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...-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMCIL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from your computer's hard disk drive(s). A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to 12V. ! The total power supplied by contacting Sony at http:/ /www.sony.com/accessories. 28 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 3 Run Disk Defragmenter. ✍ It may take more than a couple...
...-IL4415, VMC-IL4435, VMC-IL4615, VMCIL4635, VMC-IL6615, and VMC-IL6635. Sony computer supplies, accessories, and peripherals can : ❑ supply power from your computer's hard disk drive(s). A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to 12V. ! The total power supplied by contacting Sony at http:/ /www.sony.com/accessories. 28 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 3 Run Disk Defragmenter. ✍ It may take more than a couple...
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... that came with your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in this application and click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support.
... that came with your computer. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm that the computer is not in this application and click End Task. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support.
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To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). The total from the power supply, the maximum combined +3.3V and +5V output must not exceed 70 watts. 45 The Taskbar Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Start Menu Programs tab. 3 .../Folders dialog box appears. 4 Click on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on Startup to see its list of 5V power for the power supply. The system is designed to the system that draw excessive current. If you add components to provide 2 amps...
To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972). The total from the power supply, the maximum combined +3.3V and +5V output must not exceed 70 watts. 45 The Taskbar Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Start Menu Programs tab. 3 .../Folders dialog box appears. 4 Click on 100-120 V AC 50/60 Hz only. Notes on Use On the Power Source ❑ Your computer operates on Startup to see its list of 5V power for the power supply. The system is designed to the system that draw excessive current. If you add components to provide 2 amps...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide ❑ Plug all the power cords for ten minutes. AC derived from the system, you will not be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to your equipment, refer the repair or ... damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may occur during a brief period of power loss. ❑ The power control button on the front panel does not turn the system off the system AC power. To remove power from different supply lines may result in the power supply. There are...
VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide ❑ Plug all the power cords for ten minutes. AC derived from the system, you will not be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to your equipment, refer the repair or ... damage to your computer caused by sudden power surges such as those that experiences frequent power fluctuations, you may occur during a brief period of power loss. ❑ The power control button on the front panel does not turn the system off the system AC power. To remove power from different supply lines may result in the power supply. There are...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide technical support support options 51 telephone jack 15 troubleshooting 34 turning off your computer 46 turning on and off the computer 13 turning on your computer problems with 34 TV interference 48 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 16 upgrading your computer 48 UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 46 V VAIO Action Setup 17 ventilation 11, 48 viewing the taskbar problems with 42 voltage settings 45 W window design of Sony software changing 19 Windows taskbar problems viewing 42 work surfaces 11 62
VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide technical support support options 51 telephone jack 15 troubleshooting 34 turning off your computer 46 turning on and off the computer 13 turning on your computer problems with 34 TV interference 48 U Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector 16 upgrading your computer 48 UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) 46 V VAIO Action Setup 17 ventilation 11, 48 viewing the taskbar problems with 42 voltage settings 45 W window design of Sony software changing 19 Windows taskbar problems viewing 42 work surfaces 11 62
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...Front Panel Header (J25 50 Diskette Drive Connector 51 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 52 PCI Slot Connectors 53 AGP Connector 54 IDE Connectors 55 Power Connector 55 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors 56 USB Connectors 57 Ethernet Connector 58 Serial 1, Printer, and i.LINK Connectors 59 Fan Connectors 61 Game Connector...34 Removing a Memory Module 37 Removing a Slot Cover 39 Covering an Open I/O Slot 40 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 41 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
...Front Panel Header (J25 50 Diskette Drive Connector 51 Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors 52 PCI Slot Connectors 53 AGP Connector 54 IDE Connectors 55 Power Connector 55 Keyboard and Mouse Connectors 56 USB Connectors 57 Ethernet Connector 58 Serial 1, Printer, and i.LINK Connectors 59 Fan Connectors 61 Game Connector...34 Removing a Memory Module 37 Removing a Slot Cover 39 Covering an Open I/O Slot 40 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 41 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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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 right. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover 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.
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 right. 22 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Removing the Cover You must remove the cover 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.
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KY0071.VSD ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. ! Static electricity in an anti-static wrapper for future use. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part ... damage sensitive components on the card. 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 cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 2 Disconnect any components or connector contacts on the card...
KY0071.VSD ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. ! Static electricity in an anti-static wrapper for future use. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part ... damage sensitive components on the card. 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 cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 2 Disconnect any components or connector contacts on the card...
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... (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from the computer. 5 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 6 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 45). Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. 4 Disconnect the...16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS ships with 133 MHz memory. Do not mix 66 MHz or 100 MHz memory with 128 MB. SDRAM is 256 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! The minimum memory size is 8 MB. Hold the memory...
... (see "Removing a Memory Module" on page 37). 2 Remove the new memory module(s) from the computer. 5 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 6 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 45). Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. 4 Disconnect the...16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS ships with 133 MHz memory. Do not mix 66 MHz or 100 MHz memory with 128 MB. SDRAM is 256 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! The minimum memory size is 8 MB. Hold the memory...
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... fully seated. ✍ When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and locked into place. 10 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 48). 11 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on each side of the module until the handles lock into the...
... fully seated. ✍ When the module is fully seated, the handles on each side are straight up and locked into place. 10 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 48). 11 Replace the cover (see "Replacing the Cover" on each side of the module until the handles lock into the...
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... the memory modules. KY0073.VSD ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 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. 13 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 14...
... the memory modules. KY0073.VSD ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power supply. 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. 13 Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover" on page 22). 14...
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Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Push out Handles KY00 16 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. 38 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 to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. !
Store the module in your body before handling the memory module. Push out Handles KY00 16 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. 38 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 to discharge static electricity in a static-free bag. !
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Do not overtighten the screws. 9 Connect the second drive connector to the drive holder using the two holes on each side of the drive holder. A A A A Disk drive holder B KY0081.VSD 6 Place the drive holder on top of the power supply. 7 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). Align holes KY0083.VSD 8 Secure the drive to the new drive (see next diagram). 42 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out.
Do not overtighten the screws. 9 Connect the second drive connector to the drive holder using the two holes on each side of the drive holder. A A A A Disk drive holder B KY0081.VSD 6 Place the drive holder on top of the power supply. 7 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive). Align holes KY0083.VSD 8 Secure the drive to the new drive (see next diagram). 42 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 5 Slide the drive holder forward (B), and then out.
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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 45 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on page 34). 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
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 45 Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on page 34). 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
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KY0097.VSD 46 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 3 Slide the power supply back (towards the 3½" drive bay) about ½" (or until the power supply detaches from the chassis tabs), then lift up until the power supply clears the chassis lip.
KY0097.VSD 46 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual 3 Slide the power supply back (towards the 3½" drive bay) about ½" (or until the power supply detaches from the chassis tabs), then lift up until the power supply clears the chassis lip.
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KY0098.VSD Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 47 4 Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees counterclockwise and rest it on top of the chassis where the CDROM/DVD-ROM drive is located.
KY0098.VSD Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 47 4 Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees counterclockwise and rest it on top of the chassis where the CDROM/DVD-ROM drive is located.
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48 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees clockwise and lower it into the chassis until it is flush against the square hole at the rear of the chassis. 2 Slide the power supply forward (away from the 3½" drive bay) until the power supply latches onto the chassis tabs. 3 Replace the three screws that secure the power supply to the rear of the chassis. 4 Replace the screen that secures the power supply bracket to the chassis.
48 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply horizontally by 180 degrees clockwise and lower it into the chassis until it is flush against the square hole at the rear of the chassis. 2 Slide the power supply forward (away from the 3½" drive bay) until the power supply latches onto the chassis tabs. 3 Replace the three screws that secure the power supply to the rear of the chassis. 4 Replace the screen that secures the power supply bracket to the chassis.
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Keyboard, Mouse USB1, USB2, Ethernet COM1, Printer, i.LINK 1394 Header 2 Game Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 CD-In Video Aux-In Processor CPU Fan Memory Slot 3 (PCI) Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 1 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette AGP USB2 Header Battery Configuration Jumpers Front panel header OM04581.VSD 49 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.
Keyboard, Mouse USB1, USB2, Ethernet COM1, Printer, i.LINK 1394 Header 2 Game Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 CD-In Video Aux-In Processor CPU Fan Memory Slot 3 (PCI) Slot 2 (PCI) Slot 1 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette AGP USB2 Header Battery Configuration Jumpers Front panel header OM04581.VSD 49 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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Each IDE connector supports up to the power supply connector labelled P1. 10 20 1 11 OM04701I.VSD System Board 55 IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the system board connects to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. 40 39 2 1 OM04701G.VSD Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
Each IDE connector supports up to the power supply connector labelled P1. 10 20 1 11 OM04701I.VSD System Board 55 IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the system board connects to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. 40 39 2 1 OM04701G.VSD Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector.
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PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply. System Board 61 i.LINK connector Pin Signal Name 1 Ground VP (Power)* 2 Ground 3 TPB* 4 TPB 5 TPA* 6 Ground TPA * Uses over-current protector. Fan Connectors The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header connectors. CPU-FAN 3 1 PWR FAN 3 1 CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN connectors Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL (+12V) 3 FAN_SEN KY0034.VSD CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU.
PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply. System Board 61 i.LINK connector Pin Signal Name 1 Ground VP (Power)* 2 Ground 3 TPB* 4 TPB 5 TPA* 6 Ground TPA * Uses over-current protector. Fan Connectors The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header connectors. CPU-FAN 3 1 PWR FAN 3 1 CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN connectors Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL (+12V) 3 FAN_SEN KY0034.VSD CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU.