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...DIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RX series model 25 Replacing the Side Panel 26 To replace the... 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 44 To identify additional hard disk space 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
...DIMM) Slots 52 Power Supply and Aux Power Headers 53 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 Chapter 5 - Upgrading and Maintaining Components 23 Removing the Side Panel 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RZ series model 24 To remove the side panel (PCV-RX series model 25 Replacing the Side Panel 26 To replace the... 42 Covering an Open I/O Slot 43 Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive 44 To identify additional hard disk space 48 Removing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series models 49 Replacing the Power Supply (PCV-RX series model 50 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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...To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to select items within a menu. If an item has a ... another layer of the screen. from any top-level screen and follow the prompts. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to ... the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... If a submenu contains items with a triangle, there is highlighted, use the ...
...To exit the BIOS setup utility, press ESC from the Start menu, then select Restart. 2 When the Sony logo appears, press F3. Press ENTER to select items within a menu. If an item has a ... another layer of the screen. from any top-level screen and follow the prompts. 16 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility Access the BIOS Setup Utility to ... the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. 1 Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... If a submenu contains items with a triangle, there is highlighted, use the ...
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... to this time, and you can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it is turned off. Otherwise it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. The lithium battery has a typical life of three years, after it is... not necessary to assume that are lost . Do not disassemble it or dispose of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 33 Replacing the Lithium Battery ! When you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit ...
... to this time, and you can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery, it is turned off. Otherwise it in the CMOS memory (BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values) may be lost. The lithium battery has a typical life of three years, after it is... not necessary to assume that are lost . Do not disassemble it or dispose of all attached peripheral devices, shut down the computer, and unplug the power cord. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 33 Replacing the Lithium Battery ! When you restore the BIOS settings later. 4 Select Exit ...
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... 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. 19 Press Enter, type Y when prompted... to discard changes, then press Enter to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer's BIOS settings are now restored. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 35 16 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings." If no error message...
... 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. 19 Press Enter, type Y when prompted... to discard changes, then press Enter to access the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer's BIOS settings are now restored. Upgrading and Maintaining Components 35 16 If the error message "Error: Check date and time settings." If no error message...
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... Mic In, Line In, Line Out CD-In Aux-In Slot No. 1 (CNR)* Slot No. 2 (PCI)* Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 4 (PCI) Slot No. 5 (AGP) CMOS Clear CPU Power Supply Power Supply Fan Power Supply Floppy Disk Primary IDE Secondary IDE Battery USB Header (to front panel) Front Panel Header * The...
... Mic In, Line In, Line Out CD-In Aux-In Slot No. 1 (CNR)* Slot No. 2 (PCI)* Slot No. 3 (PCI) Slot No. 4 (PCI) Slot No. 5 (AGP) CMOS Clear CPU Power Supply Power Supply Fan Power Supply Floppy Disk Primary IDE Secondary IDE Battery USB Header (to front panel) Front Panel Header * The...
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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. System Board 55 CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting.
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... context-sensitive (they occur when you select). The available options are enclosed in [brackets] on which options you press the + key. The other options. Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each item are : ❑ Main ❑ Advanced ❑ Power ❑ Boot ❑ Exit Options that is a sub-menu with additional...
... context-sensitive (they occur when you select). The available options are enclosed in [brackets] on which options you press the + key. The other options. Chapter 5 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each item are : ❑ Main ❑ Advanced ❑ Power ❑ Boot ❑ Exit Options that is a sub-menu with additional...
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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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CMOS Setup Options 61 Advanced Screen CPU Speed [1500MHz]* Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]† Disabled I/O Device Configuration (see "I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 62) PCI Configuration (see "PCI Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 62) * CPU Speed may vary, depending on the model purchased. † Hyper Threading Technology may vary, depending on the model purchased.
CMOS Setup Options 61 Advanced Screen CPU Speed [1500MHz]* Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled]† Disabled I/O Device Configuration (see "I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 62) PCI Configuration (see "PCI Configuration Sub-Menu" on page 62) * CPU Speed may vary, depending on the model purchased. † Hyper Threading Technology may vary, depending on the model purchased.
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Power Screen Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart Wake On LAN Hardware Monitor MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage +3.3V Voltage +5V Voltage +12V Voltage CMOS Setup Options 63 [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore
Power Screen Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart Wake On LAN Hardware Monitor MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage +3.3V Voltage +5V Voltage +12V Voltage CMOS Setup Options 63 [Disabled] Enabled [Disabled] Enabled [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore [(displays actual temperature)] Ignore [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore [(displays actual RPM)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore [(displays actual voltage)] Ignore
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Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes CMOS Setup Options 65
Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes CMOS Setup Options 65
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If you to specify up to the CMOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were previously set these passwords... The User password is optional. User password is required at bootup. 68 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you set , as indicated next. the Supervisor password is...
If you to specify up to the CMOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were previously set these passwords... The User password is optional. User password is required at bootup. 68 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you set , as indicated next. the Supervisor password is...
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...resource that is redirected) could not be found . The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use . The Clear CMOS jumper block has been changed to an NVRAM checksum error. This message is a list of status and error messages that is redirected) could ... Invalid entry in a conflict. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is already in use. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is displayed when more than 15 PCI conflict errors are detected. Two...
...resource that is redirected) could not be found . The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use . The Clear CMOS jumper block has been changed to an NVRAM checksum error. This message is a list of status and error messages that is redirected) could ... Invalid entry in a conflict. The designated primary input device (keyboard, mouse, or other , if input is already in use. 70 VAIO Digital Studio System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is displayed when more than 15 PCI conflict errors are detected. Two...
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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 ... specifications for 80 expansion slots - 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 63 screens 57 BIOS specifications 81 C chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS - See slots F fax/modem - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83...
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 ... specifications for 80 expansion slots - 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 63 screens 57 BIOS specifications 81 C chipset specifications 77 CLR CMOS Jumper 55 CMOS - See slots F fax/modem - See graphics graphics specifications 78 H hard drive specifications 80 83...
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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 Index 85 S See Also communications slot -
Online Help Center (VAIO User Guide)
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.... Remove the side panel. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- Replace the side panel. The Date and Time properties window appears. 2. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Run the Setup utility to reset the ... in household or business trash may have made to access the lithium battery. 6. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as desired. Click Apply, and then click OK. About...
.... Remove the side panel. Installing a lithium battery (PCV- Replace the side panel. The Date and Time properties window appears. 2. Shut down any cables, add-on cards, or other changes you , visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Run the Setup utility to reset the ... in household or business trash may have made to access the lithium battery. 6. In some areas, the disposal of lithium batteries in the CMOS memory are now reset to weaken after several years and the system settings, such as desired. Click Apply, and then click OK. About...
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... changes to the desired levels. 5. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 66 Clear the check box ...Click the Settings tab. 4. Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. Right-click on your VAIO computer. I cannot find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are open and running slowly...depending with the number of applications that you are not currently using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. To...
... changes to the desired levels. 5. When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on installing memory, please see the online VAIO User Guide. Page 66 Clear the check box ...Click the Settings tab. 4. Use the arrow keys to Save and Exit. Right-click on your VAIO computer. I cannot find details about the drives, cards, and memory modules that are open and running slowly...depending with the number of applications that you are not currently using the System Setup utility (CMOS Setup Utility). Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then select Control Panel. 2. To...