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Sony PCV-RX465DS System Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    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.

  • Page 3: Safety Information And Caution

    Safety Information and Caution DVD-ROM Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/ PCV-RX480DS) Laser output 0.4 mW (DVD) 0.14 mW (CD) Wave Length 650-655 nm (DVD) 785 nm (CD) CD-RW Laser Diode Properties (PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/ PCV-RX480DS) Laser output 1.0 mW (Read) 43.5 mW (Write) Wave Length 780–787 nm DVD-RW Laser Diode Properties...
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Regulatory Information

    N0. 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.

  • Page 6: Fcc Part 68

    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: : ❑ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991 (United States)

    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).
  • Page 8 For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961-7669 in Canada. 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.

  • Page 9: Industry Canada Notice

    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 userís satisfaction.
  • Page 10 lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement: L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou à...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ... ii Owner’s Record... ii Safety Information and Caution ... iii Regulatory Information...v FCC Part 68 ... vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ... vii Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)... vii Disposal of Lithium Battery ... vii Industry Canada Notice...ix Avis de L’industrie Canada...ix Chapter 1 —...
  • Page 12 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Chapter 3 — Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components ... 27 Removing the Side Cover ...28 Replacing the Side Cover ...29 Installing a PCI Add-In Card ...30 Removing a PCI Add-in Card ...32 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...34 Installing System Memory ...37 Removing a Memory Module ...41 Removing a Slot Cover...43...
  • Page 13 CLR CMOS Jumper ...76 Chapter 5 — Fax/Modem Card ... 77 HomePNA Modem ...78 Connectors ...78 Lucent 1648 Modem...79 Connectors ...79 Chapter 6 — Giga Pocket Card... 81 Chapter 7 — Video Card... 83 Connectors ...84 Chapter 8 — CMOS Setup Options ... 85 Main Screen ...87 Advanced Screen ...89 Power Screen...92...
  • Page 14 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Audio ...111 Communications ...112 Giga Pocket I/O (PCV-RX490TV only)...112 I/O and Expansion Slots ...112 Floppy Disk Drive and Controller ...113 Hard Drives and Controllers ...113 Optical Drives ...114 System BIOS ...116 Index... 117...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1 - Identifying Components

    Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of the VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.

  • Page 16: Front View

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Front View All Models...

  • Page 17: Drives

    Drives PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS Drive Floppy disk drive DVD-ROM drive † CD-RW read ‡ DVD-ROM read CD-R/CD-ROM read †† CD-RW drive ‡‡ CD-RW read CD-R/CD-RW write CD-R/CD-ROM read The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps. † Data on a CD-RW is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track.

  • Page 18: Floppy Disk Drive

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual ***Data on a CD-R/CD-RW is written at a constant transfer rate of 2X, 4X, 8X (max. for CD-RW), or 12X, depending on the speed you select. ††† Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 32X at the outermost track.

  • Page 19: Identifying Components

    † Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 2X at the innermost track to 4X at the outermost track. The average data transfer rate is 3.3X (4455 KBps). ‡ Data on a DVD-RW/DVD-R is read at a constant transfer rate of 2X. ** Data on a CD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10.3X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track.

  • Page 20: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches All Models Button or switch Power/Stand by switch Floppy disk eject button Optical disc eject button Optical disc eject Floppy disk eject Power/Stand by Description Turns system power on, off, or into Stand by mode.

  • Page 21: Indicators

    Indicators All Models Indicator Power/Stand by indicator Floppy disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Identifying Components Floppy disk drive access Hard disk drive access Optical disc drive access Power/Stand by Description Stand by (red) indicates the computer is in Stand by mode.

  • Page 22: Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS Connector i.LINK® (IEEE1394) USB3, USB4 To connect to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK header on the back of the system. A 6-pin i.LINK header can supply power from the computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK header. A 4-pin i.LINK header cannot supply power to the device.
  • Page 23 PCV-RX490TV Connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports (2) i.LINK (4-pin) port (IEEE1394) S-Video In port Video In jack Audio L In jack/ Audio R In jack Identifying Components i.LINK Video/Audio Inputs Description Connects to USB devices. Connects to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector.

  • Page 24: Rear View

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Rear View All Models Mouse Keyboard USB1, USB2 Ethernet Serial Printer /Parallel i.LINK ( IEEE394 ) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone Monitor Audio Out Video/S-video Out* Audio In Video/S-Video In* Line *Only in PCV-RX490TV Model In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone line jack does not exist.

  • Page 25: Icons

    Icons All Models All Models Icon Description Mouse port Keyboard port Universal Serial Bus (USB) port Ethernet port (for LAN connection only) Serial port Printer port i.LINK (IEEE1394) port Game/MIDI port Identifying Components Icon Label Area...
  • Page 26 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual All Models Icon Description Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor port Line jack (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone jack (for phone) DVI (LCD) Monitor port In models with an HPNA modem, the telephone jack does not exist. PCV-RX490TV Only Icon Description...

  • Page 27: I/O Connectors

    I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard and mouse ports are physically identical and have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2®-type female ports. USB Ports The USB ports are standard 4-pin USB ports. Two USB ports are located at the front, and two at the rear of the system.
  • Page 28 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Serial Port The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male port. Printer/Parallel Port The printer/parallel port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female port. Monitor Port The monitor port is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA-type port located on the AGP plug-in card.
  • Page 29 DVI Port The DVI port is a 24-pin DVI port that can be attached to a Sony XGA LCD panel (PCVA-15XD2), which uses a DVI connector cable (sold separately). The DVI port is located on the AGP plug-in card. You can physically connect both a VGA and an LCD monitor at the same time.
  • Page 30 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Mic, Line In, and Headphones Jacks 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 Connector Description Headphones 1.0 Vrms (typical). Electret condenser microphone input.
  • Page 31 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. ✍ 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.

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion (slot No. 2 and slot No. 3), in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/ PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models. In the PCV-RX490TV model, slot No. 3 is available for expansion; a Giga Pocket card occupies slot No.

  • Page 33: Remote Control

    Identifying Components Remote Control PCV-RX490TV The features of the Giga Pocket Personal Video Recorder system can be controlled using the remote control (supplied). The remote control can start and stop video recording and playback, select channels, and set viewing preferences. For more details about the remote control, see the “Remote Control Overview”...
  • Page 34 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2 - Configuring Your System

    Chapter 2 Configuring Your System This chapter contains information on configuring your system. Configuring your system can consist of the following: ❑ Making changes to the BIOS settings. ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings.

  • Page 36: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    Before rebooting the system, save and close all open files, and exit open applications. Reboot your computer by selecting Shut Down... from the Start menu, then selecting Restart. When the Sony logo appears, press F3. The following message appears at the bottom of the screen. Press <F2> for setup. Press F2.

  • Page 37: Changing The Display's Power Management Settings

    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, click Control Panel, then click Display.

  • Page 38: Vaio Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 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.
  • Page 39 Select the desired settings. Click the Hibernate tab. Select the desired settings, and then click OK. Configuring Your System...
  • Page 40 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, And Replacing Components

    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.

  • Page 42: Removing The Side Cover

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Side Cover You must remove the side cover to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, memory, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, pull the metal tab shown in the next diagram.

  • Page 43: Replacing The Side Cover

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Side Cover From the rear of the unit, align the bottom of the cover so that it slips into the lip on the bottom of the unit. Push the top of the cover up against the top of the unit until the cover snaps into position.

  • Page 44: Installing A Pci Add-In Card

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Installing a PCI 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. Remove the side cover (see Locate an available expansion slot.
  • Page 45 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card). Replace the side cover (see Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card. “Replacing the Side Cover”...

  • Page 46: Removing A Pci Add-In Card

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing a PCI 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. Remove the side cover (see Disconnect any cables attached to the add-in card you want to remove.
  • Page 47 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Hold the add-in card by its edges and do not touch any components or 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.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replacing the Lithium 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. You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after turning it off.
  • Page 49 ✍ The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Using a type of battery other than a CR2032 may present a risk of fire or explosion. Replace any add-in cards that were removed.
  • Page 50 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 51: Installing System Memory

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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. Choose the size of the memory module and configuration as shown in the following table.
  • Page 52 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Remove the AGP add-in card. ✍ 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 contacts on the card.
  • Page 53 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components WARNING HOT Pin 1 side 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 handles on each side are straight up and locked into the slot on each side of the module.
  • Page 54 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Replace the AGP card and secure using the screw removed earlier. ✍ Be sure to press down firmly until the handle on the AGP slot is straight up and locked into the slot on the AGP card. Replace the power supply (see page 51).

  • Page 55: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. The computer ships with no empty sockets. It comes with a pair of RIMM modules and a pair of CRIMM modules.
  • Page 56 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Grasp one edge of the memory module and lift out. Store the module in a static-free bag. Empty sockets must be filled with either RIMM or CRIMM modules in pairs.

  • Page 57: Removing A Slot Cover

    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. 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.

  • Page 58: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Covering an Open I/O Slot 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. Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole.

  • Page 59: Installing A 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive

    To prepare a startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only) Before you add a second hard disk drive to your computer, Sony recommends creating a startup floppy disk to help support Giga Pocket functions in your new hard disk drive. To create a startup disk, insert a blank, formatted floppy disk into your computer’s floppy disk drive and...

  • Page 60: To Install A 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive (All Models)

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual To install a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive (all models) Configure the jumpers on the new drive as a slave device (see your drive’s documentation for configuration instructions). Remove the side cover (see Disconnect the drive connector (A in diagram). Disconnect the power connector (B in diagram).
  • Page 61 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Slide the drive holder up and out. Slide the new drive into the bottom part of the drive holder and align the holes on each side of the drive holder. Secure the drive to the drive holder using screws in each of the two holes on each side of the drive holder (screws are provided with the new drive).
  • Page 62 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Push in on the tab (A) to securely latch the holder to the chassis. Connect the inner drive cable connector (B) to the first drive. Connect the outer drive cable connector (C) to the second drive. Connect the first power connector (D) to the first drive.

  • Page 63: To Set Up The New Hard Drive With The Startup Disk (Pcv-Rx490Tv Model Only)

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components To set up the new hard drive with the startup disk (PCV-RX490TV model only) Follow these steps to help support Giga Pocket functions in your new hard disk drive. Insert the startup floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. Press the power button and turn your computer on.

  • Page 64: Removing The Power Supply

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Removing the Power Supply You remove the power supply when you insert a memory module (see “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.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Power Supply

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the Power Supply Rotate the power supply down and slide it down along the rails on each side of the chassis opening. Replace the screw that secures the power supply to the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 66 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Chapter 4 System Board This chapter identifies each component on the system board and provides a detailed description of each header, connector, and jumper on the system board. Processor Keyboard, Mouse USB1, USB2, Ethernet Serial, Printer, iLink 1394 Header 2 Game, Mic In, Line In, Line Out 1394 Header 3...

  • Page 68: Connectors And Headers

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors and Headers 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 header with only 10 wires is used to interface the system board to the front panel.

  • Page 69: Floppy Disk Drive Header

    Floppy Disk Drive Header Floppy Disk Drive header Signal Name Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground N.C. Ground N.C. System Board Key (pin 5) Signal Name HDsel N.C. DRIVE_SELECT_#3 INDEX DRIVE_SELECT_#0 DRIVE_SELECT_#1 DRIVE_SELECT_#2 N.C.

  • Page 70: Memory Module (Rimm) Slots

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Memory Module (RIMM) Slots Be sure to orient a RIMM module such that pin 1 of the RIMM module is on the same side as pin 1 of the slot. The RIMM module shows "A1" on the pin 1 end, and the system board shows “Pin 1”...

  • Page 71: Pci Slots

    PCI Slots There are a total of three PCI slots (slot No. 1 to No. 3). In all models, PCI slot No. 1 is occupied by the fax/modem card. Your modem may look different depending on whether it is a Lucent modem or an HPNA modem.

  • Page 72: Agp Slot

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual AGP Slot There is one AGP slot (slot No. 4) that supports a 2x/4x AGP graphics card and an AGP retention module. A21 A26 B21 B26...

  • Page 73: Ide Headers

    IDE Headers There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) headers on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE header. Each 40-pin IDE header supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. System Board Primary IDE Secondary IDE...

  • Page 74: Power Supply And Aux Power Headers

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Power Supply and Aux Power Headers The power supply header on the system board connects to the power supply header labelled P1. Power Supply header Signal Name +3.3 V +3.3 V Ground +5 V Ground +5 V Ground...
  • Page 75 Power Supply header (cont.) Signal Name Ground No Connection +5 V +5 V Aux Power header Signal Name Ground Ground +12 V +12 V System Board...

  • Page 76: Keyboard And Mouse Ports

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Keyboard and Mouse Ports The keyboard port and the mouse port are 6-pin female PS/2-type (mini-DIN) ports. They have identical pinouts. Mouse Keyboard Keyboard and Mouse connectors Signal Name Data Ground PS2VCC Clock...

  • Page 77: Usb Ports And Usb Header

    USB Ports and USB Header There are four USB ports: two USB ports at the rear panel, and two USB ports at the front panel. Each permits connection of USB peripheral devices directly to the system without having to use an external hub. USB1 and USB2 are standard USB ports accessible from the rear panel.
  • Page 78 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual USB23 header (connects to USB1 on front panel) Signal Name +3 V Dual NC (Key) USB VCC1 USB VCC2 LP2+ LP3+ LP2- LP3- USB1, USB2 ports Signal Name USBVCC1 USBP0# USBP0 Ground USBVCC2 USBP1# USBP1 Ground USB3, USB4 ports...

  • Page 79: Ethernet Port

    Ethernet Port There is one Ethernet port at the rear panel, which permits connection to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network. Ethernet Ethernet port Signal Name Serial , Printer, and i.LINK Ports The serial, printer, and i.LINK ports are mounted in a single bracket on the system board.
  • Page 80 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual The 6-pin i.LINK port on the back of the system can supply power from the computer to a device if the device also has a 6-pin port. The 6-pin port supplies 10 V to 12 V and a maximum power of 6 watts. Printer i.LINK Serial...
  • Page 81 Printer port Signal Name STROBE - DATA BIT 0 DATA BIT 1 DATA BIT 2 DATA BIT 3 DATA BIT 4 DATA BIT 5 DATA BIT 6 DATA BIT 7 ACK - BUSY ERROR SELECT AUTO-FEED - FAULT - INIT - SELECT-IN - LOGIC GND LOGIC GND...
  • Page 82 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual i.LINK port Signal Name Ground VP (Power) Ground * Uses over-current protector.

  • Page 83: Fan Headers

    Fan Headers The CPU-FAN and PWR-FAN headers are 1 x 3-pin straight headers. CPU-FAN controls the cooling fan on the CPU. PWR-FAN controls the cooling fan in the power supply. CPU-FAN CPU-FAN header Signal Name Ground FAN_CTRL (+12V) FAN_SEN PWR-FAN header Signal Name Ground FAN_CTRL [0 V(S3) , 2 V(S1), 12 V(S0)]...

  • Page 84: Game Port

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Game Port The game port is a female DB-15 port for connecting to a game controller/joystick or MIDI device. Game Game port Signal Name GAMEVCC JPYB0 JOYA0 JOYA1 JOYB1 GAMEVCC* GAMEVCC* JOYB2 JOYA2 MIDI_TxD JOYA3 JOYB3 MIDI_RxD...

  • Page 85: Headphones, Line In, Mic Jacks

    Headphones, Line In, Mic Jacks 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.

  • Page 86: I.link Headers

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual i.LINK Headers The system board has two i.LINK headers: 1394HEAD2 and 1394HEAD3. An internal cable connects the 8-pin header (1394HEAD3) to an interface unit mounted behind the front of the chassis. The interface unit connects to the 4-pin i.LINK (IEEE1394) header at the bottom of the front panel.

  • Page 87: Cd-In Header

    CD-IN Header The CD-IN header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin header that connects to the DVD-ROM drive’s audio output connector (not used in the PCV-RX490TV). CD-IN CD-IN header Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground Right Line In System Board...

  • Page 88: Aux-In Header

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual AUX-IN Header The AUX-IN header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin 2mm inline header. It is only used by the Giga Pocket card in the PCV-RX490TV. AUX-IN AUX-IN header Signal Name Left Line In Ground Ground...

  • Page 89: Video Header

    Video Header The Video header on the system board is a 1 x 4-pin 2mm inline header. It is not used. Video VIDEO header Signal Name Video L Ground Ground Video R System Board...

  • Page 90: Clr Cmos Jumper

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual CLR CMOS Jumper The CLR CMOS Jumper clears the BIOS password setting. CLR CMOS Jumper settings Jumper Plug Position ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a technical support of service technician. Function Normal Clear CMOS Password...

  • Page 91: Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card

    Chapter 5 Fax/Modem Card The fax/modem card occupies PCI slot No. 1. Your computer is either installed with a HomePNA modem or Lucent 1648 modem depending on the configuration you purchased. To determine the modem installed on your computer, locate the RJ-11 jacks on the back of your system.

  • Page 92: Homepna Modem

    1-to-2 jack adapter (splitter) in the telephone wall jack to accommodate both lines. Refer to the Home Networking Solutions: Using the HomePNA Modem with Sony V AIO Computers documentation that accompanied your computer(s) and the installation instructions that accompanied the HomePNA device(s) for further information on the HomePNA modem.

  • Page 93: Lucent 1648 Modem

    Lucent 1648 Modem There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone. Telephone Line Connectors Name Connector Type Telephone RJ-11 Line RJ-11 Fax/Modem Card Description Connects to phone Connects to telephone line...
  • Page 94 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 95: Chapter 6 - Giga Pocket Card

    Chapter 6 Giga Pocket Card The Giga Pocket card occupies PCI slot No. 2 in the PCV-RX490TV model. The Giga Pocket card has seven connectors and ten pins. VHF/UHF Port Audio In Jack Video/S-video In Port Audio Out Jack Video/S-video Out Port Connector Description Pin1 Pin2...
  • Page 96 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connector Description Pin6 Pin7 Ground Video-Out Ground Video-In Video- In Ground (Front) Pin8 Pin9 L-In (Front) R-In (Front) Pin10 Ground...

  • Page 97: Chapter 7 Video Card

    The VGA-style port is a standard 15-pin high-density VGA-style port on the rear bracket. The DVI port is a 24-pin DVI port that can be attached to a Sony XGA LCD panel (PCVA-15XD2), which uses a DVI connector cable (sold separately).

  • Page 98: Connectors

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Connectors DVI port Signal TMDS data2- TMDS data2+ TMDS data2/4 shield TMDA data4- TMDA data4+ DDC clock DDC data TMDS data1- TMDS data1+ TMDS data1/3 shield TMDS data3- TMDS data3+ Ground for +5V Hot-plug detect TMDS data0- TMDS data0+ TMDS data0/5 shield...

  • Page 99: Chapter 8 Cmos Setup Options

    Chapter 8 CMOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the Award BIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” The Award BIOS setup has five menu items on the menu bar. These are: ❑ Main ❑ Advanced ❑...
  • Page 100 VAIO Digital Studio™ System 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.

  • Page 101: Main Screen

    Main Screen System Time System Date Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Primary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Secondary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Secondary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus” Supervisor Password User Password Installed Memory BIOS Revision/Version CMOS Setup Options [00:00:00] [01/01/2001] on page 88) on page 88) on page 88) on page 88)
  • Page 102 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual IDE Sub-Menus Type Translation Method † Cylinders † Heads ‡ Sectors CHS Capacity Maximum LBA Capacity Multi-Sector Transfers PIO Mode ULTRA DMA Mode †† Set Device As * This option appears when Type is set to User Type HDD. †...

  • Page 103: Advanced Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Advanced Screen CPU Internal Frequency [1500MHz] I/O Device Configuration (see “I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 90) PCI Configuration (see “PCI Configuration Sub-Menu” on page 91) * Depends on model.
  • Page 104 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Onboard AC97 Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard Lan Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode Onboard Game Port Onboard MIDI I/O Onboard MIDI IRQ Disabled [Enabled] Disabled...
  • Page 105 PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Slot 1 IRQ Slot 3 IRQ VGA BIOS Sequence Onboard LAN Boot ROM CMOS Setup Options [Auto] [PCI/AGP] AGP/PCI [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 106: Power Screen

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Power Screen Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart PWR Up On Modem Act Wake On LAN Hardware Monitor MB Temperature CPU Temperature CPU Fan Speed Power Fan Speed VCORE Voltage +3.3V Voltage +5V Voltage +12V Voltage -12V Voltage -5V Voltage...

  • Page 107: Boot Screen

    Boot Screen 1. ATAPI CD-ROM 2. Removable Device 3. IDE Hard Drive 4. Other Boot Device Silent Boot CMOS Setup Options [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Legacy Floppy] LS120 ZIP-100 ATAPI MO Disabled [(displays installed drive)] Disabled [Disabled] INT18 Device (Network) SCSI Boot Device [Enabled] Disabled...

  • Page 108: Exit Screen

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...

  • Page 109: Chapter 9 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 9 Miscellaneous Technical Information This chapter contains information on the following subjects: ❑ User and Supervisor password ❑ Beep code error messages ❑ PCI configuration status and error messages ❑ DMA channel assignments ❑ System I/O address map ❑ Memory map ❑...

  • Page 110: User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 111: Beep Code Error Messages

    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...

  • Page 112: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System 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 NVRAM Checksum Error, NVRAM Cleared NVRAM Cleared By Jumper NVRAM Data Invalid,...
  • Page 113 Static Device Resource Conflict System Board Device Resource Conflict Miscellaneous Technical Information A non-Plug and Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use. A non-Plug and-Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use.

  • Page 114: Dma Channel Assignments

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Default Channel Assignment Standard floppy disk controller. Direct memory access (DMA) controller.

  • Page 115: System I/O Address Map

    System I/O Address Map PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS Address Range Description (hex) 0x0000-0x000F Direct memory access controller 0x0010-0x001F Motherboard resources 0x0020-0x0021 Programmable interrupt controller 0x0022-0x002D Motherboard resources 0x002E-0x002F Motherboard resources 0x0030-0x003F Motherboard resources 0x0040-0x0043 System timer 0x0044-0x005F Motherboard resources 0x0060-0x0060 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 0x0061-0x0061 System speaker 0x0062-0x0063...
  • Page 116 (hex) 0x0376-0x0376 Secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO) 0x0376-0x0376 Intel 82801BA Ultra ATA storage controller 0x0378-0x037F Printer port (LPT1) 0x03B0-0x03BB NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) 0x03C0-0x03DF NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) 0x03F0-0x03F1 Motherboard resources 0x03F2-0x03F5 Standard floppy disk controller 0x03F6-0x03F6 Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) 0x03F6-0x03F6 Intel®...
  • Page 117 PCV-RX490TV Address Range Description (hex) 0x0000-0x000F Direct memory access controller 0x0010-0x001F Motherboard resources 0x0020-0x0021 Programmable interrupt controller 0x0022-0x002D Motherboard resources 0x002E-0x002F Motherboard resources 0x0030-0x003F Motherboard resources 0x0040-0x0043 System timer 0x0044-0x005F Motherboard resources 0x0060-0x0060 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 0x0061-0x0061 System speaker 0x0062-0x0063 Motherboard resources...
  • Page 118 0xB000-0xDFFF Intel® 82801BA PCI Bridge - 244E 0xB800-0xB8FF WDM Communication Device 0xD000-0xD007 WDM Communication Device 0xD400-0xD4FF Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) 0xD800-0xD8FF Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC 0xE000-0xE0FF SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio 0xE100-0xE13F SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio 0xE400-0xE47F...

  • Page 119: Memory Map

    System board extension for ACPI BIOS Intel® 82850 Processor to I/O Controller - 2530 Intel® 82850/82860 Processor to AGP Controller - 2532 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) Intel® 82850/82860 Processor to AGP Controller - 2532 NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) Intel®...
  • Page 120 Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) System board extension for ACPI BIOS...

  • Page 121: Irq Summary

    Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller 1 Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller 2 MPU-401 Compatible MIDI Device ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering NVIDIA GeForce2 MX (Sony) PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric data processor Intel® 82801BA Ultra ATA Storage Controller Primary IDE controller (dual fifo) Intel®...
  • Page 122 ACPI IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller Sony MPEG2 Encoder Board (WDM) WDM Communication Device Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller 1 Intel® 82801BA/BAM USB Universal Host Controller 2...

  • Page 123: Chapter 10 - Specifications

    Chapter 10 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/ PCV-RX480DS/PCV-RX490TV computers. Processors PCV-RX462DS 1.3 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 processor PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465TV 1.4 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 processor PCV-RX470DS 1.50 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 processor PCV-RX480DS/PCV-RX490TV 1.70 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4 processor...

  • Page 124: Pci Bus

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual PCI Bus PCI Level 2.2, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots (2 open in the PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/ PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS models, 1 open in the PCV-RX490TV model) Memory Modules Installed memory 128 MB (may be more if purchased through the VAIO Direct Web site) Maximum memory 512 MB (256 MB in each socket)

  • Page 125: Audio

    Audio Sound chip Wave synthesis Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Analog Devices SoundMAX integrated digital audio Software synthesis DirectX® Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Mic (for microphone) Line In (from stereo audio source) Headphones (for stereo headphone) Specifications...

  • Page 126: Communications

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Communications Modem i.LINK (IEEE1394) * This modem is capable of downloading at 56 Kbps using K56flex™ technology/V.90. Your phone service, online service, or Internet Service Provider may not support this technology or operate at this speed. †...

  • Page 127: Floppy Disk Drive And Controller

    PCI slots IDE headers Floppy Disk Drive and Controller Drive Floppy disk controller Floppy disk drive Hard Drives and Controllers Drive Description PCV-RX462DS PCV-RX463DS IDE hard 40 GB drive C = 16 GB D = 24 GB EIDE Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives controller and Ultra DMA/100 Mode drives) * Bus-mastering EIDE driver installed.

  • Page 128: Optical Drives

    VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual Optical Drives PCV-RX462DS/PCV-RX463DS/PCV-RX465DS/PCV-RX470DS/PCV-RX480DS Drive DVD-ROM drive † CD-RW read ‡ DVD-ROM read CD-R/CD-ROM read †† CD-RW drive ‡‡ CD-RW read CD-R/CD-RW write CD-R/CD-ROM read The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps. †...

  • Page 129: Specifications

    PCV-RX490TV Drive DVD-RW drive † DVD-ROM read DVD-RW/DVD-R read CD-ROM read CD-RW/CD-R read CD-R write ‡‡ CD-RW write DVD-R write DVD-RW write CD-ROM drive ††† CD-R/CD-ROM ‡‡‡ CD-RW The DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 1350 KBps. The CD-RW/CD-R/CD-ROM data transfer standard rate is 150 KBps.

  • Page 130: System Bios

    Passwords Power management Advanced features Plug and Play devices Special features * Flash-ROM update utility is available from Sony’s web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport. Award-based 2Mbit flash-ROM User and supervisor passwords supported APM 1.2 ACPI-1.0 compliant hardware for use with APM and...

  • Page 131: Index

    Index address map, system AGP bus specifications audio specifications AUX-IN connector battery - See lithium battery beep codes BIOS Setup Utility See CMOS Setup Utility BIOS setup utility advanced screen boot screen exit screen main screen options power screen screens BIOS specifications card, modem CD-IN connector...
  • Page 132 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual installing additional 3.5 drive DVD-ROM drive performance of discs error messages beep codes PCI configuration expansion slots specifications for expansion slots - See Also slots fan connectors CPU-FAN PWR-FAN fax card - See modem card fax/modem - See modem card FCC Part 68 floppy disk drive...
  • Page 133 microprocessor - See processor model numbers modem - See Also communications modem card connectors view of monitor - See display monitor connector mouse connector NETWORK (D-Link) connector notice to users optical drive specifications passwords, user and supervisor slot connectors PCI add-in card installing removing PCI bus specifications...
  • Page 134 VAIO Digital Studio™ System Reference Manual printer connector Serial connector USB connectors system I/O address map system memory, installing Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 TV interference USB connectors user password...

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