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... Consumer Guidelines (Canada vi Disposal of Lithium Battery vii Industry Canada Notice viii Avis de l'Industrie Canada viii Chapter 1 - Configuring Your System 17 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 18 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 19 ix
... Consumer Guidelines (Canada vi Disposal of Lithium Battery vii Industry Canada Notice viii Avis de l'Industrie Canada viii Chapter 1 - Configuring Your System 17 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 18 Changing the Display's Power Management Settings 19 ix
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Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system can consist of the following: ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings. 17 Configuring your system.
Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system can consist of the following: ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings. 17 Configuring your system.
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.... Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left and right arrow ...keys to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57 for information on BIOS settings). ! Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...
.... Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. If an item has a triangle ( ) to its left and right arrow ...keys to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57 for information on BIOS settings). ! Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. 18 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference...
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...time, and you remove the lithium battery, all the BIOS options to their default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 57). 32 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all values stored... in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or ...
...time, and you remove the lithium battery, all the BIOS options to their default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 57). 32 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! Although the computer can skip all remaining steps. 3 Compare all values stored... in fire. 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or ...
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34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 16 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings." If no error message displays, the computer's BIOS settings were retained during the reboot process to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer's BIOS settings are now restored. appears during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the battery replacement...
34 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 16 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings." If no error message displays, the computer's BIOS settings were retained during the reboot process to exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer's BIOS settings are now restored. appears during the reboot sequence, press F2 during the battery replacement...
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... module and configuration as shown in size and speed between sockets. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of either RIMM or CRIMM modules. 2 If necessary, remove the memory module you purchased. ✍ Use only... Side Cover" on page 26). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Memory Module" on the handle at least 512 MB of the memory modules. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of RIMM™ memory.
... module and configuration as shown in size and speed between sockets. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of either RIMM or CRIMM modules. 2 If necessary, remove the memory module you purchased. ✍ Use only... Side Cover" on page 26). 5 Remove the power supply (see "Removing a Memory Module" on the handle at least 512 MB of the memory modules. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of RIMM™ memory.
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System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS 3 2 1 CLR CMOS Jumper settings Jumper Plug Position 2-3 1-2 Function Normal Clear CMOS Password ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician.
System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS 3 2 1 CLR CMOS Jumper settings Jumper Plug Position 2-3 1-2 Function Normal Clear CMOS Password ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician.
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... Setup Options This chapter describes each item are shown without brackets directly below the default option in this guide is the default option. The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on which options you display the list of options, or press the + or - A small triangle ( ) indicates that is a sub.... The information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they occur when you can change are listed in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on the screen is the option currently set for your system. Use the up and down arrow keys to cycle ...
... Setup Options This chapter describes each item are shown without brackets directly below the default option in this guide is the default option. The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on which options you display the list of options, or press the + or - A small triangle ( ) indicates that is a sub.... The information and options in a sub-menu are context-sensitive (they occur when you can change are listed in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on the screen is the option currently set for your system. Use the up and down arrow keys to cycle ...
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CMOS Setup Options 59 Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Primary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Secondary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Secondary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Installed Memory See Specifications sheet for details.* BIOS Revision/Version 1002 (depends on model) * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
CMOS Setup Options 59 Main Screen System Time [00:00:00] System Date [01/01/2001] Primary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Primary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Secondary Master (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Secondary Slave (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) Supervisor Password [Disabled] User Password [Disabled] Installed Memory See Specifications sheet for details.* BIOS Revision/Version 1002 (depends on model) * The Specifications sheet is supplied with your computer's original documentation.
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Specifications 81 System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Award-based 2 Mb flash-ROM* User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-configure * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony Computing Support Web at http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport.
Specifications 81 System BIOS Make and model ROM Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features Award-based 2 Mb flash-ROM* User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts PC-99 compliant, multi-boot, PCI add-in card auto-configure * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony Computing Support Web at http://www.sony.com/ pcsupport.
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...specifications for 80 expansion slots - See graphics graphics specifications 78 83 See lithium battery beep codes 69 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen... 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 18 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery vii configuring power management 19 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 12 power 53 USB 6 cover 27 removing 26...
...specifications for 80 expansion slots - See graphics graphics specifications 78 83 See lithium battery beep codes 69 BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen 61 boot screen 64 exit screen 65 main screen 59 options 57 power screen... 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 18 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery vii configuring power management 19 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 12 power 53 USB 6 cover 27 removing 26...
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...reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to access the lithium battery. 6. To reset your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your computer's date and time, see the VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. Caution: Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the.... Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). If you may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a...
...reset the date, time, passwords, and other components to access the lithium battery. 6. To reset your BIOS settings, do not wish to customize your computer's date and time, see the VAIO Help and Support Center for instructions. Caution: Dispose of the battery exploding if it is danger of the.... Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , call 1-888-4-SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972). If you may be prohibited. You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your computer and the peripheral devices. 4. Remove the old battery and install the new battery with a...