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... Disposal of Lithium Battery ix Industry Canada Notice x Avis de l'Industrie Canada x Chapter 1 - Configuring Your System 15 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing Power Management Settings 17 xi Identifying Components 1 Front View (PCV-RZ Series model 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)..........6 Rear View (Model...
... Disposal of Lithium Battery ix Industry Canada Notice x Avis de l'Industrie Canada x Chapter 1 - Configuring Your System 15 Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing Power Management Settings 17 xi Identifying Components 1 Front View (PCV-RZ Series model 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches 4 Indicators 5 Connectors (Models Equipped with Giga Pocket Features)..........6 Rear View (Model...
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... 70 DMA Channel Assignments 72 System I /O and Expansion Slots 80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 80 Hard Drives and Controller 80 Optical Drives 81 System BIOS 81 Index 83 xiii Chapter 6 - Specifications 77 Processor ...77 Chipset ...77 AGP Bus...77 PCI Bus ...78 Memory Modules 78 Memory Configurations 78 L2 Cache...
... 70 DMA Channel Assignments 72 System I /O and Expansion Slots 80 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller 80 Hard Drives and Controller 80 Optical Drives 81 System BIOS 81 Index 83 xiii Chapter 6 - Specifications 77 Processor ...77 Chipset ...77 AGP Bus...77 PCI Bus ...78 Memory Modules 78 Memory Configurations 78 L2 Cache...
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Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings. 15
Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings. 15
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...all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Press ENTER to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57 for information on BIOS settings). ! Once an item is available. If an item ...level, where the menu bar appears. 5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the menu bar. Press for modifying the system configuration. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu....
...all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... Each menu presents options for setup. 3 Press F2. Press ENTER to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57 for information on BIOS settings). ! Once an item is available. If an item ...level, where the menu bar appears. 5 To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the menu bar. Press for modifying the system configuration. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to access a sub-menu....
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...close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all the BIOS options to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 16). 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may explode if mistreated. ... all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not disassemble it or dispose of three years, after it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may need to access the BIOS Setup Utility. Do not handle damaged or leaking...
...close all open files, exit all open applications, turn off the power to all the BIOS options to their factory-default settings (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on page 16). 1 Reboot your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after which the battery may explode if mistreated. ... all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Do not disassemble it or dispose of three years, after it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may need to access the BIOS Setup Utility. Do not handle damaged or leaking...
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... battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps. 17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57). 18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. ... type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 35 16 If the error message...
... battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps. 17 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non-default BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 57). 18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key. ... type Y when prompted to discard changes, then press Enter to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 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. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 35 16 If the error message...
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...modules can vary in the following table. or double-sided and installed in PCI slot No. 3) unless directed by its anti-static package. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of memory and is a fragile hardware component. * Applicable to discharge static electricity in your body before ...opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the chassis to PCV-RX models only. The maximum memory size is 128 MB. Your model may ship with at least 512 ...
...modules can vary in the following table. or double-sided and installed in PCI slot No. 3) unless directed by its anti-static package. The BIOS automatically detects the type, size and speed of memory and is a fragile hardware component. * Applicable to discharge static electricity in your body before ...opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. 1 Choose the size of the chassis to PCV-RX models only. The maximum memory size is 128 MB. Your model may ship with at least 512 ...
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System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ 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 123 CLR CMOS Jumper Settings Jumper Plug Position 1-2 2-3 Function Clear CMOS Password Normal ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician.
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... order they appear or disappear, depending on the screen is not enclosed in this guide is a sub-menu with additional information and options. The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on page 16). Text that is the option currently set for each screen in this guide. The information and options...-sensitive (they occur when you display the list of options, or press the + or - The item shown in [brackets] in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on the menu bar. Press Esc to go back to choose a menu item. Use the left and right arrow keys to...
... order they appear or disappear, depending on the screen is not enclosed in this guide is a sub-menu with additional information and options. The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on page 16). Text that is the option currently set for each screen in this guide. The information and options...-sensitive (they occur when you display the list of options, or press the + or - The item shown in [brackets] in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see "Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility" on the menu bar. Press Esc to go back to choose a menu item. Use the left and right arrow keys to...
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Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options 59 [00:00:00] [01/01/2003] (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) [Disabled] [Disabled] See online specifications sheet for details. 1002 (depends on model)
Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options 59 [00:00:00] [01/01/2003] (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) (see "IDE Sub-Menus" on page 60) [Disabled] [Disabled] See online specifications sheet for details. 1002 (depends on model)
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See online specifications sheet for details. Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 Specifications 81 Description See online specifications sheet for details. 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-on card auto-configure
See online specifications sheet for details. Optical Drives Drive Optical drive #1 Optical drive #2 Specifications 81 Description See online specifications sheet for details. 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-on card auto-configure
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... floppy disk drive specifications 80 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 53 USB 6 cover, slot 42 covering I/O slot 43...
... floppy disk drive specifications 80 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 indicators 5 G Giga Pocket specifications 79 graphics controller - See Also BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 16 codes, beeps 69 communications, specifications 79 computer lithium battery ix configuring power management 17 connectors i.LINK 6 monitor 11 power 53 USB 6 cover, slot 42 covering I/O slot 43...
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Index 85 S See Also communications slot - See I/O slot slot cover, removing 42 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I/O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77, 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I/O address map 73 system memory, installing 39 U USB connectors 6 user password 68
Index 85 S See Also communications slot - See I/O slot slot cover, removing 42 specifications AGP bus 77 audio 79 BIOS 81 chipset 77 communications 79 floppy disk drive and controller 80 Giga Pocket 79 graphics 78 hard drives and controllers 80 I/O and expansion slots 80 L2 cache 78 memory configurations 78 memory module 78 PCI bus 78 processor 77, 78 status and error messages 70 supervisor password 68 system board CLR CMOS Jumper 55 memory module connector 52 power connector 53 system I/O address map 73 system memory, installing 39 U USB connectors 6 user password 68
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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... change the settings as your BIOS settings, do not wish to the factory default values. About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service ...in CMOS RAM, may be prohibited. If you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is replaced ...computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as desired. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you may have made to access the lithium battery. 6. Installing a lithium battery (PCV...
... change the settings as your BIOS settings, do not wish to the factory default values. About the Lithium Battery The lithium battery starts to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service ...in CMOS RAM, may be prohibited. If you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Dispose of the battery exploding if it is replaced ...computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as desired. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you may have made to access the lithium battery. 6. Installing a lithium battery (PCV...