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... Panel Header 54 Floppy Disk Drive Header 55 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots 56 PCI Slots 57 AGP Slot 58 IDE Headers 59 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 60 Keyboard and Mouse Ports 62 USB Ports and USB Header 63 Ethernet Port 65 Serial , Printer, and i.LINK Ports...(all models 46 To set 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 -
... Panel Header 54 Floppy Disk Drive Header 55 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots 56 PCI Slots 57 AGP Slot 58 IDE Headers 59 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 60 Keyboard and Mouse Ports 62 USB Ports and USB Header 63 Ethernet Port 65 Serial , Printer, and i.LINK Ports...(all models 46 To set 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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A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device. 8 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS USB3, USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB3, USB4 Description Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header.
A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system. Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device. 8 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS USB3, USB4 i.LINK Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394)* USB3, USB4 Description Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK header.
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...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. ✍ Refer to the documentation that...The 4-pin i.LINK port at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) On back of system At bottom of the system can supply power from the computer to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connections...
...hard disk drive, confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with each other. ✍ Refer to the documentation that...The 4-pin i.LINK port at the bottom of the front panel does not supply power. 6-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) On back of system At bottom of the system can supply power from the computer to your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connections...
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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. 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
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... (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in your body. 5 If you do not touch any components or contacts on page...
... (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on the card. As a precaution, touch any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to discharge any static electricity in your body. 5 If you do not touch any components or contacts on page...
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...detects the type, size and speed 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. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be upgraded in size and speed between sockets...computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of RIMM™ memory if you wish to 512 MB. Memory modules can vary in pairs. Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage. 4 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 5 Remove the power supply...
...detects the type, size and speed 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. Direct Rambus RIMMS must be upgraded in size and speed between sockets...computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of RIMM™ memory if you wish to 512 MB. Memory modules can vary in pairs. Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent staticelectricity damage. 4 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 5 Remove the power supply...
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Static electricity in your body. ! Do not remove the Giga Pocket card (located in the PCV-RX490TV model. 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Hold the add-... you rock the card from side to discharge any components or contacts on the card. 38 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 8 Remove the AGP add-in card. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. ! The Giga Pocket card is a fragile hardware...
Static electricity in your body. ! Do not remove the Giga Pocket card (located in the PCV-RX490TV model. 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Hold the add-... you rock the card from side to discharge any components or contacts on the card. 38 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 8 Remove the AGP add-in card. ✍ Grasp the card with one hand on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. ! The Giga Pocket card is a fragile hardware...
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...slot on the AGP card. 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 51). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 29). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 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 ...
...slot on the AGP card. 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" on page 51). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 29). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. 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 ...
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... close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 50). 3 Locate the memory module you wish to...
... close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 50). 3 Locate the memory module you wish to...
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Drive connector A B C Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). Power connector Jumpers Drive connector 2 Remove the side cover (see your drive's documentation for configuration instructions). 46 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models) 1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 5 Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
Drive connector A B C Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). Power connector Jumpers Drive connector 2 Remove the side cover (see your drive's documentation for configuration instructions). 46 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models) 1 Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 28). 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 5 Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
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...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 latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply... 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 secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
...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 latches the power supply to all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply... 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 secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located.
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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 51 Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 51 Replacing the Power Supply 1 Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
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Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board. Keyboard, Mouse Processor Memory CPU Fan Power Supply Fan USB1, USB2, Ethernet Serial, Printer, iLink 1394 Header 2 Game, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Aux-In Video Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot 4 (AGP) Battery CD-In Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 53
Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board. Keyboard, Mouse Processor Memory CPU Fan Power Supply Fan USB1, USB2, Ethernet Serial, Printer, iLink 1394 Header 2 Game, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Aux-In Video Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot 4 (AGP) Battery CD-In Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 53
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60 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. 2 4 1 3 10 20 1 11 Power Supply header Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5 Ground 6 +5 V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD (Power Good) 9 +5 VSB 10 +12 V 11 +3.3 V 12 -12 V 13 Ground 14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) 15 Ground 16 Ground
60 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. 2 4 1 3 10 20 1 11 Power Supply header Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5 Ground 6 +5 V 7 Ground 8 PWRGD (Power Good) 9 +5 VSB 10 +12 V 11 +3.3 V 12 -12 V 13 Ground 14 PS-ON# (power supply remote on/off control) 15 Ground 16 Ground
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Power Supply header (cont.) Pin Signal Name 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 +5 V 20 +5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V System Board 61
Power Supply header (cont.) Pin Signal Name 17 Ground 18 No Connection 19 +5 V 20 +5 V Aux Power header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12 V 4 +12 V System Board 61
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66 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. 13 1 25 14 Printer 1 5 6 9 Serial i.LINK Serial port Pin Signal Name 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 LOGIC GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin port.
66 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. 13 1 25 14 Printer 1 5 6 9 Serial i.LINK Serial port Pin Signal Name 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 LOGIC GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to a device if the device also has a 6-pin port.
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CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. CPU-FAN 1 3 PWR-FAN 3 1 CPU-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL (+12V) 3 FAN_SEN PWR-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL [0 V(S3) , 2 V(S1), 12 V(S0)] 3 FAN_SEN System Board 69 Fan Headers The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN headers are 1 x 3-pin straight headers. PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply.
CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. CPU-FAN 1 3 PWR-FAN 3 1 CPU-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL (+12V) 3 FAN_SEN PWR-FAN header Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN_CTRL [0 V(S3) , 2 V(S1), 12 V(S0)] 3 FAN_SEN System Board 69 Fan Headers The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN headers are 1 x 3-pin straight headers. PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply.
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... device if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for use with each other. Please refer to 12V. The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). 54 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the...
... device if the device is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that came with your compatible i.LINK device for use with each other. Please refer to 12V. The total power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). 54 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer includes a 4-pin i.LINK port on the...
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... this manual. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the display is...
... this manual. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Check that the display is...
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...cool for ten minutes. This device prevents damage to your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to open the power supply. This will not be using the computer for your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of connection...time of the power supply to your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. The battery backup safeguards your computer caused by the plug. The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). To remove power from the wall outlet or power strip. ❑...
...cool for ten minutes. This device prevents damage to your computer from the wall outlet if you will not be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to open the power supply. This will not be using the computer for your equipment, refer the repair or replacement of connection...time of the power supply to your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. The battery backup safeguards your computer caused by the plug. The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). To remove power from the wall outlet or power strip. ❑...