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...details. ❑ Check that came with my computer. Check that the power light is lit on . 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... computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony ...
...details. ❑ Check that came with my computer. Check that the power light is lit on . 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... computer. Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable floppy disk). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are adjusted correctly. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony ...
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...frequent power fluctuations, you will not be using the computer for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer caused by power surges. The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (...❑ Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as copying machines or shredders. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the cover removed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Notes on the power cord. ❑ Do not operate the system with a ...
...frequent power fluctuations, you will not be using the computer for your computer and its peripheral equipment into the same AC supply line. Never pull the cord itself. ❑ Unplug your computer caused by power surges. The surge protector prevents damage to purchase an Uninterruptible Power Supply (...❑ Do not share the AC outlet with any other power-consuming equipment, such as copying machines or shredders. ❑ You can purchase a power strip with the cover removed. VAIO Digital Studio Computer QuickStart Notes on the power cord. ❑ Do not operate the system with a ...
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... slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of the power supply to prevent internal heat build-up. Handling the computer system ❑ Do not place your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This will ensure that may explode if mistreated. To...some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Do not place your computer on Use ❑ Before touching anything inside the computer, turn the system off and let it in household or business trash may be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to your Sony computer in the power supply.
... slots. Leave a space of at least 8 inches from the back panel of the power supply to prevent internal heat build-up. Handling the computer system ❑ Do not place your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. This will ensure that may explode if mistreated. To...some areas, the disposal of the lithium battery properly. Do not place your computer on Use ❑ Before touching anything inside the computer, turn the system off and let it in household or business trash may be hot. ❑ Do not attempt to your Sony computer in the power supply.
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... VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer ...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 VisualFlow...
... VAIO Action Setup 27 VisualFlow 27 WordPerfect 27 SonicStage 26 Sony on Yahoo! 27 SonyStyle Connect 27 Stand by mode 19 surge protection 40 System Hibernate mode 20 System response problems 38 system upgrading 43 T Troubleshooting Change parallel port type 31 computer ...Recover drivers 29 Software problems 33, 34 starting the computer 29 System response 38 turning off computer 21 turning on computer 16 U Uninterruptible Power Supply 40 upgrading procedures 43 UPS 40 Utilities driver recovery 29 V VAIO AV Applications 5 VAIO Smart keyboard 6 ventilation 10 Viewing angle display 10 VisualFlow...
System Reference Manual
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... Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a PCI Add...Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... Assignments 68 System I /O Slot 38 Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 39 To identify additional hard disk space 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Replacing the Power Supply 45 Chapter 4 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 23 Removing the Side Cover 24 Replacing the Side Cover 25 Removing a PCI Add...Cover 37 Covering an Open I /O Address Map 69 Memory Map 71 IRQ Settings 72 System Board 47 Memory Module (DIMM) Slots 48 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 49 CLR CMOS Jumper 51 Chapter 5 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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The UPS tab enables you to your system and click OK. Configuring Your System 21 8 Click the UPS tab. For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system. 9 Select and configure the settings most appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system online Help.
The UPS tab enables you to your system and click OK. Configuring Your System 21 8 Click the UPS tab. For more information about configuring a UPS device, refer to select and configure an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) device for your system. 9 Select and configure the settings most appropriate for your Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system online Help.
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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 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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... (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 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 may damage sensitive components on the card. Hold the add-in...
... (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 25). 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 may damage sensitive components on the card. Hold the add-in...
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...the memory module. 5 Grasp one edge 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 handle on page 44). 3 Locate the memory module you ...a Memory Module You may ship with 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 24). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket...
...the memory module. 5 Grasp one edge 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 handle on page 44). 3 Locate the memory module you ...a Memory Module You may ship with 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 24). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket...
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... Cover" on page 24). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 37). ! Touch any exposed metal part of the AGP slot. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on... the handle at least 128 MB. The minimum memory size is 512 MB. Your model may ship with at the edge of the chassis to 512 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System...
... Cover" on page 24). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 37). ! Touch any exposed metal part of the AGP slot. Memory module configurations (MB)* DIMM1 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 DIMM2 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 * Your computer ships with more than 128 MB SDRAM depending on... the handle at least 128 MB. The minimum memory size is 512 MB. Your model may ship with at the edge of the chassis to 512 MB. 34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Installing System...
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... pull up as you rock the card from side to discharge any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. !
... pull up as you rock the card from side to discharge any exposed metal part on the metal chassis (preferably the metal part on the power supply) before handling an add-in card to side. !
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... recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into the slot on the AGP card. 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" 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. No further action is straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module. 36 VAIO Digital...
... recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn on the computer. If the handles are straight up and locked into the slot on the AGP card. 13 Replace the power supply (see "Replacing the Power Supply" 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. No further action is straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module. 36 VAIO Digital...
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A B C Drive connector Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). 40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 3 Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). 5 Pull out on the tab (C) that secures the drive holder to the chassis.
A B C Drive connector Power supply connector Tab Disk drive holder 4 Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram). 40 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 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 secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. 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 chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. Before...
...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 rear of the chassis where the hard drive is located. 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 chassis. 3 Slide the power supply up until the power supply clears the chassis. Before...
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Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 45 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 45 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 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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System Board 49 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
System Board 49 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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50 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Power Supply header (Continued) 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
50 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Power Supply header (Continued) 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
VAIO User Guide
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... power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for more information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to 12V. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer...
... power supplied by calling 1-888-315-7669 (toll free). The following Sony i.LINK 400 Mbps cables are available and recommended for more information on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to 12V. Plug the i.LINK cable connector into the corresponding 4- VAIO Digital Studio Computer User Guide i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility Your VAIO computer...
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... solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not ... you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the power light is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is...
... solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. Topics Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that it is turned on the front panel of the computer. ❑ Confirm that a disk is not ... you plugged the computer into a power source and turned on. I want to recover applications that came with my computer. I want to recover drivers that came with my computer. Check that the power light is plugged into a power strip or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is...