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...in the space provided here. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. and Rockwell International. Model Number: PCV-R522DS/PCVR526DS/PCV-R528DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Service Center. u Never install modem or telephone wiring...SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are trademarks of optical instruments with this manual or the information contained herein at the network interface. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO computer to this product ...
...in the space provided here. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. and Rockwell International. Model Number: PCV-R522DS/PCVR526DS/PCV-R528DS Serial Number WARNING u To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your Sony Service Center. u Never install modem or telephone wiring...SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Digital Studio and the VAIO logo are trademarks of optical instruments with this manual or the information contained herein at the network interface. Refer to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO computer to this product ...
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... FCC Class B limits may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. Operation is subject to the two following measures: u Reorient or relocate...an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R522DS/ PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are cautioned that are designed to...
... FCC Class B limits may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this computer product. Operation is subject to the two following measures: u Reorient or relocate...an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device, pursuant to operate this manual could void your authority to Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R522DS/ PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. You are cautioned that are designed to...
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...equipment. This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. Also, you will notify you as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If this equipment. To be certain of the number of devices that temporary discontinuance of devices which may be ...connected to use a computer or other entity, or individual. This equipment cannot be used to maintain uninterrupted service. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call . If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,...
...equipment. This modem uses the USOC RJ-11 telephone jack. Also, you will notify you as soon as determined by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. If this equipment. To be certain of the number of devices that temporary discontinuance of devices which may be ...connected to use a computer or other entity, or individual. This equipment cannot be used to maintain uninterrupted service. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call . If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network,...
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Identifying Components Front View 2 Drives 3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors 6 Rear View 7 Icons ...8 I/O Connectors 10 Expansion Slots 15 Chapter 2 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 24 Removing the Front Panel 26 Replacing the Front Panel 27 Replacing the Cover 28 v Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 18 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 19 Configuring the System Board 21 Chapter 3 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information ii Regulatory Information iii FCC Part 68 iv Telephone ...
Identifying Components Front View 2 Drives 3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors 6 Rear View 7 Icons ...8 I/O Connectors 10 Expansion Slots 15 Chapter 2 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 24 Removing the Front Panel 26 Replacing the Front Panel 27 Replacing the Cover 28 v Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 18 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 19 Configuring the System Board 21 Chapter 3 - Contents Notice to Users ii Safety Information ii Regulatory Information iii FCC Part 68 iv Telephone ...
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... Connector 68 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 69 i.LINK Header Connectors 70 CD-IN Connector 71 AUX-IN Connector 72 Configuration Settings 73 Chapter 5 - vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 30 Removing an Add-in Card 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery 33 Installing System Memory 36 Removing a Memory...
... Connector 68 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 69 i.LINK Header Connectors 70 CD-IN Connector 71 AUX-IN Connector 72 Configuration Settings 73 Chapter 5 - vi VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing an Add-In Card 30 Removing an Add-in Card 31 Replacing the Lithium Battery 33 Installing System Memory 36 Removing a Memory...
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Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords 90 Beep Code Error Messages 91 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 92 DMA Channel Assignments 94 System I /O and Expansion Slots 101 Drives and Controllers 102 System BIOS 103 vii Chapter 6 - Specifications Processors 99 Chipset 99 PCI Bus 99 Memory Modules (DIMMs 99 DIMM Configurations 100 L2 Cache 100 Graphics 100 Audio 101 Communications 101 I /O Address Map 95 Memory Map 98 Chapter 8 - CMOS Setup Options STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen 78 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen 79 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP...
Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords 90 Beep Code Error Messages 91 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 92 DMA Channel Assignments 94 System I /O and Expansion Slots 101 Drives and Controllers 102 System BIOS 103 vii Chapter 6 - Specifications Processors 99 Chipset 99 PCI Bus 99 Memory Modules (DIMMs 99 DIMM Configurations 100 L2 Cache 100 Graphics 100 Audio 101 Communications 101 I /O Address Map 95 Memory Map 98 Chapter 8 - CMOS Setup Options STANDARD CMOS SETUP Screen 78 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Screen 79 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP...
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Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer. 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 Digital Studio™ Computer. Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1
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...).† CD-ROM read : 8X (maximum performance). Drives Identifying Components 3 CD-ROM (PCV-R522DS) DVD-ROM (PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS) 5.25" drive bay (open) (PCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS) CD-RW (PCV-R528DS) Diskette drive FRNTPNLA.VSD Drive Diskette drive CD-ROM drive (PCV-R522DS only) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-R526DS/ PCV-R528DS only) CD-RW drive (PCV-R528DS only) Description 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte.
...).† CD-ROM read : 8X (maximum performance). Drives Identifying Components 3 CD-ROM (PCV-R522DS) DVD-ROM (PCV-R526DS/PCV-R528DS) 5.25" drive bay (open) (PCV-R522DS/PCV-R526DS) CD-RW (PCV-R528DS) Diskette drive FRNTPNLA.VSD Drive Diskette drive CD-ROM drive (PCV-R522DS only) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-R526DS/ PCV-R528DS only) CD-RW drive (PCV-R528DS only) Description 3.5-inch, 1.44 Mbyte.
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Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode.
Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray. Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode.
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On (orange) indicates CD-ROM activity. On (green) indicates the computer is turned off. Off (no color) indicates the computer is out of standby mode, ready to use. On (orange) indicates hard disk drive activity. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Optical ... access FRNTPNLC.VSD Indicator Power/Standby indicator Diskette drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Description Standby (amber) indicates the computer is in standby mode.
On (orange) indicates CD-ROM activity. On (green) indicates the computer is turned off. Off (no color) indicates the computer is out of standby mode, ready to use. On (orange) indicates hard disk drive activity. On (green) indicates diskette drive activity. Indicators Identifying Components 5 Optical ... access FRNTPNLC.VSD Indicator Power/Standby indicator Diskette drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Description Standby (amber) indicates the computer is in standby mode.
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A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK (IEEE-1394)* USB Description Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.
A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK (IEEE-1394)* USB Description Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.
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8 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
8 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Description Mouse connector Optional Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack)
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Identifying Components 9 Icon Description Telephone (for phone) i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
Identifying Components 9 Icon Description Telephone (for phone) i.LINK (IEEE-1394)
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They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. 2 3 1 4 6 5 KY0002.VSD USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Serial Port The serial port is located at the front and rear of the system. A USB connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector. 5 9 6 1 KY0003.VS KY0057.VSD 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Optional Keyboard and Mouse The optional keyboard and mouse connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors.
They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female connectors. 2 3 1 4 6 5 KY0002.VSD USB Ports The USB ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. Serial Port The serial port is located at the front and rear of the system. A USB connector is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector. 5 9 6 1 KY0003.VS KY0057.VSD 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Optional Keyboard and Mouse The optional keyboard and mouse connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors.
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Identifying Components 11 Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 KY0005.VSD Monitor The Monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGAtype connector. 10 15 5 11 1 6 KY0004.VSD
Identifying Components 11 Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. 13 25 14 1 KY0005.VSD Monitor The Monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGAtype connector. 10 15 5 11 1 6 KY0004.VSD
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Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. KY0013.VSD 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector.
Electrolet condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. KY0013.VSD 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 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. Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector.
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... jack is for connecting to a telephone. Line Telephone KY0014.VSD Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall, and the Telephone 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 work correctly. However, the...
... jack is for connecting to a telephone. Line Telephone KY0014.VSD Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall, and the Telephone 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 work correctly. However, the...
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The 4-pin i.LINK connector at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) On back of system 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) At bottom of 6 watts. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE-1394) Connectors The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12V and a maximum power of front panel KY0087.VSD
The 4-pin i.LINK connector at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) On back of system 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE-1394) At bottom of 6 watts. The 6-pin connector supplies 10V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual i.LINK® (IEEE-1394) Connectors The 6-pin i.LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12V and a maximum power of front panel KY0087.VSD
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Identifying Components 15 Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion. The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. AGP PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 OM04577B.VSD
Identifying Components 15 Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion. The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. AGP PCI #1 PCI #2 PCI #3 OM04577B.VSD
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Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system can consist of the following: u Making changes to the BIOS settings u Making changes to the display's power management settings u Changing the system board jumper position 17 Configuring your system.
Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system can consist of the following: u Making changes to the BIOS settings u Making changes to the display's power management settings u Changing the system board jumper position 17 Configuring your system.