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Sony VAIO PCV-E201 Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Notice to Users © 1998 Sony Electronics Inc. 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...

  • Page 3: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-E201/PCV-E203/ PCV-E205 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone No: 201-930-6970 This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...

  • Page 4: Fcc Part 68

    Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs. Repair of the modem should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1-800-222-SONY (1-800-222-7669). Telephone Consumer...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users ... ii Safety Information ... ii Regulatory Information... iii FCC Part 68 ... iv Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991... iv Chapter 1 — Identifying Components Front View ... 2 Drives ...3 Buttons and Switches ...4 Indicators ...5 Rear View ...
  • Page 6 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Side Panel...27 Installing an Add-In Card ...28 Removing an Add-in Card...29 Replacing the Lithium Battery ...31 Installing System Memory ...34 Removing a Memory Module ...37 Detaching the Diskette Drive ...39 Removing a Slot Cover ...40 Covering an Open I/O Slot ...41 Chapter 4 —...
  • Page 7 Chapter 7 — BIOS Setup Options Main Screen ... 71 Advanced Screen ... 76 Security Screen ... 79 Power Screen ... 80 Boot Screen ... 82 Exit Screen... 83 Chapter 8 — Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords ... 86 Beep Code Error Messages ...
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  • Page 9: 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 MicroTower. Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of this manual.

  • Page 10: Front View

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Front View Front panel OM04694X.VSD...

  • Page 11: Drives

    Drives Drive Diskette drive CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) * Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s). The average data transfer rate is 17X (2550 kbytes/s).

  • Page 12: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Buttons and Switches Button or switch Power on/off switch Diskette eject button CD-ROM/DVD-ROM disc eject button Emergency-eject hole CD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive disc eject button (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Description Turns system power on and off. Ejects a diskette.

  • Page 13: Indicators

    Indicators Indicator Power-on indicator Diskette drive access indicator CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Identifying Components Drive access indicator for: CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) Power-on indicator Hard disk drive access indicator Diskette drive access indicator Description On (amber) indicates the computer is in standby mode.

  • Page 14: Rear View

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Rear View Mouse Keyboard Serial Printer Monitor Game Headphones Line In Line Power socket S Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Video Out (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Telephone KY0001.VSD...

  • Page 15: Icons

    Icons Icon Description Mouse connector Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones Line In jack (audio) Microphone jack S Video Out jack (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Video Out jack (models PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) Identifying Components Icon labels OM04692X.VSD...
  • Page 16 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Icon Description Monitor connector Line (for telephone line from primary service jack) Telephone (for phone)

  • Page 17: I/O Connectors

    I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard and mouse connectors are physically identical and have the same pinout. They are standard 6-pin PS/2-type female connectors. USB Ports Port 1 Serial Port The serial port is a standard 9-pin DB-9 male connector. Identifying Components Port 2 KY0002.VSD...
  • Page 18 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer Port The printer port is a standard 25-pin DB-25 female connector. S Video Out (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) The S Video Out connector is a standard 4-pin S Video jack. KY0005.VSD KY0006.VSD...
  • Page 19 Video Out (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) The Video Out jack is for composite video. It is a standard RCA phono jack. Case ground Signal (center) WARNING Do not plug video cables into the wrong connectors, as this may damage the video card in the computer and the equipment to which it is connected. Monitor The Monitor connector is a standard 15-pin female high-density VGA- type connector.
  • Page 20 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Game Port The Game port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. This port is also used to connect MIDI devices. Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are physically identical, but have different connections.
  • Page 21 Telephone and Line The Telephone and Line jacks are physically identical and have identical connections. They are standard RJ-11 female phone jacks. However, the Line jack is for connecting to a telephone line that comes from the wall, and the Telephone jack is for connecting the computer to a telephone. Line Telephone Accidentally plugging a phone line from the wall into the modem’s Telephone jack, and a...

  • Page 22: Expansion Slots

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Expansion Slots Two dedicated PCI slots are available for expansion. The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/modem card. OM04577B.VSD...

  • Page 23: 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 Changing the system board jumper position...

  • Page 24: Accessing The Bios Setup Utility

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the BIOS Setup Utility to make changes to the BIOS settings (see “BIOS Setup Options” settings). WARNING Before rebooting the system, save any open files and exit Windows Reboot the system.

  • Page 25: 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. Start From the menu, point to Settings, then click Control Panel. Double-click the Display icon.

  • Page 26: Configuring The System Board

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Configuring the System Board The system board contains two configuration jumpers that provide three modes of operation: Normal mode, Clear Password mode, and BIOS Recovery mode. Normal mode allows normal access to the BIOS Setup Utility. The Central Processing Unit (CPU) input clock is forced to remain at 66 MHz (fast mode), and the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) uses the User CMOS settings (as opposed to the System CMOS settings).
  • Page 27 Set the jumpers as directed by a service technician (also see “Configuration Jumpers” SPEED Reinstall the bottom panel (see page 23). Reinstall the side panel (see on page 63). “Removing the Bottom Panel” “Reinstalling the Side Panel” OM04588.VSD on page 27).
  • Page 29 Chapter 3 Removing, Installing and Rein- stalling Components This chapter describes removing, installing, and reinstalling major components for upgrading, reconfiguring, replacing, or troubleshooting the components. WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 30: Removing The Side Panel

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Side Panel You must remove the side panel to access the system board, add-in cards, power supply, battery, and internal drives. From the rear of the unit, remove the two thumb screws that secure the panel to the chassis.

  • Page 31: Removing The Bottom Panel

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Removing the Bottom Panel You must remove the bottom panel to access internal components. Remove the side panel (see Remove the screw that secures the bottom panel to the chassis. Pull up on the bottom panel until it stops. The panel moves up about ½...

  • Page 32: Removing The Front Panel

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing the Front Panel You must remove the front panel to install system memory, which requires pulling the diskette drive out about two inches. Insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole on the CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) or CD/DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/ PCV-E205) to open the tray.

  • Page 33: Reinstalling The Front Panel

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Reinstalling the Front Panel Insert the two plastic tabs (located on the bottom of the front panel) into the slots at the bottom of the chassis. Push the bottom of the front panel in until the tabs snap into place. Push the top of the front panel until it is flush with the chassis.

  • Page 34: Reinstalling The Bottom Panel

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstalling the Bottom Panel Lay the chassis down with the open side facing up and the bottom end facing you. The arrows show the location of the slots. Position the bottom panel up against the bottom of the chassis, with the top of the panel about ½...

  • Page 35: Reinstalling The Side Panel

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Reinstalling the Side Panel Position the side panel against the side of the unit, with the side panel offset from the rear of the unit by about ¼ to ½ inch. Hold the unit in position with your left hand as you slide the side panel forward with your right hand until the panel snaps into place.

  • Page 36: Installing An Add-In Card

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing an Add-In Card WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board (see Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector.

  • Page 37: Removing An Add-In Card

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Removing an Add-in Card WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. Remove the side panel (see Remove the bottom panel (see page 23).
  • Page 38 VAIO MicroTower System Reference If you do not reinstall the card or install another add-in card, install a slot cover over the vacant slot at the rear of the chassis (see an Open I/O Slot” Reinstall the bottom panel (see page 26).

  • Page 39: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Replacing the Lithium Battery You may need to replace the lithium battery if your computer consistently loses the date or time settings after turning it off. The lithium battery has a typical life of three years, after which the battery may be too weak to power the CMOS memory.
  • Page 40 Gently pry the battery out and dispose of it according to the instructions that came with the new battery. Insert the new battery into the battery holder, with the plus (+) side The Sony CR2032 battery is recommended. Reinstall any add-in cards that were removed. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected.
  • Page 41 Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components If the error message “Error: Check date and time settings.” appears during the reboot sequence, press F3, then press F2 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 42: Installing System Memory

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Installing System Memory WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a Memory Module”...
  • Page 43 Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Align the module over the appropriate socket, noting the location of pin 1 on the module and pin 1 on the socket. Indicates pin 1 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.
  • Page 44 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Reinstall the front panel (see page 25). Reinstall the side panel (see Your computer automatically recognizes the extra memory and will configure itself accordingly when you turn it on. No further action is required. “Reinstalling the Front Panel” “Reinstalling the Side Panel”...

  • Page 45: Removing A Memory Module

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Removing a Memory Module You may need to remove a memory module if you change the memory configuration or replace a bad module. WARNING Before opening the system, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 46 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Push out the handle on each side of the memory module to eject the module from its socket. Lift the memory module out by grasping it by its edges. Store the module in a static-free bag. Touch any exposed metal part of the chassis to discharge static electricity in your body before handling the memory module.

  • Page 47: Detaching The Diskette Drive

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Detaching the Diskette Drive You need to detach the diskette drive and pull it out approximately two inches to access the system memory. Remove the two screws that secure the diskette drive carrier to the chassis.

  • Page 48: Removing A Slot Cover

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Removing a Slot Cover You remove a slot cover when you install an add-in card that occupies a previously-empty slot. Locate the slot of the cover you want to remove. Remove the side panel (see Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up. Carefully remove the screw from the slot cover.

  • Page 49: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    Removing, Installing and Reinstalling Components Covering an Open I/O Slot Slot covers prevent air from escaping through the empty hole. If air escapes, the components inside the computer cannot be properly cooled. This may damage some components, especially the main processor (which generates the most heat).

  • Page 51: Chapter 4 - System Board

    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. Keyboard, Mouse Display, COM1, Printer CPU Speed Mic In, Line In, Line Out, Game TV Out Modem In CD In...

  • Page 52: Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Front Panel Header The front panel header is a 20-inch header (1 pin is removed for the key) that provide connections to various front panel functions. A 20-pin connector with only eight wires is used to interface the system board to the front panel.

  • Page 53: Diskette Drive Connector

    System Board Diskette Drive Connector Key (pin 5) OM04701H.VSD...

  • Page 54: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors OM04710A.VSD Both sides of each Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) look very similar. The side with pin 1 has a small "1" to the left of pin 1. Be sure to orient a DIMM correctly in the DIMM connector (a small triangle on the connector indicates pin 1).

  • Page 55: Slot Connectors

    Slot Connectors There are a total of three slot connectors: one ISA (slot #1) and two PCI slot connectors (slot #2 and #3). The ISA slot is occupied by the fax/ modem card. The two PCI slot connectors are available for PCI cards. Slot #2 and #3 (PCI) connectors do not support bus mastering.
  • Page 56 VAIO MicroTower System Reference PCI Slot Connectors There are two PCI slot connectors. PCI slots support 32-bit 5V and Universal (3.3/5V) PCI add-in cards. A49 A52 B49 B52 OM04599B.VSD...

  • Page 57: Ide Connectors

    System Board IDE Connectors There are two IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors on the system board: a Primary IDE and a Secondary IDE connector. Each IDE connector supports up to two IDE drives using a ribbon cable with two connectors. OM04701G.VSD...

  • Page 58: Power Connector

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Power Connector The power supply connector on the system board connects to the power supply connector labelled P1. OM04701I.VSD...

  • Page 59: Keyboard And Mouse Connectors

    Keyboard and Mouse Connectors The keyboard and mouse connectors are 6-pin female PS/2 DIN) connectors. They have identical pinouts. Mouse Keyboard Keyboard and Mouse Signal Name DATA LOGIC GND +5V (fused) CLOCK System Board ® -type (mini- KY0032.VSD...

  • Page 60: Usb Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference USB Connectors There are two standard USB ports that permit connection of two 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 USB1 or USB2.

  • Page 61: Serial, Printer And Monitor Connectors

    Serial, Printer, and Monitor Connectors The Serial, Printer, and Monitor connectors are mounted in a single bracket on the system board. The Serial connector is a DB-9 male connector. The Printer connector is a DB-25 female connector. The Monitor connector is a DB-15S female connector. PRINTER COM1 MONITOR...
  • Page 62 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Printer connector 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 SELECT AUTO-FEED - ERROR - INIT - SELECT-IN -...
  • Page 63 Monitor connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE LOGIC GND RED GND RTN GREEN GND RTN BLUE GND RTN +5V PULL-UP LOGIC GND DDC DAT HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC DDC CLK System Board...

  • Page 64: Fan Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Fan Connectors The CHA-Fan and CPU-Fan connectors are 1 x 3-pin straight header connectors and have the same pinout. PS-Fan is a 2 x 3-pin connector that controls the cooling fan in the power supply. CHA and CPU Fan Connectors Signal Name LOGIC GND +12 VDC (FAN PWR ON)

  • Page 65: Game Connector

    Game Connector The Game connector is a female DB-15 connector for connecting to a game controller/joystick or MIDI device. Game Game Connector Signal Name +5 VDC (fused) GP4 (JSBUTO) GP0 (JSX1R) Ground Ground GP1 (JSY1R) GP5 (JSBUT1) +5 VDC (fused) +5 VDC (fused) GP6 (JSBUT2) GP2 (JSX2R)

  • Page 66: Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 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 67: Ring Connector

    System Board Ring Connector The Ring connector (J20) is a 1 x 2-pin straight header that connects to the wake signal (J3) from the fax/modem card to enable the phone ring signal to wake the system from the sleep state. This permits the system to go into the sleep state while monitoring the fax/modem card for a ring signal.

  • Page 68: Modem In Connector

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Modem In Connector The Modem In connector (J9) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to the audio output connector (J4) on the fax/ modem card. Signal Name MONO_O (to modem chip) MONO_I (to sound chip) KY0061.VSD...

  • Page 69: Cd In Connector

    CD In Connector The CD In connector (J12) on the motherboard is a 1 x 4-pin header connector and connects to a CD-ROM (PCV-E201) or CD/DVD-ROM (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) drive’s audio output connector. Signal Name LEFT RIGHT System Board KY0062.VSD...

  • Page 70: Tv Out Connector

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference TV Out Connector The TV Out connector (J16) on the motherboard is a 2 x 5-pin straight header connector and connects to the composite video out connector (J5) on the TV-Out Paddle card. Signal Name COMPOSITE OUT LUMINANCE OUT CHROMINANCE OUT KY0063.VSD...

  • Page 71: Configuration Jumpers

    Configuration Jumpers The configuration jumpers provide for CPU speed (JP1), password clear (JP2), and BIOS recovery (JP3) selections. CPU Speed The processor speed jumper (JP1) is a 2 x 5 header that is preconfigured for the appropriate speed, as shown in the following table. SPEED Position 266 MHz (PCV-E201)

  • Page 72: Clear Password And Bios Recovery

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Clear Password and BIOS Recovery The computer is shipped with an unused jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 (pin 3 is floating) for future use. The jumper cap should remain in this inactive position unless otherwise directed by a technical support person. BIOS CLEAR RCVRY...

  • Page 73: Chapter 5 Tv-Out Paddle Card

    Chapter 5 TV-Out Paddle Card (PCV-E203/PCV-E205 only) The TV-Out Paddle card is installed in I/O slot #4, but does not occupy a slot on the system board. Instead, a ribbon cable connects between J5 on the TV-Out Paddle card and J16 on the system board. The two connectors on the front of the I/O bracket provide composite video out and S Video out.

  • Page 74: Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Name S Video Out Composite Video Out Connector Type Description S-video connector Connects to S video input of video device RCA phono jack, Connects to video input of yellow band composite video device...

  • Page 75: Chapter 6 Fax/Modem Card

    Chapter 6 Fax/Modem Card The fax/modem card occupies ISA slot #1. A two-wire twisted-pair cable connects JP3 on the fax/modem card to J20 (Ring) on the system board. Another two-wire twisted-pair cable connects J4 on the fax/modem card to J9 (Modem In) on the system board. There are two RJ-11 jacks: one to connect a telephone line, and one to connect a phone.

  • Page 76: Connectors

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Connectors Name Connector Type Telephone RJ-11 Line RJ-11 4-pin connector on board 2-pin header Description Connects to phone Connects to telephone line Connects to Modem In (J9) connector on system board Connects to Ring (J20) connector on system board...

  • Page 77: Chapter 7 Bios Setup Options

    Chapter 7 BIOS Setup Options This chapter describes each screen in the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (see “Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility” The PhoenixBIOS setup has six menu items on the menu bar. These are: Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Options that you can change are enclosed in brackets.
  • Page 78 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Press Esc to go back to the main menu. 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 79: Main Screen

    Main Screen System Time: System Date: Language: Legacy Diskette A: Diskette B: BIOS Setup Options [00:00:00] [01/01/1988] [English (US)] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½” 2.88 MB 3½” Disabled 360 KB 5¼” 1.2 MB 5¼” 720 KB 3½” [Disabled] 1.44/1.25 MB 3½” 2.88 MB 3½” 360 KB 5¼”...
  • Page 80 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Primary Master Type: Cylinders Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers † LBA Mode Control † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode†: * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto, but is disabled when Type is set to Auto. †...
  • Page 81 Primary Slave Type: Cylinders Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers † LBA Mode Control † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode † Ultra DMA Mode * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto, but is disabled when Type is set to Auto. †...
  • Page 82 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Secondary Master Type: Cylinders Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers † LBA Mode Control † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode † Ultra DMA Mode * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto, but is disabled when Type is set to Auto.. †...
  • Page 83 Secondary Slave Type: Cylinders Heads*: Sectors*: Maximum Capacity*: Multi-Sector Transfers † 32 Bit I/O † Transfer Mode † Ultra DMA Mode QuickBoot Mode: System Memory: Extended Memory: * This option appears when Type is set to User or Auto, but is disabled when Type is set to Auto. †...

  • Page 84: Advanced Screen

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Advanced Screen Plug and Play OS: Reset Configuration Data: USB Legacy Support: PCI Configuration PCI Device, Slot #1 Option ROM Scan: Enable Master: Latency Timer: PCI Device, Slot #2 Option ROM Scan: Enable Master: Latency Timer: Secured Set Configuration [Yes] [No]...
  • Page 85 I/O Device Configuration Serial port A: Base I/O address Interrupt*: Parallel port: † Mode Base I/O address Interrupt‡: DMA channel Floppy disk controller: Base I/O address: Large Disk Access Mode: Local Bus IDE adapter: Sound: * This option appears only if the port is set to Enabled. †...
  • Page 86 VAIO MicroTower System Reference Advanced Chipset Control Enable memory gap: [Disabled] Conventional Extended...

  • Page 87: Security Screen

    Security Screen User Password Is: Supervisor Password Is: Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Password on boot: BIOS Setup Options Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 88: Power Screen

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Power Screen Power Savings: Auto Suspend Timeout: Resume on Modem Ring: Resume on Time: Resume Time: AC LOSS Control Advanced Options IDE Drive 0 Monitoring: IDE Drive 1 Monitoring: IDE Drive 2 Monitoring: IDE Drive 3 Monitoring: Audio, Joystick Floppy Disk Drive Serial Port A...
  • Page 89 Keyboard, Mouse, Video PCI Bus Mastering BIOS Setup Options [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 90: Boot Screen

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Boot Screen Hard Drive 1. [Example: Maxtor 90840D6] 2. [Bootable Add-in Card] Removable Devices 1. [Legacy Floppy Drives] Floppy check: [ATAPI CD-ROM Drive] [Removable Devices] [Hard Drive] [Enabled] Disabled...

  • Page 91: Exit Screen

    BIOS Setup Options Exit Screen Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes...
  • Page 92 VAIO MicroTower System Reference...

  • Page 93: Chapter 8 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    Chapter 8 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...

  • Page 94: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference 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.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference 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, NVRAM Cleared...
  • Page 97 Serial Port 2 Resource Conflict Static Device Resource Conflict System Board Device Resource Conflict Miscellaneous Technical Information Serial port 2 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. A non-Plug and-Play ISA card has requested a resource that is already in use.

  • Page 98: Dma Channel Assignments

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference DMA Channel Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Default Channel Assignment Open ECP printer port (LPT1) Standard diskette drive controller ES1938 DOS emulation DMA controller Open Open...

  • Page 99: Irq Assignments

    IRQ Assignments This shows the factory default values. Windows 98 will reassign resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. PCI IRQs can be shared between several PCI devices. IRQ # Default Assignment System timer Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Programmable interrupt controller LT WinModem NV #3 Communications port (COM1)

  • Page 100: System I/O Address Map

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference System I/O Address Map Address Description Range (hexadecimal) 0000 - 000F DMA controller 0010 - 001F In use by unknown device 0020 - 0021 Programmable interrupt controller 0022 - 003F In use by unkown device 0040 - 0043 System timer 0044 - 005F In use by unknown device...
  • Page 101 Address Description Range (hexadecimal) 0330 - 0331 ES1938 DOS emulation 0376 Shared between secondary IDE controller (dual FIFO) and Intel 82371AB/EB PCI bus master IDE controller 0378 - 037B ECP printer port (LPT1) 0388 - 038B ES1938 DOS emulation 03B0 - 03BB Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX) 03C0 - 03DF Rage Pro Turbo 1X (English) (DirectX)

  • Page 102: Memory Map

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000C0000 - 000CBFFF 000E0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 03FFFFFF F4000000 - F4000FFF F4000000 - F40FFFFF F4020000 - F403FFFF F5000000 - F5FFFFFF F8000000 - FBFFFFFF FFF80000 - FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for PnP BIOS...

  • Page 103: Chapter 9 - Specifications

    Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-E201, PCV-E203, and PCV-E205. Processor PCV-E201 PCV-E203 PCV-E205 Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum memory Voltage Pins SDRAM speed SDRAM data transfer rate SDRAM bus speed SDRAM data path ™...

  • Page 104: Dimm Configurations

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference DIMM Configurations DIMM Size Non-ECC (64 bits) and ECC (72 bits) 8 MB 1 Mbit 16 MB 2 Mbit 32 MB 4 Mbit 64 MB 8 Mbit 128 MB 16 Mbit * Can be installed in one or two sockets. Memory size can vary between sockets. DIMMs can be single-sided or double-sided.

  • Page 105: Video

    Video Video playback “Sony-tuned” MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen playback at 30 fps, 640x480x16 Output connectors PCV-E201: none PCV-E203: Composite out, S Video out PCV-E205: Composite out, S Video out Plug and Play Configuration of DDC-compatible displays Audio Controller Surround sound...

  • Page 106: Drives And Controllers

    VAIO MicroTower System Reference Drives and Controllers Diskette controller Diskette drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive CD-ROM drive (PCV-E201) DVD-ROM drive (PCV-E203/PCV-E205) * Data on a CD-ROM disc is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 10X at the innermost track to 24X at the outermost track (the data transfer standard 1X rate is 150 kbytes/s).

  • Page 107: Power Supply

    Power Supply Power management control Processor voltage regulator Power Current draw (maximum) * 5V current to expansion slots should not exceed 2A per slot. Combined 5V and 3.3V power not to exceed 30W. CPU Environment Operating temperature Non-operating (storage) temperature Operating humidity Non-operating humidity Dimensions...
  • Page 109 Index add-in card installing removing address map system audio specifications battery - See lithium battery beep codes BIOS specifications BIOS setup utility advanced screen boot screen exit screen main screen options power screen screens security screen bottom panel reinstalling removing card modem TV-Out paddle...
  • Page 110 VAIO MicroTower System Reference cover slot covering I/O slot CPU - See processor DIMM - See memory module diskette drive connector removing display power management display - See monitor DMA channel assignments drive CD-ROM specifications DVD-ROM specifications IDE connectors specifications DVD-ROM specifications environment...
  • Page 111 keyboard connector L2 cache specifications lithium battery replacing map - See Also I/O address map memory specifications memory - See Also system memory memory map memory module connector removing specifications messages error status and error microprocessor - See processor model numbers modem - See Also communications modem card connectors...
  • Page 112 VAIO MicroTower System Reference safety information Serial connector serial numbers serial port - See Serial setup BIOS side panel removing slot - See Also I/O slot slot connectors slot cover removing specifications audio BIOS communications drives and controllers environment graphics I/O and expansion slots L2 cache memory...

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