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Sony PCV-J150 Reference Guide

1. VAIO Reference Manual Replacing the Front Panel Insert the two flat plastic tabs located on the top of the front panel into the slots at the top of the chassis 2 Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place Front pond KY0093 VSD Removing Installing and Replacing Components Replacing the Side Panel 1 2 3 Align the bottom of the side panel with the bottom of the chassis with the side panel extending about inch from the rear of the unit Slide the side panel forward until the lip on the side panel is flush with the rear of the chassis KY0067 VSD Insert the screw removed earlier to secure the panel EJ VAIO Reference Manual Installing an Add In Card Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Remove the cover see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 2 Locate an available expansion slot connector 3 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector see Removing a Slot Cover on page 40 4 Insert the add in card into the PCI slot connector Use a gentle rocking motion pressing down until the card is fully seated A Align the card s bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the bottom of the chassis Ensure that the top of the bracket fits snugly ag
2. Delete r Settings for VAIO default power scheme Turn off monitor fter 25 mins Turn off hard disks Never System stand by Never System hibernates Never Cancel 2 Select the power scheme that is most appropriate for the way you use your computer To change a power scheme change the settings for Turn off monitor and Turn off hard disks System standby and System Hibernate The Turn off monitor option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your monitor turns off when your computer is running on AC power The display reactivates when you move the mouse or press a key The Turn off hard disks option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your hard disks turn off when your computer is running on AC power 18 VAIO Reference Manual The System standby option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your computer goes on standby when your computer is running on AC power Power is reactivated when you press spacebar on the keyboard The System hibernate option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes before your computer goes in the hibernate state Power is reactivated when you push the power button 3 To save anew power scheme first modify the settings click Save As type a descriptive name a
3. 12V 3 FAN SEN Eg VAIO Reference Manual CD IN Connector The CD IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4 pin header connector that connects to the CR RW drive s audio output connector KY0062 VSD CD IN Pin Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In BH WO NN nm System Board 61 AUX IN Connector The AUX IN connector on the system board is a 1 x 4 pin header connector AUXIN 4 1 KY0062B VSD AUX IN Pin Signal Name 1 Left Line In 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Line In 62 VAIO Reference Manual Configuration Jumper There is one user configurable jumper for CMOS Clear The computer ships with CMOS Clear in the Normal position Do not change the position of this jumper unless directed by a technical support person 123 MS GR Cfalt ju 1 2 23 MS Cea Nord Cea v04588 6D_ Chapter 5 Fax Modem Card The fax modem card occupies PCI slot 1 There are two RJ 11 jacks one to connect a telephone line and one to connect a phone TELEPHONE LINE o U KYOO38 VD Connectors Name Connector Type Description TELEPHONE RJ 11 Connects to phone LINE RJ 11 Connects to telephone line 63 64 Chapter 6 Ethernet Card The Ethernet card occupies PCI slot 2 The Ethernet card has one connector that is accessib
4. GND DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND NC GND GND SDA HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC SCL Ol 00 AI DA TB WwW N e Rl el el Rel Ryle oF WN KF System Board 57 SERIAL HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connectors The SERIAL connector is a DB 9 male connector The HEADPHONES jack is a stereo mini jack 3 5 mm that connects to headphones The LINE IN jack is a stereo mini jack 3 5 mm that connects to a stereo audio source not an audio source from a video device The MIC In jack is a stereo mini jack 3 5 mm that connects to a microphone LINE IN MC SERIAL SERIAL connector Pin Signal Name 1 DCD 2 RXD 3 TXD 4 DTR 5 LOGIC GND 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI EJ VAIO Reference Manual HEADPHONES Audio Right Qt Audo Let Qt y Qv04713 VSD LINE IN Adokigt Ing L Irrodanae Audo Left In GV04713B SD MIC Hedre ics vdtage A MCirrtxdanae eg MCmenoin Qv04713A VSD System Board 59 Fan Connector The PWR FAN connector is a 1 x 3 pin straight header connector PWR FAN connects to the power supply and controls the power supply cooling fan PWR FAN L WN ew INC Il KY0034 VSD PWR FAN Connector Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 FAN CTRL
5. 0480h 048Fh 04D0h 04D1h OCF8h 0CFFh B000h BOFFh B400h B407h B800h B8FFh C000h CFFFh C800h C87Fh D400h D4FFh D800h D807h D800h D80Fh D808h D80Fh E400h E47Fh E480h E4FFh Miscellaneous Technical Information Description SiS 730s Motherboard resources Standard floppy disk controller Primary IDE controller dual FIFO SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Standard floppy disk controller Communications port COM1 Motherboard resources Motherboard resources PCI bus WDM communication device WDM communication device Realtek RTL8139 A B C 8130 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC SiS Accelerated Graphics Port SiS 730s SiS 7018 audio driver Primary IDE controller dual FIFO SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO Motherboard resources Motherboard resources T O addresses that may be used by add in cards are not listed EJ VAIO Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 00000000h 0009FFFFh 000A0000h 000A FFFFh 000B0000h 000BFFFFh 000C0000h 000C BFFFh 000F0000h 000FFFFFh 00100000h 037FFFFFh E8800000h E8803FFFh E9000000h E90007FFh E9800000h E98000FFh EA000000h EA0000FFh EA800000h EAFFFFFFh EA800000h EA81FFFFh EB000000h EBOOOFFFh EB800000h EB800FFFh EC000000h EFFFFFFFh F0000000h FEBFFFFFh F0000000h F7FFFFFFh FFEE0000h FFEFFFFFh FFFEO000h FFFFFFFFh Default configuration System board extension for ACPI BIOS SiS 730s SiS 730s SiS 730s System board extension for ACPI BIOS System
6. In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in household or business trash may be prohibited Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium batteries Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions The battery pack used in this device may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated Do not disassemble heat above 212 F 100 C or incinerate Dispose of used battery promptly Keep away from children Ne pas manipuler les batteries au lithium qui fuient ou sont endommag es Une batterie non conforme pr sente un danger d explosion La remplacer seulement par une batterie identique ou de type quivalent recommand par le fabricant vacuer les batteries us es selon les directives du fabricant For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada La manutention incorrecte du module de batterie de cet appareil pr sente un risque d incendie ou de br lures chimiques Ne pas d monter incin rer ou exposer une temp rature de plus de 100 C vacuer promptement la batterie us e Garder hors de port e des enfants vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain tele
7. Replace the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 25 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Your computer automatically recognizes any change in memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer No further action is required Removing Installing and Replacing Components Installing System Memory Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Remove the new memory module s from its anti static package Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static electricity damage Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table Memory modules can vary in size and speed between sockets The minimum memory size is 8 MB The maximum memory size is 512 MB The BIOS automatically detects the type size and speed of the memory modules Memory module configurations MB DIMMI DIMM2 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 The PCV J150 ships with 64 MB SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module D Use only 3 3V 64 bit PC 133 SDRAM DIMM modules Do not mix 66 MHz or 100MHz memory with 133 MHz memory Supports SDRAM memory Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory 3 Disconnect t
8. Specifications PrOCeSS da ERE 85 incl M Qa 85 PCL Bus 143 M 85 Memory Modules DIMMS ss 85 DIMM Configurations ss 86 Cache Memory d M 86 Graphics Leder edt e a Te HH te e det Pete ERa eiis 86 PAUL CO DUO aos cic etic erste Eri ren repart RO Der eR ets aac tien 87 Communications siennes 87 1 O and Expansion Slots Le ti ae nee 87 Drives and Controllers is 88 System BIOS cites her niet tpe trt e did 88 XIV Chapter I Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO Computer Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual VAIO Reference Manual Front View rTL ce eS d Front pond CNDAG9AXNSD Identifying Components EN Drives LAO Diskdte dive Vo LL FRNTPNLAVSD Drive Description Diskette drive 3 5 inch 1 44 Mbyte CD RW drive CD RW read 20X maximum performance CD RW writet 4X maximum performance CD R read 32X maximum performance CD R writett 8X maximum performance EI Tt it CD ROM read 32X maximum performance The CD RW CD R CD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track The average data trans
9. modifications effectu es par l utilisateur ou cause de mauvais fonctionnement Pour sa propre protection l utilisateur doit S assurer que tous les fils de mise la terre de la source d nergie lectrique des lignes t l phoniques et des canalisations d eau m talliques s il y en a sont raccord s ensemble Cette pr caution est particuli rement importante dans les r gions rurales Avertissement L utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui m me il doit avoir recours un service d inspection des installations lectriques ou un lectricien selon le cas AVIS L indice d quivalence de la sonnerie IES assign chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de terminaux qui peuvent tre raccord s une interface La terminaison d une interface t l phonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs la seule condition que la somme d indices d quivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n exc de pas 5 L indice d quivalence dela sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 7 1X Contents INGE COTO BI Ts PR ii Safety Information and Caution sess iii Regulatory Information ss v PCC Patt sereinement nt E ES EE vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY eere vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE nn viii AVIS DE
10. Auto or User Type HDD t This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD This option appears when Type is not set to None tt This option appears when Type is set to ZIP 100 or MO CMOS Setup Options EN Advanced Screen CPU Speed 800Mhz Chip Configuration VGA Shared Memory Size 8MB 16MB gt I O Device Configuration Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard 1394 Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8H IRO4 2F8H IRQ3 3E8H IRQ4 2E8H IRQ10 Disabled Onboard Parallel Port 378H IRQ7 278H IRQ5 Disabled 3BCH IRO7 Parallel Port Mode Normal EPP ECP ECP EPP gt PCI Configuration Slot 1 IRQ Auto to NA Slot 3 IRQ 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 12 14 15 72 VAIO Reference Manual Power Screen Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart PWR Up On Modem Act Wake On PME Wake On USB gt Hardware Monitor MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage 12V Voltage Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled displays actual temperature Ignore displays actual temperature Ignore Ignore displays actual RPM displays actual RPM Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage Ignore displays actual voltage
11. F2 gt for setup Press F2 Each menu presents options for modifying the system configuration Use the left and right arrow keys to select a menu from the menu bar Use the up and down arrow keys to select items within a menu Once an item is highlighted use the plus minus keys to modify a setting If an item has a triangle to its left this indicates that a sub menu of options is available Press ENTER to access a sub menu If a sub menu contains items with a triangle there is another layer of options from which to select Once you select an option press ESC to back out of each menu until you reach the top level where the menu bar appears To exit the BIOS setup utility press ESC from any top level screen and follow the prompts Configuring Your System EJ Changing the Display s Power Management Settings A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time From the Start menu point to Settings Control Panel then click Power Options The Power Options Properties dialog box opens with the Power Schemes tab displayed Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibernate this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify n E Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for the selected scheme r Power schemes VAIO default Save As
12. LINE The TELEPHONE and LINE jacks are physically identical and have identical connections They are standard RJ 11 female phone jacks However the LINE jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall and the TELEPHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone LINE PHONE KYOOTA SD A Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem s TELEPHONE jack and a telephone into the LINE jack will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment However the modem will not work correctly 12 VAIO Reference Manual i LINK IEEE1394 Connector The 6 pin i LINK connector on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK connector The 6 pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and i LINK compatible devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Refer to the documentation that came with your 1 LINK compatible device for information on operating conditions and proper connections Before connecting i LINK compatible PC peripherals to your system such as a CD RW or Hard Disk Drive confirm their operating system compatibility and required opera
13. four PCI slot connectors slot 1 to 44 Two PCI slot connectors slot 3 and 4 are available The other PCI slots are occupied by the Ethernet card slot 2 and fax modem card slot 1 The PCI slots support 32 bit 5V and Universal 3 3 5V PCI add in cards Sid 4 PQ Sid 3 PQ Sid 2 PQ PG slot ameda Sia 1 FQ Al A49 A52 62 CND4599B VSD 52 VAIO Reference Manual IDE Connectors There are two IDE Integrated Drive Electronics connectors on the system board a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors 0000000000 00000000000000000000 000000000 VO4701G SD Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1 Qv047011 VSD System Board KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors The KEYBOARD connector and the MOUSE connector are 6 pin female PS 2 type mini DIN connectors They have identical pinouts MOUSE AEN Q AA 6 LU EJ Q On ee KEYBOARD J il Mi ii SSSI 3 ESS HHHH KY0032 VSC KEYBOARD and MOUSE Pin Signal Name 1 DATA 2 NC 3 LOGIC GND 4 5V fused 5 CLOCK 6 NC ES VAIO Reference Manual USB Connectors There are three USB ports that permit connection of USB peripheral de
14. to state and possible provincial tariffs Contact the state or provincial utility service commission public service commission or corporation commission for information Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business other entity or individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business other entity or individual In order to program this information into your facsimile see your fax software documentation Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ K1A ON2 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center
15. 2 specifications for 88 E error messages beep codes 77 PCI configuration 78 Ethernet card 65 87 Ethernet connector 12 65 expansion slots 13 specifications for 87 expansion slots See Also slots F fan connectors 59 CPU FAN 59 PWR FAN 59 fax card See modem card fax modem See Also communications FCC Part 68 vi front panel removing 23 replacing 24 front panel header 48 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5 drives 3 indicators 5 G graphics controller See graphics graphics specifications 86 H header See front panel header HEADPHONES connector 11 57 I i LINK connector 55 I O address map 80 slot covering 41 slot specifications 87 I O connectors HEADPHONES 11 57 i LINK 12 55 KEYBOARD 9 LINE 11 LINE IN 11 57 MIC 11 57 MONITOR 10 MOUSE 9 PRINTER 10 SERIAL 9 TELEPHONE 11 USB 9 54 icons description of 7 IDE connectors 52 specifications for 88 IDE drive specifications for 88 installing 3 hard disk drive 42 add in card 26 system memory 36 interference v IRQ settings 83 J jumper See system board K KEYBOARD connector 9 53 L L2 cache specifications 86 LINE connector 11 LINE IN connector 11 57 lithium battery disposal vii replacing 30 safety precautions vii M map See Also I O address map and EE memory map memory See Also system memory memory module connector 50 removing 33 specifications for 85 messages error 77 status and error 78
16. INE IN connector 57 memory module connector 50 MIC connector 57 MONITOR connector 55 MOUSE 53 92 VAIO Reference Manual PCI slot connectors 51 power connector 52 PRINTER connector 55 SERIAL connector 57 USB connectors 54 system I O address map 80 system memory installing 36 T TELEPHONE connector 11 Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 vi TV interference v U USB connectors 9 54 user password 76
17. Ignore CMOS Setup Options 73 Boot Screen 1 ATAPI CD ROM displays installed drive Disabled 2 Removable Device Legacy Floppy LS120 ZIP 100 ATAPI MO Disabled 3 IDE Hard Drive displays installed drive Disabled 4 Other Boot Device Disabled INT18 Device Network SCSI Boot Device Silent Boot Enabled Disabled EDS VAIO Reference Manual Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects User and Supervisor password Beep code error messages PCT configuration status and error messages DMA channel assignments IRQ assignments System I O address map Memory map CE C B Be D PCI configuration space map 75 EJ VAIO Reference Manual About User and Supervisor Passwords The system allows you to specify up to two passwords a User password and a Supervisor password in the CMOS Setup Utility The User password is required the Supervisor password is optional Access to the CMOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were previously set as indicated next If you set these passwords the following passwords are required User password only User password is required at bootup Supervisor password only No password is required at bootup Supervisor password is required by most setup options Both password
18. L INDUSTRIE CANADA sen viii Chapter 1 Identifying Components Front View 3 cite ni ec er eek ERE RERO ARE DEUS pA HERR cd EDER 2 jog 3 Buttons and Switches cccecccssecessecsssecsscesseecsscecseceseecsseceseecsseeeseeses 4 Inclicatots 2 nce ire eeepc ier ton pe Per Er ve eed 5 Rear VISW 6 ICONS rer seeds sa ENE TESTER SEERE EET ani dn terres 7 I O Conrtlectors eerte oct EErEE ARNA EREE 9 EXPANSION Slots c ene rn o eb ce eet itn 13 Chapter 2 Configuring Your System Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility 16 Changing the Display s Power Management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board ssssssssssssseeee 20 Chapter 3 Removing Installing and Replacing Components Removing the Side Panel sese 22 Removing the Front Panel ise 23 Replacing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Side Panel sss 25 xi xii VAIO Reference Manual Installing an Add In Card sese 26 Removing an Add in Card ss 28 Replacing the Lithium Battery sse 30 Removing a Memory Module eee 33 Installing System Memory esses 36 Removing a Slot Cover 40 Covering an Open I O Slot ss 41 Installing a 3 Internal Hard Disk Drive sss 42 Chapter 4 System Board Connectors irn opor e oi
19. MIC connector 11 57 microprocessor See processor model numbers ii modem See Also communications modem card 63 connectors 63 view of 63 monitor See Also display MONITOR connector 10 55 MOUSE connector 9 53 N notice to users ii P panel front 23 24 passwords user and supervisor 76 PCI slot connectors 51 power connector 52 power management configuring 17 PRINTER connector 10 55 processor specifications 85 processor specifications for 85 R radio interference v RAM See Also system memory rear view 6 I O connectors 9 icons 7 recording ii regulatory information v removing add in card 28 front panel 23 memory module 33 side panel 22 slot cover 40 replacing 25 front panel 24 lithium battery 30 side panel 25 resolution See graphics specifications S safety information ii SERIAL connector 9 57 serial numbers ii serial port See SERIAL setup BIOS 16 side panel 25 removing 22 slot See Also I O slot slot cover removing 40 specifications audio 87 BIOS 88 communications 87 drives and controllers 88 graphics 86 I O and expansion slots 87 L2 cache 86 memory module 85 processor 85 status and error messages 78 supervisor password 76 system board AUX IN connector 61 CD IN connector 60 configuration jumper 62 configuring 20 diskette drive connector 49 fan connectors 59 front panel header 48 HEADPHONES connector 57 i LINK connector 55 IDE connectors 52 KEYBOARD connector 53 L
20. Range hex 0000h 000Fh 0010h 001Fh 0020h 0021h 0022h 002Dh 002Eh 002Fh 0030h 003Fh 0040h 0043h 0044h 005Fh 0060h 0060h 0061h 0061h 0062h 0063h 0064h 0064h 0065h 006Fh 0070h 0073h 0074h 007Fh 0080h 0090h 0091h 0093h 0094h 009Fh 00A0h 00A1h 00A2h 00BFh 00C0h 00DFh 00E0h 00EFh 00F0h 00FFh 0170h 0177h 0170h 0177h 01F0h 01F7h 01F0h 01F7h 0290h 029Eh 0376h 0376h 0376h 0376h 0378h 037Fh 03BOh 03BBh Description Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources System timer Motherboard resources Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard System speaker Motherboard resources Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard Motherboard resources System CMOS real time clock Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Numeric data processor Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Primary IDE controller dual FIFO SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Motherboard resources Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Printer Port LPT1 SiS 730s Address Range hex 03C0h 03DFh 03F0h 03F1h 03F2h 03F5h 03F6h 03F6h 03F6h 03F6h 03F7h 03F7h 03F8h 03FFh
21. SONY VAIO Reference Manual PCV J150 Notice to Users 2001 Sony Electronics Inc Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited All rights reserved This manual and the software described herein in whole or in part may not be reproduced translated or reduced to any machine readable form without prior written approval SONY ELECTRONICS INC PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON TORT CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF Sony Electronics Inc reserves the right to make any modification to this manual or the information contained herein at any time without notice The software described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such software is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United States Softw
22. Secure the drive to the drive holder using the two holes on each side of the drive holder screws are provided with the new drive Do not overtighten the screws 9 Connect the second drive connector to the new drive see next diagram 10 Connect the second power connector to the new drive Second power ameda EE Es Second dive ameda KYO085 VSD 1 Make sure the drive connector is connected securely to the motherboard VAIO Reference Manual 12 Lower the drive holder down and slide it back against the chassis item 1 in diagram Be sure the drive holder feels secure against the chassis Disk dive hdd 13 Push the tab down item 2 in diagram to secure the drive holder 14 Replace the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 25 15 Reconnect the power cord and then turn on your computer Your computer automatically recognizes the new drive and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on Format and partition the new drive following the instructions provided with the drive Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector jumper and switch on the system board Keyocad Mase USB1 28 m Power Sugdy Fon Padid qo Power Si ilink Meriter ey IEEE p us Us 1 i saco i ME M ae Mcin Line In Line Qf HMM SIE IB Sandy IDE E P
23. This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV J150 computer Processor 800 MHz AMD Duron processor MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed Other factors may affect application performance Chipset SiS730S PCI Bus PCI Level 2 2 33 MHz zero wait state 4 PCI slots 2 open Memory Modules DIMMs Installed memory 64 MB PC 133 SDRAM 133 MHz Maximum memory 512 Mbytes 256 Mbytes in each socket Voltage 3 3 V memory only Pins 168 pins with gold plated contacts SDRAM type PC 133 60 ns unrestricted CAS latency 2 unbuffered Intel 4 clock 64 bits non ECC 85 EJ VAIO Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMMI DIMM2 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 The PCV J150 is shipped with 64 MB SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM specification Rev 1 0 or later Supports SDRAM memory Does not support EDO memory or buffered DIMM memory Memory can be installed in either socket Memory size can vary between sockets DIMMs can be single or double sided DIMMs must be 3 3V unbuffered 4 clock 64 bit or 72 bit 133 MHz SDRAM module Cache Memory Integrated L1 128Kbytes L2 64Kbytes exclusive Graphics Chipset SiS730S Video memory Shared with system memory Resolution displayed resolution depends on the video monitor you use True color 24 bits Up to 1280 x 1024 at 85 Hz non interlaced High color 16 bits Up to 1280 x 1024
24. ackets and slot covers rest on this lip 3 Replace the screw removed earlier to secure the I O slot cover Removing Installing and Replacing Components Installing a 372 Internal Hard Disk Drive Your system comes with an available bay to hold an additional 3 IDE hard disk drive Some models such as Configure to Order CTO systems may already have a second hard disk drive Your system can support ATA 33 ATA 66 or ATA 100 hard disk drives The drive you install must not require front panel access The hard disk drive access light blinks when either internal drive is active Before opening the system unit save any open files exit Windows turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device see your drive s documentation for configuration instructions KY0084 SD 2 Disconnect the power cord from the computer 3 Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 4 Liftthe tab adjacent to the drive holder VAIO Reference Manual 5 Slide the drive holder forward towards the diskette drive about a inch and then lift out Disk dive hd KYOO81B VSD Removing Installing and Replacing Components 7 Slide the new drive into the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder KY0083 VSD
25. act the telephone company to determine the maximum REN for the calling area If the terminal equipment causes harm to the telephone network the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required But if advance notice is not practical the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible Also you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operations of the equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the necessary modifications in order to maintain uninterrupted service If trouble is experienced with this modem for repair or warranty information please contact 1 888 4SONY PC or write to the Sony Customer Information Center 12451 Gateway Blvd Fort Myers FL 33913 If the trouble is causing harm to the telephone network the telephone company may request that you remove the equipment from the network until the problem is resolved vi Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 4SONYPC 1 888 476 6972 This equipment cannot be used on public coin service provided by the telephone company Connection to Party Line Service is subject
26. ainst the chassis lip after the card is fully inserted KY0070 VSD 5 Replace the screw that secures the card 6 Attach any necessary cables to the card see the instructions that came with the add in card 7 Replace the cover see Replacing the Side Panel on page 25 8 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add in card Removing Installing and Replacing Components Removing an Add in Card Before opening the system unit save any open files exit the Windows operating system turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Remove the cover see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 2 Disconnect any cables attached to the add in card you want to remove 3 Remove the screw that secures the add in card to the chassis Remove the add in card from the PCI slot connector and store the card in an anti static wrapper for future use KY0071 VSD A Grasp the card with one hand on each end and gently pull up as you rock the card from side to side Hold the add in card by its edges and do not touch any components or connector contacts on the card Static electricity in your body may damage sensitive components on the card 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 EJ VAIO Ref
27. are specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions ii Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Sony VAIO the VAIO logo and i LINK are registered trademarks of Sony AMD and Duron are trademarks or registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Owner s Record The model number and serial number are located on the back of your VAIO computer Record the serial number in the space provided here Refer to the model and serial number when you call your Sony Service Center Model Number PCV J150 Serial Number Safety Information and Caution CD RW Laser Diode Properties Laser output 1 0mW Read 35mW Write Wave Length 771 7870m To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm Never install telephone jacks in wet loc
28. at 85 Hz non interlaced 256 colors 8 bits Up to 1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz non interlaced It is recommended to use 1024x768 True color 24 bits or High color 16 bits when at 75 Hz or lower refresh rate for video playback applications Specifications 87 Audio Sound chip SiS7018 Wave synthesis 64 voice Polyphony wave table synthesizer Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Rear panel connectors MIC for microphone LINE IN from stereo audio source HEADPHONES for stereo headphones Communications Modem V 90 compatible data fax modem Fax 14 4 kbps maximum iLINK IEEE 1394 400 Mbps OHCI chipset Ethernet 10Base T 100Base TX Due to FCC limitations the maximum permissible data speed is 53 kbps during download transmissions Actual data speeds may vary depending on line conditions 1 0 and Expansion Slots Serial ports One high speed NS16C550 compatible port Parallel port One high speed bi directional Centronics compatible port with ECP and EPP modes Modem ports Two RJ 11 connectors for line and phone USB ports USB1 USB2 USB3 on rear panel PCI slots Two available slots Maximum length for add in cards is 7 75 inches IDE connectors Primary and secondary cable for primary supports two ATA 100 IDE drives i LINK IEEE 1394 port One 6 pin connector on rear panel Ethernet One RJ 45 connector on rear panel 88 VAIO Reference Manual Drives and Controllers Drive Description Diskette
29. ations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible To change the backup battery contact your nearest Sony Service Center Caution The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only For CD RW Danger Invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam Caution For ADSL modem models to reduce the risk of fire use only No 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord iii iv Pour pr venir tout risque d incendie ou d lectrocution garder cet appareil l abri de la pluie et de l humidit Pour pr venir tout risque d lectrocution ne pas ouvrir le ch ssis de cet appareil et ne confier son entretien qu une personne qualifi e Ne jamais effectuer l installation de fil modem ou t l phone durant un orage lectrique Ne jamais effectuer l installation d une prise t l phonique da
30. board extension for ACPI BIOS Texas Instruments OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 host controller Texas Instruments OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 host controller WDM communication device Realtek RTL8139 A B C 8130 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC SiS Accelerated Graphics Port SiS 730s SiS 7018 audio driver SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller PCI standard host CPU bridge SiS Accelerated Graphics Port SiS 730s Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Miscellaneous Technical Information IRQ Settings IRQ Settings 00 System timer 01 Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 02 Programmable interrupt controller 03 Realtek RTL8139 A B C 8130 PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 03 Texas Instruments OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 host controller 03 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 04 Communications port COM1 05 Printer Port LPT 2 06 Standard floppy disk controller 07 Printer Port LPT1 08 System CMOS real time clock 09 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller 09 WDM communication device 09 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus 10 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 10 SiS 7018 audio driver 11 SiS 730s 11 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 12 PS 2 compatible mouse port 13 Numeric data processor 14 Primary IDE controller dual FIFO 14 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller 15 Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO 15 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller 84 Chapter 9 Specifications
31. communications network protective operational and safety requirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document s The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the useris satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be coordinated by a representative designated by the supplier Equipment malfunctions or any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment may give the telecommunications company cause to request that the user disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number REN assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum number o
32. down the rails on each side of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips into the slot in the CD RW drive Tdb fits into slot in CD RW dive AUROO2 VSD 12 Replace the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 25 13 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn on the computer No further action is required Removing Installing and Replacing Components Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add in card that occupies a previously empty slot Disconnect the power cord from the computer Lay the system on its side Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 Locate the slot whose cover you want to remove Remove the screw from the slot cover Nr BW D Remove the loose slot cover and retain it for future use KYO069 VSD VAIO Reference Manual Covering an Open I O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole If air escapes the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled This may damage some components especially the main processor which generates the most heat Slide the tip of the slot cover removed earlier between the chassis and system board KY0076 VSD 2 Push the slot cover down until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis All add in card br
33. drive 3 5 inch 1 44 Mbyte CD RW drive CD RW read 20X maximum performance CD RW writet 4X maximum performance CD R read 32X maximum performance CD R writett 8X maximum performance EI Tt it CD ROM read 32X maximum performance The CD RW CD R CD ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 8X at the innermost track to 20X at the outermost track The average data transfer rate is 14X 2100 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X 2X or 4X depending on the speed you select Data on the CD R is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s Data on a CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X 2X 4X or 8X depending on the speed you select Data on the CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s System BIOS Make and model Award based ROM 2Mbit CMOS Flash memory Passwords User and supervisor passwords supported Recovery boot block Supported Power management APM 1 2 Advanced features ACPI 1 0 compliant hardware for use with APM and PNP BIOS APIs Plug and Play devic
34. ector Identifying Components EN I O Connectors The following section identifies the various I O connectors KEYBOARD and MOUSE The KEYBOARD and MOUSE connectors are physically identical and have the same pinout They are standard 6 pin PS 2 type female connectors KEYBOARD MCUSE 2 2 3 T 1 3 E 1 o 67 o o oO S 3 to a 4 FF 6 4 6 5 5 KY0002 VS USB Connectors The USB connectors are standard 4 pin USB connectors The USB connectors are located at the rear of the system USBI USB2 USB3 KY0003 VS SERIAL Connector The SERIAL connector is a standard 9 pin DB 9 male connector KY0057 VSD 10 VAIO Reference Manual PRINTER Connector The PRINTER connector is a standard 25 pin DB 25 female connector No 25 OOOOOOOOOOO0O OOOOOOOOOOO000 ol KYO005 SI MONITOR The MONITOR connector is a standard 15 pin female high density VGA type connector 10 15B 5 KY0004 VSE Identifying Components MIC LINE IN and HEADPHONES The MIC LINE IN and HEADPHONES jacks are physically identical but have different connections They are standard 3 5 mm stereo mini jacks HEADPHONES LINE IN MC OO Connector Description HEADPHONES 1 0 Vrms typical KY0013 VSD MIC Electret condenser microphone input LINE IN 1 0 Vrms typical 10 Kohm impedance TELEPHONE and
35. erence Manual 5 If you do not replace the card or install another add in card install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis see Covering an Open I O Slot on page 41 6 Replace the cover see Replacing the Side Panel on page 25 Removing Installing and Replacing Components Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after turning it off The lithium battery has a typical life of three years after which the battery may be too weak to power the CMOS memory When you remove the lithium battery all values stored in the CMOS memory BIOS setup values and Plug and Play values may be lost Although the computer can hold the charge for a short time while replacing the battery it is safer to assume that the settings will be lost When the values are lost the BIOS values revert to their factory default settings see Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility on page 16 Do not handle damaged or leaking batteries The lithium battery may explode if mistreated Do not disassemble it or dispose of it in fire Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down from the Start menu and then selecting Restart the computer 2 If the error message Error Check date and time settings appears during the reboot sequence press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility Otherwise it is not necessary to re
36. es Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts Special features PC 99 compliant multi boot PCI add in card auto configure Index A add in card installing 26 removing 28 address map system 80 audio specifications 87 AUX IN connector 61 B battery See lithium battery beep codes 77 BIOS Setup Utility 16 BIOS setup utility 16 advanced screen 71 boot screen 73 exit screen 74 main screen 69 options 67 power screen 72 screens 67 BIOS specifications 88 C card modem 63 cards Ethernet 65 87 CD IN connector 60 CD RW drive location of 3 performance of discs 3 88 specifications for 88 CMOS See Also BIOS CMOS Clear configuration jumper 62 codes beeps 77 COMI port See SERIAL connector communications specifications 87 computer lithium battery vii computer safety information ii configuration jumper CMOS Clear 62 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 20 connectors 4 pin on modem card 63 AUX IN 61 CD IN 60 Ethernet 12 65 fan 59 IDE 52 KEYBOARD 53 LINE 63 modem card 63 MONITOR 55 MOUSE 53 PCI 51 power 52 PRINTER 55 TELEPHONE 63 USB 54 cover for slot 40 covering I O slot 41 CPU See processor D DIMM See memory module diskette drive connector 49 specifications for 88 display power management 17 89 Eg VAIO Reference Manual disposal of lithium battery vii DMA channel assignments 79 drives IDE connectors 52 installing additional 3 drive 4
37. ested a resource that is already in use This message is displayed when more than 15 PCI conflict errors are detected No additional PCI errors can be logged Two devices requested the same resource resulting in a conflict Two devices requested the same resource resulting in a conflict Two devices requested the same resource resulting in a conflict The designated primary boot device hard disk drive diskette drive CD ROM drive or network drive could not be found The primary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use The designated primary input device keyboard mouse or other if input is redirected could not be found The designated primary output device display serial port or other if input is redirected could not be found The secondary IDE controller has requested a resource that is already in use Serial port 1 has requested a resource that is already in use A device has requested a resource that is already in use A device has requested a resource that is already in use Miscellaneous Technical Information DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values The Microsoft Windows Millenium Edition operating system reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration DMA Default Assignment Channel 2 Standard diskette controller 4 Direct memory access controller Eg VAIO Reference Manual System I O Address Map Address
38. eys to select an option in the list then press Enter to choose the selection Press Esc to go back to the main menu 67 68 VAIO Reference Manual Press F10 to save the changes and exit or press Esc to discard the changes Follow the on screen prompts for other choices The bottom of the screen presents a summary of the keys to use for navigation and control CMOS Setup Options 69 Main Screen System Time 00 00 00 System Date 01 01 2000 gt Primary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 70 gt Primary Slave see IDE Sub Menus on page 70 Secondary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 70 Secondary Slave see IDE Sub Menus on page 70 Supervisor Password Disabled User Password Disabled Installed Memory 64 MB BIOS Revision 1002 EJ VAIO Reference Manual gt IDE Sub Menus Type Translation Method Cylinders Heads Sectorst CHS Capacity Maximum LBA Capacity Multi Sector Transfers SMART Monitoring PIO Mode ULTRA DMA Modet Set Device As Auto User Type HDD CD ROM LS 120 ZIP 100 MO Other ATAPI None LBA Large Normal Match Partition Table Manual 1024 255 63 8422MB 30020MB Maximum Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors Disabled Enabled 4 5 Auto Floppy Hard Disk This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD t This option appears when Type is set to
39. f terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on viii an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5 The Ringer Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 7 AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA AVIS L tiquette d Industrie Canada identifie le mat riel homologu Cette tiquette certifie que le mat riel est conforme aux normes de protection d exploitation et de s curit des r seaux de t l communications comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au mat riel terminal Le Minist re n assure toutefois pas que le mat riel fonctionnera la satisfaction de l utilisateur Avant d installer ce mat riel l utilisateur doit s assurer qu il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l entreprise locale de t l communication Le mat riel doit galement tre install en suivant une m thode accept e de raccordement L abonn ne doit pas oublier qu il est possible que la conformit aux conditions nonc es ci dessus n emp che pas la d gradation du service dans certaines situations Les r parations de mat riel homologu doivent tre coordonn es par un repr sentant d sign par le fournisseur L entreprise de t l communications peut demander l utilisateur de d brancher un appareil la suite de r parations ou de
40. f the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord Remove the left side cover see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 N Remove the power supply by lifting it up and resting it upside down over the corner of the chassis where the CD RW and floppy drives are located AUROOI VSD The screw that secures the power supply to the chassis is the same screw that secures the side panel to the chassis Removing Installing and Replacing Components 3 Locate the memory module you wish to remove KY0073 VSD 4 Push down the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket Push cut Mass DR M A Gently push the power supply cables and ribbon cables aside as you reach inside the system to access the module connector KYO042 VS ES VAIO Reference Manual 8 9 Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out Store the module in a static free bag Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module To install system memory see Installing System Memory on page 36 Replace the power supply by sliding it down the rails on each side of the chassis opening until the metal tab on the power supply slips into the slot in the CD RW drive Tdb fits into slot in CD RW dive AUROO2 VSD
41. fer rate is 14X 2100 kbytes s Data on a CD RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X 2X or 4X depending on the speed you select Data on the CD R is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s Data on a CD R is written at a constant transfer rate of 1X 2X 4X or 8X depending on the speed you select Data on the CD ROM is read at a variable transfer rate ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes s The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 kbytes s EN VAIO Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Vo Button or switch Power Standby switch Diskette eject button CD RW disc eject button CD RW dsc ded ga Diskdte ded Qr Power Standby FRNTPNLB VSD Description Turns system power on off or into standby mode Ejects a diskette Automatically opens and closes the CD RW drive tray Identifying Components EN Indicators sony pret 9 IN Diskete dive ass Powarf amp tancby 2 1 Had dsk dive ass FRNIPNLCVSD Indicator Description Power Standby indicator Standby amber indicates the computer is in standby mode On green indicates the computer is out of standby
42. he power cord from the computer 4 Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 5 Remove the front panel see Removing the Front Panel on page 23 VAIO Reference Manual Remove the power supply by lifting it up and rest it upside down over the corner of the chassis where the CD RW and floppy drives are located AUROOI VSD The screw that secures the power supply to the chassis is the same screw that secures the side panel to the chassis If necessary remove the memory module you wish to replace see Removing a Memory Module on page 33 Removing Installing and Replacing Components 37 8 Align the memory module over the appropriate socket noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket Press don Maray modie OMV REN HED 9 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket Gently push the power supply cables and ribbon cables aside as you slip your hands into the system to reach the module connector 10 Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated 2 When the module is fully seated the handles on each side are straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module If the handles are not totally straight upright continue to press down on each side of the module until the handles lock into place VAIO Reference Manual 11 Replace the power supply by sliding it
43. ion Jumper on page 62 MS GR m dait jure 1 2 2 3 MS Ge Nard QV04588 SI 3 Reinstall the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 25 20 Chapter 3 Removing Installing and Replacing Components This chapter describes removing installing and replacing major components for upgrading reconfiguring and troubleshooting the components Before opening the system unit save any open files exit the Windows operating system turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and then unplug the power cord 21 E VAIO Reference Manual Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board add in cards power supply battery memory and internal drives From the rear of the unit remove the single screw on the right side 2 Slide back the panel about inch then lift out N ooo i N KYO064B SD Removing Installing and Replacing Components Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install remove or replace internal components such as a drive diskette drive or CD RW drive Lay the system down on its side 2 Pull up and out on the two plastic tabs 1 in diagram at the bottom of the chassis to release the bottom end of the front panel Frat pond KY0091 VSD 3 Pull out the top end of the front panel to remove it
44. le from the rear panel Ethane e z VO 002 VSD Name Connector Type Description Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to 10Base T 100Base TX Ethernet LAN cable 65 66 Chapter 7 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility see Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility on page 16 The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar These are a Main Q Advanced Q Power a Boot Q Exit Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets Text that is not enclosed in brackets cannot be changed A small triangle indicates that there is a sub menu with additional information and options Press Enter to display the sub menu The information and options in a sub menu are context sensitive they appear or disappear depending on which options you select The item shown in brackets in this guide is the default option The option shown in brackets on the screen is the option currently set for your system The other available options for each item are shown without brackets directly below the default option in this guide The available options are listed in the order they occur when you press the key Use the left and right arrow keys to choose a menu item Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option Press Enter to display a list of options or press the or key to cycle through the other options If you display the list of options use the up and down arrow k
45. mode ready to use Off no color indicates the computer is turned off or in hibernate mode Diskette drive access indicator On green indicates diskette drive activity Hard disk drive access indicator On amber indicates hard disk drive activity EN VAIO Reference Manual Rear View MOUSE KEYBOARD USB1 USB3 i LINK EEE1394 PRINTER MCNTCR SERIAL HEADPHONES LINE IN MC Ethernet L1 o o aL JL VBE Power LINE TELEPHONE KY0001 VSD Identifying Components EN Icons O O O iC lan Idods EI Q ALE VDX SD Icon Description MOUSE connector KEYBOARD connector MG D Dee EQ USB Universal Serial Bus connector SERIAL connector PRINTER connector HEADPHONES connector LINE IN jack audio MIC microphone jack EN VAIO Reference Manual Icon kr e aO Description MONITOR connector LINE for telephone line from primary service jack TELEPHONE for phone i LINK IEEE1394 interface Ethernet connector 10Base T 100Base TX This connector is for LAN use only Do not plug a phone into this conn
46. nd then click OK 4 Click the Advanced tab Power Options Properties Ee Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate ux Select the behaviors you want r Options SES Prompt for password when computer goes off standby and hibernate Power buttons When press the power button on my computer Stand By tance 5 Select the desired settings Configuring Your System EH 6 Click the Hibernate tab Power Options Properties 7 Select the desired settings and then click OK Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper and two sets of reserved jumper blocks do not change The CMOS and Non Volatile RAM NVRAM settings are only cleared if the checksum test returns false Access to specific setup fields is controlled by a supervisor password or user password The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is stored in CMOS No other parameters are cleared The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician Before opening the system save any open files exit the Microsoft Windows operating system turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals and unplug the power cord Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 2 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician also see Configurat
47. ns un endroit mouill moins que la prise soit concue cet effet Ne jamais toucher un fil t l phonique d couvert ou un terminal moins que la ligne t l phonique n ait t d branch de l interface r seau Soyez tr s prudent lorsque vous installez ou modifiez les lignes t l phoniques vitez d utiliser le modem durant un orage lectrique N utilisez pas le modem ni le t l phone pour pr venir d une fuite de gaz vous tes pr s de la fuite l appareil doit tre le plus pr s possible d une prise murale pour en faciliter l acc s Pour changer la pile de rechange veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus pr s Avertissement L utilisation d instruments optiques avec ce produit augmente les risques pour les yeux Puisque le faisceau laser utilis dans ce produit est dommageable pour les yeux ne tentez pas de d sassembler le boitier Adressez vous un agent de service qualifi Pour les CD RW Danger Radiation laser visible et invisible si ouvert Evitez l exposition directe au faisceau Attention Pour ADSL modele modem afin de r duire les risques d incendie n utilisez qu un cordon de communication NO 26 AWG ou plus gros For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 888 476 6972 in the United States or 1 800 961 7669 in Canada Sony Customer Support can be reached at http www sony com pcsupport Regulato
48. nto the battery holder with the plus side up and gently press down until the battery snaps into place Z The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion 12 Replace any add in cards that were removed 13 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected 14 Replace the side panel see Replacing the Side Panel on page 25 15 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer Removing Installing and Replacing Components 16 If the error message Error Check date and time settings appears during the reboot sequence press F2 during the reboot process to access the BIOS Setup Utility If no error message displays the computer s BIOS settings were retained during the 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 67 18 Select Exit Saving Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key 19 Press Enter type Y when prompted to save configuration changes then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility The computer s BIOS settings are now restored 32 VAIO Reference Manual Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module Before opening the system unit save any open files exit the Windows operating system turn of
49. place the battery at this time and you can skip all remaining steps 3 Compare all the BIOS options to their default settings see CMOS Setup Options on page 67 Make a list of all the BIOS options that are different from their default values You will refer to this list when you restore the BIOS settings later 4 Select Exit Discarding Changes from the main menu using the right arrow key 5 Press Enter type Y when prompted to discard changes then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility 6 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord 7 Remove the side panel see Removing the Side Panel on page 22 Eg VAIO Reference Manual 8 If necessary remove any add in cards see Removing an Add in Card on page 28 to gain access to the battery You may also need to disconnect some cables Touch any exposed metal part of chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling an add in card or other sensitive electronic component 9 Use a flathead screwdriver to push in on the small tab inside the battery holder to pop out the battery KY0072 VSD The battery is located just beneath the hard drive holder Although you do not have to remove the hard drive holder this illustration shows the battery with the drive holder removed for clarity 10 Use your fingers to lift out the battery and dispose of it according to the instructions that came with the new battery 11 Insert the new battery i
50. r re rb e re DEEP EE 48 Front Panel Header ss 48 Diskette Drive Connector ss 49 Memory Module DIMM Connectors see 50 PCI Slot Connectors sise 51 IDE Connectors 1c rid oe ier tt o reperti tes a i 52 Power Connector suisses 52 KEYBOARD and MOUSE Connectors ss 53 USB Connectors nine netter i REEF ED TEE PRG 54 PRINTER i LINK and MONITOR Connectors 55 SERIAL HEADPHONES LINE IN MIC Connectors 57 Fan Connector nissan initier Deco Prunus 59 CD IN Connector ciiisean rniii iaiaeiaeiaa ini 60 AUX IN Connector 2i ni oerte ete terree eter ee pee ed 61 Configuration Jumper ss 62 Chapter 5 Fax Modem Card Chapter 6 Ethernet Card Chapter 7 CMOS Setup Options Main SCr GLi isi stir i Pero pO POS ra tre eere ER CEPR RETI HERE PETER AIR 69 Advanced Screen sisi 71 LONA EE E E E A S is eet A R reos era P ete SEXE Poeta dg 72 BOOT Scree nte EEEE ETE 73 Eat SCHEOM soreer ranere ree Herren Hear EEE EEES EEE EEE ETE 74 Chapter 8 Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords sse 76 ooo Rn Beep Code Error Messages scsi eisidein ne raii 77 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages sss 78 DMA Channel Assignments sss 79 System I O Address Map sess 80 Memory ri 82 IRO Settings centre teet re pa ee eet eee petet ihe 83 Chapter 9
51. rimary IDE Vd not used VRQ o 2 in to DOR dive Aun not used Wke OHLAN hot used Front pond hao PO sick 1 OVOA5B1 VS 47 48 VAIO Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20 pin header one pin is removed for the key that provides connections to various front panel functions A 20 pin connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to the front panel FE j F4 mm Hi mm m mus e e PWR HD PWR RESET LED LED KY0031 VSD Name Description SPEAKER not used PWRLED Connects to the power on indicator light on the front panel HD LED Connects to the hard disk drive access light on the front panel PWR Connects to the power on switch on the front panel RESET not used MSG LED Connects to the standby indicator light on the front panel System Board 49 Diskette Drive Connector 33 1 00000000000000 oo E 00000000000000000 Qv04701H VSD EJ VAIO Reference Manual Memory Module DIMM Connectors Qv04710AVSD Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM look very similar The side with pin 1 has a small 1 to the left of pin 1 Be sure to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1 Maray madide OMV ILLLLLL Indcts pin 1 CNDA908B VSD System Board EN PCI Slot Connectors There are a total of
52. ry Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV J150 Responsible Party Sony Electronics Inc Address 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell NJ 07649 201 930 6972 This phone number is for FCC related matters only This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the two following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and Telephone 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Q Connect
53. s User password is required at bootup Supervisor password is required by most setup options Miscellaneous Technical Information Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup a single short beep signifies that the system is OK Other beep patterns signify errors The number of beeps indicates the specific error that occurred The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how many beeps your system produces if there is an error so be sure to count the number of beeps before calling for support EJ VAIO Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your system from time to time Message Floppy Disk Controller Resource Conflict CMOS Checksum Error CMOS Cleared CMOS Data Invalid CMOS 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 Controller Resource Conflict Serial Port 1 Resource Conflict Static Device Resource Conflict System Board Device Resource Conflict Meaning The diskette controller has requested a resource that is already in use The CMOS data was reinitialized due to a CMOS checksum error Invalid entry in the CMOS The parallel port has requ
54. the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Only peripherals computer input output devices terminals printers etc that comply with FCC Class B limits may be attached to this computer product Operation with noncompliant peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and television reception All cables used to connect peripherals must be shielded and grounded Operation with cables connected to peripherals that are not shielded and grounded may result in interference to radio and television reception FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment is 0 7 If requested this information must be provided to the telephone company This modem uses the USOC RJ 11 telephone jack The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call In most but not all areas the sum of the RENs should not exceed five 5 0 To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line as determined by the total RENs cont
55. ting conditions gni LINK EEE 1394 Cn bark of System KY0087 V8D Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector is a standard RJ 45 modular jack that connects to a 10Base T 100Base TX Ethernet LAN connection Ethernet Cn bark df system iD EDI This connector is for LAN use only Do not plug a phone cord into this connector Identifying Components 13 Expansion Slots There are four PCI slots two of which are available for expansion PCI 3 and 4 The other two PCI slots are occupied by the Ethernet card PCI 2 and fax modem card PCI 1 PA 4 P 3 PC 2 PA 1 OVD4577B SC 14 Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system Configuring your system can consist of the following Q Making changes to the BIOS settings Q Making changes to the display s power management settings Q Changing the system board jumper position 15 ia VAIO Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings see CMOS Setup Options on page 67 for information on BIOS settings N Before rebooting the system save any open files and exit the Microsoft Windows operating system Reboot the system When the Sony logo appears press F3 The following message appears at the bottom of the screen Press lt
56. vices directly to the system without having to use an external hub USB1 USB2 USB3 KY0033 VSD USB1 USB2 USB3 Pin Signal Name USBVCCI USBPO USBPO Ground USBVCC2 USBP1 USBP1 Ground USBVCC3 USBP2 USBP2 Ground o o OF CON o cH o M e Uses over current protector System Board 55 PRINTER i LINK and MONITOR Connectors The PRINTER i LINK IEEE 1394 and MONITOR connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board The PRINTER connector is a DB 25 female connector The 6 pin i LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK IEEE 1394 connector The 6 pin connector supplies 10V to 12V and a maximum power of 6 watts The MONITOR connector is a standard 15 pin female high density VGA type connector 1 i LINK EEE 1394 MCNTCR PRINTER connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 STROBE 13 SELECT 2 DATA BIT 0 14 AUTO FEED 3 DATA BIT 1 15 ERROR 4 DATA BIT 2 16 INIT 5 DATA BIT 3 17 SELECT IN 6 DATA BIT 4 18 LOGIC GND 7 DATA BIT 5 19 LOGIC GND 8 DATA BIT 6 20 LOGIC GND 9 DATA BIT 7 21 LOGIC GND 10 ACK 22 LOGIC GND 1 BUSY 23 LOGIC GND 12 PE 24 LOGIC GND 25 LOGIC GND Ea VAIO Reference Manual MONITOR connector Signal Name RED GREEN BLUE

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