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Fax/Modem Card Connectors 75 System Board Connectors 56 Front Panel Header (J25 56 Diskette Drive Connector 57 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 58 PCI Slot Connectors 59 AGP Connector 60 IDE Connectors 61 Power Connector 61 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors...-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 Module 39 Removing a Slot Cover 41 Covering an Open I/O Slot 42 Installing ...
Fax/Modem Card Connectors 75 System Board Connectors 56 Front Panel Header (J25 56 Diskette Drive Connector 57 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 58 PCI Slot Connectors 59 AGP Connector 60 IDE Connectors 61 Power Connector 61 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors...-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 Module 39 Removing a Slot Cover 41 Covering an Open I/O Slot 42 Installing ...
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... 101 Drives and Controllers 102 System BIOS 103 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...
... 101 Drives and Controllers 102 System BIOS 103 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...
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The screws are located at the top center, and the lower left to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, press the two tabs on the right side. 2 Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from the metal back plate. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover to right. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners.
The screws are located at the top center, and the lower left to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, press the two tabs on the right side. 2 Remove the frame from the unit by gently pulling it from the metal back plate. 24 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover to right. KY0064B.VSD 3 Remove the three screws from left and right corners.
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...this time, and you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may be too weak to power the CMOS memory. ! You will be lost. The lithium battery has a typical life of all the BIOS options... to assume that are lost . Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings...
...this time, and you remove the lithium battery, all values stored in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may be too weak to power the CMOS memory. ! You will be lost. The lithium battery has a typical life of all the BIOS options... to assume that are lost . Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all the BIOS options that the settings...
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...32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R522DS ships with 128 MB. The PCV-R526DS and PCVR528DS ships with 64 MB. Memory modules can vary in the following table. SDRAM is 256 MB. Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and... static electricity in your body before handling a memory module. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 100 MHz memory. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; 36 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Before...
...32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R522DS ships with 128 MB. The PCV-R526DS and PCVR528DS ships with 64 MB. Memory modules can vary in the following table. SDRAM is 256 MB. Touch any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and... static electricity in your body before handling a memory module. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory. Do not mix 66 MHz memory with 100 MHz memory. The minimum memory size is 8 MB; 36 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti-static package. Before...
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Press down here 123 45 Handles Pin 1 side DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD 8 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 9 Press down firmly and evenly at both ...
Press down here 123 45 Handles Pin 1 side DIMM2 DIMM1 Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04586.VSD 8 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket. 9 Press down firmly and evenly at both ...
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No further action is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
No further action is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. 38 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 12 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer.
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... power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 13 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 24). 14 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! KY0073.VSD The memory modules are located beneath... the power supply. You do not need to remove a memory module if you wish to reach the memory modules. Removing, Installing, and Replacing ...
... power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord. 13 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 24). 14 Locate the memory module you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. ! KY0073.VSD The memory modules are located beneath... the power supply. You do not need to remove a memory module if you wish to reach the memory modules. Removing, Installing, and Replacing ...
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Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 16 Grasp one edge of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! 40 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 15 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module.
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. Push out Handles KY0042.VSD 16 Grasp one edge of the memory module to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. ! 40 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 15 Reach around each side of the power supply and push down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in your body before handling the memory module.
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A B KY0096.VSD 50 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on page 36). 1 Remove the three screws (A in next diagram) from the rear of the chassis. 2 Remove the screw (B) from the power supply bracket.
A B KY0096.VSD 50 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on page 36). 1 Remove the three screws (A in next diagram) from the rear of the chassis. 2 Remove the screw (B) from the power supply bracket.
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Optinal Keyboard, Mouse USB1 USB Header COM1, Printer, iLINK 1394 Header 2 Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Game 1394 Header 3 CD-In Aux-In Processor Memory CPU Fan Configuration Switches Fan 2 12345 Slot 1 (PCI) Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 3 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette AGP Battery Front panel header OM04581.VSD 55 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector, jumper, and switch on the system board.
Optinal Keyboard, Mouse USB1 USB Header COM1, Printer, iLINK 1394 Header 2 Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Game 1394 Header 3 CD-In Aux-In Processor Memory CPU Fan Configuration Switches Fan 2 12345 Slot 1 (PCI) Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 3 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette AGP Battery Front panel header OM04581.VSD 55 Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector, jumper, and switch on the system board.
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Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. 58 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 12345 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). Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04908B.VSD
Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. 58 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 12345 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). Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 OM04908B.VSD
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... SDRAM Configuration: SDRAM CAS Latency: SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay:* SDRAM RAS Precharge Time:* DRAM Idle Timer:* SDRAM MA Wait State: Graphics Aperture Size: Video Memory Cache Mode: PCI 2.1 Support: DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide Data Integrity Mode: Onboard FDC Controller: [By SPD] Disabled 7ns (143MHz) 8ns (125MHz) [3T...
... SDRAM Configuration: SDRAM CAS Latency: SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay:* SDRAM RAS Precharge Time:* DRAM Idle Timer:* SDRAM MA Wait State: Graphics Aperture Size: Video Memory Cache Mode: PCI 2.1 Support: DRAM are 64 (Not 72) bits wide Data Integrity Mode: Onboard FDC Controller: [By SPD] Disabled 7ns (143MHz) 8ns (125MHz) [3T...
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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 89
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 89
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...Jumper 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 ...to time. The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or other , if input is redirected) could not be found . 92 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.
...Jumper 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 ...to time. The designated primary output device (display, serial port, or other , if input is redirected) could not be found . 92 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.
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Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA Channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Plug & Play Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Default Assignment Open Sound Standard diskette drive controller Sound Direct Memory Access controller Open Open Open 94 VAIO Computer Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. DMA Channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Plug & Play Yes Yes Yes Yes N/A Default Assignment Open Sound Standard diskette drive controller Sound Direct Memory Access controller Open Open Open 94 VAIO Computer Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
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98 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000C0000 - 000C7FFF 000C8000 - 000CBFFF 000F0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 07FFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for ACPI BIOS ... GL/VR* SD AGP 2X (English) Not available System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS * ATI Rage 128 VR for PCV-R528DS. I/O addresses that may be used by add-in cards are not listed. ATI Rage 128 GL for...
98 VAIO Computer Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000C0000 - 000C7FFF 000C8000 - 000CBFFF 000F0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 07FFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for ACPI BIOS ... GL/VR* SD AGP 2X (English) Not available System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS * ATI Rage 128 VR for PCV-R528DS. I/O addresses that may be used by add-in cards are not listed. ATI Rage 128 GL for...
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... 3 PCI slots (2 open) Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM type PCV-R522DS: 64 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM (100 MHz) PCV-R526DS: 128 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM (100 MHz) PCV-R528DS: 128 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM ...(100 MHz) 256 Mbytes (128Mbytes in each socket) 3.3 V memory only 168-pins with gold-plated contacts PC-100, 60 ns, unrestricted CAS latency 3, unbuffered, Intel 4-clock, 64 bits (non-ECC) 99 Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-R522DS, PCV-R526DS, and PCV-R528DS computers...
... 3 PCI slots (2 open) Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM type PCV-R522DS: 64 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM (100 MHz) PCV-R526DS: 128 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM (100 MHz) PCV-R528DS: 128 Mbytes PC-100 SDRAM ...(100 MHz) 256 Mbytes (128Mbytes in each socket) 3.3 V memory only 168-pins with gold-plated contacts PC-100, 60 ns, unrestricted CAS latency 3, unbuffered, Intel 4-clock, 64 bits (non-ECC) 99 Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-R522DS, PCV-R526DS, and PCV-R528DS computers...
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...2b standards for PCV-R528DS. The PCV-R526DS and PCV-R528DS are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory for Plug and Play displays. L2 Cache Installed Controller 512 kbytes secondary write-back cache (in either socket. Computer SDRAM is expandable .... Memory size can be single- Memory can be 3.3V unbuffered 4-clock, 64-bit or 72-bit 66 MHz (PCV-R522DS or PCV-R526DS) or 100 MHz (PCV-R528DS) SDRAM module. DIMMs can vary between sockets. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. Supports SDRAM memory. 100 VAIO Digital Studio Reference...
...2b standards for PCV-R528DS. The PCV-R526DS and PCV-R528DS are shipped with 100 MHz memory. Use only 100 MHz FSB-supported memory for Plug and Play displays. L2 Cache Installed Controller 512 kbytes secondary write-back cache (in either socket. Computer SDRAM is expandable .... Memory size can be single- Memory can be 3.3V unbuffered 4-clock, 64-bit or 72-bit 66 MHz (PCV-R522DS or PCV-R526DS) or 100 MHz (PCV-R528DS) SDRAM module. DIMMs can vary between sockets. Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. Supports SDRAM memory. 100 VAIO Digital Studio Reference...
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...drives 3 indicators 5 G Game connector 68 graphics controller - See Also slots F fan connectors 67 CPU-FAN 67 PWR-FAN 67 fax card - 106 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual D DIMM - See modem card fax/modem - See system board K keyboard connector 62 See i.LINK input devices iii installing 3½" hard ...ports 10, 63 I/O slot covering 42 I /O connectors game port 12 i.LINK 14 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in card 30 system memory 36 interference iii J jumper - See graphics graphics specifications 100 H header - See front panel header headphones, line in, mic connectors 69 I i....
...drives 3 indicators 5 G Game connector 68 graphics controller - See Also slots F fan connectors 67 CPU-FAN 67 PWR-FAN 67 fax card - 106 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual D DIMM - See modem card fax/modem - See system board K keyboard connector 62 See i.LINK input devices iii installing 3½" hard ...ports 10, 63 I/O slot covering 42 I /O connectors game port 12 i.LINK 14 keyboard and mouse 10 mic, line in card 30 system memory 36 interference iii J jumper - See graphics graphics specifications 100 H header - See front panel header headphones, line in, mic connectors 69 I i....