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...Side Cover 29 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 30 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 32 Replacing the Lithium Battery 34 Installing System Memory 37 Removing a Memory Module 41 Removing a Slot Cover 43 Covering an Open I/O Slot 44 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 45 To prepare a... up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply 51 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
...Side Cover 29 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 30 Removing a PCI Add-in Card 32 Replacing the Lithium Battery 34 Installing System Memory 37 Removing a Memory Module 41 Removing a Slot Cover 43 Covering an Open I/O Slot 44 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 45 To prepare a... up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 To identify the additional hard disk space for Giga Pocket use (PCV-RX490TV model only 49 Removing the Power Supply 50 Replacing the Power Supply 51 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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28 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Pull out top a few inches, then lift out Pull out tab to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
28 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to release front panel Pull out top a few inches, then lift out Pull out tab to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. 1 From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram. 2 Pull the top of the cover away from the unit about two inches, then gently lift out the cover.
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34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! You may be lost. The lithium battery has a typical life of it off the power to power the CMOS memory. ! Do not disassemble it or dispose of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values...the BIOS values revert to replace the battery at this list when you remove the lithium battery, all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Otherwise it is not necessary to their default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 22...
34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! You may be lost. The lithium battery has a typical life of it off the power to power the CMOS memory. ! Do not disassemble it or dispose of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values...the BIOS values revert to replace the battery at this list when you remove the lithium battery, all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Otherwise it is not necessary to their default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 22...
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... 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * All models ship with either bank empty. RIMM memory is expandable to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in card to 512 MB. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be upgraded... table. Touch any exposed metal part of either RIMM or CRIMM modules. 2 If necessary, remove the memory module you purchased it through the VAIO Direct Web site. ✍ Use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM memory modules. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of RIMM™...
... 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * All models ship with either bank empty. RIMM memory is expandable to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in card to 512 MB. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be upgraded... table. Touch any exposed metal part of either RIMM or CRIMM modules. 2 If necessary, remove the memory module you purchased it through the VAIO Direct Web site. ✍ Use only PC-800 Rambus RIMM memory modules. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of RIMM™...
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40 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 12 Replace the AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier. ✍ Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action...
40 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 12 Replace the AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier. ✍ Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is required. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. No further action...
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Empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in a static-free bag. ! Store the module in pairs. 42 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out.
Empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in a static-free bag. ! Store the module in pairs. 42 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out.
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50 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power... turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 37). ! A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
50 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Installing System Memory" on top of the chassis. 2 Pull the tab (A) that secures the power supply to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power... turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down and rest it on page 37). ! A 4 Rotate the power supply upside down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the screw that latches the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
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Memory module (RIMM A1/B1) WARNING HOT A1 A4 A4 A9 6 7 2 Pin 1 side Blank memory module (CRIMM A2/B2) A1 A4 A4 A9 6 7 2 The RIMM module shows "A1" on the same side as pin 1 of the slot. 56 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Memory Module (RIMM) Slots RIMMA1 RIMMA2 RIMMB1 RIMMB2 Be sure to orient a RIMM module such that pin 1 of the RIMM module is on the pin 1 end, and the system board shows "Pin 1" next to the pin 1 end of the slot.
Memory module (RIMM A1/B1) WARNING HOT A1 A4 A4 A9 6 7 2 Pin 1 side Blank memory module (CRIMM A2/B2) A1 A4 A4 A9 6 7 2 The RIMM module shows "A1" on the same side as pin 1 of the slot. 56 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Memory Module (RIMM) Slots RIMMA1 RIMMA2 RIMMB1 RIMMB2 Be sure to orient a RIMM module such that pin 1 of the RIMM module is on the pin 1 end, and the system board shows "Pin 1" next to the pin 1 end of the slot.
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98 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is redirected) could not be found. Invalid entry in a conflict. Two devices requested ... NVRAM Cleared By 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 Controller Resource...
98 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is redirected) could not be found. Invalid entry in a conflict. Two devices requested ... NVRAM Cleared By 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 Controller Resource...
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DMA Channel 02 04 Default Assignment Standard floppy disk controller. Direct memory access (DMA) controller. Windows reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. 100 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
DMA Channel 02 04 Default Assignment Standard floppy disk controller. Direct memory access (DMA) controller. Windows reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. 100 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values.
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110 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots (2 open in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models, 1 open in the PCV-RX490TV model) Memory Modules Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins Memory type 128 MB ...128 RIMMB1/RIMMB2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * Your VAIO computer is shipped with more if purchased through the VAIO Direct Web site. Your computer does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. Memory size can be more than 128 MB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics ...
110 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots (2 open in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models, 1 open in the PCV-RX490TV model) Memory Modules Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins Memory type 128 MB ...128 RIMMB1/RIMMB2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * Your VAIO computer is shipped with more if purchased through the VAIO Direct Web site. Your computer does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory. Memory size can be more than 128 MB of Advanced Transfer cache Graphics ...
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...error messages beep codes 97 PCI configuration 98 expansion slots 18 specifications for 112 expansion slots - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 110 memory module connector 56 removing 41 specifications 110 messages error 97 status and error 98 See I /O connectors game ...in, mic connectors 71 I i.LINK connector 8, 65 i.LINK header connectors 72 I/O address map 101 I /O address map and memory map memory - 118 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual installing additional 3.5 drive 45 DVD-ROM drive performance of 11, 12 IDE connectors 59 IEEE1394 - See modem...
...error messages beep codes 97 PCI configuration 98 expansion slots 18 specifications for 112 expansion slots - See Also system memory memory configuration specifications 110 memory module connector 56 removing 41 specifications 110 messages error 97 status and error 98 See I /O connectors game ...in, mic connectors 71 I i.LINK connector 8, 65 i.LINK header connectors 72 I/O address map 101 I /O address map and memory map memory - 118 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual installing additional 3.5 drive 45 DVD-ROM drive performance of 11, 12 IDE connectors 59 IEEE1394 - See modem...
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120 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual printer connector 65 Serial connector 65 USB connectors 63, 65 system I/O address map 101 system memory, installing 37 T Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 vii TV interference vi U USB connectors 8, 63, 65 user password 96
120 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual printer connector 65 Serial connector 65 USB connectors 63, 65 system I/O address map 101 system memory, installing 37 T Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 vii TV interference vi U USB connectors 8, 63, 65 user password 96
Marketing Specifications
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PCV-RX463DS Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Video Audio Integrated Operation Ppernotcieusmso4r FEATURES • Intel®... are subject to connect. other . Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are approximate. Non-metric weights...; Create Custom CDs i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Model PCV-RX463DS Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 1.40 GHz† Cache Memory 256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2 Front Side Bus Speed 400 MHz...
PCV-RX463DS Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Video Audio Integrated Operation Ppernotcieusmso4r FEATURES • Intel®... are subject to connect. other . Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are approximate. Non-metric weights...; Create Custom CDs i.LINK® (IEEE 1394) ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Model PCV-RX463DS Processor Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 1.40 GHz† Cache Memory 256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2 Front Side Bus Speed 400 MHz...