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...playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. Overview of the WordPerfect Office suite. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. Create ... formatting before applying it to your documents, and Reveal Codes increases the control you have over your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Sony on Yahoo! VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio playback. It displays any still picture, movie or...
...playback of -the-art Sony multimedia browser designed specifically for Memory Stick® media. Overview of the WordPerfect Office suite. Personalize your computer's Shortcut keys. Get a free webmail account, customized news and local weather reports, comics, and more. VAIO Action Setup Sony Electronics Inc. Create ... formatting before applying it to your documents, and Reveal Codes increases the control you have over your VAIO® MX Desktop PC. Sony on Yahoo! VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for fine-tuning audio playback. It displays any still picture, movie or...
Safety Information
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... without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to current retail versions. Sony Electronics Inc. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. are trademarks of...Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Memory Stick and Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, VisualFlow, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks...
... without notice and may not be identical to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Refer to current retail versions. Sony Electronics Inc. Subscriptions to software may require a fee and credit card information. are trademarks of...Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Memory Stick and Sony Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, VisualFlow, Giga Pocket, MovieShaker, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks...
System Reference Manual
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...of such software is governed by third parties. Updates and additions to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Memory Stick and Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Financial ... serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Some of your Sony Service Center. All other trademarks are located on either the front ...
...of such software is governed by third parties. Updates and additions to any machine-readable form without prior written approval. Memory Stick and Sony Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows logo and Windows XP are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Financial ... serial number are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. reserves the right to the model and serial numbers when you call your Sony VAIO computer. Some of your Sony Service Center. All other trademarks are located on either the front ...
System Reference Manual
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CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 Chapter 6 - System Board 51 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 25 Removing the Side ... Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 43 To identify additional hard disk space 47 Removing the Power Supply 48 Replacing the Power Supply 49 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
CMOS Setup Options 57 Main Screen 59 Advanced Screen 61 Power Screen 63 Boot Screen 64 Exit Screen 65 Chapter 6 - System Board 51 Memory Module (RIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 25 Removing the Side ... Installing a 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive 43 To identify additional hard disk space 47 Removing the Power Supply 48 Replacing the Power Supply 49 Chapter 4 - x VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
System Reference Manual
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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 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 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.
System Reference Manual
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26 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover 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.
26 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover 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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...battery may need to their factory-default settings (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 26). Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. 32 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! from the main menu using the right arrow key. 5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted.... 7 Remove the side cover (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 57). Although the computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated. Make a list of it ...
...battery may need to their factory-default settings (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 26). Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries. 32 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium Battery ! from the main menu using the right arrow key. 5 Press Enter, type Y when prompted.... 7 Remove the side cover (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 57). Although the computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may explode if mistreated. Make a list of it ...
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...shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 26). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 48). 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace ...remove. ✍ The memory modules are filled. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all of CRIMM modules. ! It comes with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of your computer's memory sockets are located beneath ...
...shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the side cover (see "Removing the Side Cover" on page 26). 2 Remove the power supply (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 48). 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace ...remove. ✍ The memory modules are filled. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all of CRIMM modules. ! It comes with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of your computer's memory sockets are located beneath ...
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Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. ! All empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag. ! 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to discharge static electricity in pairs.
Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to eject the module from its socket. ! All empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in your body before handling the memory module. 5 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag. ! 36 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to discharge static electricity in pairs.
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...the edge of RIMM™ memory depending on the configuration you wish to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 48). 6 Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in card to all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power ...cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down ...
...the edge of RIMM™ memory depending on the configuration you wish to replace (see "Removing the Power Supply" on page 48). 6 Remove the screw that secures the AGP add-in card to all open applications, turn off the power to the chassis. 7 Press down the computer, and unplug the power ...cord. 1 Choose the size of the memory modules. Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down ...
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... 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module. RIMMB 1 RIMMB 2 RIMMA 1 RIMMA 2 Handles Memory module (in RIMM A1/B1) WARNIN G HO T A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2 Pin 1 side Blank memory module (CRIMM) A1 A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2 10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into...
... 9 Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of the module. RIMMB 1 RIMMB 2 RIMMA 1 RIMMA 2 Handles Memory module (in RIMM A1/B1) WARNIN G HO T A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2 Pin 1 side Blank memory module (CRIMM) A1 A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2 10 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into...
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... page 49). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 27). 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...
... page 49). 14 Replace the side cover (see "Replacing the Side Cover" on page 27). 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...
System Reference Manual
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... 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. 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on...
... 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. 48 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see "Removing a Memory Module" on...
System Reference Manual
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Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Keyboard, Mouse Processor Memory CPU Fan USB, Ethernet S/P DIF, Printer, i.Link 1394 Header 2 Serial, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot No. 4 (AGP) Battery Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 51
Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies and describes components on the system board. Keyboard, Mouse Processor Memory CPU Fan USB, Ethernet S/P DIF, Printer, i.Link 1394 Header 2 Serial, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3 Video Power Supply Fan Aux Power Supply Power Supply Secondary IDE Primary IDE Diskette Slot No. 4 (AGP) Battery Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 2 (PCI) Slot No. 1 (PCI) CMOS Clear Front Panel Header USB23 Header 51
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The RIMM module shows "A1" on the same side as pin 1 of the slot. 52 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) WARNIN G HO T A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2 Pin 1 side Blank memory module (CRIMM A2/B2) A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2
The RIMM module shows "A1" on the same side as pin 1 of the slot. 52 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) WARNIN G HO T A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2 Pin 1 side Blank memory module (CRIMM A2/B2) A4 A4 A9 A1 6 7 2
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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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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 summary ✍ Models equipped with Giga Pocket may require increased resources due to additional hardware. 67
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 summary ✍ Models equipped with Giga Pocket may require increased resources due to additional hardware. 67
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... not be found . The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to the clear position. No additional PCI errors can be found. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict... 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...
... not be found . The NVRAM data was reinitialized due to the clear position. No additional PCI errors can be found. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is already in use. Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict... 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...
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72 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
72 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. DMA Channel Channel 4 Channel 2 Default Assignment Direct memory access controller Standard floppy disk controller The Windows® operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration.
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Miscellaneous Technical Information 75 Memory Map Address range 00000000-0009FFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000C8000-000DFFFF 000F0000-000FFFFF 00100000-1FFFFFFF 20000000-FFAFFFFF EB800000-EB8000FF EC000000-EC00FFFF ED800000-ED8000FF ...-FFAFFFFF FFB80000-FFBFFFFF FFF80000-FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board Intel Processor to AGP Controller nVIDIA® GeForce2 Ti 64 MB (Sony) PCI bus PCI bus System board System board PCI bus Lucent® Win Modem Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC nVIDIA GeForce2 Ti 64 MB...
Miscellaneous Technical Information 75 Memory Map Address range 00000000-0009FFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000C8000-000DFFFF 000F0000-000FFFFF 00100000-1FFFFFFF 20000000-FFAFFFFF EB800000-EB8000FF EC000000-EC00FFFF ED800000-ED8000FF ...-FFAFFFFF FFB80000-FFBFFFFF FFF80000-FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board Intel Processor to AGP Controller nVIDIA® GeForce2 Ti 64 MB (Sony) PCI bus PCI bus System board System board PCI bus Lucent® Win Modem Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC nVIDIA GeForce2 Ti 64 MB...