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1. Identifying Components 9 Connector Description i LINK IEEE1394 Connects to digital device that has a 4 pin or 6 pin i LINK connector LCD Connects to Sony Pen Tablet or Sony LCD display Note Do not connect any other display to this port To connect to a 6 pin i LINK device use the i LINK connector on the back of the system A 6 pin i LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK connector A 4 pin i LINK connector cannot supply power to the device VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 1 0 Connectors The following section identifies the various I O connectors MONITOR Connector The MONITOR connector is a standard 15 pin female high density VGA type connector and is located on the rear panel 00 USB Connectors A total of five USB connectors are available Three USB connectors USB1 USB2 and USB3 are accessible from the rear panel USB1 and USB2 are located next to the Ethernet connector and USB3 is located on the Fax Modem plug in card The fourth USB connector USB4 is located on the front panel between the i LINK connector and the Sony Memory Stick media slot The fifth USB connector USBS is located on the Sony Pen Tablet or LCD display on the right side of the base next to the Mouse port Rear panel 0582 1 Right side of front panel oO 52. 22 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 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 and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord 23 24 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Removing the System Cover You must remove the system cover to access the system board add in cards power supply battery and internal drives 1 Remove the screw that secures the panel to the chassis see item 1 in diagram and set it aside for future use 2 From the rear of the unit hold down the system cover while you pull on the handle located at the rear panel see item 2 in diagram 3 Slide the system chassis out Removing Installing and Replacing Components Replacing the System Cover 1 Insert the front of the chassis into the opening at the rear of the system cover then slide the chassis in until it is flush with the front and rear see item 1 in diagram 2 Replace the screw that secures the cover to the chassis see item 2 in diagram
3. SONY mmm Pull down panel pis Identifying Components 3 Drive cm CD RW DVD combo drive SONY Drive Description CD RW DVD combo drive CD RW read 24X maximum performance CD RW write 4X maximum performance CD R read 32X maximum performance CD R write 8X maximum performance CD ROM read 32X maximum performance DVD ROM read 8X maximum performance The maximum CD RW reading speed is 24 The CD RW writing speed may vary depending on the media The maximum CD RW writing speed is 4X 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 KBps The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 KBps The maximum CD R writing speed is 8X 1X 150 KBps tt The maximum CD ROM reading speed is 32X The maximum DVD ROM reading speed is 8X VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches oe CD RW DVD combo drive disc eject If PC card eject Power on off SONY MNT Button or switch Description Power Stand by switch Turns system power on and off CD RW DVD co
4. 26 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Installing an Add In Card Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord 1 Remove the system cover see Removing the System Cover on page 24 2 Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board see Removing a Slot Cover on page 42 3 Insert the add in card into the PCI slot connector Use a gentle rocking motion pushing in until the card is fully seated Align the card s bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the bottom of the chassis Check that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the chassis lip after the card is fully inserted 4 Attach any necessary cables to the card see the instructions that came with the add in card Replace the system cover see Replacing the System Cover on page 25 Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add in card Removing Installing and Replacing Components 27 Removing an Add in Card Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord 1 Remove the system cover see Removing the System Cover on page 24 2 Disconnect any cab
5. IDE Sub Menus on page 68 Secondary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 68 gt Secondary Slave see IDE Sub Menus on page 68 gt Keyboard Features see xref to keyboard features Language English Supervisor Password Disabled User Password Disabled Halt On All but Keyboard All but Disk All but Disk Keyboard All Errors No Error Installed Memory 128 MB depends on model 68 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual gt IDE Sub Menus Type Auto User Type HDD CD RW DVD combo LS 120 ZIP 100 MO Other ATAPI Device None Cylinders 1024 Heads 255 Sectors 63 CHS Capacity 8422 MB Maximum LBA Capacity 40020 MB actual size depends on model Multi Sector Transfers Maximum Disabled 2 Sectors 4 Sectors 8 Sectors 16 Sectors 32 Sectors SMART Monitoring Disabled Enabled PIO Mode ONS OR lee ULTRA DMA Mode 4 Disabled 0 1 2 3 Set Device As Auto Floppy Hard Disk This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD This option appears when Type is set to Auto or User Type HDD This option appears when Type is not set to None This option appears when Type is set to ZIP 100 or MO CMOS Setup Options 69 gt Keyboard Features Sub Menu Boot Up NumLock Status On Off Keyboard Auto Repeat Rate 12 Sec 15 Sec 20 Sec 24 Sec 30 Sec 6 Sec 8 Sec 10 Sec Keyboard Auto Repeat Delay 1 4 Sec 1 2
6. 0 a ia 1 0 5 3 USB4 5 USB3 Identifying Components PHONE LINE IN and MIC Connectors The PHONES LINE IN and MIC jacks are physically identical but have different connections They are standard 3 5 mm stereo mini jacks and are located on the rear panel PHONES LINE IN MIC Connector Description PHONES 1 0 Vrms output typical at 31 mW 32 ohm output max LINE IN 2 0 Vrms input max 50 Kohm impedance MIC Electret condenser microphone input i LINK IEEE1394 Connector The 6 pin i LINK IEEE1394 connector on the rear panel can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK connector The connector supplies 10 V to 12 V The total power supplied by the 6 pin i LINK connector cannot exceed 6 watts 5 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other 3 Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i LINK device for information on operating conditions and proper connections Before connecting compatible i LINK PC peripherals to your system such as an optical disc drive or a hard disk drive confirm their operating system comp
7. continue using the next step 3 Push out the latches on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket EJ VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 4 Liftthe memory module out by grasping it by its edges Store the module in a static free bag JULU LUG J gt _ppvenerrey Q 1 gt Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module 5 Replace the system cover see Replacing the System Cover on page 25 Removing Installing and Replacing Components EJ Replacing the Hard Drive Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord Your system can support ATA 33 or ATA 66 hard disk drives 1 Back up any files on your hard drive that you want to preserve before you replace the drive Remove the system cover see Removing the System Cover on page 24 While pulling out on the tab see 1 in diagram push the hard drive towards the left inside the blue plastic drive carrier to release the drive 4 Lift up on the left side of the drive and gently wiggle the drive up and out VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 5 Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable see 1 in diagra
8. 0 or later PCV LX810 PCV LX910 supports SDRAM memory PCV LX810 PCV LX910 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 3 V unbuffered 4 clock 64 bit or 72 bit 133 MHz SDRAM module Use only 133 MHz memory Do not mix 100 MHz memory with 133 MHz memory L2 Cache Installed 256 KB secondary write back cache in processor direct mapped organization on chip cache Controller SiS630 host bridge controller Graphics Controller SiS630 graphics hardware acceleration Video memory 16 MB uses system memory Resolution displayed resolution depends on the graphics display you use True color 32 bits Up to 1600 x 1280 at 85 Hz non interlaced High color 16 bits Up to 2048 x 1536 at 70 Hz non interlaced 256 colors 8 bits Up to 2048 x 1536 at 70 Hz non interlaced Supports DDC 1 and DDC 2b standards for Plug and Play displays Specifications 91 SiS7018 sound controller plus AC97 SiS7018 DirectSound compatible Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Mic for microphone Phones for stereo headphone Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Front panel Rear panel Line In from audio output connector Communications Modem Lucent 1648 V 90 compatible data fax modem Fax 14 4 Kbps maximum Due to FCC limitations the maximum permissible data speed is 53 Kbps during
9. Ethernet adapter Primary IDE controller dual FIFO SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO Motherboard resources 86 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Address Range hex 03FO0h 03F1h 03F2h 03F2h 03F6h 03F6h 03F6h 03F6h 0480h 048Fh 04D0h 04D1h OCF8h OCFFh 8400h 84FFh 8800h 8807h 9000h 9FFFh 9800h 987Fh A800h A8FFh B000h BOFFh B400h B407h B400h B40Fh B408h B40Fh E400h E4FEh Description System board extension for ACPI BIOS SiS 630 SiS 630 SiS 630 Unavailable for use by devices System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS PCMCIA card services Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus controller WDM communication device Sony OHCI i LINK IEEE1394 PCI host controller Sony OHCI i LINK IEEE1394 PCI host controller Sony PCI to Memory Stick I F controller SiS 630 SiS accelerated graphics port SiS 7018 audio driver SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller SiS 900 PCI fast Ethernet adapter PCI standard host CPU bridge SiS 630 SiS accelerated graphics port System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS Miscellaneous Technical Information 87 Memory Map Address Range 00000000h 0009FFFFh 000A0000h OOOAFFFFh 000B0000h OOOBFFFFh 000C0000h OOOCBFFFh 000CC000h OOOCFFFFh 000F0000h OOOFFFFFh 00100000h O6FFFFFFh 07000000h 07000FFFh 078
10. IRQ Default Assignment 00 System timer 01 Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 02 Programmable interrupt controller 03 Communications port COM2 04 Sony OHCI i LINK IEEE1394 PCI host controller 04 SiS 900 PCI fast Ethernet adapter 04 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 07 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller 07 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 07 SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller 08 System CMOS real time clock 09 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus 10 Sony PCI to Memory Stick I F controller 10 SiS 7018 audio driver 10 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 10 Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus controller 11 WDM communication device 11 ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering 11 SiS 630 12 PS 2 compatible mouse port 13 Numeric data processor 14 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller 14 Primary IDE controller dual FIFO 15 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller 15 Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO 5 This shows the factory default values Windows Me will reassign resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices Miscellaneous Technical Information 85 System I O Address Map Description Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources System timer Motherboard resources Standard 101 102 Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard System speaker Motherboard reso
11. Properties dialog box opens with the Power Schemes tab displayed Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate 7 Select the power scheme with the most appropriate settings for this computer Note that changing the settings below will modify the selected scheme r Power schemes VAIO default r Settings for VAIO default power scheme Turn off monitor ater 25 mins x Turn off hard disks Never 7 System stand by Never System hibernates Never 7 Cancel Apply 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 Turn off hard disks System stand by and System hibernates 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 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 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 The System stand by option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes that you want to elapse before your computer goes on Stand by when your computer is running on AC power Power is reactivat
12. Reference Manual 3 Lift the power supply up and out and rest it upside down on top of the PCI card holder Replacing the Power Supply Lower the power supply down into position and press down until the power supply latches to the chassis 2 Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis Removing Installing and Replacing Components 35 Installing System Memory Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord If necessary remove the memory module you wish to replace see Removing a Memory Module on page 37 2 Remove the new memory module s from its anti static package Hold the memory module only by its edges to prevent static electricity damage 3 Choose the size and configuration of the memory module 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 DIMM1 DIMM2 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 0 8 16 32 64 128 256 Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling a memory module Use only 3 3 V 64 bit PC 133 MHz SDRAM DIMM modules VAIO Slimtop Syst
13. Sec 3 4 Sec 1 Sec 1B GHZ depends on model 7 5x 133 133 Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Auto Enabled Auto Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Advanced Screen Current CPU Internal Frequency CPU Frequency Mutiple FSB SDRAM Freq MHz CPU Level 1 Cache CPU Level 2 Cache CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check Processor Serial Number BIOS Update PS 2 Mouse Function Control USB Legacy Support OS 2 Onboard Memory gt 64M gt Chip Configuration see Chip Configuration Sub Menu on page 71 gt I O Device Configuration see I O Device Configuration Sub Menu on page 73 gt PCI Configuration see PCI Configuration Sub Menu on page 73 Shadow Configuration see Shadow Configuration Sub Menu on page 74 By SPD User Define 3 T 4 T 3 T 5T 4T 6T 12 0 4 8 Simultaneous Staggered 1T None 15 M 16 M 14 M 16 M 12 M 16 M USWC UC 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB 4MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 16 MB 8 MB 32 MB 64 MB 2 MB 4MB CMOS Setup Options 71 gt Chip Configuration Sub Menu SDRAM Timing SDRAM CAS Latency SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time Refresh RAS Assertion Refresh Queue Depth SDRAM Refresh Mode Memory Hole At Address Video Memory Cache Mode Graphics Aperture Size
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15. download transmissions Actual data speeds may vary due to a variety of factors 1 0 and Expansion Slots Two RJ 11 connectors at rear panel for line and phone USB1 USB2 and USB3 at rear panel and USB4 at front panel One available slot Maximum length for add in cards is 6 6 inches Primary and secondary Modem ports USB ports PCI slots IDE connectors 92 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual i LINK Interface Ports Two one at front panel one at rear panel Speed Up to 400 Mbps Chipset TI TSB12LV22 and TSB41LV03 OHCI Enable disable function From BIOS Ethernet Interface Connector RJ 45 on rear panel Type of LAN Ethernet Speed 10Base T 100Base TX Drives and Controllers Diskette controller 82077 compatible supports up to 2 88 MB Diskette drive 1 44 MB 3 5 inch MFDD EIDE controller Supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA 66 Mode drives IDE hard drive 40 0 GBT CD RW DVD combo drive CD RW read 24X maximum performance CD RW write 4X maximum performance CD R read 32X maximum performance CD R write o 8X maximum performance CD ROM read 32X maximum performance DVD ROM read 8X maximum performance Bus mastering EIDE driver installed GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity Accessible capacity may vary The maximum CD RW reading speed is 24 The CD RW writing speed may vary depending on the media The maximum CD RW writing speed is 4X tt
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17. mouill moins que la prise soit con ue 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 D D m v VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 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 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name SONY Model No PCV LX810 PCV LX910 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 Telephone 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference r
18. panel Pin Signal Name Ground TA1 TAI TB1 TB1 Ground Di Nj VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual IEEE1394 interface header connector front panel Pin Signal Name Ground TPA2 TPA2 TPB2 TPB2 Ground Bl System Board i LINK Connectors The system board has two i LINK IEEE1394 connectors a 4 pin connector is accessible from the front panel and a 6 pin connector is accessible from the rear panel Use the front panel connector to connect to devices that use a 4 pin i LINK IEEE1394 connector Use the rear panel connector to connect to devices that use a 6 i LINK IEEE1394 connector i LINK rear panel i LINK A6 pin i LINK connector can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK connector A 4 pin i LINK connector cannot supply power to a device VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual CD In Connector The system board has a CD In connector that connects to the CD RW DVD combo drive CD In connector Pin Signal Name 1 Left CD In 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right CD In System Board Configuration Switches A two switch dual inline package DIP provides configuration settings for clearing the CMOS password and enabling or disabling the onboard VGA interrupt VGA INT The computer ships with the CMOS switch 1 set to OFF Normal and the VGA_I
19. requested the same resource resulting in a conflict The designated primary boot device hard disk drive floppy disk drive DVD 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 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 Miscellaneous Technical Information 83 DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values Windows Me reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration DMA Default Channel Assignment 4 Direct memory access controller VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual IRQ Assignments
20. supply Connects to power switch Connects to signal ground front panel functions Pin Name 5 LED CD RW LED FDD LED HDD LED MODEM Reserved LED3 YD NW N 8 LED4 9 POWER SW 10 GND System Board 47 IDE Connectors There are two Integrated Drive Electronics IDE connectors a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector The Primary IDE connector is a 40 pin 2 54 mm pitch header type connector for the 3 5 inch hard disk drive The Secondary IDE connector is a 40 pin 2 54 mm pitch header type connector for the 5 25 inch CD RW DVD combo drive Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector for CD RW DVD combo drive VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual PCI Slot Connectors The system board contains one Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI riser slot connector for a PCI riser card The PCI riser card in turn provides two PCI slot connectors for PCI add in cards One PCI slot connector is occupied by the fax modem card slot 2 which also contains a USB connector The PCI slots in the riser card support 32 bit 5 V and Universal 3 3 5 V PCI add in cards PCI slot for riser card Two PCI slot connectors PCI riser card plugs into PCI connector on system board System Board Memory Module DIMM Connectors Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM 100 very similar The side wi
21. 00000h 07800FFFh CB800000h CB8000FFh CC000000h CC003FFFh CC800000h CC8007FFh CD000000h CD0003FFh CD800000h CD81 FFFFh CD800000h CDFFFFFFh CE000000h CEOOOFFFh CE800000h CE800FFFh CF000000h CFOOOFFFh CF800000h CF800FFFh D0000000h D7FFFFFFh D8000000h DFFFFFFFh D8000000h E7EFFFFFh FFEE0000h FFEFFFFFh FFFE0000h FFFFFFFFh Appears only when a PCI card is installed EJ VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Chapter 8 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV LX810 PCV LX910 computer Processor 1 B GHz Intel Pentium III processor with 133 MHz FSB MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed Other factors may affect application performance Chipset SiS630 chipset PCI Bus PCI Level 2 1 33 MHz zero wait state 2 PCI slots one open Memory Modules DIMMs Installed memory 128 MB SDRAM Maximum memory 512 MB 256 MB in each socket Voltage 3 3 V memory only Pins 168 pins with gold plated contacts SDRAM type 3 3 V PC 133 MHz unrestricted CAS latency 2 unbuffered 64 bits non ECC SDRAM DIMM modules 16 MB allocated to video RAM 89 90 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1 DIMM2 0 16 32 64 128 256 0 16 32 64 128 256 The PCV LX810 PCV LX910 is shipped with 128 MB of total memory SDRAM is expandable to 512 MB Computer SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM specification Rev 1
22. 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 KBps The average data transfer rate is 22 5X 3375 KBps The maximum CD R writing speed is 8X 1X 150 KBps The maximum CD ROM reading speed is 32X ttt The maximum DVD ROM reading speed is 8X Specifications 93 System CMOS Make and model Award ROM 2 Mb flash ROM 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 devices Supported with steerable DMA channels and interrupts Special features PC 99 compliant multi boot PCI add in card auto configure VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual CMOS switch 61 codes beeps 81 communications specifications 91 computer lithium ion battery vii computer safety information ii configuration switch 61 configuring CMOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 20 connectors fan 51 i LINK IEEE1394 6 59 i LINK header 57 IDE 47 LCD 54 LINE 63 LINE IN 56 LINE OUT 56 MIC 56 modem card 63 PHONE 56 power 50 PRINTER 53 SERIAL 53 Sony Memory Stick slot 57 system board 46 TELEPHONE 63 USB 6 52 VGA MONITOR 10 53 Wake On LAN 55 95 Index A add in card installing 26 removing 27 29 address map system 85
23. NT switch 2 set to OFF Disable Do not change the position of any switch unless directed by a Sony authorized technical support person Configuration switches SWI h i Switch Name On Off Clear 1 CMOS password Normal 2 AGP_INT Enable Disable 62 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Chapter 5 Fax Modem Card This card combines a Lucent 1648 V 90 compatible data fax modem and a USB connector and occupies PCI slot 2 in the riser card The fax modem uses two RJ 11 jacks one to connect a telephone line and one to connect a phone A USB connector USB3 is also located on this card USB3 _ _ to motherboard Telephone Line O Name Connector Type Description TELEPHONE RJ 11 Connects to phone LINE RJ 11 Connects to telephone line USB3 USB Connects to USB devices 63 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Chapter 6 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility see Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility on page 16 The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar These are Main Advanced Power Boot Exit D 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 Ent
24. POSE 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 Software specifications are subject to change without notice and may not necessarily be identical to current retail versions Updates and additions to software may require an additional charge Subscriptions to online service providers may require a fee and credit card KE VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 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 servicin
25. SONY VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual PCV LX810 PCV LX910 information Financial services may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions Sony VAIO the VAIO logo VAIO Slimtop Memory Stick the Memory Stick logo and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation 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 LX810 PCV LX910 Serial Number 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 PUR
26. VGA Shared Memory Size Auto BIOS Default CRT1 Only Composite NTSC CRT1 Composite NTSC Composite PAL CRT1 Composite PAL S Video NTSC CRT1 S Video NTSC S Video PAL CRT1 S Video PAL SCART CRT1 SCART LCD with Scaling CRT1 LCD with Scaling LCD without Scaling CRT1 LCD without Scaling CRT2 CRT1 CRT2 Hi Vision TV CRT1 Hi Vision TV Enabled Disabled PCICLK 4 7 159 MHz Both Primary Secondary Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 72 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual VGA LCD TV Display Type PCI 2 1 Support ISA Bus Clock Onboard PCI IDE Enable USB Function Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCMCIA Controller CMOS Setup Options 73 gt 1 O Device Configuration Sub Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller Enabled Disabled Onboard Serial Port 1 Disabled 3F8H IRQ4 2F8H IRQ3 3E8H IRQ4 2E8H IRQ10 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8H IRQ3 3E8H IRQ4 2E8H IRQ10 Disabled 3F8H IRQ4 Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 3BCH IRQ7 378H IRQ7 278H IRQS PCI Configuration Sub Menu Slot 1 IRQ Auto NA and 3 Slot 2 IRQ 5 PCI VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Enabled PCI Latency Timer 32 SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS Auto Disabled ONB VGA BIOS First No Yes 1 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual gt Shadow Configuration Sub Menu Vide
27. atibility and required operating conditions 1 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 6 pin i LINK IEEE1394 4 pin i LINK IEEE1394 On rear panel On front panel Ethernet Connector The Ethernet connector on the rear panel connects to a 10Base T 100Base TX Fast Ethernet network via an RJ 45 connector Ethernet LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 32 pin female MDR type connector and is located on the rear panel Es This connector is only for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display Do not connect any other display to this port LINE and PHONE Connectors The LINE and PHONE 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 jack and the PHONE jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone These jacks are located on the Modem plug in card Identifying Components These connectors are located on the Modem plug in card and are accessible from the rear panel LINE PHONE Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem s PHONE jack and a telephone into the LINE jack will not damage the modem card or telephone equipment However the modem will not work correctly VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains informat
28. audio specifications 91 B battery See lithium battery beep codes 81 BIOS See Also CMOS BIOS setup utility advanced screen 70 boot screen 77 exit screen 78 main screen 67 options 65 power screen 75 screens 65 6 card fax modem 3 CD RW DVD combo drive access indicator 5 disc eject button 4 emergency eject hole 4 location of 3 performance of discs 3 92 specifications 92 chipset specifications 89 CMOS configuring 16 See Also BIOS setup utility 16 specifications 93 96 VAIO Computer Reference Manual G graphics controller specifications 90 H hard drive replacing 39 header See front panel header I i LINK IEEE1394 connectors 6 11 59 i LINK header connectors 57 i LINK interface specifications 92 T O address map 85 T O connectors Ethernet 12 i LINK IEEE1394 11 LCD 12 LINE and PHONE 12 LINE IN 11 MIC 11 PHONE 11 USB 10 52 VGA MONITOR 10 T O slot covering 43 T O slot specifications 91 IDE connectors 47 specifications 92 TEEE1394 See i LINK installing add in card 26 system memory 35 interference v IRQ assignments 84 L L2 cache specifications 90 LCD See Also monitor LCD connector 12 54 LINE and PHONE connectors 12 LINE IN connector 11 56 LINE OUT connector 56 lithium battery replacing 30 lithium ion battery disposal vii safety precautions vii cover slot 42 system 24 25 covering I O slot 43 CPU See processor D DIMM 49 configurations 90 See Also m
29. eceived 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 _ Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 1 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 Ee R
30. ed when you click the left mouse button or press the spacebar on the keyboard The System hibernates option allows you to specify the period of inactivity in minutes before your computer goes into the Hibernate mode Power is reactivated when you push the power button 3 To save a new power scheme first modify the settings click Save As type a descriptive name and then click OK 4 Click the Advanced tab Power Options Properties Power Schemes Advanced Hibemate w Select the behaviors you want r Options Prompt for password when computer goes off standby and hibemate Power buttons When press the power button on my computer Stand By Cancel D Select the desired settings Apply Configuring Your System 6 Click the Hibernate tab Power Options Properties 7 Select the desired settings and then click OK 20 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Configuring the System Board The configuration should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support or service technician Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord There are two configuration switches on the system board Q CMOS Clear switch Q Onboard VGA Interrupt AGP_INT switch When the CMOS Clear sw
31. em Reference Manual 4 Align the module over the appropriate socket and note the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket Memory module DIMM Indicates pin 1 5 Carefully but firmly insert the edge of the module into the socket Press down firmly and evenly at both corners until the module is fully seated When the module is fully seated the latches on each side are straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module If the latches are not completely straight upright continue to press down on each side of the module until the latches lock into place Replace the system cover see Replacing the System Cover on page 25 Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and configures itself accordingly when you turn it on No further action is required Removing Installing and Replacing Components EA 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 and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord 1 Remove the system cover see Removing the System Cover on page 24 2 Locate the memory module you wish to remove DIMM 1 DIMM 2 empty 5 If the memory module you wish to remove is DIMM 2 skip steps 3 to 5 Otherwise
32. emory modules display power management 17 disposal of lithium ion battery vii DMA channel assignments 83 drives CD RW DVD combo drive specifications 92 controller specifications 92 IDE connectors 47 specifications 92 E error messages beep codes 81 PCI configuration 82 Ethernet connector 12 expansion slots specifications for 91 F fan connectors 51 CPU 51 PS Fan 51 fax card See fax modem fax modem add in card 63 See Also communications FCC Part 68 vi front panel header 46 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5 6 drives 3 indicators 5 Index 97 regulatory information v removing add in card 27 29 memory module 37 slot cover 42 system cover 24 replacing hard drive 39 lithium battery 30 system cover 25 resolution See graphics controller specifications riser card for PCI add in cards 48 5 safety information ii SERIAL connector 53 serial numbers ii serial port See serial port connector slot See Also I O slot and expansion slot slot connectors 48 slot cover removing 42 Sony Memory Stick slot connector 57 specifications audio 91 chipset 89 CMOS 93 communications 91 drives and controllers 92 graphics 90 i LINK interface 2 T O and expansion slots 91 L2 cache 90 memory module 89 PCI bus 89 processor 89 status and error messages 82 supervisor password 80 switches CMOS 61 VGA_INT 61 M memory See Also system memory Sony Memory Stick slot connector 57 memory map 87 memory module
33. epair 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 4SONY PC 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 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 FCC Part 68 This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number REN for this equipment is 0 79 B 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
34. er 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 keys to select an option in the list then press Enter to apply the selection Press Esc to go back to the main menu Press F10 to save the changes and exit or press Esc to discard the changes 65 66 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 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 67 Main Screen System Time 00 00 00 System Date 01 01 2001 Legacy Diskette A None 360 K 5 25 in 1 2 M 5 25 in 720 K 3 5 in 1 44 M 3 5 in 2 88 M 3 5 in gt Primary Master see IDE Sub Menus on page 68 gt Primary Slave see
35. er to the device if the device also has a 6 pin i LINK connector A 4 pin i LINK connector cannot supply power to the device Identifying Components 7 PC card slot Memory Stick media slot Description Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card Accommodates Memory Stick media wal A p 4 TTT CHIEN HAr Slots SONY Slot PC card slot Memory Stick media slot TT H Power ETHERNET LINE PHONE ET USB3 TN Description AC input power Connects to RJ 45 Ethernet connector Connects to phone cable from wall jack Connects to telephone Connects to USB devices Connects to VGA monitor optional Connects to USB devices Connects to headphones Connects to output connector on audio device Connects to microphone connector on audio device aMi 8 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Rear View MONITOR 4 USB1 2 USB2 PHONES LINE IN _ MIC i LINK 65 CT LCD a Connector Power ETHERNET LINE PHONE USB3 MONITOR USB1 USB2 PHONES LINE IN MIC
36. ese 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 passwords User password is required at bootup Supervisor password is required by most setup options Miscellaneous Technical Information 81 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 count the number of beeps before calling for support 82 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages The following is a list of status and error messages that may appear on your Meaning The floppy disk 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 requested 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
37. explosion Replace the power supply see Replacing the Power Supply on page 34 Replace the system cover see Replacing the System Cover on page 25 Reconnect the power cord and turn on the computer 2 2 es wm S w p If the error message Error Check date and time settings appears during the reboot sequence press DEL to access the CMOS Setup Utility If no EA VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual error message displays the computer s CMOS settings were retained during the battery replacement and you can skip the remaining steps 16 Refer to the list you made in step 3 and restore any non default CMOS settings See CMOS Setup Options on page 65 to locate the BIOS default settings 17 Press F10 then follow the on screen prompt to save and exit The computer s CMOS settings are now restored Removing Installing and Replacing Components Ea Removing the Power Supply You must remove the power supply to replace the CMOS battery Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord 1 Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis see in diagram and set it aside for future use 2 Press down on the plastic lever at the bottom of the power supply see 2 in diagram to release the power supply VAIO Slimtop System
38. fore 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 tural 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 of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface The termination on 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 R
39. g to qualified personnel only Danger Visible and invisible laser radiation when open Avoid direct exposure to beam For CD RW DVD combo drive 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 Safety Information and Caution CD RW DVD Combo Drive Laser Diode Properties 1 08 mW Read 32 mW CD RW Write 35 mW CD R Write Laser Output CD RW Laser Output DVD ROM 0 4 mW Read 780 nm Wave Length CD RW Wave Length DVD ROM 650 nm 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 locations 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 Q 3 Pour
40. inger Equivalence Number for this equipment is 0 79 B VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 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 de la sonnerie de ce mat riel est de 0 79 B Contents Notice tO 68 rite EE En SRA ii Safety Information and Caution iii Regulatory Information v 05 vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines Canada vil DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY 0 cceccccesseeeeeteeeseneeessneeeees vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE ss viii AVIS DE L INDUSTRIE CANADA nier viii Chapter 1 Identifying Components D ES 0 1 LED VIC 2 3 Buttons and Switches ccccssscccsessssccceeeeesseeeececesseeeeceeessseececesseaseeeees 4 dicton S LE AN des RE E ae 5 0 0108 14 00 6 SLOES MR ni eae ten tan tte ait 7 Rear VIEW secesseechst30ds5ics3dbadgsue bsevas gods a a e A aia 8 10 Chapter 2 Configuring Your System Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility ss 16 Changing the Display s Power Management Settings 17 Configuring the System Board 0 20 xi ET VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Chapter 3 Removing Installing and Replacing Co
41. ion on configuring your system Configuring your system can consist of the following Q Making changes to the CMOS settings Q Making changes to the display s power management settings Q Changing the system board jumper position 15 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Accessing the CMOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the CMOS settings see CMOS Setup Options on page 65 for information on CMOS settings Save and close all open files exit all applications before rebooting the system Reboot the system 2 Press F2 when the Sony screen appears UI Use the left and right arrow keys to select an item from the main menu Use the up and down arrow keys to select an item within the screen Press Enter to display a submenu of options for an item Use the up and down arrow keys to select an option within a submenu Press Enter to apply the new setting or Esc to cancel the submenu Press ESC to return to the main menu on OO A Select F10 when done then follow the prompts or choose an option from the Exit menu Configuring Your System 3 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 1 From the Start menu point to Settings Control Panel then click Power Options The Power Options
42. isplays actual voltage Ignore 12 V Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore displays installed drive Disabled USB FDD USB ZIP Disabled Legacy Floppy LS120 ZIP 100 ATAPI MO displays installed drive Disabled INT18 Device Network SCSI Boot Device Disabled No Yes Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled CMOS Setup Options 77 Boot Screen 1 ATAPI CD ROM 2 Removable Device 3 IDE Hard Drive 4 Other Boot Device Plug amp Play O S Boot Virus Detection Quick Power On Self Test Silent Boot 1 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes 79 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects User and Supervisor password Beep code error messages PCI configuration status and error messages DMA channel assignments IRQ assignments System I O address map Memory map EJ VAIO Slimtop System 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 BIOS Setup Utility The User password is required the Supervisor password is optional Access to the BIOS Setup Utility depends on which passwords were previously set as indicated next If you set th
43. itch is in the Normal position it provides normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility The Central Processing Unit CPU input clock is forced to remain at 100 MHz fast mode and the Basic Input Output System BIOS uses the User CMOS settings as opposed to the System CMOS settings The CMOS and 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 When the CMOS Clear switch is in the Clear position the password that is stored in CMOS is cleared No other parameters are cleared While the CMOS switch is in the Clear position the system will not boot up at all To clear your password after setting the switch to the Clear position wait 2 3 seconds and then set the switch to the Normal position If you install a VGA PCI add in card you can use the AGP_INT switch to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller Configuring Your System To enable or disable the CMOS Clear or onboard VGA Interrupt perform the following steps Do not change any configuration switch unless directed by an authorized Sony technician Remove the system cover see Removing the System Cover on page 24 2 Set the switches according to the table shown in the diagram see also Configuration Switches on page 61 Configuration switches SWI Switch Name On Off 1 CMOS paesan d Normal 2 AGP_INT Enable Disable
44. les attached to the add in card 3 Remove the screw that secures the add in card to the chassis and set it aside for future use 4 Remove the add in card from the PCI slot connector and store the card in an anti static wrapper for future use 3 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 28 VAIO Slimtop System Reference 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 43 6 Replace the system cover see Replacing the System Cover on page 25 Removing Installing and Replacing Components Setting the Configuration Switches Before opening the system unit save and close all open files exit all open applications turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices shut down the computer and unplug the power cord Remove any add in cards see Removing an Add in Card on page 27 2 Set the switches as needed see Configuring the Sys
45. ly cooled This may damage some components especially the main processor which generates the most heat 1 Fit the bottom end of the slot cover removed earlier between the chassis and system board 2 Push the slot cover in until it rests firmly on the lip in the chassis All add in card brackets and slot covers rest on this lip 3 Replace the screw removed earlier to secure the I O slot cover 1 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each connector and jumper on the system board Battery ATX PWR Wake On LAN not used PWR Fan CPU Secondary IDE Primary IDE to Modem USB3 USB1 USB2 PCMCIA Ethernet Socket Line In Line Out Mic i LINK ony 1394 i LINK Memory Stick LCD Monitor unused CD IN Memory SWI Config switch Sony Panel 1394 i LINK 45 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 10 pin header that provides connections to various Front panel header Description 5V from power supply Connects to LED on CD RW Connects to LED on floppy disk drive Connects to LED on IDE hard disk drive Connects to LED on modem card Not used Connects to Stand by Sleep red signal from power supply Connects to Power green anode signal from power
46. m from the hard drive 6 Remove the four pins see 2 in diagram from the hard drive 7 Insert the four pins in the new hard drive in the same position they were in the old hard drive 8 Set the jumpers on the new hard drive to be the Primary Master IDE drive Jump y refer to the instructions that came with your new hard drive 9 Rest the hard drive upside down on a flat surface with the connectors facing left 10 Reconnect the ribbon cable and power supply cable to the new hard drive Removing Installing and Replacing Components 11 Align all four pins on the hard drive with the four slots in the drive carrier and gently press down until the drive is firmly into position 12 Replace the system cover see Replacing the System Cover on page 25 42 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add in card that occupies a previously empty slot 1 Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot covers facing you Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove Remove the screw from the slot cover and set it aside for future use Carefully remove the loose slot cover and set it aside for future use Removing Installing and Replacing Components 43 Covering an Open 1 0 Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole If air escapes the components inside the computer cannot be proper
47. mbo drive Automatically opens the CD RW DVD combo drive disc eject button tray PC card eject button Ejects a PCMCIA card Identifying Components 5 Indicators Sony Memory Stick media access indicator H Hard drive access indicator CD RW DVD combo drive access indicator e Power on off SONY mmm EL Indicator Description Power Stand by indicator Stand by amber indicates the computer is in Stand by mode On green indicates the computer is out of Stand by mode ready to use Off no color indicates the computer is turned off Sony Memory Stick media access On amber indicates Memory Stick media indicator activity Hard disk drive access indicator On amber indicates hard disk drive activity CD RW DVD combo drive access On amber indicates optical disc activity indicator 6 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Connectors c USB4 e i LINK SONY i Connector Description i LINK Connects to digital devices that have a 4 pin i LINK IEEE1394 connector USB4 Connects to USB devices To connect to a 6 pin i LINK device use the i LINK connector on the back of the system A 6 pin i LINK connector can supply power from the comput
48. mponents Removing the System Cover ss 24 Replacing the System Cover ss 25 Installing an Add In Card 26 Removing an Add in Card sise 27 Setting the Configuration Switches 0 0 0 eeceeeesseesceseeseeeseseeeeseseeeeaeeaeees 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery eee cece ceeeeseeeeesaeeeseeseeeseeseenaees 30 Removing the Power Supply ss 33 Replacing the Power Supply ss 34 Installing System Memory ss 35 37 Replacing the Hard Drive oo ese esceeseeeeceseeeeeaeeeeeeeseessesseeeaeeseens 39 Removing a Slot 42 Covering an Open I O Slot ss 43 Chapter 4 System Board CONNECLORS inner EEA E E EEA E EE E SaR 46 Front Panel Header eierniie oriin nasia R N aes 46 IDE Connectors iii 47 PCI Slot Connectors eei a a 48 Memory Module DIMM Connectors 0 7 49 Power ATX PWR Connector ss 50 Fan CPU FAN PWR FAN Connectors ss 51 USB Connectors arian ne An nt RL 52 VGA MONITOR 53 LCD Connector s SN A NI nn tre 54 Wake On LAN WOL_CON Connector 55 PHONES LINE IN and MIC Connectors 00 ccccccceecsesceeeeesenseeees 56 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector 57 i LINK Interface Header Connectors 0 57 i LINK Connectors 59 CD M CONNECtOT na Ea en S EN 60 Configuration Switches 61 Chapter 5 Fax Modem Card Chapter 6 CMOS Setup Op
49. o ROM BIOS Shadow Enabled Disabled C8000 CBFFF Shadow Disabled Enabled CC000 CFFFF Shadow Disabled Enabled D0000 D3FFF Shadow Disabled Enabled D4000 D7FFF Shadow Disabled Enabled D8000 DBFFF Shadow Disabled Enabled DCO000 DFFFF Shadow Disabled Enabled CMOS Setup Options 75 Power Screen Power Management User Define Disabled Min Saving Max Saving Video Off Option Suspend gt Off Always On Video Method DPMS OFF DPMS Reduce ON Blank Screen V H SYNC Blank DPMS Stand by DPMS Suspend HDD Power Down Disabled Min 5 5 Min Min Min 5 5 O I ON Ur amp D z 5 Min Min 10 Min 11 Min 12 Min 13 Min 14 Min 15 Min ACPI Mode S3 S1 PS 2 Mouse Wake For S1 Disabled Enabled Suspend Mode Disabled 172 Min 273 Min 475 Min 879 Min 20 Min 30 Min 40 Min 1 Hour PWR Button lt 4 Secs Soft Off Suspend VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual gt Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart Disabled Enabled Automatic PWR Up Disabled Everyday By Date gt HardWare Monitor MB Temperature displays actual temperature Ignore CPU Temperature displays actual temperature Ignore Power Fan Speed displays actual RPM Ignore CPU Fan Speed displays actual RPM Ignore VCORE Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore 3 3 V Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore 5 V Voltage displays actual voltage Ignore 12 V Voltage d
50. onnectors There are two USB ports USB1 and USB2 on the system board that permit connection of USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub If more USB devices are needed connect an external hub to either USB port USB1 USB2 3 There is a USB port USB3 on the Fax Modem card accessible from the rear panel and a USB port USB4 on the front panel These connectors are identical to USB1 and USB2 USB Connectors Pin Signal Name 1 Power 2 USBPn 3 USBPn 4 GND The n denotes the USB number 1 2 3 or 4 System Board VGA MONITOR Connector The VGA MONITOR connector is a 15 pin high density D sub female connector VGA MONITOR 5 1 0 0 So 6 86 6 O 15 11 VGA MONITOR connector Pin Signal Name RED GREEN BLUE GND DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND NC GND GND SDA HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC SCL 0 CO 00 N vle w N eo VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual LCD Connector The LCD connector is a 32 pin MDR type connector for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display This connector is only for the Sony Pen Tablet or the Sony LCD display Do not connect any other display to this port System Board Wake On LAN WOL_CON Connector The WOL_CON connecto
51. ons 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 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 INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE NOTICE The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications 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 user s satisfaction Be
52. r is a 3 pin header connector that provides the Wake On LAN function not used WOL_CON not used Wake On LAN connector Pin Signal 5 V SB 2 GND 3 WOL signal VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual PHONES LINE IN and MIC Connectors The PHONES 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 device not an audio source from a video device Connect a stereo audio output jack to the LINE IN jack The MIC jack is a stereo mini jack 3 5 mm that connects to a microphone PHONES LINEIN MIC PHONES jack Pin Signal Sleeve GND Tip Left out Ring Right out LINE IN jack Pin Signal Sleeve GND Tip Audio Left In Ring Audio Right In MIC jack Pin Signal Sleeve GND Tip Microphone mono in Ring Electret bias voltage System Board Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector The Sony Memory Stick media slot connector is a 10 pin MCR 103 10S connector Sony Memory Stick i LINK Interface Header Connectors The system board has two i LINK IEEE1394 interface header connectors A cable connects each 6 pin header connector to the front panel to provide it with i LINK interface functionality IEEE1394 E rear panel F 1EEE1394 front panel i S _ IEEE 1394 interface header connector rear
53. s configurations 90 connectors 49 removing 37 specifications 89 messages error 81 status and error 82 MIC connector 11 56 microprocessor See processor model numbers ii modem See Also communications modem card connectors 63 view of 63 N notice to users ii P passwords user and supervisor 80 PCI bus specifications 89 riser slot connector 48 PHONE connector 11 56 power connector 50 power management configuring 17 PRINTER connector 53 processor specifications 89 R radio interference v RAM See Also system memory rear view 8 T O connectors 10 recording ii EJ VAIO Computer Reference Manual T Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 vi TV interference v U USB connectors 6 10 52 user password 80 V VGA MONITOR T O connector 10 See Also LCD Monitor and display VGA MONITOR connector 53 VGA_INT switch 61 WwW Wake On LAN connector 55 system board configuring 20 connectors 46 fan connectors 51 front panel header 46 IDE connectors 47 memory module connector 49 power connector 50 PRINTER connector 53 SERIAL connector 53 slot connectors 48 USB connectors 52 VGA MONITOR connector 53 system cover removing 24 replacing 25 system I O address map 85 system memory installing 35
54. ss the BIOS Setup Utility If the error message does not appear you do not need to replace 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 65 to locate the BIOS default settings 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 Press ESC then select Exit from the main menu using the right arrow key Exit Discarding Changes the first item in the list is automatically selected 5 Press Enter type N when prompted to save then press Enter to exit the BIOS Setup Utility Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord Remove the system cover see Removing the System Cover on page 24 Remove the power supply see 1 in diagram and Removing the Power Supply on page 33 Removing Installing and Replacing Components 9 Use a screwdriver or similar tool to push the tab against the battery holder see 2 in diagram One side of the battery pops up 10 Remove the battery see 3 in diagram and dispose according to the instructions that came with the new battery 11 Insert the new battery into the battery holder with the plus side up and press down until the battery snaps into position The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or
55. t from the network until the problem is resolved vii VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Telephone Consumer Do not handle damaged or Guidelines Canada leaking lithium batteries Please refer to your telephone directory under Privacy Issues and or Terms of Service For more detailed information please contact CRTC Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended Terrasses de la Chaudi re Tour centrale q yp 1 promenade du Portage 5 tage Hull PQ KIA by the manufacturer Discard ON2 used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 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 Cet ppareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM incinerate BATTERY Dispose of used battery You can return your unwanted lithium batteries to promptly A your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Keep away from children Service Center 5 In some areas the disposal of lithium Ne pas manipuler les batteries batteries in household or business au lithium qui fuient ou sont trash may be prohibited endommag es Une batterie non conforme For the Sony Service Center nearest you call 1 pr sente un danger d
56. tem Board on page 20 3 Replace any add in cards removed in step 1 see Installing an Add In Card on page 26 EJ VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual 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 Sony recommends that you use an authorized service dealer to replace the lithium battery However if you wish to replace the battery yourself read the following cautions and procedure 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 CMOS 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 Ifthe error message Error Check date and time settings appears during the reboot sequence press F3 then press F2 during the reboot process to acce
57. th pin 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 Memory module DIMM LLLLLLLL pin 1 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Power ATX PWR Connector The ATX PWR connector is a 20 pin Molex type header connector that provides power to the system board 20 11 ATX PWR 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 00 00 0 00 Power connector Pin Name Pin Name 1 33 V 11 33 V 2 33 V 12 12V 3 GND 13 GND 4 5 V 14 PS ON power supply remote on off control 5 GND 15 GND 6 5 V 16 GND 7 GND 17 GND 8 PWRGD power good 18 NC 9 5 VSB 19 5 V 10 12 V 20 5 V System Board Fan CPU FAN PWR FAN Connectors The CPU Fan connector is a 1 x 3 pin straight header connector that controls the CPU cooling fan The PWR FAN connector is a 2 x 3 pin connector that controls the power supply cooling fan It connects to P3 from the power supply 1 3 PWR FAN CPU Fan CPU Fan connector Pin Signal Name GND 2 FAN_CTRL 12 V FAN_SEN PWR FAN connector Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Fan C 3 3 3 V sense Power supply provides 12 V to this pin when system is in Power On mode for fastest fan speed and 6 V when system is in Suspend mode to reduce fan noise VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual USB C
58. 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 contact 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 equipmen
59. tions Main Sreem Jeroesa rear eean A a aa cest raa deco tetes 67 Advanced SCI En 2 358888 espa iabesbcaebinged ences A ERE S ri TRE 70 75 Boot SCREEN SE annn E E TI j ES aL ERT C1 1 E E o EEE E E EAEE E E AE E E ENE TO T 78 Chapter 7 Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords 0 80 Beep Code Error Messages ss 81 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages 82 DMA Channel Assignments 83 TROVASSIGMIMENUS perrete eecdeneelceics E E 84 System I O Address Map ss 85 Memory Map 0 87 Chapter 8 Specifications PROCESSOR seran eee ouecedGastaaeossbdouceaseedesusalsueccanwaseaseosterseaters 89 0 89 POE BUS sreci aa e a E EES 89 Memory Modules DIMMS ss 89 DIMM Configurations seciono ranner a E 90 L2 Cache 5eme A E 90 0 E E T E E 90 AUGIO 91 Communications iii 91 W O and Expansion Slots 91 LINK AGE sss555822 a a 92 92 Drives and Controllers renarena arer a NEE E NEN 92 System CMOS sen E E EE EE EERE 93 v VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Chapter 1 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 Chapters 3 4 and 5 of this manual 2 VAIO Slimtop System Reference Manual Front View ri T
60. urces 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 Communications port COM2 SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Secondary IDE controller dual FIFO SiS 630 SiS 630 Address Range hex 0000h 000Fh 0010h 001Fh 0020h 002 1h 0022h 002Dh 0030h 003Fh 0040h 0043h 0044h 005 0060h 0060h 0061h 0061h 0062h 0063h 0064h 0064h 0065h 006Fh 0070h 0073h 0074h 007Fh 0080h 0090h 0091h 0093h 0094h 009Fh OOAOh 00A 1h 00A2h 00BFh 0000 OODFh OOEOh OOEFh O0FOh OOFFh 0170h 0177h 0170h 0177h O1FOh O1F7h O1FOh O1F7h 0290h 0297h 02F8h 02FFh 0376h 0376h 0376h 0376h 03BOh 03BBh 03COh 03DFh Description Motherboard resources In use by unknown device SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller Primary IDE controller dual FIFO Motherboard resources Motherboard resources PCI bus WDM communication device WDM communication device SiS accelerated graphics port SiS 630 SiS 7018 audio driver SiS 900 PCI fast
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