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... in Stand by mode. Stand by mode indicators You can set your computer. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to bring the system out of the power indicator light. Resuming from Stand by mode: ❑ ...Press the space bar on your keyboard. ❑ Briefly press the power button on your computer to use. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍...
... in Stand by mode. Stand by mode indicators You can set your computer. To Use the System Hibernate Mode System hibernate mode enables your computer to store everything in its memory to bring the system out of the power indicator light. Resuming from Stand by mode: ❑ ...Press the space bar on your keyboard. ❑ Briefly press the power button on your computer to use. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart ✍...
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...-of new features to take advantage of files by other applications like PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. Continuing to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for Memory Stick® media. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art...
...-of new features to take advantage of files by other applications like PictureGear™, Memory Stick Slideshow and Windows® Explorer. Continuing to its predecessor, OpenMG™ Jukebox. Sony on Your Computer SonicStage Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for Memory Stick® media. This new jukebox application adds a host of -the-art...
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... that your DVD player's mute feature is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are preinstalled on your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is set too high. Topic: When... set to view installed drivers. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
... that your DVD player's mute feature is 11 MB shared system memory, you may improve video resolution by changing your speakers and the computer. ❑ Verify that are preinstalled on your computer's video resolution may also cause the computer to stop responding while it is set too high. Topic: When... set to view installed drivers. Topics If you hear audio but cannot hear audio, check all of my display?" ✍ If your computer's video memory (RAM) is turned off. ❑ Check the master volume setting in the Windows taskbar, then select Control Panel. 2 Click Performance...
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..., IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. 38 Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies ...help. The taskbar appears when the cursor is my system running . Topic: How do I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My mouse needs to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to ...
..., IEEE1394, or infrared connection, contact the printer manufacturer for information or updates that are not currently using. ❑ Increasing the system memory may be required for proper installation. 38 Close any applications that you are open and running slowly? ❑ The system responsiveness varies ...help. The taskbar appears when the cursor is my system running . Topic: How do I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Topic: My mouse needs to be hidden or minimized. ❑ Use the mouse to locate a hidden taskbar by pointing to ...
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... for specific emulation information. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 Topic: My connected printer... doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Topics ❑ Check...
... for specific emulation information. Clear the printer memory by turning the printer off for technical support For further technical assistance, call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972) or access the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. 39 Topic: My connected printer... doesn't function after the computer resumes from a power saving mode. Topics ❑ Check...
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..., ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Memory Stick and Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Refer to this manual or the .... Model Number: Serial Number: reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Use of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. PROVIDES...
..., ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. Memory Stick and Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Refer to this manual or the .... Model Number: Serial Number: reserves the right to make any modification to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Use of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. PROVIDES...
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x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error ... a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59...
x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Technical Information ......... 63 User and Supervisor Passwords 64 Beep Code Error Messages 65 PCI Configuration Status and Error ... a PCI Add-in Card 26 Installing a PCI Add-In Card 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery 30 Removing a Memory Module 33 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Slot Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 CMOS Setup Options 53 Main Screen 55 Advanced Screen 57 Power Screen 59...
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xi Chapter 7 - Specifications 73 Processors 73 Chipset ...73 AGP Bus ...73 PCI Bus ...74 Memory Modules 74 Memory Configurations 74 L2 Cache ...74 Graphics ...74 Audio ...75 Communications 75 I/O and Expansion Slots 76 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 76 Hard Drives and Controllers 76 Optical Drives 76 System BIOS 77 Index 79
xi Chapter 7 - Specifications 73 Processors 73 Chipset ...73 AGP Bus ...73 PCI Bus ...74 Memory Modules 74 Memory Configurations 74 L2 Cache ...74 Graphics ...74 Audio ...75 Communications 75 I/O and Expansion Slots 76 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 76 Hard Drives and Controllers 76 Optical Drives 76 System BIOS 77 Index 79
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Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot (on the RX580 model only) Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See Specifications sheet for details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Accommodates Memory Stick® media. * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
Drives Identifying Components 3 Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick media slot (on the RX580 model only) Drive Optical disc drive #1 Optical disc drive #2 Floppy disk drive Memory Stick® media slot Description See Specifications sheet for details.* See Specifications sheet for details.* 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB. Accommodates Memory Stick® media. * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
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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. 24 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. 24 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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30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Do not disassemble it or dispose of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost , the BIOS values revert to their default values. ...Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to power the CMOS memory. ! You may explode if mistreated. The lithium battery may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... When the values are different from their default settings (see "...
30 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Do not disassemble it or dispose of three years, after turning it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost , the BIOS values revert to their default values. ...Enter, type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to power the CMOS memory. ! You may explode if mistreated. The lithium battery may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer by selecting Shut Down... When the values are different from their default settings (see "...
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... and Replacing Components 33 Removing a Memory Module You may ship with all attached peripheral devices, shut down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. The computer may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power... supply. 4 Push down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side...
... and Replacing Components 33 Removing a Memory Module You may ship with all attached peripheral devices, shut down the handle on each side of the memory module and lift out. The computer may need to remove a memory module if you wish to remove. ✍ The memory modules are located beneath the power... supply. 4 Push down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side...
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... only 133 MHz FSB-supported memory. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the chassis to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the AGP slot. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti...
... only 133 MHz FSB-supported memory. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of the chassis to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the AGP slot. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System Memory ! Hold the memory module only by its anti...
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36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Latch Edge Connectors 10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on each side are not totally straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module ..." on page 45). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into the slot on the...
36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Latch Edge Connectors 10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module. Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on each side are not totally straight upright, continue to press down on each side of the module ..." on page 45). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into the slot on the...
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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. ... the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 44 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...
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. ... the chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. 44 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...
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Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Keyboard, Mouse CPU Fan Processor Memory USB3, USB4, Ethernet Printer, i.LINK 1394 Header 2 Serial Port, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video (not used) Aux-in (not used) CD-In (not used) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot No. 4 (AGP) Battery CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 47
Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Keyboard, Mouse CPU Fan Processor Memory USB3, USB4, Ethernet Printer, i.LINK 1394 Header 2 Serial Port, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video (not used) Aux-in (not used) CD-In (not used) Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot No. 4 (AGP) Battery CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 47
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Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1). Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. DIMM1 DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1.
Memory module (DIMM) 1 Indicates pin 1 The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM slot (a small triangle on the slot indicates pin 1). Be sure to the left of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. DIMM1 DIMM2 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Memory Module (DIMM) Slots Both sides of pin 1.
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CMOS Setup Options 55 Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Primary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Installed Memory See Specifications sheet for details.* BIOS Revision/Version 1003 (depends on model) * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
CMOS Setup Options 55 Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Primary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Secondary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 56) Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Installed Memory See Specifications sheet for details.* BIOS Revision/Version 1003 (depends on model) * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
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Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings 63
Chapter 6 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑ IRQ settings 63
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...system from time to time. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is already in use. 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. The designated primary boot device (hard ... 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...
...system from time to time. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is already in use. 66 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. The designated primary boot device (hard ... 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...