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Sony PCV-LX810 - Vaio Slimtop Computer System Reference Manual

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  • Page 2: Notice To Users

    Sony. Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Intel any machine-readable form without prior written Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and the approval.

  • Page 3: Safety Information And Caution

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Safety Information and To change the backup battery, Caution contact your nearest Sony Service Center. CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive Caution - The use of optical Laser Diode Properties instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the Laser Output (CD-RW) 1.08 mW (Read)
  • Page 4 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 5: Regulatory Information

    SONY shielded and grounded. Operation with cables, Model No.: PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 connected to peripherals, that are not shielded and Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. grounded, may result in interference to radio and Address: 680 Kinderkamack Rd Oradell, NJ 07649 television reception.

  • Page 6: Fcc Part 68

    Repair of this equipment should be made only by a Sony Service Center or Sony authorized agent. This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1- rules. The FCC Ringer Equivalence Number 888-4SONY-PC (1-888-476-6972).

  • Page 7: Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada)

    Une batterie non conforme présente un danger d'explosion. For the Sony Service Center nearest you, call 1- La remplacer seulement par une 888-476-6972 in the United States or 1-800-961- 7669 in Canada. batterie identique ou de type équivalent recommandé...

  • Page 8: Industry Canada Notice

    viii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identifie le the equipment meets certain telecommunications matériel homologué. network protective, operational and safety Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est requirements as prescribed in the appropriate conforme aux normes de protection, Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements...
  • Page 9 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual La terminaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combination de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de tous les dispositifs n’excède pas 5. L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie de ce matériel est de 0.79 B.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notice to Users..................ii Safety Information and Caution............iii Regulatory Information................v FCC Part 68 ...................vi Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) ....vi Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) ..........vii DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM BATTERY ..........vii INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE ............viii AVIS DE L’INDUSTRIE CANADA..........viii Chapter 1 —...
  • Page 12 USB Connectors ..................52 VGA MONITOR Connector ...............53 LCD Connector ..................54 Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector ..........55 PHONES, LINE IN, and MIC Connectors ..........56 Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector ..........57 i.LINK Interface Header Connectors ...........57 i.LINK Connectors ................59 CD-In Connector...................60 Configuration Switches................61...
  • Page 13 xiii Chapter 6 — CMOS Setup Options Main Screen ....................67 Advanced Screen ..................70 Power Screen....................75 Boot Screen ....................77 Exit Screen ....................78 Chapter 7 — Miscellaneous Technical Information About User and Supervisor Passwords ............80 Beep Code Error Messages .................81 PCI Configuration Status and Error Messages ...........82 DMA Channel Assignments ...............83 IRQ Assignments ..................84 System I/O Address Map ................85...
  • Page 14 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...

  • 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® Computer. Internal components are identified in Chapters 3, 4, and 5 of this manual.

  • Page 16: Front View

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Front View Pull-down panel...

  • Page 17: Drive

    Identifying Components Drive CD-RW/DVD combo drive 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 24X.

  • Page 18: Buttons And Switches

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Buttons and Switches CD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject PC card eject Power on/off Button or switch Description Power/Stand by switch Turns system power on and off. CD-RW/DVD combo drive Automatically opens the CD-RW/DVD combo drive disc eject button tray.

  • Page 19: Indicators

    Identifying Components Indicators Sony Memory Stick media access indicator Hard drive access indicator CD-RW/DVD combo drive access indicator Power on/off 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.

  • Page 20: Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Connectors USB4 i.LINK 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 computer to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector.

  • Page 21: Slots

    Identifying Components Slots PC card slot Memory Stick media slot Slot Description PC card slot Accommodates one Type I or Type II PCMCIA card. Memory Stick® media slot Accommodates Memory Stick media.

  • Page 22: Rear View

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Rear View Power MONITOR USB1 ETHERNET USB2 PHONES LINE IN LINE i.LINK PHONE USB3 Connector Description Power AC input power. ETHERNET Connects to RJ-45 Ethernet connector. LINE Connects to phone cable from wall jack. PHONE Connects to telephone.

  • Page 23: Identifying Components

    Connects to digital device that has a 4-pin or 6-pin i.LINK connector. 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...

  • Page 24: I/O Connectors

    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 (USB5) is located on the Sony Pen Tablet or LCD display on the right side of the base next to the Mouse port.
  • Page 25 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. All products with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.
  • Page 26 The LCD connector is a 32-pin female MDR-type connector and is located on the rear panel. 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.
  • Page 27 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.
  • Page 28 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 29: 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 CMOS settings ❑ Making changes to the display's power management settings ❑ Changing the system board jumper position...

  • Page 30: Accessing The Cmos Setup Utility

    Reboot the system. Press F2 when the Sony screen appears. 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.

  • Page 31: Changing The Display's Power Management Settings

    Configuring Your System Changing the Display's Power Management Settings A display that has power management capability is designed to operate on reduced power or shut itself off after the system has been idle for a specified period of time. From the Start menu, point to Settings, Control Panel, then click Power Options.
  • Page 32 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.
  • Page 33 Configuring Your System Click the Hibernate tab. Select the desired settings, and then click OK.

  • Page 34: Configuring The System Board

    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.
  • Page 35 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).
  • Page 36 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 37: 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 38: Removing The System Cover

    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. Remove the screw that secures the panel to the chassis (see item 1 in diagram), and set it aside for future use.

  • Page 39: Replacing The System Cover

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Replacing the System Cover 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).

  • Page 40: Installing An Add-In Card

    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. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover”...

  • Page 41: Removing An Add-In Card

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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. Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover”...
  • Page 42 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 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). Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover”...

  • Page 43: Setting The Configuration Switches

    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”...

  • Page 44: Replacing The Lithium Battery

    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.
  • Page 45 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 explosion. Replace the power supply (see “Replacing the Power Supply”...
  • Page 46 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. Refer to the list you made in step 3, and restore any non-default CMOS settings. See “CMOS Setup Options”...

  • Page 47: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Power Supply

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 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.

  • Page 49: 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. If necessary, remove the memory module you wish to replace (see “Removing a Memory Module”...
  • Page 50 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 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 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 51: 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. 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 52 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual 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. Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover”...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Hard Drive

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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. ✍...
  • Page 54 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Unplug the ribbon cable and power supply cable (see 1 in diagram) from the hard drive. Remove the four pins (see 2 in diagram) from the hard drive. Insert the four pins in the new hard drive in the same position they were in the old hard drive.
  • Page 55 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components 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. Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 25).

  • Page 56: Removing A Slot Cover

    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. Lay the system on its side with the open side facing up and the slot covers facing you.

  • Page 57: Covering An Open I/O Slot

    Removing, Installing, and Replacing 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 58 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 - System Board

    Wake On LAN (not used) PWR Fan to Modem/ USB3 VGA Monitor USB1, USB2, PCMCIA Ethernet Socket Line In Line Out Sony i.LINK Memory Stick 1394 i.LINK USB4 LCD Monitor i.LINK (unused) CD-IN Memory CPU Fan Sony Panel 1394 i.LINK SWI (Config.switch)

  • Page 60: Connectors

    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 functions. Front panel header Pin # Name Description +5V from power supply. LED (CD-RW) Connects to LED on CD-RW. LED (FDD) Connects to LED on floppy disk drive.

  • Page 61: Ide Connectors

    System Board 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.

  • Page 62: Pci Slot Connectors

    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.

  • Page 63: Memory Module (Dimm) Connectors

    System Board Memory Module (DIMM) Connectors DIMM1 DIMM2 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 Memory module (DIMM) 1 1 1 1...

  • Page 64: Power (Atx Pwr) Connector

    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. ATX PWR Power connector Pin # Name Pin # Name +3.3 V +3.3 V +3.3 V -12 V +5 V...

  • Page 65: Fan (Cpu Fan, Pwr Fan) Connectors

    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.

  • Page 66: Usb Connectors

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual USB Connectors 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.

  • Page 67: Vga Monitor Connector

    System Board VGA MONITOR Connector The VGA MONITOR connector is a 15-pin high density D-sub female connector. VGA MONITOR VGA MONITOR connector Signal Name GREEN BLUE DDC GND RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND HORIZONTAL SYNC VERTICAL SYNC...

  • Page 68: 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.

  • Page 69: Wake On Lan (Wol_Con) Connector

    System Board Wake On LAN (WOL_CON) Connector The WOL_CON connector is a 3-pin header connector that provides the Wake On LAN function (not used). WOL_CON (not used) Wake On LAN connector Signal +5 V SB WOL signal...

  • Page 70: Phones, Line In, And Mic Connectors

    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).

  • Page 71: Sony Memory Stick Media Slot Connector

    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.
  • Page 72 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual IEEE1394 interface header connector (front panel) Signal Name Ground TPA2+ TPA2- TPB2+ TPB2- Ground...

  • Page 73: I.link Connectors

    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.

  • Page 74: Cd-In Connector

    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 CD-In connector Signal Name Left CD-In Ground Ground Right CD-In...

  • Page 75: Configuration Switches

    The computer ships with the CMOS switch (#1) set to OFF (Normal) and the VGA_INT 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)
  • Page 76 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 77: Chapter 5 - Fax/Modem Card

    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.
  • Page 78 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter 6 Cmos Setup Options

    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 ❑...
  • Page 80 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.

  • Page 81: Main Screen

    CMOS Setup Options 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. Primary Master (see “IDE Sub-Menus” on page 68) Primary Slave (see “IDE Sub-Menus”...
  • Page 82 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual IDE Sub-Menus Type [Auto] User Type HDD CD-RW/DVD combo LS-120 ZIP-100 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...
  • Page 83 CMOS Setup Options Keyboard Features Sub-Menu Boot Up NumLock Status [On] 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 Sec 3/4 Sec 1 Sec...

  • Page 84: Advanced Screen

    VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Advanced Screen Current CPU Internal Frequency 1B GHz (depends on model) CPU Frequency Mutiple [7.5x] FSB/SDRAM Freq. (MHz) [133/133] CPU Level 1 Cache [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] Disabled CPU Level 2 Cache ECC Check [Disabled] Enabled Processor Serial Number...
  • Page 85 CMOS Setup Options Chip Configuration Sub-Menu SDRAM Timing [By SPD] User Define SDRAM CAS Latency [3 T] SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay [4 T] SDRAM RAS Precharge Time [3 T] Refresh RAS Assertion [5 T] Refresh Queue Depth [12] SDRAM Refresh Mode [Simultaneous] Staggered 1T Memory Hole At Address...
  • Page 86 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual VGA LCD TV Display Type [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...
  • Page 87 CMOS Setup Options I/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/IRQ5 PCI Configuration Sub-Menu Slot 1 IRQ [Auto] Slot 2 IRQ...
  • Page 88 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Shadow Configuration Sub-Menu Video 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 DC000-DFFFF Shadow [Disabled] Enabled...

  • Page 89: Power Screen

    CMOS Setup Options Power Screen Power Management [User Define] Disabled Min Saving Max Saving Video Off Option [Suspend -> 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] 1 Min 2 Min...
  • Page 90 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] Enabled Automatic PWR Up [Disabled] Everyday By Date 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)]...

  • Page 91: Boot Screen

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

  • Page 92: Exit Screen

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

  • Page 93: Chapter 7 - Miscellaneous Technical Information

    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 ❑...

  • Page 94: About User And Supervisor Passwords

    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.

  • Page 95: Beep Code Error Messages

    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...

  • Page 96: Pci Configuration Status And Error Messages

    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 system from time to time. Message Meaning Floppy Disk Controller Resource The floppy disk controller has requested a Conflict resource that is already in use.

  • Page 97: Dma Channel Assignments

    Miscellaneous Technical Information DMA Channel Assignments ™ This shows the factory default values. Windows Me reassigns resources to best meet the needs of a particular configuration. Default Channel Assignment Direct memory access controller...

  • Page 98: Irq Assignments

    SiS 7001 PCI to USB open host controller System CMOS/real time clock SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus Sony PCI to Memory Stick I/F controller SiS 7018 audio driver ACPI IRQ holder for PCI IRQ steering Ricoh RL5C475 CardBus controller...

  • Page 99: System I/O Address Map

    Miscellaneous Technical Information System I/O Address Map Address Description Range (hex) 0000h - 000Fh Direct memory access controller 0010h - 001Fh Motherboard resources 0020h - 0021h Programmable interrupt controller 0022h - 002Dh Motherboard resources 0030h - 003Fh Motherboard resources 0040h - 0043h System timer 0044h - 005Fh Motherboard resources.
  • Page 100 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual Address Description Range (hex) 03F0h - 03F1h Motherboard resources 03F2h - 03F2h In use by unknown device 03F6h - 03F6h SiS 5513 dual PCI IDE controller 03F6h - 03F6h Primary IDE controller (dual FIFO) 0480h - 048Fh Motherboard resources 04D0h - 04D1h Motherboard resources...

  • Page 101: Memory Map

    CC000000h - CC003FFFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE1394) PCI host controller. CC800000h - CC8007FFh Sony OHCI i.LINK(IEEE1394) PCI host controller CD000000h - CD0003FFh Sony PCI to Memory Stick I/F controller CD800000h - CD81FFFFh SiS 630 CD800000h - CDFFFFFFh SiS accelerated graphics port...
  • Page 102 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...

  • Page 103: Chapter 8 - Specifications

    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...

  • Page 104: Dimm Configurations

    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. 1.0 or later. PCV-LX810/PCV-LX910 supports SDRAM memory.

  • Page 105: Audio

    Specifications Audio Sound chip SiS7018 sound controller plus AC97 Wave synthesis SiS7018 Sound effects DirectSound-compatible Audio sampling rate Up to 48 kHz at 16 bits Front panel Mic (for microphone) Phones (for stereo headphone) Rear panel Line In (from audio output connector) Communications Modem Lucent 1648/V.90-compatible data/fax modem...

  • Page 106: I.link Interface

    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...

  • Page 107: System Cmos

    Specifications System CMOS Make and model Award 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...
  • Page 108 VAIO Slimtop™ System Reference Manual...
  • Page 109 PHONE CD-RW/DVD combo drive power access indicator PRINTER disc eject button SERIAL emergency-eject hole Sony Memory Stick slot location of system board performance of discs TELEPHONE specifications chipset specifications VGA MONITOR CMOS Wake On LAN configuring...
  • Page 110 VAIO Computer Reference Manual cover slot graphics controller, specifications system covering I/O slot hard drive, replacing See processor header - See front panel header DIMM i.LINK (IEEE1394) connectors configurations i.LINK header connectors See Also memory modules i.LINK interface, specifications display, power management I/O address map disposal of lithium ion battery I/O connectors...
  • Page 111 Index regulatory information removing memory add-in card See Also system memory memory module Sony Memory Stick slot connector slot cover memory map system cover memory modules replacing configurations hard drive connectors lithium battery removing system cover specifications resolution - See graphics controller...
  • Page 112 VAIO Computer Reference Manual system board configuring Telephone Consumer Protection Act of connectors 1991 fan connectors TV interference front panel header IDE connectors memory module connector USB connectors power connector user password PRINTER connector SERIAL connector slot connectors VGA MONITOR USB connectors I/O connector VGA MONITOR connector...

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