Battery ATX PWR Wake On LAN (not used) PWR Fan Secondary IDE Primary IDE CPU VGA Monitor USB1, USB2, Ethernet Line In Line Out Mic i.LINK 1394 i.LINK LCD Monitor (unused) CD-IN Memory SWI (Config.switch) O1 2 N CPU Fan to Modem/ USB3 PCMCIA Socket Sony Memory Stick USB4 i.LINK Sony Panel 1394 i.LINK 45
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. Battery ATX PWR Wake On LAN (not used) PWR Fan Secondary IDE Primary IDE CPU VGA Monitor USB1, USB2, Ethernet Line In Line Out Mic i.LINK 1394 i.LINK LCD Monitor (unused) CD-IN Memory SWI (Config.switch) O1 2 N CPU Fan to Modem/ USB3 PCMCIA Socket Sony Memory Stick USB4 i.LINK Sony Panel 1394 i.LINK 45
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Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors System Board 49 O1 2 N { DIMM1 DIMM2 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 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors System Board 49 O1 2 N { DIMM1 DIMM2 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).
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O1 2 N IEEE1394 (rear panel) IEEE1394 interface header connector (rear panel) Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 TA1+ 3 TA14 TB1+ 5 TB16 Ground IEEE1394 (front panel) System Board 57 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick media slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. A cable connects each 6-pin header connector to the front panel to provide it with i.LINK interface functionality. O1 2 N Sony Memory Stick i.LINK Interface Header Connectors The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface header connectors.
O1 2 N IEEE1394 (rear panel) IEEE1394 interface header connector (rear panel) Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 TA1+ 3 TA14 TB1+ 5 TB16 Ground IEEE1394 (front panel) System Board 57 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick media slot connector is a 10-pin MCR 103-10S connector. A cable connects each 6-pin header connector to the front panel to provide it with i.LINK interface functionality. O1 2 N Sony Memory Stick i.LINK Interface Header Connectors The system board has two i.LINK (IEEE1394) interface header connectors.
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...) Language [English] Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Halt On [All but Keyboard] All but Disk All but Disk/Keyboard All Errors No Error Installed Memory 128 MB (depends on model)
...) Language [English] Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Halt On [All but Keyboard] All but Disk All but Disk/Keyboard All Errors No Error Installed Memory 128 MB (depends on model)
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70 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Advanced Screen Current CPU Internal Frequency 1B GHz (depends on model) CPU Frequency Mutiple [7.5x] FSB/SDRAM Freq. (MHz) [133/133] ... [Disabled] Enabled Processor Serial Number [Disabled] Enabled BIOS Update [Enabled] Disabled PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] Enabled USB Legacy Support [Auto] Disabled Enabled OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] Enabled Chip Configuration (see "Chip Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 71) I/O Device Configuration (see "I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 73) PCI Configuration...
70 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Advanced Screen Current CPU Internal Frequency 1B GHz (depends on model) CPU Frequency Mutiple [7.5x] FSB/SDRAM Freq. (MHz) [133/133] ... [Disabled] Enabled Processor Serial Number [Disabled] Enabled BIOS Update [Enabled] Disabled PS/2 Mouse Function Control [Auto] Enabled USB Legacy Support [Auto] Disabled Enabled OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] Enabled Chip Configuration (see "Chip Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 71) I/O Device Configuration (see "I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 73) PCI Configuration...
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CMOS Setup Options 71 Chip Configuration Sub-Menu SDRAM Timing SDRAM CAS Latency SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Refresh RAS Assertion Refresh Queue Depth SDRAM Refresh Mode Memory Hole At Address Video Memory Cache Mode Graphics Aperture Size VGA Shared Memory Size [By SPD] User Define [3 T] [4 T] [3 T] [5 T] 4 T 6 T 7 T [12] 0 4 8 [Simultaneous] Staggered 1T [None] 15 M-16 M 14 M-16 M 12 M-16 M [USWC] UC [64 MB] 128 MB 256 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB [16 MB] 8 MB 32 MB 64 MB 2 MB 4 MB
CMOS Setup Options 71 Chip Configuration Sub-Menu SDRAM Timing SDRAM CAS Latency SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Refresh RAS Assertion Refresh Queue Depth SDRAM Refresh Mode Memory Hole At Address Video Memory Cache Mode Graphics Aperture Size VGA Shared Memory Size [By SPD] User Define [3 T] [4 T] [3 T] [5 T] 4 T 6 T 7 T [12] 0 4 8 [Simultaneous] Staggered 1T [None] 15 M-16 M 14 M-16 M 12 M-16 M [USWC] UC [64 MB] 128 MB 256 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB [16 MB] 8 MB 32 MB 64 MB 2 MB 4 MB
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Chapter 7 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 79
Chapter 7 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 79
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... 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... port 1 has requested a resource that is a list of status and error messages that is redirected) could not be found . 82 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. Two devices requested the same resource, resulting in...
... 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... port 1 has requested a resource that is a list of status and error messages that is redirected) could not be found . 82 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. Two devices requested the same resource, resulting in...
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DMA Channel 4 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Windows Me™ reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Miscellaneous Technical Information 83 DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
DMA Channel 4 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Windows Me™ reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Miscellaneous Technical Information 83 DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.